PREP WRESTLING: White River, Enumclaw post wins Thursday night
White River wrestlers topped Sumner 47-15 in SPSL 2A action, while Enumclaw extended its SPSL 3A win streak to 42 with a 49-26 win over Decatur.
VanHoof breaks own EHS 100-yard breaststroke record, twice
For the second time in a week, Enumclaw High junior Bennon VanHoof set the school 100-yard breaststroke record.
VanHoof, the top-ranked breaststroker in the state, raced to a 1-minute, 92-second record-setting finish Tuesday in the Hornets' contest with Olympic and then bested it Thursday with a 1:00.20 in EHS's 121-67 nonleague victory over Sumner.
COMPLEAT HOME GARDENER: Harsh weather brings opportunity
Oh No! There’s snow! Plus a lot of ice, wind and freezing weather. The good news for your garden is that we’ll have a lot fewer slugs, bugs and other garden thugs this spring and the winter storm might also freeze a few million weed seeds.
EHS WRESTLING: Enumclaw pins down win over Orting in battle of top-ranked
Wednesday night's battle between top-ranked 3A Enumclaw and top-ranked 1A Orting brought the crowd to its feet as the Hornets scored three pins in the final three matches for a come-from-behind 40-29 win over the Cardinals in Orting.
White River's Padgett musters strength for return to the mat
On one side of the Team Kamy T-shirt White River High wrestler Kamyriah Padgett wears is written, “You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have.”
On the other side is a quote from Philippians, “I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.”
Since November of the 2010-11 wrestling season, Kamy has drawn on her strength, that of her teammates and the community.
EHS HALL OF FAME: Hornet team rushed into history book, will be inducted Friday
The 1969 Enumclaw High football team can point to a healthy handful of noteworthy accomplishments. Under the direction of coach Leroy Babbitt, the squad posted a 9-1 overall record, captured the school’s first Seamount League championship and finished with a No. 3 ranking in the statewide, postseason polls.
FEATURE: Promising athletes dot local basketball rosters
Dealing with the demands of daily practice sessions and entertaining fans during evening games, high school athletes are a rare breed.
Occasionally, truly inspirational athletes overcome obstacles to succeed both in school and in their chosen sport.
Here are four of the best examples from White River, Enumclaw, Bonney Lake and Sumner high schools.
Jazzing Up Education date set
The Enumclaw Schools Foundation will host its second annual Jazzing Up Education community luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 16 at the Enumclaw Expo Center fieldhouse.
Free computer classes offered at Buckley library
The Pierce County Library in Buckley is offering free computer classes.
Basketball team hoping all will help Pack the Gym
Enumclaw Special Olympics basketball is asking the community to participate in Pack the Gym Night from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Feb. 2 at Thunder Mountain Middle School.
Three White River teachers earn National Board Certification
Chris Sadler, Erin Lampe and Stryder Argo join the list of White River School District staff members to earn National Board Certification.
