Fact: Skyview’s boys basketball team is on a mission to Tacoma.
In 21 years of the school’s existence, no Skyview team has qualified for the Class 4A boys state tournament, but junior Alex Schumacher and the Storm are ready to change that.
In fact, they talk about it daily.
“This year is definitely our year,” Schumacher said. “Along with our chemistry and teamwork, and how good we get along, it feels right.”
Bi-district losses to eventual Dome-bound Enumclaw followed by league-rival Camas was a premature ending to their 2016-17 season, but that’s fueling the fire for what they’re hoping is a 2017-18 season that extends through the first week of March … at the Tacoma Dome.
Said Coach Matt Gruhler: “They’re hungry.”
Hungry to battle not only a deep playoff run, but be in the mix for a 4A Greater St. Helens League title, too. Skyview’s last league title was in 2010, but what separates the Storm this season is their interior game. Their frontcourt features a trio at 6-foot-5: Cole Grossman, Samaad Hector and Lowell Dunmire. Add in quickness, length, shooters, and overall athleticism, and it’s a matter of putting it all together at the right time, Gruhler said.
“And especially down the stretch when it counts.”
