Out of Write Field

Football practice begins at most high schools across the state Wednesday. South Kitsap is no different as coach D.J. Sigurdson said his team will begin workouts at 8 a.m. tomorrow.

In addition to some significant roster changes following the graduation of quarterback Gordy Anderson, running back/linebacker Robert Issa and wide receiver/defensive back Leon La Deaux, among others, Sigurdson’s coaching staff has undergone an overhaul. He said that Jim Fairweather, Marcus Logue, Jay Powers and Derek Sparks will not return this season.

Both Logue and Powers left the area. Sigurdson said Logue is looking for a full-time teaching position in the Seattle area, while Powers left for another high school in Nebraska. Fairweather (baseball) and Sparks (counselor) both said earlier this year that they wanted to focus on other roles at South.

Sigurdson said he has hired three coaches to replace them and still is looking for another one. Cory Dame, the son of veteran assistant, Joey, and 2007 South graduate, will guide the running backs and safeties. He attended Spokane Falls Community College.

Kyle Pease, who started at quarterback for the Wolves in 2004-05, returns to his alma mater to coach running backs and cornerbacks. He attended Washington State University, and Sigurdson said Pease wants to become a firefighter.

Cory Vartanian, who kicked from 2002-05 at North Dakota State, also joined Sigurdson’s staff and will coach special teams. Vartanian previously coached at Rochester in Thurston County.