The Enumclaw High girls’ cross country team captured top honors during last year's league meet before heading to districts. Returning this year is Lily Haas (second to last on the right) and Brynne Stafford (last on the right). Contributed photo

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EHS soccer team hit hard by graduation

Also, the volleyball team has a new coach.

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White River scored early and often Friday night, eventually rolling to a huge victory over the visitors from Thomas Jefferson High. In this photo, Trevor King dashes away from Raiders defenders on his way to the Hornets’ first touchdown.

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WRHS stomps Jefferson in first season match; EHS loses wrestle with Gators

EHS coach: “If we want to win league-championship type games, we need to play better in key moments.…

During White River’s Sept. 14, 2023 home game against Orting, Hornet running back Tate Bowen attempts to elude a Cardinal defender.

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WRHS ‘working tirelessly’ to make waves in larger sports class

The Hornets lost only a few to graduation, leaving the team with seasoned veterans.

Enumclaw's #75 Ryker Popke continues relentless pursuit be the defense all night against Sammamish. Photo by Todd Overdorf / sonscapeimages.com

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EHS football veterans graduate; will the team succeed in a larger league?

The Hornets have moved from South Puget Sound 2a to North Puget Sound 3A, which includes Auburn, Federal…

Rainier Lady Highlanders Middle School Team. Photo provided by Andrew Ramsay

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Rainier Highlanders Youth Rugby Club seeking female players

Practices started Sept. 4, but the season kicks off Sept. 14.

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The Fairfax bridge outside Carbonado is more than a century old.

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DOT further restricts heavy vehicles on Fairfax bridge

The new 16,000 pound limit shouldn’t affect most drivers, but motorhomes may have an issue.

Camping at Kanaskat-Palmer State Park, pictured here, has been restricted to 10 nights in a 30-day period. Photo courtesy Washington State Parks

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New “stay limits” imposed on state parks

Now you can only stay 10 nights in a 30-day period at parks like Kanaskat-Palmer.

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Aug. 10 golf fundraiser for specialized rec still has spots

The Enumclaw Specialized Recreation “strives to provide opportunities for individuals with special needs and their families”.

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You can watch Devlyn Bradshaw compete in the Monster Energy AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship, Aug. 1 - 5, at www.RacerTV.com.

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Local motocross talent to race in national championship

Recent EHS grad Devlyn Bradshaw qualified for the 42nd annual Monster Energy AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship.

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White River grad Faith Anderson squatted 132.5 kilograms (292 pounds) during the Fédération Internationale du Sport Universitaire.

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WRHS’ Anderson places 12th in international powerlifting competition

Anderson was recently in Tartu, Estonia, with more than 200 of the world’s best powerlifting athletes.

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The Chinook Little League All-Stars roster included Gavin An, CJ Anderson, Scott Fardig, Luke Hanson, Madden Kennedy, Rylen McDaneld, Masyn McMillen, Sawyer O’Grady, Casey Ruda, Henry Schweickert, Wyatt Stombaugh, Beckham Toone and Micah Wagoner. Leading the squad were manager Xavier McMillen and coaches Tyson Briggs and Eric Hanson.

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Chinook Little League falls to Redmond West, takes third in state

The local team won their first two state games, but were stopped short by their next two losses.

Luke Hanson racing safely to first base during a July 5 game. Photo by Kevin Hanson

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Chinook Little League drops match to Elma; state title still in sight

The team lost the quarterfinal match 7-6.

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The championship-winning Hornet varsity squad consisted of (from left): head coach Chris Gibson, Malia Froemke, Vivian Kingston, Jadyn Olson, Dakota Sprouse, Emma Voellger, Kaijah Young, Maggee Schmitz, Kaitlyn Hewlett, Myia Olson, Gracie Banks and assistant coaches Megan Cash and Kendall Bird.

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White River varsity, JV teams take San Diego Classic championships

Varsity has done will in this competition, taking first back in 2017 and 2022.