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Shelton-Mason County Journal rters By EMILY HANSON em.ily@ma,~'on, eo~tn/yocorrt One month ago, Mike Malpass was in charge of the Shelton girls' soccer team as its head coach. He was running summer practices and gearing up for the fall season. His preparations came to a halt when Athletic Director Jim Jud- son contacted him three weeks ago to inform him he would no longer be the head girls' soccer coach. During the school board's meet- ing on Aug. 14, Malpass, parent Heather Maddox and others sup- porting the coach spoke to the board during public comments. "There's been a lot of discussion and debate (about my contract)," Malpass Said. He told the board there were is- sues during the girls' soccer season last year but that he was led to be- lieve by Judson last spring the is- sues had been resolved and a plan Journal photo by Emily Hanson Mike Malpass speaks to the Shelton School Board regarding his contract renewal as head girls' soccer coach during the board meeting on Aug. 14 at CHOICE Alternative School. was in place for Malpass to contin- "I was asked to come in and ue being the coach of the program, change the direction and to im- prove the program," Malpass said. "I came across some difficulties -- some I expected, others I did not." After a few parents brought con- cerns to Judson, Malpass said he was found to not have broken any rules. He said he felt some parents just wanted him to be fired. "I've never been accused of such things before. I think there are enough people who know me and my ability to coach to know these allegations are personal, not fac- tual," Malpass said. "This came as a shock to me." Maddox told the board that it is rare for Shelton to have a coach with Malpass' experience and abil- ity to relate to children. "I would like you to rethink your decision," Maddox said. Maddox read parts of a let- ter she had also submitted to the school board. In her letter, she said she has known Malpass both See Coach on page C-4 Shelton senior running back Ralph Kinne moves up the field during practice on Tuesday. Journa photos by Emil, Hanson Red vs. Black Scrimmage 6:30 p.m. tomorrow Shelton senior quarterback Jared Welander steps back to pass. By EMILY HANSON to do what we g0tta do and be positive emily@masonc.ounl, y.com with it." Ajamu said he committed to Oregon State because the Beavers run a tight- The Highclimbers are on their way end spread offense. to being a good football team again. "That's perfect for me," he said. That's what head coach Matt Hinkle "Plus, it's halfway between here and told the 74 Shelton athletes gathered California." around him at the end of practice on The remaining seniors are: Thomas Tuesday. Gettle, DeShon Bell, Jake Lindley, Ben "Based on the team, we bring back Anderson, Jake Frakes, Jake Sims, Kev- a lot of experaence and kids who put in in Biswell, Nolan Hoffman, Dominique a lot of time in during the offseason," Strasburg, Shelby Salisbury, Kaeleb Hinkle said after practice. "Their com- Wright, Betsaid Garcia and Jearod Afo. mitment level is impressxve." The Highclimbers will play in the 3A In Hinkle's 18th season with Shel- Narrows League this year and Hinkle ton, he is assisted by offensive coordi- said he's expecting success. nator Cary Nagle, Todd McPhee, James The last time Shelton was a 3A Sobotka, Chris Frazier, Brandon Fra- school was the 2008 season. The High- zier. Rich Unterseher, Mike Gettle and climbers made it to the playoffs before Eric Rehwaldt. losing to Bellevue. This is the largest team the High- "I think we can repeat that success," climbers have seen in several years. Hinkle said. "The kids are prepar- With the team's strength in numbers, ing themselves and setting their goals there is also a depth of experience that high." includes 17 seniors. To work toward that success. Hin- Among the returning seniors are kle returned the team from last year's first-string quarterback Jared We- spread offense back to a run offense lander, tight end David Ajamu -- who with play action. recently verbally committed to Oregon "It's a multiple offense where you State -- and running back Ralph Kinne, run plays based on what the defense is who broke the school's single game doing," he said. "It's our comfort zone, I rushing record last year. guess. We'll still run a bit of the spread "I think we're doing good," Kinne said. "We're all like brothers. We need See Football on page C-3 Shelton-Mason County Journal Journal photo by Emily Hanson Shelton senior John Pentony keeps his eye on the ball during boys' tennis practice on Tuesday. Seniors swing strong Shelton boys' tennis team returns with experience By EMILY HANSON emily@masOncounty.com A competitive season is expected from the Shelton boys' tennis team with near- ly the entire varsity lineup returning. "This year will be fun," head coach John Perry said. "We'll be in the 3A and last time we were, we won the league title. We'll match up a lot better with teams." Perry, in his 22nd year as head coach and assisted by Dann Gagnon, is overseeing 17 boys this season, with the potential to have a total of 25 by the time school starts. On the roster are 11 return- ing seniors: Alex Newman, Josh Priest, Vincent Morini, Brandon Goodell, Dalton Jaske, Michael Johnson, Alex Bidwell, Alex Deacon, John Pentony, Daniel Huff and Jordan Keranen. "John Pentony and Alex Deacon did really well at 4A last year," Perry said. Competing against 4A teams was difficult for the Highclimbers last season, with most of their oppo- nents playing multiple ath- letes who were year-round club tennis players. "We played really well but we had to play the top 4A schools in the state," Per- ry said. "We beat the schools we expected to beat." With so many returning See Tennis on page C-4 Schedule Sept. 6 - 3:30 p.m. at Gig Norbol Sept 11 - 3:30 p.m. vs. Bellormine Sept 13 - 3:30 p.m. at South Kitsap Sept. 18 - 3:30 p.m. at Lincoln Sept. 20 -3:30 p.m. vs. Timberline Sept. 24 - 3:30 p.m. at Yelm, Sept. 25" 3:30 p.m. vs. Henry Foss Sept. 27 - 3:30 p.m. at North Thurston Oct. 2 - 3:30 p.m. at Wilson Oct. 4 - 3:3(3 p.m. vs. Mt Tahoma 0d. 9 - 3:30 p.m. vs. Central Kitsep Octi 11 -- 3:30 p.m: at Olympia Oct. 18 - 8 a.m. Narrows League Tournament Day l, Iocalion to be de[ermined Oct. 20 - 8: a.m. Norrows League [oornament Day 2, Iocalion to be determined - Thursday, Aug. 23,2012 - Page C-1