These efforts were and are fully within the rules., The boosters vowed to continue to fight. The No. Brady rolled through the playoffs that year up until the state game beating Belton (66-8), Taylor (30-8), Jasper (24-0) and Palacios (22-0). The defense continued their stifling business, while the offense added a 27-yard Lucas Razore-to-Hogan Hansen TD, and a 39-yard Daniels TD run, leading to a comfortable first quarter lead. Junior Carson Rubin was the first to take the spotlight two long runs and two TDs got BHS on the board in Q1. It was a reminder of the Wolverines glorious past that got them fired up this week thanks to comments from Marysville-Pilchuck star running back Dylan Carson that fueled them for Saturdays matchup. The KingCo Conference report, released earlier this week, said that while players were illegally recruited to play for Bellevue, some used false addresses to be eligible within Bellevues residential district. Probation: Bellevue athletic department is on probation for four years. After finding steroids in her sons athletic bag in September of 2004, a Colleyville Heritage mom approached school administrators after verifying the contents through a local drug store. Bellevue High School football is banned from postseason play for two years. Hogwash! "It's not just Bellevue. Bellevue Superintendent Tim Mills says the district will appeal. The Colleyville Heritage Steroid Scandal. Lots of work to be done to get where we want to be, though. The silver lining from one of the biggest scandals in Texas high school football history is the number of players who went on to continue their football careers in college. The schools don't want to arm the WIAA with investigatory powers. Brazen Family-Central Bar + Restaurant,520 Bar and Grill, The Brazens - Windermere. After two rigorous non-conference games, Bellevue kicked off KingCo 3A conference play this past Friday night against Liberty High School of Renton. You cheat, you steal, you lie. Mostly because they were too busy taking advantage of the whole in the system for their own benefit. KIRO Radios Jason Rantz thinks they are just doing their job. Dinner and dancing may have been the order of the day on Saturday, but on Friday night, Wolverine students packed the stands to see the Bellevue High football team demolish their crosstown rival Newport Knights. If that wasnt enough, the main boosters involved are discussing suing the conference over the penalties and coach Goncharoff says he has been set up. Now we need to do it again! Following the varsitys team lead from Friday night, the Wolverine JV got things going quickly with several big runs by sophomore Matt Reed, and the race was on. A committee of athletic directors from KingCo cited in its report a preponderance of evidence that violations had occurred. "I would say the rules are loose. School district leaders initially sought to have the booster club answer questions about its relationship with Academic Institute. A native of Southern California, now living in North Carolina, he has been working in broadcast, print and digital media for nearly 30 years. In the post-game interview, Coach Kneip told KING5, Its really fun to come out here in this great environment, packed house, theyre a great football team. Other families allegedly acquired apartments within the schools boundaries, with the rent being paid by boosters. Blame needs to fall primarily on Bellevue High School. John Connors told supporters over the weekend that litigation may be necessary to protect the program, Seattle Times story detailed how numerous Bellevue players had taken classes at The Academic Institute, a private alternative school. This booster club raised more than $427,000 in 2013 according to the Seattle Times investigation. Found a preponderance of evidence that Bellevue boosters paid the tuition of athletes at The Academic Institute. Yes, the Catholic schools do recruit, but they are not funded through public money. It is high time to clean up this mess. After their work in the back half of the Friday night game, the Bellevue JV made the Monday drive to the Sammamish Plateau, to face off against KingCo 4A opponent Eastlake Wolves. Court records from an eviction case also show a Yusef Freeman was renting an apartment in Sammamish in 2009. Allow only the students living within the boundaries to participate. It should not be about winning at all costs to include cheating by parents. Its unfortunate for the kids who played therebut also hard on those who played against Bellevue, too. The KingCo Conference has levied sanctions against the school that include four years of probation for the entire athletic department,no road games or out-of-conference games for two years, no money funneled into the program from any source for four years, no postseason play for four years and no out-of-state opponents (a big source of revenue) for four years. On the eve of a Halloween weekend, the Bellevue faithful showed up in droves (and costumes) to celebrate another fantastic class of Bellevue High seniors. I think its terrible when parents get involved and start trying to tilt the playing field for high school sports, he said. Head coach Butch Goncharoff has been fired. Despite the short week, the Wolverines came out fast against a spirited Islander squad, thanks to TDs from Ishaan Daniels, Carson Rubin, and Kaden Matsudaira, culminating in a 35-0 halftime lead. Jones has filed an unfair-labor-practices complaint with the Public Employment Relations Commission. (Image courtesy Bellevue Wolverines Facebook), (Image courtesy Bellevue Wolverines Facebook). In 2003 Thiel wrote the definitive book about the Seattle Mariners, Out of Left Field, which became a regional bestseller. But