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    Articles by Kevin Hanson
    Pictured is the White River Flag Football team, which will be going to the Washington's first-ever state championship competition. Front row, left to right: Kiera Fraker, Charlee Sproed, Riley Soule, Danika Scott, Jordyn Daigle, Addy Sykes, Breanne Valiquette, Lolo Sproed, Jayna Vain. Top Row, left to right: Head Coach Judd Erickson, Assistant Coach John Dorsey Elliott Courtney, Addy Vanous, Natalie Long, Ella Stone, Giuliana Fioretti, Lily Robbin, Assistant Coach Madison Grande, Charlotte Weber. Not pictured… Nevaeh Jenkins
    WRHS flag football stings Enumclaw, heads to state
    By Kevin Hanson • February 2, 2026 1:00 pm

    And both White River and EHS basketball are nearing their own league championships

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    Hornet junior Jack Blair maneuvers through the lane during Enumclaw’s lopsided, Saturday night victory over Kentlake.
    EHS, WRHS poised to enter basketball districts after...
    By Kevin Hanson • January 26, 2026 1:40 pm

    Action begins Feb. 13 for the girls and Feb. 14 for the boys.

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    PHOTO BY KEVIN HANSON Brynn Findley takes a pitch from Madison Holden during a Hornet victory last week.
    White River flag football seems likely to make...
    By Kevin Hanson • January 19, 2026 12:00 pm

    Enumclaw, however, only sees a narrow path to state.

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    PHOTOs BY KEVIN HANSON 
Following a scramble for a loose ball, Enumclaw’s Emma Holt delivers a from-the-floor pass to a waiting teammate. The action came January 9 in the EHS gym.
    EHS boys, WRHS girls take wins in basketball...
    By Kevin Hanson • January 13, 2026 12:30 pm

    Enumclaw boys and girls are No. 1 and No. 2 in the NPSL 3A standings respectively, with the WR girls in spot No. 3.

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    EHS wrestler Bylin takes second in Pacific Coast...
    By Kevin Hanson • January 5, 2026 1:45 pm

    But the WR girls basketball team walked away from the Christmas Classic play with damage to their overall record.

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    PHOTOs BY KEVIN HANSON
 EHS senior Gavin Trachte (#10) applies some second-half defensive pressure during his team’s December 13, nonleague victory over the Sumner Spartans.
    Enumclaw boys, WR girls hit the basketball court...
    By Kevin Hanson • December 30, 2025 3:30 pm

    The White River girls entered with a season record of 3-1.

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    File photo
    Hornets compete in Rose City wrestling championship
    By Kevin Hanson • December 15, 2025 3:30 pm

    White River boys placed 11th; Enumclaw, 28th.

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    PHOTO BY KEVIN HANSON EHS senior Gavin Trachte (#10) applies some second-half defensive pressure during the Hornets’ Saturday morning tourney victory.
    Hornets beat Spartans during Kiel Mechanical Showdown
    By Kevin Hanson • December 15, 2025 3:00 pm

    In a week where more sporting events were postponed than actually contested, the Enumclaw High boys were able to provide…

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    File photo
    Sports Roundup | Dec. 2 – 6
    By Kevin Hanson • December 8, 2025 2:30 pm

    Last week’s sports scores and meet results.

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    PHOTO COURTESY STEPHANIE FINDLEY 
Enumclaw High quarterback Madison Holden looks for an open receiver while avoiding a Tahoma defender during the Hornets’ first flag football game.
    Flag football debuts on the Plateau; wrestling, boys...
    By Kevin Hanson • December 8, 2025 2:00 pm

    Meet the athletes heading into the Winter 2025-2026 sports season.

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    File photos by Kevin Hanson
Maggee Schmitz (#22), last season’s NPSL 3A Player of the Year, returns for a junior season.
    Will WRHS basketball repeat its league success after...
    By Kevin Hanson • December 1, 2025 2:00 pm

    Here’s the who’s-who for this year’s Hornet basketball teams.

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    WRHS volleyball takes eighth in state
    By Kevin Hanson • November 25, 2025 1:00 pm

    The Hornets took three wins of five during the weekend’s tournament.

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    White River’s Chaz Strickland (#7), NPSL 3A Offensive Player of the Year
    Hornets earn 3A all-league recognition
    By Kevin Hanson • November 24, 2025 12:00 pm

    WRHS’ Ray Palmer, EHS’ Sutton Kelsey were named Player of the Year for football, soccer.

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    SUBMITTED PHOTO
Members of the Enumclaw High volleyball program helped plant trees along the banks of South Prairie Creek, part of an ongoing restoration project. From left are Emma Holt, Berkley Kahne, Ava Smith, Halle Martel, Natalie Patten, Reagan Nelson, Malia Williamson, Ella Webley, Kaylee Wall, and Carolyn Megargle.
    EHS volleyball aids salmon with tree planting
    By Kevin Hanson • November 19, 2025 12:10 pm

    The team planted 20 teams along the banks of South Prairie Creek that will help cool the water for migrating fish.

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    With teammates rushing the net, White River High’s Taylor Arnold sets up a play during her team’s Friday night’s district victory.
    WRHS volleyball heads to championship
    By Kevin Hanson • November 17, 2025 3:00 pm

    Despite successful league seasons, both Hornet football teams fall in their first game.

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    PHOTOs BY KEVIN HANSON 
Belle Knauss, a senior defender for White River, looks to corral a loose ball during the Hornets’ Thursday night playoff game.
    EHS, WRHS well represented in state tournaments
    By Kevin Hanson • November 10, 2025 3:00 pm

    And volleyball teams on both sides of the river are in districts this weekend.

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