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The student news site of Mountlake Terrace High School in Mountlake Terrace, Washington.

The Hawkeye

The student news site of Mountlake Terrace High School in Mountlake Terrace, Washington.

The Hawkeye

Austin McDermott, Sports Co-Editor

All content by Austin McDermott
Senior fullback Malcom Johnson stiff arms a Shorewood player.

Hawks stomp on Shorewood Thunderbirds 49-21

By Austin McDermott, Sports co-editor
September 22, 2014

Last Friday night the Hawks blew out the Shorewood Thunderbirds 49-21 at Edmonds Stadium. It was the Hawks second victory of the season and first conference victory. Originally...

VIDEO: Bates and Brady on tonight’s football game vs. Meadowdale

By Austin McDermott, Sports Co-Editor
September 12, 2014

Senior football players Gabe Brady (center) and Austin Bates (right) join the Hawkeye to discuss tonight's Hawks vs. Meadowdale football game. Kickoff is at 8:00 p.m. at Edmonds...

Hawks run narrow victory over Mariner

Hawks run narrow victory over Mariner

By Austin McDermott, Sports Co-Editor
September 6, 2014

Legendary UCLA Bruins Football Coach Henry Russell Sanders once said "winning isn't everything. It's the only thing." For the first time since 2010, the Hawks hold a 1-0 record...

Hawks come up just short of Grizzlies for District 1 3A title

Hawks come up just short of Grizzlies for District 1 3A title

By Austin McDermott
February 22, 2014

Failing to press one little button. That's all that it took to end the Hawks' women's basketball team from earning the District 1 3A title as they came up just short of the Glacier...

Hawks finish strong against Stanwood Spartans with 57-52 victory

By Austin McDermott
February 12, 2014

Despite the playoff atmosphere that was clearly felt in the Terraceum on Wednesday night against the Stanwood Spartans, the women's Hawks basketball team stayed true to themselves...

Second half push lifts Hawks over Ferndale 70-46

Second half push lifts Hawks over Ferndale 70-46

By Austin McDermott
February 11, 2014

Apparently two different Mountlake Terrace teams showed up to Tuesday's first round 3A district matchup against the Ferndale Golden Eagles. While the final score of 70-46...

Rowdy Rooters got a little bit rowdy at Tuesday night's game

Rowdy Rooters got a little bit rowdy at Tuesday night’s game

By Austin McDermott
December 17, 2013

On Tuesday night, the Hawks' women's basketball team fell to the undefeated Arlington Eagles 53-31, picking up their first defeat of the season and falling to 4-1. To read the...

Hawks suffer first loss of season to Arlington 53-31

Hawks suffer first loss of season to Arlington 53-31

By Austin McDermott
December 17, 2013

Well that was...interesting? In Tuesday night's women's basketball matchup, the Hawks fell to the Arlington Eagles (who finished second in the state tournament last year) 53-31. The...

25 year losing streak snapped, Lady Hawks defeat Meadowdale 40-36

25 year losing streak snapped, Lady Hawks defeat Meadowdale 40-36

By Austin McDermott
December 13, 2013

25 years and no Hawks team could do what this team just did. They brought down perennial powerhouse, the Meadowdale Mavericks with a 40-36 victory on Friday night at Meadowdale. Early...

Hawks slay Warriors, overcome 20 point deficit to win nailbiter 63-62

Hawks slay Warriors, overcome 20 point deficit to win nailbiter 63-62

By Austin McDermott
December 10, 2013

The scoreboard read six minutes left in the fourth quarter Edmonds-Woodway Warriors 60, Mountlake Terrace 40. Coach Zach Wilde is visibly upset at the officiating late in the game....

After the Lady Hawks' second win of the season, it's time for Terrace to start paying attention

After the Lady Hawks’ second win of the season, it’s time for Terrace to start paying attention

By Austin McDermott
December 5, 2013

Last year the Hawks' girls' basketball team opened their season 1-8. Last year the Hawks didn't have Coach Zach Wilde. Last year the Hawks didn't play such a crisp, clean offense...

Lady Hawks, Coach Wilde start the season off right, defeat Bruins 65-44

Lady Hawks, Coach Wilde start the season off right, defeat Bruins 65-44

By Austin McDermott
December 4, 2013

Well that went well. After defeating the Cascade Bruins 65-44 in the season opener for both teams, the lady Hawks are in a prime position to set a tone not seen from the girls'...

Game, set, season for Hawks as they fall 3-1 against Meadowdale

Game, set, season for Hawks as they fall 3-1 against Meadowdale

By Austin McDermott
November 9, 2013

Playing Meadowdale (14-4) for the third time this season the Hawks (12-6) knew exactly what kind of challenge they were in for. The Mavericks came out aggressive early on Saturday...

