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YAKIMA — Few people remember the game after the Miracle on Ice.
When the American men’s ice hockey team at the Lake Placid Olympics shocked the world and beat the Soviet Union, that …
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By Josh Kirshenbaum / josh@chronline.com
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5/27/23
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BELLINGHAM — In a game that very well could have been for a state title between contenders reeling from 2A state semifinal defeats, the W.F. West baseball team saved some late-game dramatics …
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By Alec Dietz / alec@chronline.com
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5/27/23
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Rivalries dissolve and Pirates, Loggers, Bearcats, Tigers (of both Napavine and Centralia), Cardinals, Riverhawks and Vikings become one in the equestrian world.
Under the umbrella of the W.F. …
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By Isabel Vander Stoep / isabel@chronline.com
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3/20/23
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Kayla Weed, W.F. West High School’s first-ever female wrestler in 2014, was declared victor in a mixed martial arts (MMA) match against Rose Fujinaka Saturday night in front of a sold out crowd …
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By Jared Wenzelburger / jared@chronline.com
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3/13/23
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Kayla Weed, A 2016 graduate of W.F. West High School, is preparing for an upcoming fight set for 7 p.m. March 11 at the Muckleshoot Casino in Auburn.
In 2014, Weed became the first female to …
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By Jared Wenzelburger / jared@chronline.com
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3/4/23
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Following their impressive showing at the statewide Mat Classic wrestling tournament, including two state championship wins, the W.F. West High School boys and girls wrestling teams were both honored …
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Owen Sexton / owen@chronline.com
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2/28/23
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W.F. West seniors Blake Ely and Daniel Matagi ended two absolutely dominant seasons in dominant fashion, winning state titles at Mat Classic XXXIV at the Tacoma Dome to end their careers in Bearcat …
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By The Chronicle staff
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2/18/23
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Over five dozen local wrestlers from Lewis and South Thurston counties will advance to participate in the Mat Classic next weekend, with 61 grapplers from The Chronicle’s coverage area …
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By The Chronicle staff
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2/12/23
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Led by the individual dominance of Piper Chalmers, and another well-rounded team effort in the Baker games, the W.F. West girls bowling team took home a team state championship Saturday afternoon at …
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By The Chronicle staff
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2/6/23
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Between the weather and Christmas, this past weekend gave us a rare four full days off from high school basketball in the area. With an extended break from the chaos just about a month into the …
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By Josh Kirshenbaum / josh@chronline.com
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12/27/22
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Asked about his favorite play from four years of high school football, Daniel Matagi — one of the most well-spoken athletes in the area — needed a minute to find an answer. And when it …
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By The Chronicle staff
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12/21/22
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Editor's Note: This story is included in The Chronicle's 2022-23 Prep Basketball Preview, which is published in the Thursday edition.
The game of basketball has changed much over the years, …
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By Alec Dietz / alec@chronline.com
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12/14/22
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LAKEWOOD — Deacon Parker lost sleep over it, almost every night. Josh Fay called it tough to swallow at the time. Not many Tigers will forget letting the 2B state championship slip away from …
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By Alec Dietz / alec@chronline.com
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12/3/22
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Though the No. 4 W.F. West football team has been taking its season one week at a time — and one opponent at a time all year — this week’s contest had a bit of added motivation and pregame talk …
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By Alec Dietz / alec@chronline.com
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10/20/22
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CHEHALIS — Kicking off the penultimate week of its regular season, the W.F. West girls soccer team got to add some hardware to its closet early, beating Centralia 2-1 on Tuesday at …
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By Josh Kirshenbaum / josh@chronline.com
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10/18/22
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TUMWATER — As Dan Hill straightened up, wiped his eyes clear, and took in the scene around him on Sid Otton Field, his young son came running up to him. Jumping into his arms, the little Hill put …
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By Josh Kirshenbaum / josh@chronline.com
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9/30/22
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SEATTLE — Making the trip north from Stone City to the Emerald City, the Tenino football team ran wild in a 62-14 non-league victory over Klahowya Saturday afternoon under the bright lights of …
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By Alec Dietz / alec@chronline.com
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9/17/22
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