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The view from the Little Si hiking trail summit. Photo courtesy of James Martin

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Aspiring for the pinnacle on the trail

Sportswriter Shaun Scott goes hiking on Labor Day weekend.

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Soccer is a thriving sport on Mercer Island

Mercer Island soccer tradition is a cornerstone of the community.

The Mercer Island Islanders girls soccer team won the Class 3A state championship in November of 2017. It was the first state title in school history for the team. Photo courtesy of Don Borin/Stop Action Photography

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State champs are looking to defend their title

Mercer Island girls soccer team is striving to win back-to-back state titles.

Mercer Island Islanders defensive back/wide receiver Henry Weiker (No. 8) makes a play on the ball during position drills on Aug. 17 on Mercer Island. Shaun Scott/staff photo

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Islanders are looking to return to the playoffs in 2018

Starting quarterback spot is still up for grabs.

Gordon Gibson, left, pictured with his father Graeme, right, will compete at a professional jiu jitsu competition titled, Fight2Win on Sept. 14 at the Seattle Center. Shaun Scott/staff photo

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Gibson will compete in professional jiu jitsu event

Mercer Island middle schooler Gordon Gibson is thriving in the sport of jiu jitsu.

The Eastside Lions varsity rugby squad (pictured) earned third place at Nationals in Kansas City this past May. Photo courtesy of Hugh Gladner

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Eastside Lions rugby club is thriving on the Eastside

Lions varsity squad earns third place at nationals.

Cecilia Sommerfield, left, and Emily Guedel, right, competed at the USA Water Polo National Junior Olympics from July 26-29 in San Jose, California. Sommerfield and Guedel will be freshman during the 2018-19 school year at Mercer Island High School. Shaun Scott, staff photo

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Competing against top-caliber competition in California

Mercer Island athletes compete in water polo Junior Olympics.

Mercer Island Islanders senior boys lacrosse player Donnie Howard competed on the Russian National lacrosse team at the 2018 FIL World Lacrosse Championships from July 12-21 in Israel. Shaun Scott/staff photo

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Howard partakes in an experience of a lifetime

Mercer Island senior Donnie Howard competes in 2018 FIL World Lacrosse Championships.

Sound Publishing sportswriter Shaun Scott poses for a quick picture with members of the Bellevue Christian Vikings football team following a weight training session on July 19 at Bellevue Christian School in Bellevue. Photo courtesy of Todd Green

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An undoubtedly memorable experience

Working out with the Bellevue Christian Vikings football team was formidable test.

Mercer Island senior football player John Majewski hauls in a pass during a player led team workout on July 18 on Mercer Island. The Islanders, who finished with an overall record of 7-4 during the 2018 season, are looking to build on last year’s sensational season on the gridiron. Shaun Scott, staff photo

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Islanders looking to build on a stellar 2017 season

Mercer Island football team is putting in the preparation.

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Going outside of the comfort zone

Sound Publishing sportswriter Shaun Scott discusses his affinity for hot yoga.

Dennis Black, who was an assistant coach with the Skyline Spartans boys basketball team during the 2017-18 season, is the new head coach of the Mercer Island Islanders girls basketball team. Photo courtesy of Andrea Hegarty

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Islanders girls basketball program has a new leader

Dennis Black is the new Mercer Island Islanders girls basketball head coach.

Mercer Island Islanders 2018 graduate Spencer Luce will play football for Azusa Pacific University in California this fall. Shaun Scott, staff photo

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Long snapper Luce will play college football at the Division-II level

Mercer Island Islanders grad Spencer Luce is a detail-oriented football player.