HS Hoops: MLK Classic at the Showare; 8 games in Annual Showcase
1/16/2023 (Kent, WA) The annual MLK Classic at the Showare Center featured 8 games, showcasing 16 teams. 5 games were boys and 3 girls. Below is a re-cap story, pictures,…
HS Hoops: MLK Showcase on Tap Monday; All 8 Games live on ESN
1/15/2023 Monday is Martin Luther King Day and with that the annual MLK Classic Showcase will be held at the Kent Showare Center presented by Game Time Events. 8 games…
Boys Hoops EVCO 1A: Tenino’s fast start too much for Elma
1/13/2023 Tenino 73, Elma 63 (Tenino, WA) On a Friday the 13th evening the Elma Eagles nightmare was the 3-point shooting of the Tenino Beavers. Tenino drained 10 from behind…
Football: Long Time River Ridge Coach Steve Schultz steps down after frustrating year
1/13/2023 Steve Schultz has been a head Football coach for 25 years with the last 21 all at River Ridge in Lacey. Schultz began his Head Coaching career in Montesano…
Boys Hoops: Eatonville holds off Beavers in frantic finish in EVCO 1A
1/11/2023 Eatonville 70, Tenino 63 (Tenino, WA) The Eatonville Cruisers and Tenino Beavers met for the 1st time this year in a big early EVCO 1A showdown. The Cruisers came…
Girls Hoops: WF West Takes Top Spot in EvCo from Tumwater
1/10/23 WF West 53, Tumwater 37 (Tumwater, WA) Since the 2018-19 season, it has been WF West and Tumwater atop the Evergreen 2A conference when it comes to girls basketball.…
Emerald Downs: Opinion Washington State Horse Racing Hangs in the Balance; it’s time to come Together!
1/9/2023 Opinion: Business as Usual is not OK (This is a long piece, so fair warning.) With the 2022 season in the rearview mirror, I want to talk about what…
Emerald Downs: Jockey Joree Scriver suffers serious injury in spill at Sunland Park
1/8/2023 Former Emerald Downs jockey Joree Scriver suffered serious spinal injuries from a spill on New Year’s Day at Sunland Park racetrack. Scriver fractured her lower back and is suffering…
Hoops: T-Birds sweep Black Hills in Girls-Boys Twin Bill
1/6/2023 The Tumwater T-Birds swept the Black Hills Wolves on the road in the Wolf Den in the first crosstown showdown of the season. Our coverage of both games is…
Girls Hoops: Strong 2nd half propels Gig Harbor to win over North Thurston
1/7/2023 Gig Harbor 73, North Thurston 51 (Gig Harbor, WA) The Lady Tides reminded the rest of the South Sound Conference that despite some injuries to key players, they are…
Girls Hoops: Olympia builds big lead to hold off Emerald Ridge in SPSL 4A battle
1/5/2023 The SPSL 4A girls league looks to have two clear tiers early on in the season with Sumner at the top, Emerald Ridge and Olympia right behind with all…
Tumwater Football and the EVCO 2A will look a lot different in the Fall of 2023
12/30/2022 Tumwater’s Head Football coach Bill Beattie announced his retirement earlier this month and could open the door for all the longtime assistants to decide it is time to turn…
Boys Hoops: Adna Coasts to Victory, History Made in Napavine
By Tyler Hergert On Tuesday there were two 1B/2B games that took place between four schools with hopes of making their respective state tournaments. The Oakville Acorns (7-2) traveled to…
Analysis: Top 10 football players in the South Sound for 2022
12/27/2022 Commentary by Alex Benzegala The high school football season in Washington State was full of great games, spectacular performances and big upsets and comebacks. I covered primarily high school…
Boys Hoops: Curtis Makes Statement in Win Over O’Dea
12/21/22 Curtis 81, O’Dea 60 (University Place, WA) There was a playoff feel at Ray Beard Gymnasium at Curtis High School on Wednesday night as the O’Dea Fighting Irish traveled…
HS Basketball: Dalan Dominance Leads WF West Girls & Boys Passed Mark Morris, Washougal
12/20/22 (Chehalis, WA) It was a great night for a double header in Chehalis on Tuesday night as both the boys and girls took the court to take on GSHL…
Boys Hoops: Curtis Winter Classic Lake City holds off Curtis for Title; plus coverage of all games
12/17/2022 (University Place, WA) The Curtis Winter Classic was held this past Thursday through Saturday and was a true 8 team “quarterfinal” state tournament style format. Mt Spokane was the…
Preview: Curtis Holiday Classic showcases top talent from the Northwest
12/14/2022 (University Place, WA) High School basketball is officially in full swing as Eli Sports Network and NFHS will be at Curtis High School in University Place for the Curtis…
HS Girls Basketball: WF West Survives Early Season Showdown with White River
12/13/22 WF West 48, White River 40 (Chehalis, WA) Early season high school basketball is always a feeling out process for teams as they prepare for league play. It is…
Analysis: Was the Yelm play of the Century even the play of the game?
12/8/2022 By now most football fans have seen the incredible play Kyler Ronquillo made to give Yelm their first State Football Championship in school’s history. If you haven’t seen it,…