Herald News Updates

Be sure to check out the Sept. 1 issue of The Herald for a full preview of high school football in the East Pierce County region.

This week Rogers hosts Curtis in a crucial SPSL South opener on Sept. 3 at Sparks Stadium in Puyallup.

A full preview on the Pierce Raiders men’s soccer team will be unveiled in the Aug. 25 issue of The Herald.

The Raiders went 6-7-2 last year, but are looking to challenge for a title this season on the pitch.

Local radio announcers Carl Lambert and Ron Crowe recently unveiled the slate of football games they will be calling during the 2010 high school football season.

The duo will broadcast 9 games this year including the Rogers Rams/Curtis Vikings matchup at 7 p.m. on Sept. 3 at Sparks Stadium.

All broadcasts will be on KLAY radio 1180 AM radio or www.klay1180.com

Rogers 2005 graduate Justin Rambow recently captured the Sumner Spartans wrestling head coaching position.

“I knew one day I wanted to lead my own wrestling team. I never thought it would happen so fast,” Rambow said. “It’s going to be a great challenge for me and the kids. I’m nervous and excited at the same time.”

Rambow was a volunteer assistant coach at Sumner last year after putting in four years as an assistant under David Johnston at Rogers.

Be sure to check out the Aug. 11 issue of The Herald to read more about Rambow’s thoughts on becoming the face of the Spartans wrestling program

The Puyallup Vikings boys basketball team collected 26 victories during summer play.

Be sure to check out the Aug. 4 issue for a full recap on Puyallup’s stellar play during June and July.

The Herald invites readers to email sports editor Shaun Scott at shaun.scott@puyallupherald.com with sports story ideas for the month of August.

The Herald welcomes your interest!

St. Louis Rams wide receiver Brandon Gibson was present for Big Blue Football Camp at Rogers High School from July 12-15.

Be sure to check out the July 21st issue of The Herald for a full recap on Gibson’s appearance at the camp.

The Emerald Ridge Jaguars are hosting a youth football camp from July 12 through 14 at Emerald Ridge High School.

For more information, call Troy Halfaday at 253-720-9930.

The Cascade Christian Cougars are hosting an advanced skills basketball camp for boys and girls between fifth and twelfth grade who are looking to play basketball at the collegiate level.

The camp will take place from July 15 to 17 at Cascade Christian High School.

The cost of the camp is $125 per player. For more information, call Jerry Williams at 360-893-1922.

The 2010 Big Blue football camp will be featuring former Rogers High School and current St. Louis Rams wide receiver Brandon Gibson. The camp takes place from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. July 12-15 at Rogers High School.
This is a non-contact camp for players between fourth and ninth grade. The camp costs $70 per player. For more information, call Rams head football coach Gene Bowen at 253-905-6101.