Tory Horton Is Back On The Field, And Seahawks Fans Should Be Absolutely Hyped!
Alright 12s, buckle up, because we've got some NEWS that's gonna have Lumen Field buzzing! Remember Tory Horton? The dude who disappeared right when our Seahawks were making that wild Super Bowl run? Well, he's back! And for those of us who've been wondering what the heck happened, we finally got a sliver of an answer.
The man himself was out at Kennedy Catholic High, running his first annual pro camp, and some sharp 10-year-old asked the question we all wanted answered: Why'd you miss the final 11 games, including the whole Super Bowl push? Horton kept it pretty light for the kids, just saying he 'had a few things pop up.' Seriously? A few things? That's what kept him off the field for a run to the biggest game in football?
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The team's always been pretty quiet about it since the initial word dropped back in Week 10 after a Monday Night Football win against the Commanders. Back then, they called it a shin injury. Coach Mike Macdonald even hinted that he might only miss a few weeks, maybe just the minimum four on injured reserve. But then January rolled around, and all we heard was that the shin needed 'a long time to heal' and 'plenty of rest,' according to Macdonald. Next thing we knew, the dude was ruled out for the playoffs. Just like that, his promising first season, where he only played eight games, was over.
Kirby Moore is Building Something Special in Pullman!
Speaking of building, let's head east a bit to Pullman, because Coach Kirby Moore is absolutely crushing it with the 2027 recruiting class for Washington State! This first-year coach pushed their total commitments to 17, locking down two more line prospects. First up, meet Randolph Santiago, a beast of an offensive tackle from Kailua, standing at 6-6 and 275 pounds. He's a three-star prospect, rocking an 84 overall rating from 247Sports. He had offers from places like UNLV, Boise State, and Oregon State, so snagging him is huge for the trenches. And that's not all! They also pulled in Richard Orosco, a 6-4, 240-pound EDGE rusher from St. John Bosco out in California. Orosco's an ascending recruit, even without a star rating yet, and he had offers from New Mexico, UNLV, and San Diego State too. Moore is clearly making moves!
Our Storm Are Struggling Hard
Okay, switching gears, and honestly, it hurts to write this. Our Seattle Storm are in a seriously rough patch. They dropped their 10th straight game, falling 93-73 to the Phoenix Mercury on Saturday, June 20, at the Mortgage Matchup Center. Ten losses in a row. That puts them at 3-14 overall, sitting in 14th place, with Phoenix just two spots ahead at 5-12. In the Commissioner's Cup, they're dead last in the Western Conference at 0-7, with only the Connecticut Sun matching that winless record. Natisha Hiedeman tried to carry the load, with 20 points and four assists. Flau’jae Johnson added 13 points, and Dominique Malonga and Zia Cooke each chipped in 10. But the Mercury had six players in double figures, with Valeriane Ayayi dropping 18 points and 10 rebounds, and Kahleah Copper adding 17 points and 10 boards. Our defense couldn't hang. This is tough to watch.
So, yeah, it's a mixed bag out there in the Emerald City sports world right now. We've got the Seahawks getting a key player back, the Cougs killing it on the recruiting trail, and the Storm battling through a brutal losing streak. It's early in the season, and there's always something to fight for, no matter the record. We're keeping our eyes peeled for what happens next!
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