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Cop fired in Tukwila now in trouble in Snoqualmie By Mike Carter Seattle Times staff reporter A police officer who was hired by the city of Snoqualmie despite a history of excessive force has been placed on administrative leave and is under investigation by the department, according to city officials. Snoqualmie will not specify the allegations that led them to pull Officer Nicholas Hogan off the streets; however, City Attorney Bob Sterbank says they
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do not involve the use of force there. Hogan was placed on leave Oct. 5, Sterbank said. He was hired by the city in January 2014 even though he was fired by the Tukwila Police Department in 2012 for aggressive street tactics and his apparent affiliation with the sometimes violent anti-drug “Straight Edge” movement. Hogan’s commanders in Tukwila were concerned he was targeting intoxicated African-
American men and was too quick to resort to force, generating complaints from citizens and fellow officers. Court records indicate that Tukwila paid out more than $425,000 to settle lawsuits filed by citizens against Hogan and the department. Snoqualmie has been reluctant to discuss its decision to hire Hogan, who was chosen from a group of several officers as it expanded its police force to take over providing public safety for neighboring North
Bend, which until last year was covered by the King County Sheriff’s Office. Snoqualmie Police Chief Steve McCulley, Mayor Matthew Larson and other city officials have repeatedly turned down requests for interviews to discuss Hogan. Joan Pliego, city communications coordinator, later said The Times declined a second interview at Snoqualmie City Hall, in emails to The Times and SnoValley Star. Additionally,
Pliego said the city responded to questions with “comprehensive, multiple-page answers.” Those answers provided in-depth information, not included in the articles, she added. However, in written responses to questions, Snoqualmie said it chose Hogan from a trio of candidates and said he was fully vetted and passed a lie-detector test. Larson said in a statement that the department was “aware See TROUBLE, Page 3
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By Dylan Chaffin dchaffin@snovalleystar.com North Bend will now have the option of sending inmates with mental health issues to an in-state program based in Des Moines, per a decision made at the council meeting Oct. 20. The South Correctional Entity, otherwise known as SCORE, provides a lower-cost alternative to jailing prisoners in Issaquah or in the King County Jail in Seattle. The King County Jail is the only facility that the city uses that offers holding for mental health inmates, but at a steep cost. Per prisoner, the city can pay $364 for two days. Since 2012, annual costs have risen by 250 percent, from $60,105 to $209,000 in 2015. Costs reflect the increased level of police services and the council’s emphasis on improving public safety, according to council documents. The agreement is effective through Dec. 31, 2018. The nonguaranteed SCORE bed rate is currently $145. This price will rise to $157 in 2016. The council also amended the 2015-2016 budget, adjusting for other increases, including special revenue, capital projects and utility funds. Highlighted projects include See INMATES, Page 5
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Mount Si freshmen dance along to the music coming from their parade float.
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Students named Merit semifinalists Mount Si High School seniors Dana Korssjoen and Emilie Reitz and Eastside Catholic School student TJ Mandelkorn, of North Bend, were among about 16,000 semifinalists for the annual National Merit Scholarship. The high school seniors
Torguson Park trails and plaza and related projects now slated for the majority of work to be completed in 2016. The council also held a public hearing regarding the adoption of school impact fees, which will go into effect Jan. 1, 2016. As it stands, the fees for single-family cottages in Snoqualmie are $8,325 and $4,270 for a multifamily cottage. As proposed, the fees would be $8,490 for a single-family unit and $1,657
for a multifamily unit. The decrease for multifamily homes can be explained through “student generation rates,” Ryan Stokes, assistant superintendent of business services for the Snoqualmie Valley School District said. Although the district is not large enough to do their own calculations, the school district used two similar districts in King County, Issaquah and Lake Washington, from which to draw comparisons, he said.