many of those accomplishments are in jeopardy, because of a scandal that has now reached the punishment stage. Bellevue High School in Bellevue, Washington is one of the most successful high school football programs in the country, with 11 state titles in 15 years, a 67-game winning streak covering some of that period and a national footprint that has had them playing on ESPN . "They said four years of probation for the entire athletic department, a four-year ban for football on postseason play, and also non-conference play, as well as inviting any out-of-state opponents to play Bellevue High School. Goncharoff got a slap on the wrist, just a two-game suspension for providing cash to a player when he should have been suspended for the season and the school banned from post season play. Really? ', "The Bellevue School District said only one charge was valid and that was the compensation to Goncharoff, and so they recommended his firing. Unfazed by the less than hospitable conditions, the Wolverine ground game got to work against a stout Panther defense. Of those 17 boys, seven were Bellevue football players. ONeil, however, says its misguided to think playing for Bellevue will be a ticket to free higher education, even if its a slightly more noble idea than parents creating super teams to win high school championships. Coach Kneip on the game, We had a great, physical week of practice, and it really paid off. From changing grades and playing ineligible players to substance abuse and violence, these five scandals marred the face of the king of all sports in Texas. An investigation released Tuesday revealed significant and long-standing violations by the Bellevue High School football program. The players reportedly said the refereewas using racial slurs and said they were instructed to hit the ref by their coach, Mack Breed. Come one, come all! The families of two other players have described how supporters of the football program had a role in coordinating scholarships for the players. The startup funding should be part of the investigation. Now we have to keep the focus going next week for playoffs.. On BHSs ensuing possession, junior QB Lucas Razore found Ishaan Daniels in the flat, and Daniels scampered 30 yards for the Bellevue score. Bellevue wraps up undefeated season with 3A state title. Copyright 2023, The Spokesman-Review | Community Guidelines | Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Copyright Policy, A Grip on Sports: The action, good and bad, hits a little closer to home today, ESPN analysts expect 'rocking' Kennel for GameDay show, 'heavyweight fight' in Gonzaga-Saint Mary's nightcap , 'Growing up I can say I fell victim to being a Gonzaga fan.' Stamford had little trouble in the playoffs with wins over Quanah (43-13), Cisco (32-22), Denver City (14-0) and Olney (15-7). The Wolverines got off to their usual fast start, with a whopping three rushing touchdowns from Ishaan Daniels, another from Carson Rubin, and a passing TD from Lucas Razore to Hogan Hansen. KingCo will vacate Bellevues conference titles if the WIAA determines that state championships should be forfeited. The Wolverines will look to build on their learning from week 1 and 2 as they start KingCo 3A conference play against Liberty High School this Friday. Following the string of robberies, six players were sentenced to prison with terms ranging from two to 25 years. Jayson Jenks: 206-464-8277 or, cited in its report a preponderance of evidence that violations had occurred, 68-page independent report that found wide-ranging rules violations within the program, Bellevue football banned from postseason for 4 years, WIAA lifts Bellevue postseason ban, strips two state titles, Cedar Park Christian hires ex-Bellevue coach Butch Goncharoff, Two-year ban for Goncharoff ruled violation of union rights, After upheaval, sanctions, Bellevue ready to get back to playing football again, Report: Bellevue coaches violated rules for years, district obstructed probe, was placed on a three-year probation last year, district had proposed a suspension of the teams booster club along with meetings. Breed initially denied any involvement, but in December of 2015 pleaded guilty to assault causing bodily injury, was placed on probation and gave up teaching. A judge has sentenced 10 current and former high school athletes to prison terms of up to 25 years for their roles in numerous armed robberies in the Dallas area over the past year. He can also be found on twitter @tonybruin, Unrecognizable U.S. Mens National Team Defeats Costa Rica, NBA Finals: Cleveland Cavaliers win Game 3 Convincingly over Golden State Warriors. The Academic Institute was briefly involved in a athletic district investigation after the family complaint, but no one from the school spoke to investigators. Top-ranked 3A Wolverines get all they want for three-plus quarters, but Wing-T (342 rushing yards) generates big fourth-quarter scoring plays to pull away. The uproar began and a legal battle quickly ensued. In 2009, along with Steve Rudman and KJR 950 afternoon host Mike Gastineau, Thiel authored The Great Book of Seattle Sports Lists, a cross between historylink.org and Mad Magazine that has become mandatory reading for any sports fan who has an indoor bathroom. From changing grades and playing ineligible players to substance abuse and violence, these five scandals marred the face of the king of all sports in Texas. The Bellevue High (Seattle) football team is reportedly aided through a diploma mill private school, according to an investigation by The Seattle Times. "This is the most successful athletic program in state history and it's being torn down. An interception by Caymus Rooney sealed the first half, 34-7 in