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Plateau golfers deliver top performances at league tournament

White River captured five of the top eight boys’ slots and three of the top five girls’ performances.

 

Football

White River makes it look easy; Enumclaw rallies in the second half

Both football teams posted wins with big margins last week.

 

Junior forward Sofia Smits delivers a shot toward the Fife goal during Enumclaw’s home match against the Trojans on Oct. 14. Photo by Kevin Hanson

Sports Roundup | Oct. 11 – 15

BOYS TENNIS Enumclaw 5, Clover Park 0 October 15 at Clover Park No. 1 singles: Tristan Vieren (E) def. Ian Christian-Soledad (CP) 6-3, 6-0. No.… Continue reading

 

PHOTO BY KEVIN HANSON Cheyenne Fessler has been a steady presence on the local high school swim scene. She’s a member of a combined Enumclaw/White River program that turns out together and competes together, but is scored separately during meets. Fessler, a White River High sophomore, is shown competing in the backstroke earlier this season during a meet at the Enumclaw Aquatic Center.

Sports Roundup | Oct. 4 – 9

GIRLS SOCCER White River 4, Orting 0 October 9 at White River White River record: 7-1 league and overall. White River 8, Franklin Pierce 1… Continue reading

  • Oct 12, 2021
PHOTO BY KEVIN HANSON Cheyenne Fessler has been a steady presence on the local high school swim scene. She’s a member of a combined Enumclaw/White River program that turns out together and competes together, but is scored separately during meets. Fessler, a White River High sophomore, is shown competing in the backstroke earlier this season during a meet at the Enumclaw Aquatic Center.
Running back Emmit Otero breaks through the crowd early on in the homecoming game against the Steilacoom Sentinels. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

Enumclaw falls in homecoming game against visiting Steilacoom

This was the Hornet’s first loss in a league game.

Running back Emmit Otero breaks through the crowd early on in the homecoming game against the Steilacoom Sentinels. Photo by Ray Miller-Still
PHOTOS BY KEVIN HANSON The Enumclaw High cross country program hosted its only home meet of the season on the afternoon of Sept. 22. The Hornets hosted Washington and Foss high schools, competing on the 3.1-mile course at the Enumclaw Expo Center. The EHS boys defeated the Washington Patriots, while Foss entered only one runner. On the girls’ side, Washington was the automatic winner as both Enumclaw and Foss could not field a full team. In these photos, Enumclaw’s Evan Cheney, left, and Trevor Storm are at the front of the pack (and went on to claim first and second place, respectively). Shown at the start of the girls’ race are, from left, Enumclaw’s Ahna Lemeshko, Lindsay Essex and Ava Sawyer. For details about the South Puget Sound League 2A meet, see Sports Roundup.

Sports Roundup | Sept. 20 – 25 |

BOYS TENNIS Enumclaw 5, White River 0 September 24 at Enumclaw No. 1 singles: Amos Hall (E) def. Derek Brannon (WR) 6-3, 6-1. No. 2… Continue reading

PHOTOS BY KEVIN HANSON The Enumclaw High cross country program hosted its only home meet of the season on the afternoon of Sept. 22. The Hornets hosted Washington and Foss high schools, competing on the 3.1-mile course at the Enumclaw Expo Center. The EHS boys defeated the Washington Patriots, while Foss entered only one runner. On the girls’ side, Washington was the automatic winner as both Enumclaw and Foss could not field a full team. In these photos, Enumclaw’s Evan Cheney, left, and Trevor Storm are at the front of the pack (and went on to claim first and second place, respectively). Shown at the start of the girls’ race are, from left, Enumclaw’s Ahna Lemeshko, Lindsay Essex and Ava Sawyer. For details about the South Puget Sound League 2A meet, see Sports Roundup.
PHOTOS BY KEVIN HANSON Swimmers and divers from Enumclaw and White River gathered Thursday afternoon for a virtual meet against the Steilacoom Sentinels. The Plateau athletes registered times and totals at the Enumclaw Aquatic Center and Sentinels coaches did the same on their end. Numbers were merged and results tallied (find details in Sports Roundup). Shown here are White River diver Mackenzie Hale and, doing the breaststroke, Enumclaw’s Anna Bogh.

Sports Roundup | Sept. 29 – Oct. 2

GIRLS SOCCER White River 3, Enumclaw 1 September 30 at White River White River goals: Laura Corr 28’; Claire Carter (Ella Lidstrom assist) 37’; Corr… Continue reading

PHOTOS BY KEVIN HANSON Swimmers and divers from Enumclaw and White River gathered Thursday afternoon for a virtual meet against the Steilacoom Sentinels. The Plateau athletes registered times and totals at the Enumclaw Aquatic Center and Sentinels coaches did the same on their end. Numbers were merged and results tallied (find details in Sports Roundup). Shown here are White River diver Mackenzie Hale and, doing the breaststroke, Enumclaw’s Anna Bogh.
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Enumclaw cleans up Clover Park; White River loses hard-fought match to Steilacoom

The latest round of high school football brought mixed results for the Plateau teams, as Enumclaw registered a convincing victory over Clover Park while White… Continue reading

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White River senior setter Marissa Dahl begins one of the 54 assists she registered during a Thursday night match against Plateau rival Enumclaw High. Guarding the net for host EHS are Rosie Penke (8) and Macy Furtwangler. Photo by Kevin Hanson

Enumclaw takes volleyball, White River nabs soccer win in Thursday games

Check out how EHS and WRHS athletes fared in this last week.

