Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Complete bracket set for 2B playoffs
After last night's play-in games the bracket is now complete for the 2B playoffs. South Bend beat the central third place team 20-0 and will travel to Kittatas for their first round game. Here is the full bracket with dates, locations and match-ups.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Comets place several on all-league team
NASELLE - Coach Jeff Eaton announced Monday which Comets placed on the Pacific 2B all-league selections as voted upon Sunday afternoon. Running back Logan Scrabeck and offensive lineman Seth Scrabeck were first team selections. On the defensive side of the football Alan Erickson was first-team linebacker, Austin Burkhalter was all-league safety and Robert Eaton and Ryley Queener proved to be super sophs with Seth Scrabeck as they were all-Pacific defensive linemen.
Honorable mention for the second-place Comets were Burkhalter at quarterback, Erickson at fullback, and Manny Lopez, Nick Zimmerman and Queener at offensive line. Jesus Martinez was tabbed as honorable mention at wide receiver and he and Logan Scrabeck earned mention as defensive cornerbacks. Nate Carlson was honorable mention as a defensive lineman for Naselle.
Honorable mention for the second-place Comets were Burkhalter at quarterback, Erickson at fullback, and Manny Lopez, Nick Zimmerman and Queener at offensive line. Jesus Martinez was tabbed as honorable mention at wide receiver and he and Logan Scrabeck earned mention as defensive cornerbacks. Nate Carlson was honorable mention as a defensive lineman for Naselle.
Monday, November 9, 2009
STOP THE PRESSES! Game date has been changed!
Well, as if it weren't bad enough that the Naselle first round playoff game wasn't going to be on Saturday afternoon, now it's not on Saturday at all! The WIAA announced this morning that the Naselle-Tacoma Baptist game is now on Friday, Nov. 13 at 7 p.m., and will still be at Curtis High School. No word as to why the game date was changed, but make your travel plans accordingly Comets fans!
Sunday, November 8, 2009
2B state playoff preview
We begin our week-long coverage of the Comets first round game with Tacoma Baptist with a look at the road before them to reach the state title game over the next four weeks.
So the Comets are in, locking up second place in the Pacific League and the third seed in District IV.
This is the third straight year that the Comets have made the state playoffs and a look ahead at the road before them that could lead to a state championship game looks eerily familiar.
Last year the Comets began their run to the semifinals on the road against a private Christian school, Seattle Lutheran, which they easily dispatched 34-7. And while they won't be facing the Saints this time (they also beat them in the first round of the 2007 playoffs) instead they will face Tacoma Baptist, a member of the Pacific League until last year when they converted to the much easier Sea-Tac League — a four team league populated by underperforming private schools. In fact, outside of Tacoma Baptist, who went 10-0 this year against weak competition, the other three teams in the league combined record is 6-21.
If the Comets get past the Crusaders this Saturday they will likely have a rematch with the team they beat in last years quarterfinals (and the only team they've lost to this year) the Valley Vikings. Valley plays Concrete in their first round game, a 6-4 team that barely scored more than they gave up (212-201) this year. A Naselle-Willapa Valley rematch would be much anticipated, especially by Naselle fans after the Vikings had their way with the Comets earlier this season. The X factor there would be the fact that the Comets were missing several of their key players in that game. Since then Valley has sent a scout to at least three Comets games, watching them run over all in their path.
If Naselle can once again advance to the semifinals at the Tacoma Dome they may once again match up with the same foe as last year, Napavine, who beat them en route to the state title. Napavine plays the top team from the Northwest 2B/1A league Orcas Island in the first round. Orcas Island are no picnic though, going 8-2 and outscoring opponents 299-77 on the year. Napavine is also 8-2 with similar scoring and defensive numbers. Another possible match-up in the semis could be Central League powerhouse Adna, who are 9-0 this year and have been blowing teams out all year — only giving up 39 points all season, by far the best in the state at the 2B level. They face off against Seattle Lutheran, who got in with a 5-4 record as the second place team in the Sea-Tac League, in the first round.
At this time we are unable to assess the teams coming from the east side of the bracket, as most of the spots are not filled out yet in the 2B bracket. South Bend would play in that bracket if they can beat Mossyrock on Tuesday night in a play-in game. The only way the Comets would face them again is if both teams advanced to the finals.
Continue to quick in throughout the week as the Comets prepare for their opening round game.
So the Comets are in, locking up second place in the Pacific League and the third seed in District IV.
This is the third straight year that the Comets have made the state playoffs and a look ahead at the road before them that could lead to a state championship game looks eerily familiar.
Last year the Comets began their run to the semifinals on the road against a private Christian school, Seattle Lutheran, which they easily dispatched 34-7. And while they won't be facing the Saints this time (they also beat them in the first round of the 2007 playoffs) instead they will face Tacoma Baptist, a member of the Pacific League until last year when they converted to the much easier Sea-Tac League — a four team league populated by underperforming private schools. In fact, outside of Tacoma Baptist, who went 10-0 this year against weak competition, the other three teams in the league combined record is 6-21.