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To the Editor Vote for Martin Volken for North Bend City Council Martin Volken is running for election to the North Bend City Council. We have three very important issues facing our city: managing development, improving traffic flows and revitalizing our down town area. If North Bend is to remain a livable rural city with the character we all enjoy, and if it is to rise to it’s potential of being the most desirable city to live in on the Eastside, we are going to need some radical changes on the City Council. Martin Volken has run two successful businesses in North Bend for the last 18 years, he understands the issues, the opportunities and the challenges that are upon us. Martin is extremely smart, experienced and financially savvy. He understands the critical need for an explicit vision for the city’s future. He understands the need to communicate effectively with developers, investors, businesses and the community. He will be instrumental in developing a strategic plan to realize the vision and he will help drive the implementation of that plan. Martin will not allow uncontrolled urban sprawl, a stagnant downtown or inadequate transportation infrastructure. He is the best candidate for this position. I encourage you all to vote for him. Geoff Doy North Bend
Support Joe Larson for Snoqualmie City Council Over the last twelve years, I’ve become acquainted with Joe Larson as a neighbor, a
colleague and a friend. I can say without hesitation that he is an extraordinary individual with a wide range of expertise and a refreshingly balanced approach to public service. I enthusiastically endorse and support his candidacy for Snoqualmie City Council and encourage you to vote the same. Jay Rodne 5th District state representative
North Bend is entering a new chapter and there are many challenges that we face with the growth ahead. We need people of character on the North Bend City Council who are knowledgeable, connected and disciplined. Mr. Cook is all of those things. Please join with me and give him your vote for North Bend City Council. Tom Singleton North Bend
Vote for David Cook for North Bend City Council
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I am submitting this letter of endorsement for re-electing David Cook for North Bend City Council. I have known him for more than 10 years as a neighbor in our community. It has always been evident to me that he loves the city of North Bend, and he has made personal sacrifices that demonstrate that. Sacrifice is a big part of leadership, and I am grateful for his service to our city. Serving on the council takes time away from family, but David has selflessly done so for 12 years. Being a public servant also takes time away from running a business. This is why so many business people never get engaged in government. But David is different. He served the city through the Great Recession and he made the investment to rejuvenate his building on the corner of Main and North Bend Way while other buildings were in disrepair. Many walked away from their financial obligations during that time, but Cook did not. To me, this demonstrates his character and optimism — that no matter how difficult things are, the future is still bright and the challenges the city faces can be overcome.
In the past, news outlets in the Valley have addressed the issue of stolen campaign signs and encouraged candidates and their supporters to refrain from this type of activity. It is unfortunate that the problem has occurred in a current race in Snoqualmie. More than one-third of an incumbent’s signs disappeared within hours of being placed. The challenger’s signs remained untouched, as did the candidate’s signs for a different race. The police department has been notified as this is a misdemeanor offense. It is our hope that you will consider urging the candidates and their supporters to conduct their campaigns in a spirit of fairness and respect. Maria Henriksen Snoqualmie
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Vote for Ryan Roberts for hospital commissioner As a former Air Force officer, fighter pilot, Vietnam prisoner of war and international commercial airline pilot, I know the importance of leadership. Unfortunately, we don’t appear to have enough of that in our country today. That’s why
I’m asking you to retain Ryan Roberts as commissioner of the hospital district No. 4, position 3. As a graduate of the naval academy, former fighter pilot who has served his country in combat and U.S. Navy veteran, Ryan has already proven himself as a leader. He brings the skills and expertise required of an officer in today’s modern Navy into the demands and rigors of managing complex business processes and has done so successfully in the health care industry for the past eight years. We are so fortunate to have such a dynamic, intelligent and qualified young man to serve on this board. It is an honor and privilege to ask you to join me in voting for Ryan Roberts for commissioner. Joe Crecca North Bend
Charles Peterson for Snoqualmie City Council It is very rare that a city has a citizen leader that is as accomplished, experienced and trusted as Charles Peterson. Many of you know that Charles has served Snoqualmie as a past mayor, current council member and great neighbor for decades. I had the pleasure of serving eight years with Charles on the Snoqualmie City Council. When he came on board, the city was experiencing a transition from small rural town to a growing suburban city with many new residents on the Ridge. Charles’ diplomacy as a trusted leader helped bridge some of the divisions in our city and maintain the bonds of one united city. Charles has a long history of accomplishments that spans more than 40 years in Snoqualmie government. Almost every
