In 2013 Quinn was the first umpire from Pierce County to ever make it to the major leagues and 2023 marks two more firsts for him. In July he worked his first Major League All-Star game in Seattle and to top off the year he is a member of the 2023 World Series crew. Two crowning achievements for the 2005 Emerald Ridge High School graduate.
You can catch Quinn Wolcott in action during the games. All games will be on Fox Network at 5:03pm and his schedule is as follows:
Game 1. Fri, Oct. 27 Backup plate umpire so he'll stay in the locker room.
Join us for the Tacoma Athletic Commission's November Evening Meeting at Cheney Stadium. Our speaker will be Chris Egan, KING 5 Sports Anchor/Reporter. The meeting will be from 5:00 - 6:30. Please use the link below to register to attend.
Chris Egan is the weekend sports anchor and sports reporter for KING 5. He is from Puyallup, Washington, and has worked at KING 5 for over 17 years. He covers the Seahawks, Mariners, Sounders, Huskies, Cougars, Storm, high school sports and more.
Chris has interviewed thousands of athletes over the years, and has covered two Super Bowls, two MLS Cups, the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio and the 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea. He has won seven Emmy awards and an Edward R. Murrow award for sports reporting.
Chris graduated from Pacific Lutheran University in 1995, and was named the Man of the Year in Sports in '95 after four successful seasons on the tennis team. Outside of work, you can usually find Chris with his three kids Madison, Austin and Luke, or hanging out with his wife and high school sweetheart, Melanie. He loves coaching youth sports, watching his kids compete and enjoys playing pickleball and tennis.
The Tacoma Athletic Commission will now be meeting at Cheney Stadium in the Summit Room. Check our calendar for more details regarding our monthly meetings and events.
Monthly meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday of each month.
Please access Cheney Stadium via Clay Huntington Way off of 19th Street.
During the October 12, 2023 membership meeting the proposed bylaws updates were approved unanimously. Included in the bylaws updates is an official modification to the organization's name to include Pierce, the official name of the organization is now Tacoma-Pierce Athletic Commission. The bylaws can be found on the website: bylaws. Following this update we will be working to update the name throughout the organization and on associated materials.
Join us at our December 14th meeting as we welcome Mick Hoffman, Executive Director of the WIAA. The mission of the WIAA is to strengthen all students for life through participation in excellent, fair, safe and accessible activities.
The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) is a private, nonprofit 501(c)(3) service organization and rule-making body that was formed in 1905 to create equitable playing conditions between high school sports teams in Washington. The Association consists of nearly 800 member high schools and middle/junior high schools, both public and private, and is divided into nine geographic service districts. The state staff administers Association policies, rules and regulations and provides other assistance and service to member schools.
The WIAA oversees athletics and fine arts in Washington state and hosts 120 WIAA state championship events for the following sports and activities: baseball, basketball, bowling, cheerleading, cross country, dance/drill, debate, drama, football, golf, gymnastics, music, softball, swimming & diving, soccer, tennis, track & field, volleyball and wrestling. WIAA State Championships run from early November through late May. These programs provide students with valuable life skills and are an integral part of the total education process.
The WIAA does not receive any funding via tax dollars nor does it receive any financial support from the State of Washington. The WIAA is funded primarily through ticket sales for state tournaments and other events. Additional funding is derived from sponsorships, membership fees, a percentage of merchandise sales and other minimal items. WIAA expenses are related to the operations of the business and the costs associated with running State Championships.
Bonney Lake junior Kohen Sauer shot two even par rounds of 72 in the Pierce County League (PCL) Championship this past week at the Lake Spanaway golf course. He won the individual tournament by nine shots over his nearest competitor and led the Panthers to a League Title, finishing off an undefeated team season. Sauer was the MVP during the regular season, wrapping up the fall of 2023 with the most points in all of the PCL for 3A. He has been a leader of the team, serving as a great overall role model to all the younger players on the team as well.
