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.

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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?

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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?

All photos by Vic Wright / vicwright.zenfolio.com

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Local Riley Carel takes second in tie down roping at Pro Rodeo

Here are the unofficial results from the 2025 Enumclaw Pro Rodeo.

Alphonzo Tuputala, an alum of Federal Way High School and University of Washington, works on a drill during his first day at Seahawks training camp. Ben Ray / Sound Publishing

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Seattle Seahawks chemistry looks to provide additional edge in 2025

Seattle’s newest signing Alphonzo Tuputala practiced with the team.

Ichiro takes the podium during his number retirement ceremony. Ben Ray / Sound Publishing

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Ichiro’s 51 retired in Seattle

One of the most iconic players in Seattle pro sports is now etched into Mariners history.

Erica Wheeler drives to the basket against the Minnesota Lynx. Photo courtesy of Seattle Storm.

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Seattle Storm fall short against Minnesota

Nneka Ogwumike’s late heroics aren’t enough as Storm drop third straight game.

Sam Darnold exits to the practice field at the Virginia Mason Athletic Complex. Photo provided by Maria Dorsten.

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Seahawks training camp: Year two of the Mike Macdonald era

Nick Emmanwari wows with athleticism as the new look Seahawks prepare for 2025 regular season.

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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.