That admiration went both ways! Jeff Baines and Timothy Thomsen were following in John Anderson’s footsteps. His inspiration, character, humble servant leadership, and role modeling were his legacy. Jeff, you made him proud!

Celebration of life for John Anderson on Saturday, October 1st (1:00 pm) at the Swiss Park in Bonney Lake and a memorial service on Sunday, October 2nd (2:00) at Mt. View Lutheran Church in Edgewood.

Thanks to WIAA leader Mick Hoffman for the important reminder of the purpose behind education based athletic programs. As a fan, coach, or parent- being a role model of respect and positive support is the most important lesson you can help teach our student/athletes.

John Anderson… one of Sumner’s greatest citizens and servant leaders - influential and inspirational teacher, coach, athletic director, Rotarian, and community icon… John was simply a wonderful human being. legacy.com/us/obituaries/…

This has been a part of the SBLSD and WIAA coaches training for many years.

Our #FutureReady strategic plan commits to a district culture of fair and inclusive practices, where each student receives equitable access to the opportunities, resources and supports to succeed and thrive. SBLSD Equity Director Josh Agpalza shares what equity looks like to him.

Your Lady Sparts with the 2-0 WIN on Homecoming and are headed to STATE💜💛 Goals from carissa carl and Maggie! Shutout in goal for Kennedy Jackson ⚽️🖖🏼 #GoSparts #ValleyPride #StateBound

⚽️Girls Varsity Soccer⚽️ Bonney Lake earns a free kick about 30 yards out near the sideline. Free kick is taken and banked off the far post and into the goal. Panthers win and are qualified for state! AMV 1 BL 2 #PantherPOWER SBLSD Athletics Sumner-Bonney Lake School District BLHS Ladies Soccer

Auburn results: 1st Place Open Division Parade 1st Place Open Division Field Show. And for the first time EVER: GRAND SWEEPSTAKES WINNER! #Auburn

You are, and have been, a true gift to our community! Thanks for everything you have done for others. We are better because of Vince Miller!

SpartanAlert: 2 TAC Student/Athletes -Fall season Winners! Jay Mentink & Camryn brown. #SpartanNation

Come support! Please pass the Word!! #spartanNation

Coach Gibson with Former Steilacoom Boys Basketball coach, Gary Wusterbarth. Both coaches are Washington State Hall of Fame coaches and John Wooden Legacy Award winners for Washington. Over 1,000 wins between the two coaches!

Reflecting this morning with gratitude on all of the individuals who help make high school sports happen. Coaches, Officials, Bus Drivers, Admin, Bookkeepers, Secretaries, Athletic Trainers, ADs, Managers, WIAA, Reporters, Photographers, Parents…it takes a village! Thank you!!

From the day he was hired, Matt has taken this program on a trajectory of consistent improvement. High standards, kid based, strong relational skill set, and one of the most solid technical guys around. We knew he was gonna earn this award, as the program earned their success!

How do you behave at high school athletic events? Is it always … 🤝 Respectful? 👏 Encouraging? 👊 Supportive? Your behavior says a lot about your CHARACTER. And everyone is watching 👀 Let’s all #BenchBadBehavior! benchbadbehavior.com/posts/2023-01?…

We couldn’t be more proud of our Valley Boys! They did something no baseball team has done in our long, rich history! What a season fellas!! Sumner Baseball

There's nothing more powerful than a humble person with a servant's heart and warrior spirit who is driven by a bigger purpose.