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

Enumclaw

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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

Boys basketball

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.

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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…

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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.

The battle for second place in the South Puget Sound League 2A volleyball standings took place Thursday evening when Enumclaw traveled to White River for the regular-season finale. Both squads entered the contest with 13-2 records, trailing the league champion Washington Patriots.  Both teams will take part in the District 2/3 tournament that runs Friday and Saturday and will send six teams to the Class 2A state tournament in Yakima. In this photo, White River's Kianna Rohner (#12) and Audrey Berg deny EHS a scoring opportunity. Photo by Kevin Hanson

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EHS football continues undefeated; both Hornets teams make waves in volleyball

Plateau teams are also heading to state in soccer, cross country, and swim and dive.

The Enumclaw and White River Hornets met on the gridiron last Friday for the annual Battle of the Bridge. EHS emerged from the melee as the apex insect, but WRHS was able to get a few good stings in. Pictured is WRHS' Jacob Rennaker making a break after completing a pass from Aaden Rathbun. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Enumclaw keeps Battle of the Bridge trophy; Hornets to duke it out again on volleyball court

Many other athletes are heading to district and state.

Emma Tomlinson was White River's top finisher during last week's subdistrict cross country meet at Fort Steilacoom Park. This Saturday, she and her teammates will be running a Chambers Creek course during West Central District competition. This photo was from a meet earlier in the season on the White River campus. Photo by Kevin Hanson

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All Hornets cross country teams heading to West Central District championships

EHS girls placed first in the South Puget Sound League 2A championships