Homecoming Weekend, Oct. 6-7

Lots of exciting action going into Homecoming Weekend!

To kick off the fun, Homecoming Friday has plenty of Beaver action for all sports fans:



• The Girls Swim & Dive team is hosting Cleveland and Franklin at 4 p.m. at the Ballard Pool. Come cheer on the team!
• Or you can watch the Slowpitch Softball bats come alive 4 p.m. at NWAC (Ingraham) as they face the Rams!
• Football is facing Seattle Prep at 7:45 p.m. at Memorial Stadium. Online ticket purchase for easy entry, or bring cash. The Marching Band is planning an exciting halftime show as well.

Breakfast of Champions, Oct. 7

Homecoming Saturday's Athletic Booster Club and Ballard High School Foundation Breakfast of Champions is 9:30 a.m. Saturday in the Commons and has sold out.

Thanks to everyone who purchased a ticket for the "Empowering Women Through Sports" themed pancake breakfast and program, as well as the many volunteers, and the student athletes and coaches who will be joining our presenters: Seattle University Athletic Director Shaney Fink, student athlete Peyton Nakagawara '24, alumni athlete Nancy MacGeorge '14, Softball Coach Dale Griffith and more. Ticket holders can look forward to another informational email soon with FAQs and full event details.

We can't wait to share how much we raise for Ballard athletic teams and this year's special focus, mental health initiatives that will benefit all Ballard students. And we're so proud to honor Sue Stimac Verduin '78, Ballard's first inaugural Woman of Impact Award winner, and Beaver and Seattle U Redhawks legend.

If you didn't sign up in time for this year's breakfast, we hope to make this an annual community event. And if you'd like to contribute to this year's fundraiser, either supporting mental health programs, a BHS team, Cheer or Dance Team, you can do so here and we thank you for your consideration and support.

Interest Meeting 3 p.m. Oct. 11

Boys Lacrosse Fall Ball

From Boys Lacrosse Coach Ray Pryphun: Interested in trying a new competitive team sport? Want to join a great team and community? Consider joining Ballard Boys Lacrosse! Student-athletes of all experience levels are welcome to join. We will be having our fall season in November where new players will be given the opportunity to learn and grow while more experienced players have a chance to improve their existing skills and build on team concepts. We will have a team meeting at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11 in the Commons to discuss Fall Ball expectations and schedule. Questions? Email Coach Pryphun at raypryphun@gmail.com. More info.

Meet Photographer Ed Tanaka

BHS sports fans have long been treated to exciting action shots to football, basketball, soccer and more behind the lens of graduated BHS parent Ed Tanaka, including this gorgeous shot with the band and Beaver Brigade intent on the action as a looping pass nears the Ballard receiver's hands against Rainier Beach Sept. 29.

We were wondering how long Ed has been at this, and he was happy to share his story.

"My son attended BHS (2010) and played JV basketball. Since varsity parents are busy watching their student athlete the initial goal back in 2008 was to capture one action 8x10 of each senior player. I was then approached by the Athletic Director to capture action images of underclassmen which would be used the following school year in a sports schedule collage," he said.

"Over the years, being a volunteer photographer has allowed me to give back to this great community with the support of the Athletic department and coaches allowing me the opportunity to capture student athletes in various Ballard HS sports. I was also honored to be a part of the entry ceiling gymnasium mural during the major hallway renovation."

Thank you so much Ed! You can follow Ed's work @edtanakaphoto

Beaver Gear Updates

Fall Duffel Bag Sale - Our popular duffel fundraiser recently ended. For those who placed an order, the Beaver Gear team will let you know when your order is ready for pick up in the school office, projected to be late October.

Beaver Gear Sales - Did you miss us at Curriculum Night, or are you wishing you bought that beanie cap as the nights get chillier? You can still stock up on tees, hoodies, pajama pants, pom beanies and much more! All sales benefit Ballard Athletics programs.

Order at www.ballardathletics.com/beavergear. Questions? Email bhsabcgear@gmail.com.

Girls Swim & Dive

Congratulations to Claudia Yovanovich, who broke the 200 freestyle team record, with a time of 1:57:54 at the Sept. 29 Meet against Garfield.

Cheer the whole Ballard Girls Swim & Dive team before heading to the Homecoming Football Game as they host the Cleveland/Franklin team at 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6 at the Ballard Pool.

Metro schedule

Oct. 6 4 p.m. Home -- Cleveland/Franklin 

Oct. 13 4 p.m. Away -- Ingraham 

Oct. 20 4 p.m. Home -- Bishop Blanchet 

Metro Championships

Oct. 27-28 -- Snohomish Aquatic Center

Photo c/o and follow the team @bhsgirlsswimanddive.

Football

Bring your spirit and your voice and help Support our Football Team and join the Beaver Brigade at Memorial Stadium for the final two home games of the season:

• Homecoming! 7:45 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6 against Seattle Prep (marching band performs at half)
• 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13 against O'Dea

Schedule. Buy tickets online through Hometown Ticketing. Photo c/o Ed Tanaka. Follow the team @ballardbeaverfootball.