favor of Bellevue. Video Highlights of State Championship New coaching staff of young alumni lead Bellevue back to state football championship glory The movie portrayed the girls as ruthless in their quest to run the school. After starting the season in Sports Illustrateds SB Live Top 25, the Wolverines found themselves on the wrong end of two tightly contested losses to start their 2022 campaign. Maybe there is some truth to some stories, and maybe it is just random speculation, but it is out there, usually in the private school arena. In all, six players were connected with 21 robberies that occurred in Carter neighborhoods. Even private schools require the students attend classes at that institution and make the grades to play, not go to a strip-mall diploma mill., The Seattle Times closes comments on particularly sensitive stories. This type of illegal and unethical activity runs through sports programs at all levels. Per a statement, athletic director Jim Hicks said. lots and lots of money going around. All the coaches involved should lose their jobs and be required to return any money they received that was above the amount they were legally entitled to. Five days after bringing home the state title, a string of events began that would blemish the reputation of the Dallas Carter program. "The Bellevue High School football cheating scandal is 'American Greed' at it worst.". football coach makes appeal after ban. to Bellevue so college recruiters will notice you; its absurd., An independent investigation found a series of potential violations on the Bellevue High School football program. An independent investigation found a series of violations at the powerhouse football program, including that coaches directed athletes to attend the school, that boosters paid for athletes tuition, that false addresses were used to gain eligibility and that coaches coordinated tuition payments for athletes. I found John Harrisons (former Mercer Island High School principal and now Executive Director of Bellevue Public Schools) comments to be cavalier; aiding and abetting a serious flaw in the system and, just plain very disappointing given his stellar career as a Mercer Island principal. The investigation was prompted, in part, by an exposure in the Seattle Times last summer that found an underbelly of fraudulent academics, illegal recruiting and of course, money. The Bellevue High football team is reportedly aided by a diploma mill private school. At the crux of the scandal is a well to-do family that made their money in the trash/waste management industry. The Academic Institute existed in a strip mall not far from Bellevue High. Next week, both teams face a tough and up-and-coming Lake Washington team Varsity on Friday at LW (7pm), JV on Monday at home (7pm). Coach Kneip said after the victory, Amazing atmosphere tonight!! ", "Pretty serious stuff," Thiel said. We only care where they live., They are not our students, he said. It was so one-sided and evident that something was different about this team in comparison to the other nine teams Liberty played against., For every year they won the state championship, that should be the number of years they are not qualified to compete in theplayoffs. Get the days top sports headlines and breaking news delivered to your inbox by subscribing here. There's just too much 'go along, get along' over the years. Members of the booster club have criticized the investigation, which was conducted bytwo former federal prosecutors hired by the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA). The Bellevue High School administrators who allowed this to happen should also face the loss of jobs or demotions. Department of Commerce officials say communities will need diverse housing options in the future as well. Earlier this year, one family complained that an assistant coach threatened to revoke their sons financial aid at Academic Institute if the student didnt continue playing football at Bellevue. In the second half, the Highlanders were haunted by a flurry of big plays on special teams and defense, by the Wolverines. Here is a selection of the responses we received: Bellevue High Schools titles need to be removed. And the district has cut ties with longtime assistant coach Pat Jones. The second half saw more of the same stingy Wolverine defense, and scores being added by another long Daniels run, and a 30-yard TD connection from Razore to junior TE, Hogan Hansen. Lets be reasonable., The wrong-headed parts of the Bellevue High Schoolfootball program continued for far too long. Among the violations, the 68-page report found thatplayers families provided false address to gain eligibility and that head coach ButchGoncharoff encouraged players to attend classes at a private alternative school where some of the players tuition was subsidized by the programs booster club. The Academic Institute has a monthly tuition of $1,750. We hear stories about competing schools. Once you address these issues, thenlets talk about a level playing field.. Students at AI a school derided as a diploma mill by two former teachers are still allowed to play on the Bellevue football team. 2023 ABG-SI LLC. If you would like to share your thoughts or experiences in relation to this story, please email the reporter or. It's a guaranteed story that will be told for generations, with a record that will be likely painted up on a water tower or on a city's welcome sign. Brick by brick!. New coaching staff of young alumni lead Bellevue back to state football championship glory, Back on top: Bellevue beats Kennewick to win 3A state title behind William Wangs 243 yards, Bellevue runs over Marysville-Pilchuck to return to state football championship game, William Wangs career night lifts No. Under ominous clouds and heavy winds, the Wolverines took the field in their electric yellow uniforms, to face the visiting Snohomish Panthers in a Week 10 crossover game. Every sport has its dark side and high school football in Texas is no exception. 