Ferndale plays Golden, Terrace not so much

Ferndale plays Golden, Terrace not so much

By Austin McDermott
November 7, 2013

Mountlake Terrace entered Thursday night's volleyball game with an impressive 12-4 record. Make that 12-5 after their 3-1 defeat to the Ferndale Golden Hawks in a District 1 playoff...

Weekend postseason roundup: Hawks fly through early postseason competition

Weekend postseason roundup: Hawks fly through early postseason competition

By Austin McDermott
November 4, 2013

Football: On Friday the Hawks held a rematch against the Stanwood Spartans against whom they fell 29-13 to in the first week of the season. The first half was dominated by the...

Outside the Boxley: The long run

Outside the Boxley: The long run

By Austin McDermott
October 31, 2013

As I woke up today on a cold northwest fall morning I thought to myself “why do my knees, feet, and back hurt so badly?” I quickly remembered all the times physicians recommended...

Outside the Boxley: Preparing for collegiate athletics

Outside the Boxley: Preparing for collegiate athletics

By Austin McDermott
September 26, 2013

A pivotal moment in each student athlete’s career is when they have to decide where they will spendthe next four years of their college career. I feel an obligation to drop a...

LIVE: Hawks vs Royals football blog

LIVE: Hawks vs Royals football blog

By Austin McDermott
September 20, 2013

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The elusive three sport athlete

The elusive three sport athlete

By Austin McDermott
September 19, 2013

When did it become a negative thing for a high school athlete to play multiple sports? The term “three sport athlete” was once used to signify an all-around athlete and represented...

Photo by TK Johnson | Hawkeye Staff

Forget the score, Hawks looked solid

By Austin McDermott
September 14, 2013

After all the fans had left, the stands were cleaned, and the locker rooms cleared, the score still stood 35-0 as the Hawks were shut out by the Edmonds-Woodway Warriors. But...

Hawks fight Warriors, fall 35-0

Hawks fight Warriors, fall 35-0

By Austin McDermott
September 13, 2013

Say goodbye to your hair, Steve Willits. (For those who don't know, SLSN announcer made a bet that if the Hawks fell to the Warriors he would shave his head for "Celebrate Schools!...

Halftime Reactions: Willits may keep a full head of hair

Halftime Reactions: Willits may keep a full head of hair

By Austin McDermott
September 13, 2013

Steve Willits just may be able to save his hair after all. After a rough (and sloppy) opener to the meager Stanwood Spartans, things didn't look bright coming into the Hawks'...

8pm Football Blog as the Hawks take on the Warriors

8pm Football Blog as the Hawks take on the Warriors

By Austin McDermott
September 13, 2013

Starting at 8pm tonight, I will be blogging live from Edmonds Stadium as the Mountlake Terrace Hawks (0-1) take on the Edmonds-Woodway Warriors (1-0). You can also tune in to the...

Football Preview: Hawks' wings are clipped

Football Preview: Hawks’ wings are clipped

By Austin McDermott
September 11, 2013

Let’s face it. Week one was nowhere near where the Hawks had hoped to be. In all honesty, week two likely won’t be much better. The Hawks are already battered and worn and...

Time to regroup and grow deeper as a team

Time to regroup and grow deeper as a team

By Austin McDermott
September 7, 2013

Friday's game was far from perfect for both the MTHS Hawks and Stanwood Spartans. Both teams couldn't hold on to the ball. Stanwood's Collin Hood was responsible for four fumbles,...

Hawks sloppy in opener, fall to Stanwood 29-13

Hawks sloppy in opener, fall to Stanwood 29-13

By Austin McDermott
September 7, 2013

  In what was a highly anticipated season opener for the Hawks, the only word to describe the game is ugly.As the Hawks lined up against the Stanwood Spartans on Friday,...

Halftime reactions: Hawks vs. Spartans

Halftime reactions: Hawks vs. Spartans

By Austin McDermott
September 6, 2013

Trailing 20-6 at the half, the Hawks have a long uphill battle ahead of them for the second half. After a sloppy first half (totaling 5 turnovers for both teams combined) the...

LIVE Hawks vs. Stanwood Spartans

By Austin McDermott
September 6, 2013

Game time is set for 5 PM here at Edmonds Stadium where the Hawks will face off against the Stanwood Spartans. Hawks begin 1st and 10 from own 17 to start the season. Ragsdale...

Welcome Hawksquawk!

By Austin McDermott
September 5, 2013

The Hawksquawk is the new Hawkeye sports blog! In this we will be giving a more candid, personal outlook on both MTHS school sports as well as some local professional teams. It...

Luke Thurber | Hawkeye
Freshman Chinne Okoronkwo prepares to compete in the pole vault competition at the Edmonds School District meet on May 3.

Track tops out of state

By Austin McDermott
June 7, 2013

12 state competitors. Nine top ten finishes. Two state champions. One team. This year’s track team not only lived up to the precedent created by last year’s success, but...

