![Matt Boyd with his wife Ashley and Athletic Director Stacey Stoutt at his jersey retirement ceremony.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1733335162/eastsidecatholicorg/xzihytsxmysrofvps1vg/matt_boyd_news_story_2024.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1733335162/eastsidecatholicorg/xzihytsxmysrofvps1vg/matt_boyd_news_story_2024.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1733335162/eastsidecatholicorg/xzihytsxmysrofvps1vg/matt_boyd_news_story_2024.jpg","width":700}])
Matt Boyd '09 recently signed a two-year deal with the Chicago Cubs after playing with the Cleveland Guardians during the 2024 MLB season.
Teams
An athletics program with a focus on leadership and sportsmanship
Eastside Catholic is committed to an athletic program of excellence. At the high school level, 17 athletic teams are offered at the varsity level with many offering JV and JV-C level teams as well. More than 75 percent of our high school students play at least one sport each year. Our middle school students participate in the Archdiocese of Seattle Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) athletic program where they compete in three seasons of sports, including cross country, soccer, volleyball and track and field. Learn more about the Middle School athletic program.
For more information, select a team below to view team photos, schedules, coaches and news.
Fall Sports
- Cheer
- Cross Country
- Football
- Golf
- Girls Soccer
- Girls Swimming
- Special Olympics Bowling
- Volleyball
Winter Sports
- Boys Basketball
- Girls Basketball
- Girls Flag Football
- Boys Swimming
- Special Olympics Basketball
- Wrestling
Our Teams
Crusaders in the News
![Eastside Catholic serves the ball in their matchup against Holy Names on September 10, 2024.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1730233448/eastsidecatholicorg/z3mufnnnahesdyjds7ye/volleyball_news_story_october_2024_web.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1730233448/eastsidecatholicorg/z3mufnnnahesdyjds7ye/volleyball_news_story_october_2024_web.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1730233448/eastsidecatholicorg/z3mufnnnahesdyjds7ye/volleyball_news_story_october_2024_web.jpg","width":700}])
On Tuesday, October 22, the Crusaders extended their winning streak to five games with their biggest victory over the Ballard Beavers since 2016.
![Coach Thompson was named the 2024-25 Week 6 Seattle Seahawks Coach of the Week.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1733524689/eastsidecatholicorg/ca9ej8cdcx6doqfmfh2e/John_JT_Thompson_Seattle_Seahawks_Football_Coach_of_the_Week_2024_25.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1733524689/eastsidecatholicorg/ca9ej8cdcx6doqfmfh2e/John_JT_Thompson_Seattle_Seahawks_Football_Coach_of_the_Week_2024_25.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1733524689/eastsidecatholicorg/ca9ej8cdcx6doqfmfh2e/John_JT_Thompson_Seattle_Seahawks_Football_Coach_of_the_Week_2024_25.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1733524689/eastsidecatholicorg/ca9ej8cdcx6doqfmfh2e/John_JT_Thompson_Seattle_Seahawks_Football_Coach_of_the_Week_2024_25.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1733524689/eastsidecatholicorg/ca9ej8cdcx6doqfmfh2e/John_JT_Thompson_Seattle_Seahawks_Football_Coach_of_the_Week_2024_25.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1733524689/eastsidecatholicorg/ca9ej8cdcx6doqfmfh2e/John_JT_Thompson_Seattle_Seahawks_Football_Coach_of_the_Week_2024_25.png","width":1920}])
Congratulations to Offensive Coordinator John (JT) Thompson for being named the Seattle Seahawks Week 6 Coach of the Week!
![Jeremiah Burrows runs with the ball in a game against Eastlake High School.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1729204837/eastsidecatholicorg/oev3yapvl3yuy2alpysp/footbal_vs_roosevelt_101124_RV1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1729204837/eastsidecatholicorg/oev3yapvl3yuy2alpysp/footbal_vs_roosevelt_101124_RV1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1729204837/eastsidecatholicorg/oev3yapvl3yuy2alpysp/footbal_vs_roosevelt_101124_RV1.jpg","width":700}])
Despite a 19-point deficit against Roosevelt in the fourth quarter, the Crusaders prevailed 27-26 in a wild football game on Friday, October 11.
![Students gather for the annual NOFA game, donning their NOFA t-shirts.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1728933111/eastsidecatholicorg/op3cbsb0d0fa8v048ck2/NOFA_News_Story_2024-25.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1728933111/eastsidecatholicorg/op3cbsb0d0fa8v048ck2/NOFA_News_Story_2024-25.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1728933111/eastsidecatholicorg/op3cbsb0d0fa8v048ck2/NOFA_News_Story_2024-25.jpg","width":700}])
On Thursday, October 10, the Eastside Catholic girls volleyball teams hosted their annual "No One Fights Alone" (NOFA) event, a powerful tradition that brings the community together to raise cancer awareness and honor those affected by the disease.
![Jeremiah Burrows runs with the ball in a game against Eastlake High School.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1727385013/eastsidecatholicorg/cylij8laoe2xkmoi3ktz/footballvsgarfield92024_RV1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1727385013/eastsidecatholicorg/cylij8laoe2xkmoi3ktz/footballvsgarfield92024_RV1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1727385013/eastsidecatholicorg/cylij8laoe2xkmoi3ktz/footballvsgarfield92024_RV1.jpg","width":700}])
Eastside Catholic beat Garfield 64-0 on September 20. Watch a video recap from MaxPreps.
![Jeremiah Burrows runs with the ball in a game against Eastlake High School.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1727384496/eastsidecatholicorg/t4h1ljuciz7ciz0ygwz4/footballvsblanchet91324_RV1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1727384496/eastsidecatholicorg/t4h1ljuciz7ciz0ygwz4/footballvsblanchet91324_RV1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1727384496/eastsidecatholicorg/t4h1ljuciz7ciz0ygwz4/footballvsblanchet91324_RV1.jpg","width":700}])
Eastside Catholic beat Bishop Blanchet 37-20 on September 13. Watch a video recap from MaxPreps.
![Jeremiah Burrows runs with the ball in a game against Eastlake High School.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1726252511/eastsidecatholicorg/hijnopvyhi6cju9eva0m/footballarticleforEastlakeGameSept2024.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1726252511/eastsidecatholicorg/hijnopvyhi6cju9eva0m/footballarticleforEastlakeGameSept2024.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1726252511/eastsidecatholicorg/hijnopvyhi6cju9eva0m/footballarticleforEastlakeGameSept2024.jpg","width":700}])
In a rare matchup between the two Sammamish schools, the football team earned a hard-fought victory against Eastlake, 40-14, to begin their season.