Coach Matt Gruhler doesn’t need to look too far back in the rearview mirror to see a team with this much experience returning.
Two years ago was an experienced squad, coming off a sooner-than-anticipated playoff loss the previous season, that went onto bring home a state trophy at its first-ever 4A state tournament appearance in the Tacoma Dome.
Will this season follow suit?
“I’m hoping it’s the same thing,” the coach said.
Skyview went 16-7 last season with two losses coming in consecutive games at the bi-district tournament to end its season.
One player — Kyle Gruhler — saw big minutes in the Tacoma Dome in 2018 when the Storm placed fifth. He’s a veteran starter expected to shoulder a bigger offensive load as the team’s returning leading scorer. From a sharp-shooter sophomore year to a more low-post presence as a junior, the senior is expected to generate offense in new ways. He poured in 27 points in the team’s season opener against Evergreen.
