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Courtesy Photo.Twin Cities Lacrosse's Easton Buck runs upfield over the weekend during the South Sound Youth Lacrosse Tournament.

Twin Cities Lacrosse Finishes Season in Third

Twin Cities Lacrosse finished its 2022 season in third place after going 3-1 in the South Sound Youth Lacrosse Tournament on Saturday and Sunday in Enumclaw. The team, made up of local third and … more

By The Chronicle staff | 5/26/22

Adna third baseman Ashlee VonMoos can't hold on to a ball while PWV's Lauren Matlock slides into third in the 2B District 4 softball championship game at Fort Borst Park in Centralia May 21.

Sports Dump Ep. 29: Prepping for the Last, and Best, Weekend of the Year

The Chronicle Sports Guys (Aaron and Alec) talk about a wild weekend on the softball fields, the state of baseball, what to watch this weekend at the state baseball and softball tournaments, and a … more

By The Chronicle staff | 5/26/22

Pe Ell-Willapa Valley coach Ken Olson talks to Payton Peterson on third base during a home game against Forks on April 1.

Ken Olson, Longtime Softball Coach, to Retire After Season

No more waking up at 3 a.m. to pore over pitching and hitting statistics of opposing teams. No more watching game film while every normal person sleeps. Pe Ell-Willapa Valley softball coach Ken … more

By Eric Trent / For The Chronicle | 5/25/22

Centralia golfer Von Wasson chips a short shot toward the hole at the 2A State Golf Championships at Capital City Golf Course May 25.

Centralia’s Von Wasson Finishes Fourth at State Championships

OLYMPIA — Moments after Centralia golfer Von Wasson took home fourth place at the 2A State Golf Championships, a day removed from holding the top spot and bouncing back from a tough first hole … more

By Alec Dietz / alec@chronline.com | 5/25/22

Centralia golfer Von Wasson hits a short put at Capital City Golf Course in Olympia at the 2A State Boys Golf Championships May 24.

Von Wasson Leads 2A State Golfers After First Day

OLYMPIA — Months removed from the day he punched his ticket to state back in the fall, Centralia golfer Von Wasson didn’t miss a step on the first day out on the green at Capital City Golf Course … more

By Alec Dietz / alec@chronline.com | 5/24/22

PWV's Olivia Matlock winds up to deliver a pitch against Adna in the 2B District 4 softball championship game at Fort Borst Park in Centralia May 21.

Matlock Named 2B Pacific MVP, Five Titans Earn First Team All League

Paced by MVP and college bound two-way star Olivia Matlock, the Pe Ell-Willapa Valley softball team had a strong showing in the 2B Pacific All League awards. Along with the star senior, five Titans … more

By The Chronicle staff | 5/24/22

Rainier's Jeremiah Nubbe uncorks a throw in the boys discus at the Central 2B League championships in Rainier on Friday. May 13.

Nubbe, Koetje Named C2BL Track Athletes of the Year

Rainier’s Jeremiah Nubbe and Morton-White Pass’ Jordan Koetje were named the Central 2B League’s Athletes of the Year for the spring track and field season in a vote by the … more

By The Chronicle staff | 5/23/22

Adna's Brooklyn Loose high-fives coach Bruce Pocklington after hitting a home run against PWV in the 2B District 4 softball championship game at Fort Borst Park in Centralia May 21.

State Softball Playoff Seedings Announced

After district softball tournaments finished up Saturday afternoon, the WIAA seeding committees met up to put together the brackets for the upcoming state tournaments coming up this week across all … more

By The Chronicle staff | 5/22/22

Adna's Danika Hallom runs toward home plate after hitting a home run against PWV in the 2B District 4 softball championship game at Fort Borst Park in Centralia May 21.

Pirates Win Slugfest With PWV for District Crown

Nobody involved had ever seen anything like it. Adna crushed three homers before recording a single out, knocked six balls out in the first three innings, built a nine-run lead — and wound … more

By Aaron VanTuyl / For The Chronicle | 5/21/22

Toledo's Greenlee Clark looks to make contact with a pitch against Onalaska in the 2B District 4 consolation tournament May 21 at Fort Borst Park in Centralia.

