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September 10, 2023

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Ballard High School Athletics

Fall Sports Updates

Follow all the fall teams' schedules on the Metro Athletics Ballard page. (Check often, as game times and locations can change) and get important news and information on the Ballard High School Athletics webpage.


Some volleyball, football and soccer games will be livestreamed on the NFHS Network, check the upcoming events here.

Slowpitch Team Needs Players!

Join a fall sport -- catch the slowpitch softball team spirit!

BHS girls slowpitch softball team is welcoming walk-on players. Lots, little, or no experience -- all are welcome -- we'll teach you everything you need to know!


Last year's team won the Metro League championship and had a great time doing it. Come on out for the sport and the camaraderie. Email Coach Dale Griffith ddgriffith@seattleschools.org or stop by his office this week to sign up.

Thanks Team Parent Liz Clyma for the update!

Cross Country Has Blast at Bellarmine Invite

Congratulations to Cassidy Armstrong on her first-place finish at the 2-mile Bellarmine Invite Saturday, part of an impressive effort for the entire Cross-Country squad that included third place on the podium for the girls' varsity team.


Senior Dexter Stevens lead the boys' varsity team in 14th place and there were also some great, top-10 finishes from Ballard's freshmen and JV runners.


Meet results. The team has their first Metro meet Wednesday, Sept. 13 at Lincoln Park (3:40 p.m. start girls, 4:10 p.m. start boys). Photo c/o and follow ballardhsxc.

Football Home Opener Friday

Football's home opener is 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 15 against Roosevelt at Memorial Stadium. Metro Athletics page.


SPS sports fans can buy football tickets online through the Hometown Ticketing.

Swim Hosts Roosevelt at Ballard Pool Sept. 15

After a successful 2022 campaign in which two team records were broken (200 Freestyle relay, 50 Freestyle), the Ballard Girls Swim & Dive team is off to a fast start in 2023!


Their first home meet is 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 15 against Roosevelt. Come root on the team!


Future Dual Meets (all at 4 p.m.):


Sept. 22 Nathan Hale (Away)

Sept. 29 Garfield (Away)

Oct. 6 Cleveland/Franklin (Home)

Oct. 13 Ingraham (Away)

Oct. 20 Bishop Blanchet (Home)


Metros will be Oct. 27-28 at Snohomish Aquatic Center


Follow the Ballard Girls swim team on Instagram: @bhsgirlsswimanddive. Thanks Team Parent Jay Yovanovich for the update!

Beaver Golfers Warm Up for Season at Golf Classic

The Golf team is teeing off its Metro season against Ingraham at 3:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 11 at Jackson Park.


Several team members participated in the Ballard High School Foundation Golf Classic fundraiser at Newcastle Aug. 18. Justene Li hit the longest drive for women on the China Creek Course and the boys' team of Joey Bunich, Brady Mialiovich, Skate Yoder and James Sand took third on the China Creek Course. Way to go Beaver golfers!


Here are the schedules for both the Boys' and Girls' Teams. Follow the team @ballard.golf.

Girls Soccer Nets Two Wins to Start Season

The 2-0 Girls Soccer team faces off against the Bishop Blanchet Bear at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12 at Blanchet. Next they'll take on Holy Names at 3:45 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 14 at Miller Playfield. Schedule.


Photo c/o and follow team @ballardgirlsoccer

Volleyball Readies for Week of Road Games

After a week of home games, Volleyball hits the road for the next three against Cleveland (Monday, Sept. 11), Chief Sealth (Wednesday, Sept. 13) and Nathan Hale (Monday, Sept. 18).


Welcome the team back to the Dam at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 20 as they host the Ingraham Rams.


Schedule. Photo c/o and follow the team @ballardvolleyball.

BUF Off to a Big Start!

From BUF Team Parent Genie Kim: "Ballard Ultimate Frisbee had 59 players come to tryouts for the fall boys season. This included 10 seniors and 22 freshmen. Everyone got a spot on the roster. We are excited to have our Fall season started! Go BUF! #pumpirongetbuf." For the latest on BUF, visit ballardultimate.org. Follow the team @bufballard

BHS Athletic Booster Club Meeting Sept. 11

So, your student is playing sports at Ballard! Are you looking for just the right low-key volunteer opportunity with a great group of people?


Please come to the Athletic Booster Club Meeting at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 11 at the Ballard Elks, 6411 Seaview Ave. N.W.


Even more information is available on our ABC Website and on the Ballard HS Athletics pages too!


If you’d like to talk to someone about specifics, please email our Community Outreach Chair, Beth Sylves at bhsabcmemberships@gmail.com. We would love to work with you!

September Athletic Booster Club Newsletter

The Athletic Booster Club's (ABC) fall update was sent Thursday. Here's a link to the September newsletter.


If you'd like to be added to the ABC newsletter mail list, you can opt in here.

Need Beaver Gear?

Now that school's back in session, it's time to stock up now on tees, hoodies, pajama pants, pom beanies and much more! All sales benefit Ballard Athletics programs. Order at www.ballardathletics.com/beavergear or visit the Beaver Gear table Sept. 28 at Curriculum Night.

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