Friday the 13th lived up to its unlucky reputation for the Marysville Getchell Chargers, who fell victim to a number of mistakes that helped lead the Kamiak Knights to a 49-7 victory.
The entire roster of varsity Tomahawks had a chance to show their skills in the Thursday, Sept. 12, nonleague match against Archbishop Murphy, but a few defensive woes held them to a 3-1 loss against the Wildcats, coached by M-P head coach Paul Bartley’s brother, Michael Bartley.
With school starting and football season kicking off, it’s time to return to fall sports — but it’s not just students who are getting back in the game. Lifetime Marysville resident Vonna Posey is working on her skills as a rower with the North Cascades Crew.
The pool at Marysville-Pilchuck is packed with swimmers and divers from both Marysville Getchell and M-P for start-of-the-season training, and the athletes are looking to bring a new level of skill to the program.
The Lady Chargers volleyball team has been improving every year since they began in 2011. As their third season of varsity volleyball, the Chargers are determined to make 2013 their year for success.
The Marysville-Pilchuck Tomahawks are gearing up for the soccer season, and with 14 returning varsity players they are more prepared than ever for a successful year.
The Lady Cougars are returning to the court for their first week of volleyball practice, and even in a non-competitive practice match they are focused, skilled and working together to communicate for what they hope will be a successful season.
It is time once again for football season and training camp started for local football players on Wednesday, Aug. 21. The Tomahawks took a good look at their team and have high hopes for this season, with strong returning starters and skilled players making up for the graduated talent.
The Cougars are back on the field for the first week of practice and have quite a few replacements to make, having graduated most of their offensive line — and they are taking the opportunity to be even better.
For the sixth year in a row, Strawberry Fields Athletic Park was packed with pooches ready to get a bath during the annual Scrub-A-Mutt fundraising dog wash on Saturday, Aug. 17, benefitting local animal rescue organizations.
Competing at a national tournament in any sport is an honor that very few young athletes experience. For a local group of 11-year-old softball players from SnoCo Express 01, not only have they already competed at a national tournament, but they already have plans for winning it next year.
The Honey Nut Ichiros, one of four Marysville Parks and Recreation men’s softball teams, took the league championship for the second season in a row, having taken first place in the Spring league as well, when they topped La Hacienda in a close 23-21 six-inning game on Monday, Aug. 19.
For local high school tennis players, it can be difficult to stay fresh on tennis skills during the summer months. Marysville Parks and Recreation offers the junior tennis team, which allows middle and high school aged players to play competitive tennis against other regional clubs and teams.