Sophomore Jenica Walling compiled a statistical triple-double in back-to-back matches for Cascade Christian volleyball last week. Against Bellevue Christian, she put up 14 kills,18 assists, and 10 digs, following up her performance with a 13/11/11 slash line the very next day against Life Christian. Waling is the team captain and a full rotation player, demonstrating remarkable ability at all six positions on the court. She possesses an outstanding vertical leap, quickness, speed, and athleticism, propelling her to a current season statline of 113 kills, 229 assists, 121 digs, and 53 aces.
Erik Kramarevskiy is a third-year runner on the Franklin Pierce cross country team. He set the Franklin Pierce Junior Class 5K Record on Saturday, October 7th, with a time of 16:27. He's improved his time by over four minutes across his career and, in 2023, ranks third in the SPSL 2A League. A dedicated Running Start student in pursuit of his AA, Kramarevskiy is a model in leadership, determination, and hard work.
Zaydrius Rainey-Sale had a huge defensive performance in Bethel's victory against Olympia. The junior had 15 tackles, a sack, two tackles for loss, and a 70-yard fumble return for a touchdown, adding a touchdown on offense for good measure. His effort and attitude led the Bison throughout the game.
Stadium High School senior Sienna Cheng-Lucey remains undefeated in every race she's competed in this season, both individually and as a member of a relay team. Already a State Qualifier in the 50 free and 100 back, Cheng-Lucey also helped her team qualify for the 200 IM relay. So far in 2023, she's broken the Stadium High School 100 backstroke record by 4 seconds, maintains a 3.88 GPA, and plans to attend Fresno State University next fall on a D1 swim scholarship.
Bonney Lake sophomore Latham West won the John Payne Invitational on Saturday, September 30, with a 5k mark of 17:45, one of the fastest times in the history of the meet. Coaches call her one of the most consistently hard-working runners they've ever worked with. West is also an outstanding 4.0 student taking three AP classes as a sophomore.
Cooper Reinmuth is asserting himself as one of the top defensive players in the state for 1B 8-man Football. He leads the Sound Christian Academy Football Team with 45 tackles in just five games, averaging nine per game and ranking him fifth in Washington in total tackles, according to MaxPreps. In Sound Christian's last game against the Winlock Cardinals, the junior had 20 total tackles, 12 of them solo. He also maintains a 4.0 GPA in the classroom and leads his team as a captain.
Kyson Douglas is a spirited offensive leader of Puyallup High School football. As a captain, he huddles the entire team pre-game for motivation. Against crosstown rival Rogers High School on September 29, Douglas carried the ball nine times for 175 yards and four touchdowns, hauling in two receptions for 52 yards. He also carries a 4.3 GPA, balancing advanced placement classes with his role as an athlete.
The 75th annual Golden Gloves will be held on January 20, 2024 at the University of Puget Sound Fieldhouse. Additional details for this annual event will be posted as they are available.
Golden Clover Card Offers Free Admission for Senior Citizens
The Golden Clover card is a partnership opportunity for senior citizens living in Clover Park School District to participate in high school activities and athletic events at no charge.
A Golden Clover card admits one senior citizen (65 years of age and older who qualify for the Senior Citizen and Disabled Person Property Tax Exemption Program) to high school sports events, concerts, plays and other district events where admission is charged.
Golden Clover applications are available in all school offices and at the Student Services Center, 10903 Gravelly Lake Drive SW, or by calling the Community Relations Office at 253-583-5040.
We invite you to join in the amazing experiences that young people bring to our community through education and activity!
The Tacoma Public Schools offers a Gold Pass to those living in the City of Tacoma that are age 65 and over. The Gold Pass grants the holder access to TPS regular season sporting events. To request an application email studentlife@tacoma.k12.wa.us.
2nd Thursday of the month in the Summit Room at Cheney Stadium.
Meetings are either at 11:30am or 5:00pm. Check our calendar for specific details and how to access the facility. You need to enter on Clay Huntington Way off of 19th Street.
Join us for the Tacoma Athletic Commission's November Evening Meeting at Cheney Stadium. Our speaker will be Chris Egan, KING 5 Sports Anchor/Reporter. The meeting will be from 5:00 - 6:30. Please use the link below to register to attend.
Join us at our December 14th meeting as we welcome Mick Hoffman, Executive Director of the 
Tacoma Public Schools Gold Pass