building, public works project and initiative in the city has been influenced by Charles’ good judgment. Moreover, Charles is a trusted steward of city finances and sound spending decisions. Although current politics is often dominated by gridlock and acrimony, Charles is a voice of reason that brings people together to get things accomplished in Snoqualmie. He is also always available and approachable with questions and concerns about city issues. I encourage you to cast your vote for experience, independence and wisdom. It is with the utmost confidence that I encourage you to vote for Charles Peterson for Snoqualmie City Council. Jeff MacNichols Snoqualmie councilman, 2004-14
Vote Susan Kelly for Si View Metro Parks Commission I encourage you and your readers to vote for Susan W. Kelly for Si View Metro Parks Commission Position 5. Having worked closely with Susan on the commission, I can attest to her sharp community-forward mindset. Many of our district’s successes can, in one way, shape or form, find a thread back to her incredible contribution. She brings a tremendous wealth of experience and passion back to the commission. Susan knows the board, the topics and issues that need to be addressed, and will drive the district in the direction it needs to go. Susan is an excellent collaborator — listening to all sides and delivering sound reason to every decision the commission has faced. In short, Susan continues to demonstrate solid decision-making
Read the rest of this week’s Letters to the Editor online at www.snovalleystar.com. skills to whatever issues arise. Of great value to me, is that Susan understands the spirit and true essence of why the district is important to our community. As such, she has my full support for this position. I encourage you to vote for Susan Kelly, Si View commissioner, Position 5. Brenden Elwood Departing Si View commissioner, Position 5
Vote Joe Larson for Snoqualmie City Council As a resident and business owner in Snoqualmie since 1999 I am very happy to endorse Joe Larson as council member. Joe has an outstanding spirit of community. I know him personally and our many conversations over the last few years about the progressiveness of this city make me certain he will be a great asset in continuing and moving forward the governing of Snoqualmie. He is thoughtful, incisive and considerate of others and has a positive approach to effective planning and direction. With his keen sense of purpose, he will surely bring a sharp and decisive mind to the council, helping all its members and our residents benefit from the progress we have made as an outstanding city in the state of Washington, and carrying that progress far into the future. Bob Pajer Snoqualmie
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Trouble From Page 1 of allegations” concerning Hogan when he was hired in 2014. Tukwila police Cmdr. Eric Drever said Snoqualmie contacted his agency about Hogan, and reviewed his personnel file. However, he said there was no indication that anybody from Snoqualmie requested or reviewed extensive internal-affairs investigations Tukwila had conducted before firing him. “I do not see how any department would hire him with that knowledge,” Drever said. Sterbank, however, said McCulley spoke “off the record with multiple Tukwila command-level individuals, who both spoke favorably of Hogan and indicated their belief that he had been unfairly treated by the City of Tukwila and deserved an opportunity with another law-enforcement agency.” More than 1,000 pages of Tukwila internal-affairs documents obtained by The Seattle Times revealed Hogan used force more than any other officer on the 60-man Tukwila force. In June 2011, Tukwila Assistant Chief Don Lincoln wrote in a memorandum to Chief Mike Villa that Hogan had displayed a “disturbing pattern” of serious use-offorce abuses, often involving intoxicated AfricanAmerican men. Hogan was also found to have an “apparent affiliation” with a sometimes violent anti-drug move-
ment known as “Straight Edge” — he had a large Straight-Edge themed tattoo on his torso — and had posted inflammatory lyrics celebrating police brutality on an X-Box homepage: “They could use you, you got no remorse; they could use you on the police force. You’d be cute all dressed in blue. You could brutalize right on cue. You’d abuse those who are weak, of course.” In his squad-room locker, his supervisor found what was described by Lincoln as a “trophy binder,” containing copies of reports in which Hogan had used force. Some of his colleagues said they cringed when Hogan responded as backup to their calls, believing his presence increased the likelihood that they’d have to fight their way out of what had been a calm situation. “I would constantly dread every call that I went to with Officer Hogan as I believed that he would cause it to be needlessly stressful and chaotic due to his abrasive and overtly aggressive behavior,” Officer Zack Anderson wrote in a memo to Chief Villa in a July 2011 statement ordered as part of an internal investigation. Hogan and Tukwila were sued by two men, Alvin Walker and Robert Turner, over incidents where violence ensued after Hogan arrived. Walker suffered a broken elbow in June 2011 in what Lincoln, the assistant chief, determined was a “brutal” and unnecessary takedown of a man who was cooperative and obviously intoxicated. He settled his lawsuit for
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$150,000, according to court and internal-affairs documents. According to the department’s investigation into the Turner incident, police had responded to a report of shots fired at a car-club party being held at Turner’s house in April 2011. The initial officers on the scene found no weapons and reported the crowd was “very cooperative” until Hogan got into a fight with Turner, requiring other officers to join in.