Hawks men's basketball place 4th

Hawks men’s basketball place 4th

By Austin McDermott
March 4, 2013

Congratulations to the MTHS men's basketball team for winning 4th place for the WIAA 3A category. Relive the winning success on Hawks Live Sports Network ON DEMAND! %%wppa%% %%slide=11%% “Talent...

CoverItLive: Hawks v. Seattle Prep

By Austin McDermott
March 2, 2013

Join us for the final game of the season as he Hawks face Seattle Prep at the Tacoma Dome.

CoverItLive: Hawks v. Titans

By Austin McDermott
March 1, 2013

Follow along with the Hawkeye sports staff as the Hawks face University in the Tacoma Dome in the loser-out bracket of the State 3A Tournament.

Lincoln @ Terrace: CoverItLive!

By Austin McDermott
February 28, 2013

Follow along with the Hawkeye sports staff as the Hawks face Lincoln in the Tacoma Dome in the quarter finals of the State 3A Tournament.

10 wrestlers to regionals, one to the Dome

By Austin McDermott
February 20, 2013

It’s not normal for a team that finishes the regular season with a 2-7 record to send 10 athletes to the regional tournament. Then again, wrestling isn’t exactly a normal sport. On...

Hawks sloppy in Shorecrest win

By Austin McDermott
December 18, 2012

Something just felt “off” for the Hawks as they defeated the Shorecrest Scots Tuesday night, 59-51 in the Terraceum to take sole possession of first place in WesCo South 3A. It...

Trung Banh

The Winter stars

By Austin McDermott
December 15, 2012

Greg Bowman  Junior | Men's Basketball Scoring 71 points in four games to open the season, including 22 points and 17 rebounds in the season opener against Edmonds-Woodway,...

In his 2012-2013 debut for the Hawks, Blake Fernandez (21) looked to be in mid-season form as he contributed 8 points and numerous assists for the Hawks Friday night in the Terraceum. Fernandez is coming off an injury to his non-shooting hand.

Fernandez returns, Hawks smack Shorewood

By Austin McDermott
December 14, 2012

Merry Christmas Coach Sood. Earlier in the year, Sood said, “If anybody wants to know what to get me for Christmas, give me a healthy Blake Fernandez.” Well, he got his...

Frosh and JV team updates

By Austin McDermott
December 14, 2012

Women’s JV Basketball (1-3) Following a season where many JV players shared varsity positions, the Hawks have their own Junior Varsity Women’s Basketball team. After...

Hawks rewrite history

Hawks rewrite history

By Austin McDermott
November 13, 2012

As the fall sports season came to a close, the Hawks found four of their six sports teams in postseason play. With women’s swim, football, men’s tennis, and cross country all...

Daniil Oliferovskiy | Hawkeye
The Hawks celebrate after a big hit against Meadowdale. The women's volleyball team has quickly jumped to a 6-3 record, but is 0-3 in conference play placing them in last place in WesCo South.

Volleyball set to serve up post-season

By Austin McDermott
October 17, 2012

If there’s only one thing people can say about this year’s volleyball team it’s this – they’re already as good, if not better than last year’s squad. Last year the...

Serafina Urrutia | Hawkeye
The Hawks lining up before running a hook-and-ladder trick play that led to a 53 yard gain in Oct. 5's 17-14 heartbreaking homecoming loss to the Meadowdale Mavericks.

Hawks remain in gridiron playoff hunt

By Austin McDermott
October 17, 2012

Sometimes it feels better to be blown out than to lose a nail biter. Unfortunately for the Hawks, that was the case on Friday night as they simply ran out of time in a heartbreaking...

Varsity Football: New expectations, new look, new hope

Varsity Football: New expectations, new look, new hope

By Austin McDermott
September 5, 2012

In spite of the Hawks’ rough start last Friday, this years’ football team may have some of the highest expectations in recent school history. The team hopes their all new...

All Roads lead to Dome

By Austin McDermott
February 14, 2012

This year, the Hawks scored a combined 586 points more than their opponents. Unfortunately that wasn’t the case on Saturday, Feb. 4, as the team suffered its lone defeat of the...

One step at a time

By Austin McDermott
January 23, 2012

The Road to the Dome is nearly complete. With a 72-33 win over the Everett Seagulls Tuesday night, the Hawks have a 3.5 game lead in the WesCo 3A conference. There are seven games...

New season starts rough, but successful

By Austin McDermott
December 13, 2011

It’s a good year to be a Hawk. Senior starter Ryan Shannon, who transferred from Marysville-Pillchuck this year, may be the one piece needed to bring a run to the state championship....

Oh, captain my Hawks captain!

By Austin McDermott
November 15, 2011

To most people, they are the play caller, the team leader. Their job often seems quite simple and basic. They have to maintain a positive atmosphere for all of their younger teammates. Captains...

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