South Kitsap graduate leaves legacy at Western Washington

He won’t become the rare athlete who graduates with high school and college championships.

But as he did at South Kitsap, Justin Moore will leave a legacy when he finishes his biology degree this spring at Western Washington University.

For years, the Vikings’ men’s soccer program has played their home matches at nearby Whatcom Community College. That situation has hindered Western when it comes to fan support and recruiting against schools with better facilities.

Coach Travis Connell said the program has raised more than $5 million during the last three years to build an on-campus facility. The ground breaking for that complex is scheduled for this spring, and Connell said Moore will be a significant reason behind that.