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Tenino's Carson Hart lines up an Elma pitch during a home game on April 29.

Beavers Fall to Consolation Bracket After Semifinal Loss to Eagles

The Tenino baseball team couldn’t carry its positive momentum past the 1A District 4 quarterfinals, falling to Elma in the district semis, 10-3, Tuesday at Olympic Stadium in … more

By The Chronicle staff | 5/10/22

Tumwater's Ella Ferguson winds up to deliver a pitch to a W.F. West batter during a home game on May 2.

T-Birds Pull Away from Tigers Late

Led by Ella Ferguson’s strong day in the circle and two RBIs from Jaylene Manriquez, the Tumwater softball team defeated Centralia at Fort Borst Park Tuesday, 5-1. The Thunderbirds got … more

By The Chronicle staff | 5/10/22

Tumwater ace Ryan Orr winds up to deliver a pitch against Rochester April 27.

Orr Deals Gem in District-Opening Win

After earning the No. 1 seed in the 2A Evergreen Conference, the Tumwater baseball team showed no signs of slowing in a 4-1 win over 2A Greater St. Helens League No. 4 Hockinson Tuesday at home in … more

By The Chronicle staff | 5/10/22

Napavine's Austin Chapman lines up a Mossyrock pitch during a non-league home game on March 31.

Tigers Wallop Spartans, Punch Ticket to District Title Game

Fighting its way all the way from the loser-out first round of the district tournament as the Central 2B’s No. 6 seed, the Napavine baseball team has completed back-to-back-to-back upsets, … more

By The Chronicle staff | 5/10/22

Toledo hurler Bethany Bowen winds up to deliver a pitch agianst Morton-White Pass April 22 at the Toledo Softball Fields.

Riverhawks Run-Rule Ducks in Pivotal League Match

Another strong showing from Bethany Bowen in the circle, and a standout day at the plate for Abbie Marcil helped the Toledo softball team defeat Toutle Lake at Recreation Park in Chehalis, 12-2, … more

By The Chronicle staff | 5/10/22

Centralia's Liza Hopkins, left, and Maddie Corwin high-five during a No. 1 doubles match at home against Black Hills on April 19.

Tigers, Bearcats Complete Day 1 of Sub-Districts

A handful of W.F. West and Centralia girls tennis players are alive and remain in contention of a district tournament spot after day one of the 2A Evergreen Conference sub-district tournament on … more

By The Chronicle staff | 5/9/22

Mossyrock's Andrew Bender fist-bumps Easton Kolb after the Vikings defeated Lake Quinault at home on May 9 to advance to the district title game.

Vikings Crush Elks, Advance to District Title Game

MOSSYROCK — Mossyrock baseball mashed 16 hits and vaulted to a 13-2, run-rule victory in six innings over visiting Lake Quinault on Monday in the first round of the 1B District 4 tournament on … more

By Eric Trent / etrent@chronline.com | 5/9/22

Pe Ell-Willapa Valley's Dani Shannon gets a high five after scoring a run during the Titans' 7-5 win over Montesano on Monday at Dick Tagman Field in Montesano.

Titans Hold On to Defeat 1A Bulldogs

Playing on the road against a perennially strong, but rebuilding, 1A squad, the Pe Ell-Willapa Valley softball team squeaked past Montesano, 7-5, Monday. Olivia Matlock threw another … more

By The Chronicle staff | 5/9/22

Mossyrock's Abbie Lovan (2), Addison Barrows (6) and Delaney Marshall (12) yell in celebration after the Vikings walk-off Naselle, 11-10, to win the 1B Columbia Valley League title at home on Monday, May 9.

Vikings Walk-Off Comets for League Title

MOSSYROCK — Lois Stone was not ready to steal home plate. But when that moment came, Stone stepped up. With the bases loaded, two outs and a 1-2 count on Erin Cournyer, Naselle’s pitch … more

By Eric Trent / etrent@chronline.com | 5/9/22

Tenino's Cody Strawn throws a pitch in the first inning of a 1A District 4 playoff game against Seton Catholic on Monday in Hoquiam.

