Eagles look to ‘climb Everest’ under new leadership in 2026

SOAP LAKE — The Soap Lake Eagles are heading into the fall with a new head coach as Tony O’Neel steps into the leadership position for the 2026 season. O’Neel said he is excited for this opportunity to work with a program and sport he is very familiar with. “I’m pretty thrilled that not only just the school, but the kids are buying into having me coach two sports,” said O’Neel. “Doesn’t happen at many places, but that’s my two favorite sports.” He has had prior experience coaching for Soap Lake, serving currently as the head coach for the boys soccer team and acting as an assistant coach under Garrett Devine’s leadership last season.