Turner’s ankle was broken — he believes Hogan was responsible — and claimed in his lawsuit that Hogan commented, “This one isn’t going to play basketball anymore” when he heard the bone snap. Tukwila police concluded that Hogan used excessive force in a third incident on May 20, 2011, involving a prisoner he had transported to Harborview Medical Center to have a cut lip stitched. According to the internal-
PAGE 5 affairs documents, Hogan delivered three “kneestrikes” to the handcuffed man’s head in the back seat of the patrol car when he refused to get out. Inside the hospital, a nurse reported that Hogan shoved the shackled man hard up against a wall in the triage room, took him to the floor and then had hospital staff put him in four-point restraints. A few minutes later, Hogan sprayed the restrained man with pepper-spray inside
the hospital, requiring officials to decontaminate the ER. Hospital security officials alerted Tukwila to the incident, according to internal-affair documents. Hogan justified his behavior by saying the handcuffed man had lunged at him and made threats. Mike Carter: mcarter@seattletimes. com or 206-464-3706.Information from Seattle Times archives is included in this story.
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Chili feed, auction to benefit Valley Animal Partners Valley Animal Partners’ sixth annual chili showdown and dessert auction is Saturday, Nov. 7. Attendees can sample 10 different chili recipes and help determine the chili showdown winner. Satisfy your sweet tooth during the homemade dessert and goodies auction. All proceeds benefit Valley Animal Partners, the local nonprofit that provides free spay and neutering services for pets of low-income families. The event goes from 6-8:30 p.m. Nov. 7 at the Snoqualmie Valley Eagles Club, 8200 Railroad Ave. Tickets are $10 for adults; $7 for seniors; $5 for kids aged 6-12; and free for those 5 and younger. Learn more at www.valleyanimalpartners.com.
Encompass gala features roaring ’20s theme Encompass presents its 12th annual autumn gala Nov. 7 in support of the nonprofit organization’s 26 programs serving children and families in the community.
The event, which takes place at the Snoqualmie Ridge Golf Club, raises nearly one-third of the organization’s annual budget. This year’s theme is “The Great Gatsby,” featuring roaring ‘20s-inspired art deco, period live entertainment, two silent auctions and one live auction, a meal prepared by TPC at Snoqualmie’s expert chefs,
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OCTOBER 30, 2015
Mount Si girls win 4A KingCo cross country title By Neil Pierson npierson@ sammamishreview.com It’s not easy being the favorites – just ask Mount Si senior cross country runner Melissa Hruska, whose team had the inside track to the program’s first conference championship. The Wildcats went 8-0 to win the Class 4A KingCo Conference regular-season title, and with all of their top-five runners recording times under 20 minutes, the title was there for the taking at the KingCo championship meet, Oct. 24 at Lake Sammamish State Park in Issaquah. Mount Si came through, scoring 48 points to hold off runner-up Issaquah (66) as four runners earned
podium finishes by placing in the top 14. “Honestly, there was a lot of thoughts in all of our heads going into this race,” Hruska said, “and I think there was a lot of pressure because we were ranked to go first, but Issaquah was just so narrowly behind us.” The Wildcats will be shooting even higher this week when they return to Lake Sammamish for the District 1/2 championships, which combines the nine KingCo squads with eight from the Wesco Conference. The topfour boys and girls teams from the bi-district meet advance to the Nov. 7 state championships in Pasco. Camas is the clear favorite to win the 4A
state crown, but the Wildcats are “really hoping we’re going to get a close second,” said junior Lindsey Sydnor, who was excited about the possibility because Mount Si doesn’t have a long history of success at state. “This is crazy that one year it all just comes together and we have all these awesome people on our team,” Sydnor said. Mount Si’s top runner, junior Hannah Waskom, set the pace for the first half of the 3.1-mile race. She didn’t have anything left in her tank by the finishing line, and settled for fourth place in 18 minutes, 32.9 seconds. Eastlake’s Pia Richards won the individual title in 18:21.4, with Issaquah’s