White River senior setter Marissa Dahl begins one of the 54 assists she registered during a Thursday night match against Plateau rival Enumclaw High. Guarding the net for host EHS are Rosie Penke (8) and Macy Furtwangler. Photo by Kevin Hanson
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White River, Enumclaw football score another pair of off-night wins

Referees are still in short supply, so football games are being held on odd days.

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Samantha Darby (#3) goes high for a kill. Photo by Kevin Hanson.

Enumclaw volleyball takes third-place honors at Yakima Sundome after losing close match to Sentinels

The EHS squad, under the direction of veteran coach Jackie Carel, took first in pool play.

Samantha Darby (#3) goes high for a kill. Photo by Kevin Hanson.
PHOTO BY KEVIN HANSON White River High’s Payne Plaster evades Orting defenders, picking up a nice gain during Friday night’s road game. The outcome didn’t go the Hornets’ way as the Buckley squad fell to 1-2 on the season.

Enumclaw blasts Patriots, White River falls in Orting

Here’s how our local high school football teams fared last week.

PHOTO BY KEVIN HANSON White River High’s Payne Plaster evades Orting defenders, picking up a nice gain during Friday night’s road game. The outcome didn’t go the Hornets’ way as the Buckley squad fell to 1-2 on the season.
The White River High boys opened their tennis season Sept. 7 with a home-court match against the Fife Trojans. Playing No. 1 singles for the Hornets was Derek Brannon.

Sports Calendar: Sept. 22 – 28

ENUMCLAW September 22: Boys/girls golf at Washington, 3:30 p.m. at Lake Spanaway Golf Course. Cross country hosts Foss and Washington, girls varsity at 4:30 and… Continue reading

The White River High boys opened their tennis season Sept. 7 with a home-court match against the Fife Trojans. Playing No. 1 singles for the Hornets was Derek Brannon.
PHOTO BY KEVIN HANSON Enumclaw quarterback Malcolm Harper looks for a receiver during the first half of the Hornets’ Week 2 victory over the Lakes Lancers.

Sept. 15 – 21 Plateau sports calendar

ENUMCLAW September 15: Boys/girls golf host Clover Park, 3:15 p.m. at Enumclaw Golf Course. Boys/girls cross country vs. multiple league teams, girls at 4:30 and… Continue reading

  • Sep 14, 2021
PHOTO BY KEVIN HANSON Enumclaw quarterback Malcolm Harper looks for a receiver during the first half of the Hornets’ Week 2 victory over the Lakes Lancers.
PHOTO BY KEVIN HANSON Enumclaw High defensive back Emmit Otero goes high to deflect a Lakes pass attempt during the early stages of Thursday night’s Hornet victory.

Hornets swarm to second-week rebound victories

Late-game heroics sealed the deal for both teams.

PHOTO BY KEVIN HANSON Enumclaw High defensive back Emmit Otero goes high to deflect a Lakes pass attempt during the early stages of Thursday night’s Hornet victory.
PHOTO BY KEVIN HANSON Fall coaches have been putting their squads through their early-season paces, all in preparation for the coming campaigns. Above, Enumclaw High volleyball coach Jackie Carel begins a drill.

What’s in store for fall sports at Enumclaw

Some teams are looking more competitive than they have in years — others are building their way there.

PHOTO BY KEVIN HANSON Fall coaches have been putting their squads through their early-season paces, all in preparation for the coming campaigns. Above, Enumclaw High volleyball coach Jackie Carel begins a drill.

White River golf looks strong with plenty of top talent returning

Both teams are coming back with experienced talent and plenty of competition.

PHOTOS BY KEVIN HANSON Football teams at Enumclaw and White River have been practicing since Aug. 18, preparing for Friday’s season openers.

Are you ready for some Hornet football? Enumclaw, White River begins seasons Friday

Both teams will head south to Thurston County for their non-league season openers.

PHOTOS BY KEVIN HANSON Football teams at Enumclaw and White River have been practicing since Aug. 18, preparing for Friday’s season openers.
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Local golfers take part in PNW Junior Amateur Championships

Three White River High students competed with the best of the Northwest.

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A Decatur High School student in Federal Way participates in a conditioning workout in Feb. 2021 as the state eased back in to in-person activities. Olivia Sullivan/Sound Publishing

State announces mask requirements for student sports, performing arts

Athletes are not required to wear masks when participating in sports of any contact level while outside.

A Decatur High School student in Federal Way participates in a conditioning workout in Feb. 2021 as the state eased back in to in-person activities. Olivia Sullivan/Sound Publishing