Cedrick McClurry
Staff Writer

After winning last year’s NWAACC tournament, Coach Davis and his baseball team have been tagged with the biggest target one can be tagged with—champions. The Raiders agree that it’s time to defend the title. Standout pitcher Elliot Morris is poised to defend their title with a repeat victory.

Elliot Morris is a 2nd year pitcher from Federal Way High School and is looking forward to adding to his championship jewelry collection.

• Hometown: Federal Way, Washington
• Favorite food: chicken
• Favorite movie: “Scary Movie”

Coach Mendelson and the boys’ basketball team are looking to add to their early success. They did a great job hosting the pre-season tournament this year and took home the championship. Now that’s a way to take advantage of home court! At the time of printing, they’ve won six games in January.

John Palmer is a 2nd year guard who is looking to add to his team’s pre-season tournament success with a playoff berth in the NWAACC Tournament and is also in pursuit of the coveted ring and the bragging rights that come with it. After Pierce College, he hopes to start a family.

•  Hometown: Palmer,Alaska
• High school: Colony High School
• Favorite athlete: Muhammad Ali
• Favorite actor: Denzel Washington
• Favorite movie: “Superbad”

2013 is a rebuilding year for Coach Carlson and the girls’ volleyball team, who are starting fresh by holding tryouts to replace all of last year’s starters.

Sophomore player Annie Ferris shared her thoughts on last year’s team. “I really enjoyed my time here with the team and the memorable moments we shared. Times like Apes Coves and Mount Rainier helped us build a bond and a team unity”.

• High school: Graham-Kapowsin
• Favorite food: pizza
• Favorite athletes: Blake Griffin and Peyton Manning
• Hobbies: Besides playing volleyball, she enjoys watching movies with family and friends