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PHOTOS BY KEVIN HANSON The Plateau’s boys’ basketball teams rolled to victories Friday (Dec. 16) night, both playing host to South Puget Sound League 2A opponents. Helping his Enumclaw High team to a victory over the Fife Trojans was senior Ty Hanson (22), shown here working to score under the basket; in the Buckley gym, junior Tyce Donovan (11) races past a Clover Park defender.

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Plateau basketball teams post wins in 16 of 18 games combined against SPSL competition

It looks likely a repeat trip to state is in the cards for all four Hornets teams.

PHOTOS BY KEVIN HANSON The Plateau’s four high school basketball teams - that’s boys’ and girls’ squads from both Enumclaw and White River high schools - found great success during the early part of the 2022-23 season. Some of the key contributors are pictured here, taken during December contests. They are White River senior Morgan Greene (#12), White River junior Colin Schmidtke (#10), Enumclaw senior Noah Seabrands (#4) and Enumclaw senior Charlee Torgison (#11).

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Sports Calendar | Dec. 28 — Jan. 3

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White River School District 416 is located in Buckley, Washington. Photo courtesy Steven Pavlov / http://lovingwa.blogspot.com/

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Paul Strand, Ben Addink, Marcus Dickson, Bob McKean will join WR Athletic Hall of Fame

Four names will be added to the White River High Athletic Hall of Fame during a March induction…

PHOTO BY KEVIN HANSON The Enumclaw Aquatic Center played host the afternoon of Dec. 15 to a three-team swim meet that involved local athletes from Enumclaw and White River high schools, along with Tacomas Foss Falcons. In this photo, Enumclaws McCade Walker takes part in the 100-yard backstroke. The Plateau athletes now take a break until Jan. 5 when they host the Franklin Pierce Cardinals and Washington Patriots.

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Plateau Sports Calendar | Dec. 21 -27

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PHOTOS BY KEVIN HANSON The Enumclaw Aquatic Center played host the afternoon of Dec. 15 to a three-team swim meet that involved local athletes from Enumclaw and White River high schools, along with Tacoma's Foss Falcons. In these photos, White River's Evan Weisheyer competes in the 200-yard freestyle and Enumclaw's McCade Walker takes part in the 100-yard backstroke. The Plateau athletes now take a break until Jan. 5 when they host the Franklin Pierce Cardinals and Washington Patriots.

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Plateau Sports Roundup | Dec. 12 – 16

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The White River girls rolled past Orting High Friday night, allowing the visiting Cardinals just eight points in each half on the way to a lopsided 68-16 victory. Pictured is Josie Jacobs (24) looking for an open teammate and Vivian Kingston (34) prepares to put up a shot under the basket. The victory pushed White River’s record to 3-0 on the season and 2-0 in South Puget Sound League 2A play. Photo by Kevin Hanson

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Sports roundup | Dec. 6 – 9

Results from winter sports matches.

Image courtesy Metro Creative Connection

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Big graduations mean big chances for up- and-coming Plateau wrestlers and swimmers

Here’s the rest of 2022-2023 winter sport previews on the Plateau.

The Enumclaw Hornets almost went all the way this year, and were only stopped by the Lynden Lions during the semi-finals. Photo courtesy Todd Overdorf / sonscapeimages.com/home The Enumclaw Hornets almost went all the way this year, and were only stopped by the Lynden Lions during the semi-finals. Photo courtesy Todd Overdorf / sonscapeimages.com/home

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SPSL 2A All-League Honors

Enucmlaw and Buckley sports teams did great this last season — check out their awards and honors.

The Enumclaw High girls improved to 2-0 on the young season with a 53-35, home court victory over the Pasco Bulldogs. Pictured is senior Marissa Lindberg (10) applies defensive pressure to Prosser’s top scorer, Mireyah Lopez. Photo by Kevin Hanson

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Hornets beat Pasco, Auburn, Puyallup in strong start to basketball season

A short wrap-up of the teams’ first three games.

FILE PHOTOs BY KEVIN HANSON Enumclaw High’s Noah Seabrands drives to the hoop during a game last season against the Orting Cardinals. Now a senior, Seabrands earned second team, all-league honors a year ago.

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Plateau basketball teams look forward to heading back to state

Both EHS and WRHS boys and girls went to state last year - will one of them go…

Photo courtesy Todd Overdorf / sonscapeimages.com/home EHS was unstoppable; Lynden, immovable. In the end, one team had to give, and the Hornets were finally defeated after a stunning season. Pictured is quarterback Gunnar Tarachte looking to push through the Lions’ defenses.

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EHS falls: Hornets just couldn’t swarm Lyndon’s pride

The stinging loss took Enumclaw out of the state championship.

A swarm of Hornets smother another Othello rushing attempt. Photo by Kevin Hanson

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Victory over Othello puts Enumclaw football in the Final Four

Hornet soccer, volleyball programs recently wrapped up showings at 2A tournaments.

Enumclaw High advanced to the Elite Eight in the state Class 2A football playoffs with a lopsided, Friday night victory over visiting Olympic. Here, Hornet quarterback Gunnar Trachte runs for a first down. Photo by Kevin Hanson

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EHS, WRHS staying strong in state competitions

Enumclaw football continues to bulldoze over its opponents.