Watching high school basketball is one of the finer pleasures in life. Witnessing up-and-coming athletes competing at a high level in a tense environment makes me wonder what could be better?
With the holidays limiting wrestlers access to practice, Lakewood put up its best eligible team against Cavalero and Lake Stevens junior varsity Nov. 29, falling in a close match to the south county wrestling stronghold, 48-39.
With talent and experience to go around, Lakewood girls basketball coach Chris Walster said he hopes his team can continue their winning ways and exceed the expectations of a fourth-place league finish.
LAKEWOOD There is something to be said for perseverance, dedication and loyalty. In the case of Lakewood High School physical education teacher and fastpitch softball coach Steve Barker, his 28 years at the helm has earned him a spot in the Coaches Association Hall of Fame.
Melissa Thompson, a 2005 graduate of M-PHS, and a sophomore at Robert Morris University in Moon Township, Pa, recently added another accolade to her lengthy resume.
Marysville resident and 10-year Seattle Seahawks season ticket holder Cher Simons was recently awarded one of the highlights of her lifetime.
After fighting their way into the 4A state tournament Nov. 10-11 at the Toyota Center in Kennewick the M-P Lady Tomahawks lost in the consolation round.
MARYSVILLE Every year thousands upon thousands of high school student-athletes around the nation play basketball. The numbers get significantly smaller as they progress onto the collegiate level Divisions I, II and III.
MARYSVILLE The mercury was hovering around 74 degrees outside but inside the Skate Inn, it was even hotter as about a dozen skaters on old-fashioned four-wheel roller skates glided gracefully across the lacquered floor, honing their routines.
MARYSVILLE The mercury was hovering around 74 degrees outside but inside the Skate Inn, it was even hotter as about a dozen skaters on old-fashioned four-wheel roller skates glided gracefully across the lacquered floor, honing their routines.
ARLINGTON Five innings were all it took for the Arlington 76ers to defeat Burlington and remain eligible to place in the Wally Evans Tournament over the holiday weekend.
It took six years, but Arlington resident Rob Putnam completed a journey across the southern part of the United States by bicycle this April.
LAKEWOOD According to Lakewood soccer coach Vaughn Vandelac, the Cougars 4-3 win over Coupeville should not have been the shootout that took place April 5 at Lakewood High School.