Strawn’s Gem Helps Punch Beavers’ Ticket to District Semis

Behind Cody Strawn’s gem on the mound, and two RBIs on top of that performance, the Tenino baseball team defeated Seton Catholic in the first round of the 1A District Tournament Monday at … more

By The Chronicle staff | 5/9/22

Tenino's No. 1 singles player Megan Letts returns an Eatonville serve during a home match on March 29.

Beavers Sneak Past Bruins as Letts Continues Unbeaten Start

In the first of four matches to be played for the Tenino girls tennis team this week, the Beavers edged Columbia (White Salmon) Monday afternoon, 3-2, to pick up another win. Full results … more

By The Chronicle staff | 5/9/22

Tumwater shortstop Aly Waltermeyer makes a throw to first base during a home game against W.F. West on May 2.

Hurley Hits Grand Slam in T-Bird Win Over Warriors

Led by Maddie Hurley’s grand slam, the Tumwater softball team defeated Rochester, 10-2, Monday at home. The Thunderbirds got seven innings out of starter Ella Ferguson, who allowed … more

By The Chronicle staff | 5/9/22

A Black Hills baserunner watches Tumwater's pitcher during a road game on March 25.

Wolves Can’t Complete Comeback in Loss to Highclimbers

After squandering an early lead, the Black Hills softball team nearly came back, but fell to Shelton on the road, 8-7, Monday. The Wolves were led at the plate by Alexa Robles standout day, … more

By The Chronicle staff | 5/9/22

Adna's Ashlee VonMoos connects on a Winlock pitch during a road game on April 20.

Pirates Sweep Doubleheader With T-Wolves

On the road in Morton, the Adna softball team swept Morton-White Pass in back-to-back three-inning games, 23-0 and 21-1. In the first game, freshman Ava Simms tossed a three-inning … more

By The Chronicle staff | 5/9/22

Rainier's Raychel Hansen runs toward first base against Napavine at the Lacey Regional Athletic Complex May 6.

Elwell Throws No-No In Five-Inning Win Over Cards

Giving up just one baserunner on a walk, the Rainier softball team was led by Bailey Elwell’s standout no-hitter in the pitchers circle in a 10-0 Monday win over Winlock at the Regional … more

By The Chronicle staff | 5/9/22

Tenino senior Abby Severse connects on an Elma pitch during a home game on April 22.

Beavers Still Searching for First League Win with Season Winding Down

In its 17th consecutive loss, the Tenino softball team was run-ruled by Eatonville in four innings, 10-0, Monday afternoon on the road. The Beavers managed just two hits and committed four … more

By The Chronicle staff | 5/9/22

Napavine sophomore Ashton Demarest delivers a pitch to Kalama during a district-playoff win at Union High School on Saturday, May 7.

Tigers Inch Past Titans, Upset Chinooks for First Regional Bid in Half Decade

After barely scraping past Pe Ell-Willapa Valley in the first round of the 2B District 4 playoffs Saturday at Union High School in Camas, the Napavine baseball team pulled off perhaps the upset of … more

By The Chronicle staff | 5/7/22

Rochester’s Erik Vasquez Valentine (10) looks to pass as he runs through Tiger defenders during a game Thursday evening.

Warriors Clinch Playoff Berth in PK Shootout Over Washougal

Rochester scored a late equalizer, held on in overtime then came out on top in a penalty-kick shootout, 5-4, to eliminate Washougal and clinch the final 2A District 4 playoff berth on Saturday in … more

By The Chronicle staff | 5/7/22

Rochester infielder Garren Smith takes a swing at a pitch against Black Hills in a play-in game at the Regional Athletic Complex in Lacey May 6.

Warriors’ Run Ends in District-Playoff Loss to Bay

Rochester baseball fell behind early, mounted a sixth-inning comeback but ultimately fell short in a 4-3, season-ending loss to Hudson’s Bay during a play-in game to the 2A District 4 … more

By The Chronicle staff | 5/7/22

Onalaska's Jeremy Larson delivers a pitch to a Raymond-South Bend batter during a playoff win at Union High School on Saturday, May 7.

Loggers Crush RSB, Can’t Keep Up With Ducks in Quarters

After dominating Raymond-South Bend in the first round to stave off elimination, 12-2, the Onalaska baseball team couldn’t keep pace with Jackson Cox and No. 1 seed Toutle Lake Saturday in the … more

By The Chronicle staff | 5/7/22