Kenna Clawson and Sami Corman taking second and third, respectively. Waskom said she’ll need to conserve more energy early in the race to contend for the bi-district title this week. “I went out there, gave it all I had, but at the end I just didn’t have that kick,” she said. “For me, really, this week was kind of a learning experience and I think I’m going to change my strategy for next week so that I can do better, I guess.” Hruska had a blazing time of 19:03.3, setting a personal record by 21 seconds, to capture eighth place. She credited the Wildcats’ offseason training for their success. The
training regimen was simple – more mileage, less speed work. “It can’t be junk mileage, like I’m going to run 10 good miles,” Hruska said. “It’s got to be faster. It was a lot of miles and then hills occasionally. Running up Rattlesnake (Mountain) every Monday was a lot of fun.” Sydnor, who was the team’s No. 2 runner for the most of the season, had an off day, but still managed a ninth-place time of 19:14.9, her second-straight podium finish at the conference meet. She tried to keep her teammates in mind as she slogged through the race. “I was hurting and things just weren’t going well for me, but I just
hung in there for everybody else, so it was really awesome,” Sydnor said. “I finally have a team to fight for, you know?” Mount Si’s other point scorers were sophomores Chloe Cosgrove (12th, 19:28.2) and Julene McDonald (15th, 19:46.6). In the boys’ race, Mount Si scored 123 points for sixth place. Freshman Joe Waskom was the team’s top finisher, taking fifth in 15:59.6. William Betz was 19th in 16:48.7, and Alexander Helfrich was 25th in 17:05. Eastlake’s Nathan Pixler won the individual title in 15:33.2, propelling his team to a second-place finish with 77 points. Issaquah scored 73 points for the win, following up on its 8-0 regular-season record.
Girls soccer gets draw Wildcats celebrate return to playoffs By Sam Kenyon skenyon@snovalleystar.com The Mount Si girls’ soccer regular season ended on senior night Oct. 22, in a 1-1 draw with the Eastlake Wolves. “We played Eastlake well,” said head coach Darren Brown. “They were a very fluid team and can possess the ball. We converted early on a good scoring drive and our chances after that were small.” Five minutes into the first half junior captain Natalie Weidenbach took an assist from senior forward Jane Livingston and shot the ball past the Wolves keeper for the lone Wildcat goal of the night. Mount Si protected the lead through halftime, but 51 minutes into the game Eastlake senior Erika Jung shot the ball past Wildcat senior keeper, captain Nellie Joselyn, to tie the game. Neither team scored again in the match. The game brings Mount Si’s overall record to 5-46, good enough for a trip to the playoffs. Mount Si faced Inglemoor in an elimination game in the Class 4A KingCo Conference Tournament on Oct. 29. Results were not available at press time. Looking back at the regular season, Brown reflected on his relatively young team making the playoffs. “We lost a lot of starters
from last year’s team and to get into the 4A playoffs this year, I am really happy for this group of girls to experience this ride,” he said. “We have done quite well from the standpoint that we’re pretty green all over the field this year.” The offensive firepower of the Wildcats has been a concern for Brown all year. “Our scoring is way down from last year,” he said. “Natalie Weidenbach has picked up a lot of that with 9 goals but our chances this year in the attacking third were way down from last.” If the past is any indicator, Inglemoor will be a tough team for the Wildcats. They are the third seed to Mount Si’s sixth, and have already beaten them twice this year. “Inglemoor is a difficult team to score against,” Brown said. “We tied them the first time, 0-0, and lost the second, 2-0. They have a strong back line and a very good keeper. We need to create more chances in our attacking third this time around, so that will be our focus.” There are currently 10 seniors on the team apart from Joselyn and Livingston: Mackenzie Hutchison, Kelsey Willard, Miranda Fischer, Curstyn Williamson, Megan Ellis, Kelsey Frederick, Camryn Buck and Makayla Turpin.
