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Kalee Swanson scored 30 of the 58 points during the Dec. 30 game against Tumwater.

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EHS’ Swanson named Athlete of the Week

The senior came off winter break on fire on the court.

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Making her way to the basket, despite a serious foul by a Todd Beamer player, is Enumclaw High’s Isabella Pohlman.

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Sports roundup | Jan. 3 and 4

Last weekend’s basketball scores.

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Wrestlers hit the mat after holiday break

Enumclaw recently placed in the middle of the pack during the second-annual Pac Coast Championships.

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The Enumclaw High boys wrestling team managed to fit a couple of tournaments into its schedule during the holidays and will return to action Jan. 8 with a dual meet at Kent-Meridian High School. The White River boys had one tourney during winter break and also will return to the mat Jan. 8 when they travel to Federal Way High to challenge the Eagles. In this photo from Enumclaw’s Dec. 18 victory over visiting Decatur High, Romeo Gwerder (black headgear) dominates their Gator opponents. He registered a 19-2 technical fall.

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New league? No problem for Hornets sports teams (so far)

Here’s how fall sports fared against new opponents.

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.

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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.

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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?

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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.…

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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.