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Contributed photo A team of Enumclaw sixth-grade boys captured a state basketball championship by winning every game during a Spokane tournament. The squad, made up of students from both Enumclaw and Thunder Mountain middle schools, went 6-0 during the March 14-16 tourney. The victories came in dominant fashion as the team won by an average of 23 points per game. The team was coached by former Enumclaw High players Casey Hanson and Cameron Stratton. Pictured (in back, from left) are coach Stratton, Jace Martel, Levi Hanson, Case Stratton, Bo Barnes, Jake Bramlett and coach Hanson. In front, from left, are Payton Mercado, Wyatt Oliver, Tyson Thomas and Logan Johnson.

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Enumclaw middle schoolers sweep state championship, takes gold

The team won by an average of 23 points over six games.

#9 Mauricio Ibarra Reyna drives through a swarm of defenders as he drives the alley. Photo by Todd Overdorf / sonscapeimages.com

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Sports roundup | March 17 – 22

Last week’s sports scores and meet results.

Former Enumclaw Hornet Kira Hawaaboo placed fourth in the NCAA Division III long jump event after achieving a distance of 19 feet, 2 inches. Contributed photo

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Hawaaboo takes fourth in long jump during national track and field competition

The former Enumclaw Hornet jumped 19 feet, 2 inches.

Sumo Dog’s The Godzilla was the favorite of the day at the Menu Preview Day. Photo by Ben Ray/Sound Publishing

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Hall of Fame-worthy ballpark eats at T-Mobile Park in 2025

The Mariners Menu Preview Day brought local cuisine and legendary baseball dedications to the 2025 season, with opening…

Photo courtesy Sherri Humble Photography The Enumclaw Storm Skills Team placed third at state on March 1. Pictured are Kyle Kennedy, Liam Jun, Bradley Gorgen, Cameron Mickelson, Cynthia Andrews, Cameron Letavec, as well as coaches Rene Jeffers and Greg Gorgen. Not pictured is Individual Skills Athlete Mikayla Nicodemus, who earned a sixth place ribbon in state.

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Special Olympics basketball team places third in state

The city of Enumclaw’s Special Olympics basketball skills team is riding high after taking third place in the…

Pictured is EHS’ Aiden Navarro sending a ball downfield while being pressured by Clover Park’s defender in a 2024 match. Photo by Kevin Hanson

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Track and field, soccer, and tennis leap into 3A

2025 spring sports previews, part 2.

Enumclaw High gymnast Aly Posey captured all-around honors at the state meet and received all-league recognition in the process. She’s pictured here on the awards podium at the state meet. SUBMITTED PHOTO

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Hornets coaches, athletes make all-league lists

White River coaches Chris Gibson and Josh Sneva received “Coach of the Year” honors.

Photo (c) 2024 Travis McQueen Drew Francis hitting a double line drive to center field to score two runs in the bottom of the 1st inning of last year’s penultimate state matchup against Anacortes.

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Spring sports are ready to tackle 3A league

Will Enumclaw lacrosse manage a third state title? Check out who is playing this year.

Photo by Kevin Hanson Vivian Kingston (#34), sandwiched between Garfield defenders, puts up a shot during White River’s state tournament game in the Tacoma Dome. The senior ended her Hornet career with a flourish, scoring 12 points and pulling down 16 rebounds.

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After undefeated season, WRHS girls basketball hit a wall at state

Garfield High pushed the Hornets out of the state competition last weekend.

PHOTO BY KEVIN HANSON White River’s Kaitlyn Hewlett (#10) applies defensive pressure during the Hornets’ Saturday afternoon loss to the Lakeside Lions.

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Despite rough start, WR Hornet basketball sees path to state semi-final

The team seeded No. 3, but dropped the first two games of state.

Vivian Kingston. Photo by Kevin Hanson

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White River’s Kingston, Schmitz hit 1,000 points

A boys team player hasn’t hit the mark since 2012; this is a first for the girls team.

Photo by Kevin Hanson White River’s Lilyana Lamothe pinned all four of her opponents during Mat Classic, earning a Class 3A championship in the 130-pound division. In this photo, she dominates Mariah Denney from University High (Spokane Valley).

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WR boys wrestling takes first in state

And the high school’s girls basketball team starts state at the No. 3 seed.

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Sports Roundup | Feb. 12 – 13

Results from last week’s girls and boys basketball games.