By Sam Kenyon skenyon@snovalleystar.com The Mount Si Wildcats protected their home field in a 24-10 Homecoming victory over the Newport Knights on Oct. 23, and were rewarded with a trip to the playoffs and a few fireworks. “It feels so good making the playoffs,” senior quarterback Harrison D’Anna said. “I’m at a loss for words, to be completely honest.” The win bolstered the Wildcats’ record to 5-3 in Class 4A KingCo Conference play, which clinches one of the conference’s four postseason spots. Mount Si missed the playoffs last season for the first time in decades. It was the first season that Mount Si was classified as a 4A school, a much more competitive group of schools than the Class 3A KingCo Conference. But after missing one year, the Wildcats are back. “We’re in the playoffs,” head coach Charlie Kinnune said. “It says a lot about our kids, it says a lot about our parents, it says a lot about our community, it says a lot about our coaching and our commitment,” he said. “We’re committed to getting back to the state level.” Mount Si scored first on a field goal six min-
utes into the game, a 32-yard kick by freshman Reed Paradissis. Newport answered with a rushing touchdown seconds into the second quarter. But Mount Si senior running back Cory Cotto was able to catch a 3-yard TD toss from D’Anna to put the Wildcats up 9-7 going into the half, after Newport blocked the extra point. Cotto had seven carries on the night to go with his short TD pass. D’Anna had one of his best games of his season, going 15 of 22 passing for 202 yards, including two touchdowns. He also had 15 yards on the ground. Five minutes into the second half, Mount Si junior fullback Jack Weidenbach had a huge, 48-yard run for a touchdown. Weidenbach had only two carries on the night, but made the most of them for 60 total yards. He also shined on defense. “We like to say, ‘Bigtime players make bigtime plays,’ and I think our whole entire team made big plays tonight,” D’Anna said. “I can’t be any more proud of our guys.” Having Weidenbach break free downfield gave the Wildcats and their crowd a jolt of energy that carried them to the end of the game. But
Newport responded with a big run of its own, getting into field-goal position where they sent one through the uprights. Then the Knights lined up for an onside kick and successfully regained possession of the ball. But the Wildcats’ defense held, and Newport chose to go for it on fourthand-13. A bad snap led to a fumble, which Mount Si recovered, and the third quarter ended with a 16-10 Wildcats lead. Mount Si knew what was at stake – hold the lead and make the postseason. “The juniors last year, we made a promise to ourselves that we were going to make the playoffs this year,” D’Anna said. Early in the final quarter, the Wildcats were facing a fourth-and-5 situation, and they decided to go for it. D’Anna connected with senior wide receiver Parker Dumas for an 11-yard gain and the first down. On the next play, D’Anna and Dumas connected once again for a 24-yard TD pass. Mount Si then went for a twopoint conversion, and D’Anna threw a bullet over the middle to senior tight end Colton Swain for the score. “Great intestinal fortitude by Harrison D’Anna,” Kinnune said.
“He hasn’t got enough credit this year. We’ve talked a lot about our wide receivers, but somebody’s got to get those kids that ball. “He just gutted it out; he’s an outstanding leader. This kid’s going to run a company someday or a country someday, he’s that kind of kid. I’m really excited about his success.” Newport gained a few first downs on its ensuing drive, but eventually Mount Si regained possession with a turnover on downs. Senior running back Mark Farmer, who was a workhorse with 11 carries for 50 yards, helped the Wildcats grab a few more first downs to keep possession until the clock ran out. “The feeling is indescribable right now,” D’Anna said after the win. “This is what we’ve worked for six months plus during the offseason and it’s a fantastic feeling. I can’t believe it’s happening. It’s so surreal.” Mount Si’s final regular-season game is a nonconference outing at home against Liberty at 7 p.m. Oct. 30. “Great crowd again tonight, thank you very much,” Kinnune said after the game. “Let’s come out and have a great Senior Night for our seniors next week.”