Issaquah’s Magnuson steps down as fastpitch coach

Jim Magnuson, who coached the Issaquah fastpitch softball team the last seven years, announced he will step down from his position. Magnuson led the Eagles to an 18-7 record in 2009, narrowly missing a fourth consecutive state tournament appearance.

By Kevin Endejan • June 15, 2009 6:13 pm
Jim Magnuson is stepping down after seven years as Issaquah's head fastpitch softball coach.
Jim Magnuson is stepping down after seven years as Issaquah's head fastpitch softball coach.

Jim Magnuson, who coached the Issaquah fastpitch softball team the last seven years, announced he will step down from his position.

Magnuson led the Eagles to an 18-7 record in 2009, narrowly missing a fourth consecutive state tournament appearance. Issaquah made the 3A state tournament in 2006, 2007 and 2008. The Eagles lost a 6-5 heartbreaker to Lake Washington in the 2009 KingCo 4A tournament.

Issaquah won four league titles and made it to five state tournaments under Magnuson. IHS athletic director Michael Bailey said the school hopes to fill the position in the fall.