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FILE PHOTO BY KEVIN HANSON The accolades keep coming for White River High’s Maggee Schmitz. Last week, the Hornet junior was included on the Class 3A all-state basketball team posted by Varsity Washington. This honor follows recognition from the North Puget Sound League 3A, where she is a two-time Player of the Year (after making the all-league first team as a freshman).

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Sports Roundup | March 27 – 21

Last week’s sports scores and meet results.

Kannius Alva pounds his chest after hitting a triple in the second inning for Enumclaw. Ben Ray / The Herald

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Hornets’ fall to Riverside in non-league contest

Auburn Riverside’s Kaeden Morgan goes the distance, cooling hot Hornet bats.

COURTESY PHOTO The state champion fifth-grade team: in front, from left, McKinley Anderson, Joey Merna, Adyson Burger, Lucia Blakley and Olivia Hansen; middle row, Riley Murphy, Kinsley Klemkow, Kayden Mothershead, Maisie Watterson and Bailee Gray; in back, assistant coach Ashley Murphy, coach Steven Gray and assistant coach Erin Mothershead.

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Local fifth grade basketball team takes state championship

The Sting, a group of Buckley elementary athletes, won all five of their games.

Jordyn Daigle (first team receiver) has been named NPSL 3A’s Offensive Player of the Year and now first team all-state wide receiver. Photo by Zoey Vitalich

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WRHS flag football coach, receiver get all-state honors

The White River Hornets were well represented when Varsity Washington released its all-state, all-classification flag football selections.

The highlight was the ballpark’s new food trays, in honor of Washington’s famous ferries. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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2026 Mariners menu preview: Best food at T-Mobile Park

The Ferry Boat Souvenir was eye catching, but here are some bites that really stole the show.

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Sports roundup | March 10 – 14

Last week’s sports scores and meet results.

FILE PHOTO BY KEVIN HANSON White River junior Cydnee Chapin is back on the court, having already made two trips to state tournaments.

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Will Enumclaw softball, baseball make a return to state? Here’s a look at this year’s spring teams

Here’s the “who’s who” of the 2026 spring sports season.

Tacoma Dome on film from a disposable camera. Ben Ray / Sound Publishing

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Shot on a disposable camera: WA state basketball 2026

In a world of advancing technology, take a step back and dive into a bit of nostalgia.

PHOTOs BY KEVIN HANSON Hornet scoring leader Maggee Schmitz (#22) drives to the hoop while on her way to a 28-point night against North Thurston

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WRHS girls take fourth in state basketball

The Hornets won three of their four tournament games, falling only to Eastside Catholic.

PHOTO BY KEVIN HANSON Enumclaw wrestler Bo Bruhn, first team all-league.

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Hornets on both sides of the river receive All-League honors

Check out who made first team and coach of the year.

PHOTOs BY KEVIN HANSON Enumclaw High junior Kaidyn Johnson races downcourt during the Hornets’ state tournament game.

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White River Girls last Plateau team standing in state

The Hornets squeaked past Gig Harbor 44-43.

PHOTO COURTESY ZOEY VITALICH Jordyn Daigle’s impact on the White River flag football program, both on offense (as shown here) and on defense, brought her WIAA Athlete of the Week recognition.

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2026 flag football NPSL all-league teams released

White River sweeps 3A awards while Kentwood’s Diya Thomas named 4A offensive player of the year.

PHOTOs BY KEVIN HANSON Enumclaw High’s Easton Bylin, a freshman, placed fourth after two days of competition at the state 3A championships. One of his victories, shown here, was against an opponent from Tacoma’s Silas High.

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WR wrestling takes fifth in state; basketball tips off

Both the Enumclaw and White River girls got a bye for the first round of the tourney.