If the Comets get past the Crusaders this Saturday they will likely have a rematch with the team they beat in last years quarterfinals (and the only team they've lost to this year) the Valley Vikings. Valley plays Concrete in their first round game, a 6-4 team that barely scored more than they gave up (212-201) this year. A Naselle-Willapa Valley rematch would be much anticipated, especially by Naselle fans after the Vikings had their way with the Comets earlier this season. The X factor there would be the fact that the Comets were missing several of their key players in that game. Since then Valley has sent a scout to at least three Comets games, watching them run over all in their path.
If Naselle can once again advance to the semifinals at the Tacoma Dome they may once again match up with the same foe as last year, Napavine, who beat them en route to the state title. Napavine plays the top team from the Northwest 2B/1A league Orcas Island in the first round. Orcas Island are no picnic though, going 8-2 and outscoring opponents 299-77 on the year. Napavine is also 8-2 with similar scoring and defensive numbers. Another possible match-up in the semis could be Central League powerhouse Adna, who are 9-0 this year and have been blowing teams out all year — only giving up 39 points all season, by far the best in the state at the 2B level. They face off against Seattle Lutheran, who got in with a 5-4 record as the second place team in the Sea-Tac League, in the first round.
At this time we are unable to assess the teams coming from the east side of the bracket, as most of the spots are not filled out yet in the 2B bracket. South Bend would play in that bracket if they can beat Mossyrock on Tuesday night in a play-in game. The only way the Comets would face them again is if both teams advanced to the finals.
Continue to quick in throughout the week as the Comets prepare for their opening round game.
ON TO STATE!
This Thursday, we clinched a state playoff berth for the third year in a row. ON TO STATE!!! We are now 9-1 (5-1 league) and looking forward to the first round of the playoffs. We have continually been getting better, overcoming challenges, and powering through the season. Our one blemish, a loss to Valley, came in week five. Since then we have been on a roll and have outscored our opponents 214-34. With our offense clicking and our defense firing on all cylinders, we blazed through Northwest Christian, Seattle Lutheran, North Beach, South Bend, and finally Ocosta to come out second in the Pacific League. Now we are on to our most formidiable opponent yet Tacoma Baptist.
Tacoma Baptist (9-0) is ranked fourth in the AP poll has faced several opponents on our schedule: Northwest, South Bend, North Beach, and Seattle Lutheran. Comparing scores really should have little value, but it is fun to do anyway. Tacoma Baptist scored 174 points against similar enemies while we managed 185. However, Tacoma held them to eight points less, their 34 to our 42. According to the numbers, it should be a hard-fought game. I think it really will. We play this saturday at Curtis High School in Tacoma, Washington at 7:00pm. Come and root on the Naselle Comets as they take on the Tacoma Baptist Crusaders! GO COMETS!!!
Alan Erickson
Naselle LB FB
To God be the glory!
Tacoma Baptist (9-0) is ranked fourth in the AP poll has faced several opponents on our schedule: Northwest, South Bend, North Beach, and Seattle Lutheran. Comparing scores really should have little value, but it is fun to do anyway. Tacoma Baptist scored 174 points against similar enemies while we managed 185. However, Tacoma held them to eight points less, their 34 to our 42. According to the numbers, it should be a hard-fought game. I think it really will. We play this saturday at Curtis High School in Tacoma, Washington at 7:00pm. Come and root on the Naselle Comets as they take on the Tacoma Baptist Crusaders! GO COMETS!!!
Alan Erickson
Naselle LB FB
To God be the glory!
Friday, November 6, 2009
Game recap - Comets clinch third straight playoff berth with easy win
NASELLE - Needing a win to be in the state playoffs for the third straight season, Naselle scored three quick touchdowns in the first period and raced to a 39-6 halftime lead that proved to be the final score over Ocosta there Thursday. The victory secures second place at 5-1 in the Pacific 2B League for the Comets behind Valley and they finish the regular season with a sparkling 9-1 record.
After allowing the only first down of the first three periods for the Wildcats, Naselle's defense forced a punt on the opening possession. Two plays later Nathan Carlson broke free for a 51 yard touchdown gallop and Austin Burkhalter ran in the two-point conversion.
Following a three-and-out the Comets again quickly scored on Burkhalter's eight yard run and Leonel Mendoza's kick for point after. With 30 seconds on the clock Naselle confirmed their reservation in the state playoffs when Scrabeck intercepted a pass and raced 27 yards for yet another first-quarter TD. Burkhalter found Marcos Herrera in the end zone for two points and the score stood 23-0.
Read the full story HERE
After allowing the only first down of the first three periods for the Wildcats, Naselle's defense forced a punt on the opening possession. Two plays later Nathan Carlson broke free for a 51 yard touchdown gallop and Austin Burkhalter ran in the two-point conversion.
Following a three-and-out the Comets again quickly scored on Burkhalter's eight yard run and Leonel Mendoza's kick for point after. With 30 seconds on the clock Naselle confirmed their reservation in the state playoffs when Scrabeck intercepted a pass and raced 27 yards for yet another first-quarter TD. Burkhalter found Marcos Herrera in the end zone for two points and the score stood 23-0.
Read the full story HERE
Photo Gallery - Comets rout Wildcats to clinch third straight playoff berth
Photos by Damian Mulinix/Chinook Observer
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