Graduation took a heavy toll, but veteran coach Mike Williams still figures his White River High baseball team is embarking on a successful season.
The White River High fastpitch program – coming off three straight appearances in the state Class 2A tournament – appear stocked for another postseason run.
The White River High boys lost one by a whopping margin and another by a scant two points, but the end result was the same. After two days of the Class 2A state boys basketball tournament, the Hornets packed their bags and headed home.
The trophy case at White River High just became a bit more crowded.
Looking to unite the town’s business community and convince residents to shop Buckley first, a small group has banded together under the umbrella of the Buckley Business Association.
The White River boys found the going mighty rough during the opening round of the Class 2A state boys basketball tournament, falling 77-51 to the Anacortes Seahawks.
White River High’s Lady Hornets were one of just eight teams tipping off the Class 2A girls state basketball tournament Thursday in Yakima. Playing in the cozy confines of the SunDome, Round One wasn’t a pleasant experience for coach Chris Gibson and his troops. The Hornets dropped into the loser’s bracket Thursday after suffering an 80-60 loss to the Mark Morris Monarchs.
An Enumclaw police officer sustained minor injuries while arresting a would-be burglar during the early-evening hours of Feb. 27.
In qualifying for yet another state tournament, coach Chris Gibson and his Hornet girls have continued to cement their reputation as a state power. Starting with 1999, the Hornet girls have appeared in 14 of 16 state tournaments. The last time White River stayed home was 2008.
Under the guidance of coach Rick Tripp, the Hornet boys are making their second Yakima trip in three seasons.
Sparks flew during the most recent gathering of the Enumclaw City Council, with accusations leveled by the mayor and city attorney against Councilman Darrell Dickson, who staunchly denied any wrongdoing.
White River High’s basketball teams – both boys and girls – swept through their district tournaments in undefeated fashion, combining to go a perfect 6-0. The success brought each a district championship and catapulted both into this week’s regional competition.
Slightly more than $100,000 will be shared by nine agencies, each serving a specific audience but all aimed at making Enumclaw a happier and healthier place.