West Seattle's 4x100 Ran Like Legends at Nike Nationals, and Emerald City Fans Are Absolutely Pumped
Listen up, Emerald City, because while we're always bleeding green and blue for our pro teams, something absolutely legendary went down over the weekend with our own West Seattle High School track squad! The WSHS Boys 4x100 Track Team didn't just show up at the Nike Nationals meet at the University of Oregon, they *won first in their heat*! Yeah, you read that right: FIRST! These guys, Cullen Schoeb, Aidan Murray, Marcy Ramsey, and Henry Johnston, were a razor-thin .06 seconds away from hitting the championship. That's how close they were to bringing home national glory for West Seattle!
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Seriously, think about that for a second. Winning your heat at Nike Nationals? That's no small feat. Cullen Schoeb, Aidan Murray, Marcy Ramsey, and Henry Johnston put West Seattle on the map in a huge way. They went to the University of Oregon, stepped onto that track, and showed everyone what they're made of. Missing the championship by a mere .06 seconds? That's a gut punch, for sure, but it also shows the insane level of talent and grit these young athletes possess. Molly, who sent in the report, said it perfectly: "How exciting!" We're talking about a season for the ages for these guys, and you know they're going to remember that .06 for a long, long time. We've got to give them a massive shout-out for a truly great run this season!
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Emerald City Flavor: Wild Rides and Fresh Bites
But hey, it wouldn't be West Seattle without some other wild stuff happening, right? Max sent us a photo of something absolutely bonkers at Don Armeni Boat Ramp today: The Big Banana Car! We'd never heard of it, but apparently, the bearded dude driving it, Steve Braithwaite, is the creator. He's been based in Michigan, but according to a post from two months ago, he's becoming a "full-time nomadic banana-car driver." So, if you see a giant banana rolling around the Emerald City, you know who's behind it!
And speaking of things that get our engines revving, how about some grub? Fauntleroy is about to get a serious flavor upgrade this Saturday at 11 am! La Casa Del Sabor, a new Mexican-food truck, is opening its doors at 9256 45th Ave SW. Anne Higuera reported on this, and it's a big deal. It's the first time since El Camion left in 2024 that the spot will have Mexican food. Co-owner Monica Trujillo Cortez and her sister, both former El Camion workers, asked: "Why don't we just open our own?" They planned over a year, found the Fauntleroy space vacant, and now have a year lease. Menu sounds incredible: breakfast plate options like green chilaquiles, plus all the classics: tacos, burritos, quesadillas, gorditas, mulitas, tostadas, nachos, and tortas. Monica says "everything made to order." Get ready!
So there you have it, West Seattle showing out, from blazing speed on the track to wild rides and seriously delicious food. While we're all counting down to the next big Mariners game at T-Mobile Park, or waiting to see Sam Darnold and the Seahawks light up Lumen Field, let's also give a huge cheer to our local heroes. Keep an eye out for those WSHS track stars, because if that .06 second gap is any indication, they're just getting started. And definitely hit up La Casa Del Sabor this Saturday at 11 am. Go Seattle!
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