12 Mead in the first round of the Class 3A state football playoffs 41-10 as Bellevue rode its potent rushing attack to a dominant victory that puts it just two wins from their second consecutive state championship game appearance. BELLEVUE, Ky. (WXIX) - Bellevue police are stepping up for the high-school football team in their community after this week's news that the rest of the . "And if you can wiggle around with all of these variances in the rules, then they've got a real problem.". She has worked in news radio for more than 30 years. 710 ESPN Seattles Danny ONeil thinks the parents are misguided. 5. The KingCo Conference is a 16-team conference [and] their athletic directors decided some fairly draconian punishments. Freeman said he may have misunderstood the conversation about rent and that it was possible Goncharoff had only worked to help the family find a place to rent in Bellevue. Top-ranked Bellevue defeated Marysville Pilchuck, 27-3, in the 3A state football semifinals on Nov. 27 at Memorial Stadium in Seattle. Medicare open enrollment is here and SHIBA can help! We asked readers for their thoughts on what repercussions the Bellevue football program should face, as well as what the scandal says about high-school sports. You can find Art Thiel's work at Sportspress Northwest and Crosscut.com. I think the idea behind high school sports is pretty genuine if you get together and you play sports with the kids you grew up with.. It feels quaint to sit back and watch an old rerun of Friday Night Lights and see some rally girl doing Tim Riggins homework, or a star player finding a mysterious envelope with cash in it. What sanction to impose if they will not resign in disgrace? The Wolverines will look to keep extend their conference win streak next week, at home, against the Knights of Newport. Bellevue's head coach and athletic director be fired immediately 2. Freemans parents, Yusef and Allona, wrote in a letter this week to the school district that their son lived in the Bellevue attendance area. There are a lot of reasons why he thinks the rules were wrongly interpreted by the investigators. I found this story on USA TODAY High School Sports and wanted to share it with you: Onside kick with less than 2 minutes to go to setup Scoma winning field goal (Photo credit - Pete Caster / The News Tribune), Luke Scoma converts a must-have onside kick, then boots the game-winning field goal in the reigning Class 3A champions' 22-20 state quarterfinal victory over Gabarri Johnson-led Lincoln of Tacoma, A cadre of Lincoln defenders take down Bellevue running back Blake Tests during the first quarter of a Class 3A state quarterfinal game on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, at the Lincoln Bowl in Tacoma, Wash. PETE CASTER Pete Caster / The News Tribune Read more. Fire them all immediately.. McKinney North Principal Linda Thret was the mom of one of the Fab Five and eventually resigned due to mounting pressure over her lack of discipline with the group. Have no fear, Bellevue Faithful, the East Channel Bridge rivalry is very much alive. They happen to go to a private school that doesnt offer a (football) program.. The Bellevue grads on staff are Jake Hiller (2010, offensive line coach), Morgann Richey (2014, offensive line), Ryan Gilbert (2015, defensive backs), Jack Michael (2015, defensive backs), Matt Gilbert (2012, defensive coordinator), AJ Kneip (2016, offensive line/strength coach), Miles Carlson (2016, defensive back), Quinn Sullivan (2018, linebackers), Joe Razore (1997, offensive coordinator), Cam Johnson (1999, wide receivers), Peter Nguyen (2009, wide receivers) and Jojo Connor (2010, quarterbacks). Final score: Wolverines 53, Panthers 12. The second half would be spent in running clock, ending in a final of 54-13. You can read the Times' entire investigation here. 4. Arguably one of the best high school teams ever fielded in Texas, the 1988 Dallas Carter Cowboys were loaded with talent on both sides of the ball. Darien Freeman had said he lived in that city during his 2009-10 freshman season. With the pregame celebrations and hugs finished, the Wolverines wasted no time getting down to business. The Wolverines found paydirt early and often, ending the first quarter with a 280 lead, eventually taking a 35-0 lead to half. Its no surprise that we tend to have a lot of conversations about entitled young athletes. Just one play into Hazens opening drive, senior Joel Schneider made an acrobatic interception, which moments later led to a sight thats become the terror of KingCo 3A: an Ishaan Daniels long run and touchdown this time from 63 yards. On the shoulders of some hard running by junior Carson Rubin and sophomore Ryken Moon, a long reception by senior Ishaan Daniels, and a heaping helping of stingy defense, Bellevue took a 47-7 lead to the locker room at half time. What is your main job as a parent? 1 Bellevue back into 3A state semifinals: 4 observations, Week 11 Playoff Matchups - Bellevue 42, Lakes 21, (Nov 12, 2021), This website is powered by SportsEngine's. Published: Oct. 14, 2022 at 6:55 PM PDT. Editors note: The following is an excerpt from the Seattle Times article of Aug. 23 detailing alleged improper practices within the Bellevue High football program: Bellevue High School has established itself as one of the premier prep football programs in the nation with 11 state titles in the past 15 years.
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