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PHOTO BY KEVIN HANSON The White River High girls made quick work of the visiting Kent-Meridian Royals the evening of Sept.9, winning in three straight games. Pictured is Taylor Arnold winds up for a serve.

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Sports Roundup | Sept. 8 – 11

Last week’s sports scores and meet results.

PHOTOS BY KEVIN HANSON The White River High girls made quick work of the visiting Kent-Meridian Royals the evening of Sept. 9, winning in three straight games. In this photo, Taylor Arnold winds up for a serve.

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WRHS volleyball, golf returns with veteran rosters

Will volleyball coach Hayley Steinman help the Hornets sweep again in league play?

Returning to Enumclaw’s cross country team is senior Lillian Haas; unfortunately for White River, Vivian Kingston, also pictured, graduated last year. Photo by Kevin Hanson

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Key returns, and losses, for EHS fall sports teams

Girls soccer and boys tennis are off to a good start.

PHOTO BY KEVIN HANSON 
Hornet receiver Parker Fry returns to the sideline after the first of his two touchdown receptions against Thomas Jefferson High.

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Hornets steamroll first football opponents

Will EHS and WRHS continue their momentum?

FILE PHOTO BY KEVIN HANSON 
White River senior Ray Palmer will have the opportunity to shine on both sides of the ball this fall. In this photo from a season ago he picks up yardage after a reception.

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WRHS hopeful for successful season with roster of experienced athletes

“This group has the opportunity to do something that hasn’t been done here in a long time,” coach…

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Enumclaw quarterback Gavin Trachte looks for an open receiver during a game last fall. Now a senior, he is back to direct the Hornet offense.

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EHS football team decimated by graduation. Will they successfully “reload” to go to state?

Some top players returning this year include Gavin Trachte, Nik Storem, Manuel Guitron, Kage Kuro, and Kolt Kuzaro.

Madison Grande

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Star soccer player now coaching WRHS Hornets

Madison Grande spent four successful seasons with the Northwest Nazarene Nighthawks.

Haley Steinman

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Plateau local Steinman now heading WRHS volleyball

Will she help the Hornets toward another no-league-loss season?

Photo by Washington State Parks
Both non-motorized and motorized boating is allowed on Lake Easton.

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Lake Easton: a reservoir of recreational activities

An open water oasis next to the highway.

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A large swimming area is a popular feature at family-friendly Wenatchee Confluence State Park. Here, Rosie enjoys a quick dip in the Columbia River on a warm day.

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Wenatchee Confluence State Park: Don’t let its tiny size fool you

Camping, beaches, and the longest loop trail in the state are only some of its features.

Photo by Kevin Hanson
Land of the Giants, indeed.

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Federation Park and its glorious giants

You don’t need to travel far to see grand old growth forests.

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Enumclaw product Dylan Watts joins Blue Jays coaches and other drafted players just days after being drafted by the major league team. Watts is in the center, directly behind the orange cone.

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Former Hornet Watts now batting for Toronto Bluejays

Dylan Watts was a league MVP as a senior. Now he’s in the big leagues.

Photo by Kevin Hanson
Banks Lake provides a variety of recreation opportunities, including kayaking.

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What a butte: Steamboat Rock State Park

There are some awe-inspiring sights at the Grant County park.