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The Chronicle’s 2021-22 Athlete of the Year Awards

Boys Athlete of the Year Jeremiah Nubbe, Rainier One of the most physically imposing and dominant forces in The Chronicle’s coverage area, and a Texas track and field signee, Nubbe set … more

The Chronicle staff | 6/23/22

Rochester’s Braden Hartley smiles after being named MVP.

When Lights Shined the Brightest, All-Area MVP Braden Hartley Produced

Not many pitchers can say they went toe-to-toe with two of the best three teams in the state and dominated offensively and defensively. When all was said and done, after playing in the best … more

By The Chronicle staff | 6/9/22

Pe Ell-Willapa Valley’s Olivia Matlock smiles for a photo after being named MVP.

All-Area MVP Olivia Matlock Solidified Legacy with Dominant Postseason Run

Olivia Matlock’s brilliant run through the state tournament, after a disappointing showing in the district title against Adna, can be simplified into two stats. In three run-rule … more

By The Chronicle staff | 6/9/22

PWV's seniors hold up the state championship trophy after defeating Adna, 11-0 May 28 at the Gateway Sports Complex in Yakima.

Matlock Shuts Down Pirates, Titans Dispatch Rivals for State Crown

YAKIMA — It’s been awhile since Adna has been shut out in any capacity on a softball field. Saturday afternoon in the 2B state title game, just a week removed from a 14-13 loss to these … more

By Alec Dietz / alec@chronline.com | 5/28/22

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

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

PWV's Grace Huber fouls off a Forks pitch during a home game on April 1.

Titans Edged by 1A Powerhouse Cruisers

Pe Ell-Willapa Valley held Class 1A powerhouse Eatonville scoreless for three innings but the Cruisers’ offense finally woke up as the Titans took a 11-10 loss in eight innings at home Monday … more

By The Chronicle staff | 5/12/22

Mossyrock's Teaguen Weise, second from left, leads the pack in the 100-meter dash, with Pe Ell's Charlie Carper, left, in hot pursuit. Weise won the event and Carper placed second.

Viking Girls, Boys Take Second at Districts

RAYMOND — Mossyrock boys and girls each placed second to lead local squads at the 1B District IV track and field meet on Wednesday. The top-three girls and top-four boys qualified for the … more

By Eric Trent / etrent@chronline.com | 5/11/22

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

Adna's Cal Ryan delivers a pitch to a Pe Ell-Willapa Valley batter during a non-league game at home on May 4.

Pirates Rally in Sixth to Top PWV in Tuneup Match

ADNA — Adna overcame four errors by coming up clutch late to secure a 6-5 home victory on Wednesday over Pe Ell-Willapa Valley in a non-league tuneup for Saturday’s district … more

By Eric Trent / etrent@chronline.com | 5/4/22

PWV's Lauren Emery, left, and Olivia Matlock (19) high-five as Emery pinch-runs for Matlock during a home game against Forks on April 1.

Titans Finish League Undefeated With Sweep of Hyaks

Pe Ell-Willapa Valley finished a flawless league slate with a resounding sweep of visiting North Beach at home on senior night Tuesday. The Titans (14-2, 14-0 2B Pacific) have won the 2B Pacific … more

By The Chronicle staff | 5/3/22

Adna's Faith Wellander, right, and Pe Ell's Charlie Carper clear the final hurdle in the girls 100-meter hurdles during the annual Pirate Classic at Adna High School on Tuesday, May 3.

Adna Girls, Toledo Boys Outdistance Competition at Pirate Classic

ADNA — Adna girls won by 12 points and Toledo boys took a 49-point victory as the two squads came out on top in the 11-team Pirate Classic at Adna High School on Tuesday. Adna girls won the … more

By The Chronicle staff | 5/3/22

Toledo's Geoffrey Glass loads up to swing at a Winlock pitch during a road game on April 21.

Riverhawks Hold Off Titans in Barnburner

In a high-scoring affair, the Toledo baseball team did just enough to hold off the red hot bats of Pe Ell-Willapa Valley, 14-13, Monday evening in Pe Ell. The Riverhawks put six on the … more

By The Chronicle staff | 5/2/22

Titans Stay Perfect in League With Dismantling of South Bend

Pe Ell-Willapa Valley outscored South Bend 34-1 in a road doubleheader sweep to remain unbeaten in 2B Pacific League play on Friday. The Titans (10-2, 10-0 2B Pacific) were buoyed in Game 1 by a … more

By Eric Trent / etrent@chronline.com | 4/30/22

PWV’s Dani Shannon tosses a pitch to an Ocosta batter during a road game on April 26.

PWV Nearly Locks Up Pacific League Crown With Sweep of Ocosta

Over the past several years, the road to a Pacific League softball title has run through the juggernaut of a program that is the Pe Ell-Willapa Valley Titans. After Tuesday’s twin-bill sweep … more

By Ryan Sparks / The Daily World | 4/27/22

A Willapa Valley batter (6) lines up a pitch from Chief Leschi during a home doubleheader on March 22.

Pe Ell-Willapa Valley's Offense Explodes in Sweep of Wildcats

Pe Ell-Willapa Valley baseball combined for 25 hits across two games during a doubleheader sweep of Onalaska in 2B Pacific League play in Westport on Tuesday. In Game 1, Garrett Keeton tossed a … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/26/22

Morton-White pass sprinter Jordan Koetje races toward the finish line in the 4x100-meter relay at the Chehalis Activators Classic April 23 at W.F. West.

Region’s Best Athletes Compete in Chehalis Activator Classic

After the COVID-19 pandemic put the Chehalis Activator Classic in a brief hiatus, the event returned to the Mint City Friday and Saturday, as some of the region’s best athletes competed across … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/24/22

Pe Ell-Willapa Valley sophomore ace Garrett Keeton winds up to deliver a pitch to a Forks batter on April 16, 2021.

Titans Blast Vikings Behind Keeton’s No-No

With just two slip ups over five innings, Pe Ell-Willapa Valley baseball’s Garrett Keeton was nearly flawless on the mound in a 12-0 win over Mossyrock on the road Wednesday. Keeton … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/20/22

PWV pitcher Olivia Matlock winds up to deliver a pitch to a Forks batter during a home game on April 1.

Matlock, Shannon Pitch PWV Past Fishermen

Pe Ell-Willapa Valley got a pair of outstanding pitching performances and more than enough offense on Saturday to sweep Ilwaco, 15-0 and 17-0, in Pacific 2B League softball action in Pe … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/18/22

Mossyrock Girls, Toledo Boys Win Six-Team

Mossyrock’s girls squad won a six-team 1B/2B track meet at home on Thursday, scoring 122 points to outpace runner-up North Beach (94). Toledo came in first on the boys side with 130 … more

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