Renton-grad Dante Calcote to play at Qwest Field in “Showdown on the Sound”

Renton High graduate Dante Calcote will compete with his Eastern Washington teammates locally at the “Showdown on the Sound” Oct. 31 when the Eagles clash with the Portland State Vikings at Qwest Field in Seattle.

Calcote graduated from Renton in 2006. He played in the East-West All-state Game and was first team All-Seamount as a wide receiver and defensive back after his senior season.

He reshirted his first season at EWU and plays cornerback.

It is the first time Portland State or Eastern has played at Qwest Field. Tickets are on sale now (receive a $5 discount by typing BIGSKY in the “group sales offer” entry field).