Slowpitch

You have two more regular season games to catch the 3-2 Slowpitch Softball team!

With their charged bats, averaging just over 12 runs over their first five games, you'll have plenty to cheer for!

First, they'll play Ingraham at NWAC (Ingraham) at 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6! Then they're off to SWAC to face Nathan Hale at 4 p.m. Monday, Oct. 9. Go Beavers! Picture c/o and follow the team @ballardslowpitchsoftball.

Cross Country

From Coach Day Frostenson: Halfway through our season, Beaver XC is racking up great results! Boys and Girls have won 2 Metro League meets, and the Girls team has placed in the top 3 of the 3 invitationals entered. 

With 86 athletes that get racing opportunities at every meet, BHSXC is one of the largest programs in Metro League, and has sent athletes to the State Meet for 8 years in a row.

Come cheer our teams at our last 2 local meets! Races at Woodland Park start at 3:40 p.m.: our regular season finale is Wednesday, Oct. 11, and the Metro League Championship is Thursday, Oct. 19.

(Photo from parent volunteer photograo). Boys Metro Schedule | Girls Metro Schedule | Meet Results on Athletic.net | @ballardhsxc

Volleyball

The 6-2 (League, 6-3 overall) Volleyball team celebrated Homecoming Week with a tailgate pizza and cookie dough fundraiser for women in sports on Wednesday. They also came away with a win, 3-0 over Nathan Hale. Congrats!

Varsity Schedule, all games start at 7 p.m. | Fan Theme

• Oct. 9 vs. Chief Sealth | TBD
• Oct. 16 vs. Cleveland | Pink Out
• Oct. 18 @ Ingraham | BHS Colors
• Oct. 23 vs. Garfield | Blackout
• Oct. 25 @ Franklin | BHS Colors

Photo c/o and follow the team @ballardvolleyball.

Golf

The Ballard Golf team continues to tee off at Seattle's Jackson, Jefferson and West Seattle Golf Courses.

Congrats to the Boys' Team for defeating Franklin (121-77) Monday at Jefferson.

While the Girls Team matchup was cancelled against the Quakers, they did have a strong finish Friday, Sept. 29 defeating the Cleveland Team 40-26.

Ballard Golf tees off against Bishop Blanchet 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 5 at West Seattle. Schedules for both the 4-3 Boys Team and 4-2 Girls Team.

Photo c/o and follow the team @ballard.golf.

Here's the schedules for both the Boys and

Girls Teams. Photos c/o and follow the team @ballard.golf.

Girls Soccer

With the Ballard Soccer team winning two out of its last three games, the girls have several important home matches coming up, so come cheer on the team!

Thursday, Oct. 5 | West Seattle, 7 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 9 | Seattle Prep, 5:30 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 13 | Ingraham, 5:30 p.m.

Full schedule. Photo c/o Team Photographer Lisa Vanderford Anderson. Follow the team @ballardgirlsoccer

Boys Ultimate Frisbee

From Team Parent Georgette Semroc: BUF wins the 2023 Spring Reign Spirit Award

The Ballard Ultimate mixed team won the 2023 Spring Reign Spirit award for awesome sportspersonship! Check out our cool frisbee award in the BHS trophy case. Fall season update: Boys (Bx) Varsity and JV games are underway! The Bx Varsity team beat undefeated Cleveland HS on September 27. The Girls (Gx) team is also playing in a club league this fall. Find our remaining Fall season game schedule here. Go BUF! 

For the latest on BUF, visit ballardultimate.org. Follow the team @bufballard

Winter Sport Registration Due Nov. 7

As we turn the page to November, it's almost time to cheer Ballard's Winter Athletics teams!

Ballard offers the following programs:

Basketball | Gymnastics | Boys Swim & Dive | Boys & Girls Wrestling | Girls Bowling | Girls Flag Football | Mixed Ultimate Frisbee (club) | Unified Basketball

The deadline to submit winter sports athletics registration Final Forms is Tuesday, Nov. 7 with Winter Sports starting Monday, Nov. 13. Full details on the athletics page.

Interested in Gymnastics?

We’re looking forward to another great season starting in November! Interested in learning more about the gymnastics team or joining in on the fun?

Email ballardgymnastics@gmail.com.

Photo c/o and follow @ballardgymnastics.

SUPPORT BALLARD ATHLETICS!

ATTEND OUR NEXT MONTHLY BOARD MEETING:

Monday, OCTOBER 9 at 6:30 p.m. at

Ballard Elks Club, 6411 Seaview Ave. N.W.

Thanks to Track & Field Coach Neal Howard, Assistant Coach Scott Koch, and athletes Max Goglia (high jump) and

Madeleine Koenig and Vivian Baker (pole vault) for coming to our September meeting and sharing with the group.

At our next meeting, we'll meet some coaches and players from Girls Lacrosse and learn more about their program. Come and join us!

Questions? Email Community Outreach Chair Beth Sylves at bhsabcmemberships@gmail.com. Go Beavers!

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