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Enumclaw High’s Anthony Mills capped his junior season by being named an academic all-American. He is pictured here during the Hornets’ state championship victory over Orting.
    EHS’ lacrosse coach honored by sports association
    By Kevin Hanson • July 10, 2023 3:00 pm

    David Pugh was named Coach of the Year by the Washington State High School Boys Lacrosse Association

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    Just a short stroll away from the entry to the Palouse Falls State Park Heritage Site is the 200-foot falls that was created some 13,000 years ago. Signs on nearby trails are deadly serious, warning that people have perished after not following the rules. Covering all their bases, park officials even warn against harassing the resident rattlesnakes. Photo by Kevin Hanson
    Palouse Falls: it’s a ways away, but it’s...
    By Kevin Hanson • July 5, 2023 12:30 am

    Did you know Palouse Falls is Washington state’s official waterfall?

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    The White River Hornets varsity team after placing third at the San Diego Classic. Contributed photo
    WR varsity girls take third in San Diego...
    By Kevin Hanson • July 3, 2023 11:04 am

    And junior varsity brought home the championship in their devision.

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    WIAA passes eight amendments to affect high school...
    By Kevin Hanson • June 26, 2023 4:10 pm

    Several small changes sailed through, while a couple initiatives failed.

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    Photo by Kevin Hanson
The regular South Puget Sound League 2A season has wrapped up for most spring sports and postseason play awaits. Pictured here during a recent Enumclaw High School home baseball game is Casey Megargle putting a ball into play.
    EHS Hornets win SPSL 2A baseball league
    By Kevin Hanson • May 10, 2023 2:00 pm

    And with WRHS placing second, both are heading into the postseason.

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    Trista Turgeon pulled off a time of 15.78 in the 100-meter hurdles, a personal best that earned her the honor of being named a No. 1 runner in the state's Class 2A category. Contributed photo
    WRHS’ Turgeon, EHS’ Brooks post No. 1 run...
    By Kevin Hanson • May 5, 2023 10:00 am

    Additionally, former Hornet Trevor Cassell was named the Great Northern Athletic Conference Pitcher of the Week after a complete-game shutout.

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    PHOTOS BY KEVIN HANSON The Enumclaw boys basketball team earned top honors when postseason accolades were announced by the South Puget Sound League 2A. Terry Johnson was named Coach of the Year and Hornet senior Carter DeRosier was selected as Most Valuable Player.
    All-league honors for winter sports athletes
    By Kevin Hanson • March 23, 2023 11:10 am

    Check out which local winter athletes are being honored as top competitors this year.

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    More than a century ago, former Buckley High graduate Paul Strand led the Boston Braves to a World Series title. Contributed photo
    WRHS’ Addink, Dickson, Strand and coach McKean added...
    By Kevin Hanson • March 20, 2023 12:10 pm

    The Hornets (and the former Mountaineers) have produced sports stars that have even made it to the world stage.

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    White River's Kennedy Selander, pictured here scoring a run during district action last spring, will be found at second base for the Hornets. Now a junior, she was a first team, all-league selection a season ago. Photo by Kevin Hanson
    EHS looking to repeat boys baseball, girls tennis,...
    By Kevin Hanson • March 13, 2023 2:50 pm

    Everything you need to know going into high school baseball, fastpitch, track and field, water polo, and tennis this year.

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    Photo by Cody Mothershead
The White River girls basketball team had a tough time at state, dropping two of their matches after sailing into the quarterfinals past the round of 12.
    WRHS girls finish fifth in state | State...
    By Kevin Hanson • March 6, 2023 12:18 pm

    The Hornets had a very successful league run, but ran into two walls: Burlington-Edison and Prosser.

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    Enumclaw’s Kalee Swanson wrestles for a loose ball during Saturday’s victory over the Columbia River Rapids. 
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Kevin Hanson
    White River girls headed to state basketball quarterfinals
    By Kevin Hanson • February 28, 2023 9:00 am

    And the Enumclaw girls and boys teams are still in the running.

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    Photo by Kevin Hanson
Julia Carter concludes her Friday performance in the floor exercise.
    State gymnastics: Enumclaw’s Carter No. 1 in vault
    By Kevin Hanson • February 27, 2023 3:10 pm

    Hornet Julia Carter came in 6th overall at the combined 1A/2A/3A state competition.

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    White River junior Adriah Blue battles with Jersey O'Neill of Woodland in a 110-pound match. After splitting her first two matches, Blue dropped a 10-3 decision to O'Neill and was eliminated from the tournament. Photo by Kevin Hanson
    White River girls wrestling wins second-place in state
    By Kevin Hanson • February 21, 2023 4:00 pm

    On the boy’s side of things, WRHS boys came in 11th at state, and EHS boys 13th

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