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PHOTOS BY KEVIN HANSON Temperatures might be sticking to a summer schedule, but the fall sports season has kicked off throughout the state of Washington. Football teams began turnouts a week ago (August 16) and all other sports began practicing Monday of this week. These photos were taken Friday at the Enumclaw Expo Center and on the White River campus. Above, Enumclaw’s returning quarterback Gunnar Trachte prepares to hand off during the no-pads scrimmage, while head coach Mark Gunderson works on defensive schemes with the team’s No. 2 crew. Below, new White River coach Wyatt Evenson runs the offense through drills while, on another part of the field, lineman go through their hand-to-hand paces. Previews of this year’s Hornet programs - both Enumclaw High and White River - will appear in the Aug. 30 edition of the Courier-Herald. Both teams open the season with home games on Aug. 31. Previews of the other fall sports will follow in the issue of Sept. 6.

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Hut, hut, hike — high school football season is nearly here

Enumclaw and White River teams are gearing up for Aug. 31 games

Shelby Moore (pictured) along with fellow WRHS graduate Payton Stroud, continue to dominate the wrestling mat at McKendree University. Contributed photos

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WRHS grads Stroud, Moore continue to rock women’s wrestling

Stroud was recently honored with a third All-American title while Moore placed fifth at this year’s U17 World…

Last night, White River High School celebrated 88 graduating seniors during Hornet Honors. Collectively, these students from the class of 2023 have earned over $1.7 million in scholarships and more are still coming in. During this event, the White River Community Scholarship non-profit organization was able to give scholarships to 30 very deserving seniors. I was wondering if you might be able to put this info and the attached photo in the paper? I will also be doing a thank you letter like last year, but am gathering my info on donors first. Photo Credit, Zack Slominski

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Letter to the Editor: Congratulations, WRHS scholarship winners

White River Community Scholarship President Nikki Slominski congratulates recent grads

The White River Hornets varsity team after placing third at the San Diego Classic. Contributed photo

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WR varsity girls take third in San Diego basketball tournament

And junior varsity brought home the championship in their devision.

File photo by Kevin Hanson Enumclaw High sophomore Cooper Markham earned Most Valuable Players honors when SPSL 2A baseball coaches made their all-league selections. The sophomore was a force for the Hornets both on the mound and at the plate.

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Spring athletes receive SPSL 2A All-League honors

It’s the time of year when coaches for all the spring sports dole out end-of-season honors.

Photos by Kevin Hanson and Todd Overdorf / sonscapeimages.com/home The Enumclaw High lacrosse team celebrates with a mid-field photo, moments after capturing the 1A/2A state championship. The Hornets took the title with a convincing victory over Orting at the Starfire complex in Tukwila. Pictured here, taken during Saturday’s contest, are McCade Walker (#16) maneuvering past an Orting defender; and Colton Paulson diving toward the goal through three Orting players.

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Enumclaw lacrosse dominates Orting, wins state

And the White River girls golf team captured second place.

Enumclaw High and White River joined 14 other teams for the two-day District 3 fastpitch tournament that eventually sent six squads to the Class 2A state championships, to be played this week in Selah. Enumclaw won two games at the Regional Athletic Complex in Lacey and is state-bound; White River dropped two games and saw the season come to a close. In this photo, Enumclaw's Alyssa Neal is tagged out at third while trying to stretch a double into a triple; the positive note is that her hit pushed the Hornets' first run across the plate. Photo by Kevin Hanson

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Sports roundup | May 15 – 20

Last week’s spring sports scores and results.

Photo by Kevin Hanson The Enumclaw Hornets will play for a state 2A championship Saturday at the Starfire Sports Complex in Tukwila. The highly-successful Hornets opened the playoffs with a May 13 victory over Squalicum and advanced to the finals with a May 20 thrashing of Burlington-Edison. Shown here, during Saturday’s victory, is Jack Popke (#11). The Hornets had little trouble with Burlington-Edison, winning 22-5, and will face Orting at 10:30 a.m. Saturday for the 2A title.

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EHS lacrosse positioned for state championship win

Hornets baseball teams fell short in postseason play

Pictured is Sam Blair (2) and Rishi Burt (17) during an April 28 came against the Orting Cardinals. Photo by Kevin Hanson

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Sports roundup | May 8 – 12

Last week’s match and meet results.

Pictured is Gunnar Trachte (#20) at a recent game against Squalicom. Trachte was the top scorer with six goals. Photo courtesy Todd Overdorf / sonscapeimages.com/home

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Local teams racking up early victories in postseason

Districts are buzzing with Hornet representation.

The regular South Puget Sound League 2A season has wrapped up for most spring sports and postseason play awaits. Shown here EHS’ Kyle Koehn. Photo by Kevin Hanson

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Sports roundup | April 1 – 6

Sports stats and results from last week’s events.

Trista Turgeon pulled off a time of 15.78 in the 100-meter hurdles, a personal best that earned her the honor of being named a No. 1 runner in the state's Class 2A category. Contributed photo

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WRHS’ Turgeon, EHS’ Brooks post No. 1 run times in recent meets

Additionally, former Hornet Trevor Cassell was named the Great Northern Athletic Conference Pitcher of the Week after a…

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Sports Roundup | April 24 – 29

Scores from last week’s games and meets.