Image taken from NWAC website of their member school map. Courtesy image

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Junior college sports landscape could see some serious changes

Court ruling in Tennessee could affect NCAA eligibility for Washington athletes.

PHOTO BY KEVIN HANSON The White River High girls were tested by Decatur High the evening of Dec. 17 but used a third-quarter advantage to eventually register a 54-44 victory during their 3A North Puget Sound League encounter. The Golden Gators led 30-29 at intermission, but the Hornets outscored the visitors 16-4 during the third period to take control. Here, Gracie Banks (12) applies defensive pressure. After participating in a holiday tournament in Lynden the team will take a break, then resume league play when they host Enumclaw High on Jan. 8.

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Sports roundup | Dec. 16 – 20

Last week’s sports scores and meet results.

Kianna Rohner signed with Dominican University of California on Dec. 11. 
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WRHS’ Rohner to join the Penguins

At the close of her senior season, Rohner was ranked No. 11 among the state’s 3A players.

PHOTOS BY KEVIN HANSON 
The Enumclaw High girls had little trouble defeating the visiting Kentlake Falcons the evening of Dec.12, leading from the opening seconds and eventually posting a 65-28 victory. In this photo, Hornets Kalee Swanson (3) and Kaidyn Johnson (1) scramble for a loose ball.

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EHS, WRHS basketball a force to be reckoned with in new league

Enumclaw girls basketball is the first to win three games straight in 3A NPSL.

In this photo, Clare Largent (5) scores on a breakaway layin during the Dec. 12 game against the Kentlake Falcons. Photo by Kevin Hanson

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Sports roundup | Dec. 9 – 13

Last week’s sports scores and meet results.

Veronica Garcia gives an interview after winning the 2A girls 400-meter final at the 2024 Washington State Championships at Mt. Tahoma High School in Tacoma. (Screenshot from Runnerspace.com video)

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Proposals seek new rules for transgender athletes in WA schools

Other proposals target student-athlete transfer rules and girls flag football.

Photo by Kevin Hanson 
White River’s Riley Simmons took first place in the SPSL 2A state league last year at 215 pounds, helping carry his team to third place overall.

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Hornet wrestlers, swimmers, bowlers, and gymnasts prepare for new league

White River boys wrestling places third in state last year. Can they repeat their success?

Photo by Kevin Hanson 
Pictured here is White River sophomore Maggee Schmitz. At the conclusion of last season, Schmitz received first team, all-league honors.

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Ready for Hornet hoop season? Here are the stars to look out for

When the suns sets early and rain prevails, that means just one thing: it’s time for winter sports.…

Photo by Kevin Hanson
EHS’ Louis Chevalier was voted Co-Offensive Player of the Year.

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EHS, WRHS Hornets earn all-league honors

Check out who got MVP and first team awards.

Photo by Kevin Hanson
Not only did the White River volleyball team place sixth in the state tournament, but Emery Stevenson earned an all-league honors this season.

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White River cinches sixth in state volleyball

The team had a perfect 16-0 record in their new NPSL 3A league.

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White River’s Marli Miller (8) blasts home a point during her team’s victory over Heritage High.

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WRHS volleyball heads to state while EHS football booted

The fall athletic season, which began with sunny-sky turnouts in August, is down to its final rainy days.…

PHOTO BY KEVIN HANSON 
Pictured is a key play in Enumclaw’s Friday night whitewashing of the visiting Southridge Suns. The only time the Suns moved close to the end zone, the Hornets’ Cooper Rodarte wrapped up the legs of the Southridge ballcarrier on fourth down, giving EHS the ball.

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Enumclaw football on to state; WRHS booted after shutout

And EHS girls soccer took out WRHS from the Class 3A state competition.

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EHS’ #5 Colton Paulson tracks the ball all the way to his hands for a large offensive gain in Enumclaw’s win for Battle of the Bridge.

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EHS again dominates Battle of the Bridge

And many other Hornet sports teams are heading to district tourneys, with their eyes on state.