2B Softball District Roundup: Toledo, Rainier Punch State Tickets

Taking the long route through the 2B District 4 tournament, the Toledo softball team advanced to the state playoffs next week in Yakima after rebounding from a 10 a.m. loss, upsetting Onalaska in the … more

By The Chronicle staff | 5/21/22

Toledo's Carson Gould makes a throw to first base during WIAA State 2B Baseball action on Saturday, May 21, at Shadle Park High School in Spokane. Toledo lost to Chewelah in the game, 15-4.

Toledo’s Season Comes to an End Against No. 3-Seed Chewelah

SPOKANE — The seniors on Toledo’s baseball team had won 10 games in their career heading into this season. While the season ended here Saturday at Shadle Park High School at the … more

By Brandon Hansen / For the Chronicle | 5/21/22

Tumwater's Jordan Hanson tosses a pitch against Shelton in the 2A District 4 semifinals May 11 at Ridgefield.

Pitching Duo Leads T-Birds to State Final Four

For the first time since 2014, the Tumwater baseball team has made it out of the regional round of the state playoffs and will earn a trip to the state semis after back-to-back gems from its pitchers … more

By The Chronicle staff | 5/21/22

W.F. West's Brock Bunker throws toward first against Rochester April 19.

Quick Starts Push Bearcats to Baseball Final Four

After two years without a state tournament, and a year away in 2019, the W.F. West baseball team is back in the 2A state semifinals after defeating back-to-back opponents at Foss High School in … more

By The Chronicle staff | 5/21/22

Napavine baserunner Scott Burdick hits first base before the ball reaches the first baseman against Colfax in the 2B State Regional Round at Adna High School May 21.

Colfax Ends Napavine’s Hot Streak in Regionals

ADNA — The Tigers entered regionals on a hot streak, and Colfax’s J.P. Wigen cooled them off. Wigen, a lanky sophomore, stymied Napavine’s offense for 6 ⅓ innings here … more

By Aaron VanTuyl / For The Chronicle | 5/21/22

Adna pitcher Ava Simms is greeted at home plate by her teammates after a home run against Toutle Lake in the 2B District 4 tournament at Fort Borst Park May 20.

District Roundup: Pirates, Titans to Meet in Long-Awaited District Title

The first day of the 2B District 4 softball tournament went about as expected — albeit a few days late. After two days of rainouts, the double-elimination portion of the district softball … more

By The Chronicle staff | 5/20/22

Rainier senior Ryan Doidge clears the bar at 13 feet while pole vaulting at Bearcat stadium in Chehalis on Friday.

Koetje, Nubbe, and Doidge Impress at 2B District Championships

Sporting numerous event winners yet again, the Rainier boys track and field team took home the team prize at the 2B District 1/4 Track and Field Championships Friday at W.F. West High School in … more

By The Chronicle staff | 5/20/22

W.F. West catcher Rachel Gray finds teammate Chase White after the outfielder gunned down a runner at home plate against Tumwater in the 2A District 4 championship game at Rec Park May 20.

Bearcats Beat Tumwater for District Softball Title

The Bearcats have won enough tight games to know how to keep their cool. So when the outlook on Friday’s 2A District 4 softball tournament title game took a turn for the worse … more

By Aaron VanTuyl / For The Chronicle | 5/20/22

Rochester senior Talon Betts sprints in the boys 100-meter dash during the Warriors' season-opening meet at home against Black Hills and Centralia on Thursday, March 17.

Betts Sets Pair of School Records at Districts

Though he will be taking his speedy talents to Eastern Washington University this fall on the gridiron, Talon Betts isn’t quite done yet making a name for himself at Rochester. Betts … more

By The Chronicle staff | 5/20/22

Centralia girls tennis doubles player Maddie Corwin returns a ball against Columbia River at the 2A District 4 tournament May 20.

Centralia Doubles Pair Finish as District Runner-Ups

After two wins to start the district tournament, the Centralia girls tennis doubles team of Elizabeth Hopkins and Maddie Corwin had already locked up a state berth, but were playing with house money … more

By The Chronicle staff | 5/20/22

Rochester pitcher Layna Demers (center) celebrates with teammates after an out against Aberdeen in the 2A District 4 playoffs May 20 at Rec Park.

Warriors Start Fast, Will Play at State For First Time Since 2000

After qualifying for the state tournament for the first time since 2000 last season, but being unable to make the trip to Selah because of the COVID-19 shortened rules, Rochester made sure to leave … more

By Alec Dietz / alec@chronline.com | 5/20/22