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Then-Buckley High Schoo's 1995 wrestling team earned its first state title in 1995, thanks to Scott Tugb, Chris Hahto, Jason Parlari, John Fields, B.J. Haugen, Corey Cooksey, Pat Ming, and Jerome Dickson. Contributed photo

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Five inductees will join the White River High School Athletic Hall of Fame

2021 and 2022 honorees will be presented at the May 12 event.

Rafael Jimenez (20) dribbles down the court with the help of local photographer Tim Dehnert. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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EHS, WRHS Swarm the Stands for annual Unified Sports basketball game

Enumclaw took the win this year, beating White River 48-44.

There was absolutely no drama in the White River High gymnasium the evening of Feb. 1, when the league-leading Hornets hosted the Orting Cardinals. White River scored 56 points in the first half and Orting went scoreless the entire third and fourth quarters, contributing to a 77-8 win for the Hornets. In these photos, Lexie Banks (above) challenges the Cards on a drive to the hoop; Ava Bright (below) lays in two of her 12 points and. Photo by Kevin Hanson

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Sports Roundup | Feb. 1 – 5

White River beats Fife 63-16, Enumclaw trounces Steilacoom 68 - 21.

The Enumclaw High boys escaped with a thrilling 63-60 victory over the Franklin Pierce Cardinals the evening of Jan. 27. Playing in Chuck Smith Gymnasium, the host Hornets trailed early, moved ahead at halftime and eventually pushed their advantage to double digits. The Cards rallied however and made it close during the final minutes. Enumclaw's Carter DeRosier connected on a 3-pointer with 45 seconds to play, giving EHS its final bucket of the night and a 60-56 lead; Noah Seabrands added two free throws at the 11-second mark and DeRosier tacked on the team's final point with a free throw with just 2.1 seconds remaining. Pictured above are Wyatt Neu (12) and Seabrands (4) as Cardinal standout John John Barbee passes to a teammate. Photo by Kevin Hanson

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Sports Roundup | Jan. 24 – 27

Check out which Hornet athletes placed first in the EHS/Cloverfield meet.

White River's Cole Cashman dominates a Franklin Pierce opponent during Jan. 19 wrestling action in the Buckley gymnasium. Cashman, a senior competing at 152 pounds, later earned a victory against Enumclaw High during the three-team meet. Photo by Kevin Hanson

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White River takes 42-27 victory against Enumclaw with regular season wrapping up

The WRHS athletes will continue on to postseason.

Enumclaw High swimmer McCade Walker competes in a freestyle event during a recent meet at the Enumclaw Aquatic Center.

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Sports roundup | Jan. 18 – 22

White River’s boys basketball took out Eatonville 70-63.

Former White River High standout Kendall Bird looks to put up a shot for the University of San Diego. Photo courtesy University of San Diego Athletics

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Former WRHS baller Kendall Bird wrapping up final season with Toreros

Bird earned league MVP honors twice and was also twice selected for all-state while playing for White River.

White River School District student athlete Payne Plaster getting ready for the annual Blue-Grey All-American Bowl. Photo by Sean Ceglinsky, Blue-Grey Football Operations

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“It was awesome:” Plaster’s team takes the win at AT&T Stadium

The White River senior is already fielding tentative offers for his football future.

The Enumclaw High boys had little trouble picking up a league victory Dec. 15 when the Orting Cardinals visited Chuck Smith Gymnasium.

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Sports roundup | Dec. 13 – 17

Results for basketball, swim, and dive.

White River School District student athlete Payne Plaster getting ready for the annual Blue-Grey All-American Bowl. Photo by Sean Ceglinsky, Blue-Grey Football Operations

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White River’s Plaster takes the field in Blue-Grey All-American Bowl

Payne Plaster is one of just two players from Washington participating in the game.

White River coach Chris Gibson was recently honored for his 600th victory as a girls' basketball coach. The win came Friday, Dec. 3, and made Gibson - who is in his 25th season with the Hornets after eight years at Franklin Pierce High School - just the fourth Washington coach to reach 600 wins in the girls' ranks. Submitted photo

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Chris Gibson honored with inaugural John Wooden Legacy Award

The White River basketball coach is fresh off his 600th victory leading the Hornet girls’ hoops program.

Senior running back Dawson Harding makes his way downfield for a touchdown run. Photo courtesy Steve Butler / www.srbutlerphotography.com

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Enumclaw football season comes to an end; EHS, WRHS place in state volleyball

The White River crew came away with fifth place, while Enumclaw settled for eighth.

Enumclaw senior Rosie Penke registers a kill during the Hornets' district victory over Sammamish. Guarding the net is the Redhawks' Akshar Ameir. Photo by Kevin Hanson

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Enumclaw soars in football playoff opener; both sets of Hornets off to state volleyball tourney

The past week was a busy one in the world of Plateau high school sports, with some teams…