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Toledo's Bode Buswell (24) slides into home past Onalaska's Desean Stewert (8) at Toledo High School on Friday, March 14.

Riverhawks capitalize off Loggers mistakes, dominate C2BL opener

TOLEDO — The Toledo Riverhawks’ unconventional offensive tsunami to start the 2025 season continued into their Central 2B League opener Friday against Onalaska in a five-inning 14-1 rout. … more

By Dylan Reubenking / dylanr@chronline.com | 3/14/25

Adna's Bryce Pine (32) high-fives Luke Mohney (2) during Adna's win over Morton-White Pass on March 14.

Pirates bury Timberwolves for season-opening win

ADNA — Nearly ten months after ending their 2024 campaign with two straight losses and taking fourth at the state tournament, the Adna baseball team was finally able to get back in the win … more

By Dylan Wilhelm / dylan@chronline.com | 3/14/25

The Titans Baseball Club 14U Blue Team won the GSL March Mayhem Tournament in Lakewood last weekend, winning all four games and only giving up eight runs in the process. Pictured from left to right are: Top: Curtis Hagen, Coach Evan Hagen, Coach Geoff Nelson, Caden Erickson, Jack Gregor, Isaiah Rodriguez, Austin Avery, Cooper Nelson, Coach Kyle Miller. Middle: Ty Halverson, Barron Luond, Gavin Peffly, Kodey Miller, Easton Konrad, Joe Haase, Fisher Shipe. Bottom: Michael London.

Photo: GSL Titans win March Mayhem Tournament

3/14/25

Rochester lets two-goal lead slip away against Montesano

The Rochester boys soccer team played well for a majority of its game against Montesano on Thursday, but the Warriors let a pair of two-goal leads slip away in their 5-4 loss to the Bulldogs. … more

By The Chronicle staff | 3/14/25

Smelt dippers line the banks of the Cowlitz River with empty nets due to a lack of smelt in the morning of Wednesday, March 12.

State adds two more days of dip-netting after first day of Cowlitz River smelt fishery was a bust

This year’s Cowlitz River recreational smelt dip-fishing season kicked off Wednesday almost totally without its two most important elements : smelt and people dipping for them. Each year … more

By Henry Brannan / Murrow News | 3/14/25

Tumwater's William Thomas (left) kicks the ball against Timberline in a non-league match on Thursday, March 13 at Tumwater District Stadium.

Prep boys soccer: T-Birds non-league ‘gauntlet’ starts with loss to Blazers

TUMWATER — For John Hayes, he could have scheduled cupcakes in the non-league portion of the schedule. He could have witnessed his Tumwater High School boys soccer team walk away with one-sided … more

By Zach Martin / zach@chronline.com | 3/13/25

W.F. West shuts out River Ridge in road victory

The W.F. West boys soccer team opened its season on a high note on Thursday night, as the Bearcats came away with a 3-0 victory on the road against River Ridge. “The boys played even … more

By The Chronicle staff | 3/13/25

Toledo/Winlock United’s Alfonso Barragan-Cruz (18) dribbles the ball during a boys soccer game at Tenino High School on Thursday, March 13.

United blanks Tenino to open season with a win

It was all Toledo/Winlock United on Thursday in Tenino, as United came away with a 4-0 win. United got on the board in the 18th minute off a goal from Kristoph Danger, and Junior Villaba doubled … more

By The Chronicle staff | 3/13/25

W.F. West's Gracie Elam (2) swings at the ball during a non-conference softball game against Columbia River at Recreation Park in Chehalis on Thursday, March 13.

W.F. West holds off Columbia River in high-scoring affair

There were no early-season nerves for the W.F. West and Columbia River offenses in Chehalis on Thursday, as the two teams combined for 28 runs in W.F. West’s 16-12 victory. Seven different … more

By The Chronicle staff | 3/13/25

Tigers ride quick start to win over Warriors

The Napavine softball team began its season with a win on Thursday, as the Tigers scored five in the second and held on to defeat Rochester 7-4. The Warriors struck first with an RBI single from … more

By The Chronicle staff | 3/13/25

Toledo cruises past RSB in season opener

The Toledo baseball team had no issues in its season opener on Wednesday in South Bend, as the Riverhawks needed just three innings to beat the Ravens 17-2. The first nine Riverhawks to step to … more

By The Chronicle staff | 3/13/25

Ryleigh Cruse warms up her arm during Rainier Mountaineers fastpitch practice on March 10.

Youthful Mountaineers focusing on fundamentals in compact offseason

A seven-day offseason came at the worst time for the Rainier High School fastpitch team. The WIAA’s spring practice window began Monday, March 3, and the Mountaineers kicked off their … more

By Dylan Reubenking / dylan@yelmonline.com | 3/13/25

Hunter Howell winds up to pitch during Rainier Mountaineers baseball practice on March 10.

Mountaineers have plenty of returning talent as season gets underway

When Justin Gurnsey took over as head coach of the Rainier High School baseball team last spring, he set out to change the culture of the program. It amounted to small progress in the wins … more

By Dylan Reubenking / dylan@yelmonline.com | 3/13/25

High Rock Lookout is pictured with Mount Rainier on the horizon in this Chronicle file photo.

High Rock Trail closure planned for this summer in Gifford Pinchot National Forest

The Gifford Pinchot National Forest has announced plans for a temporary closure of the High Rock Trail No. 266 during the upcoming summer season. The closure is necessary to ensure public … more

By The Chronicle staff | 3/13/25

David Bergeron / WDFW Halibut fishing seasons have been set for coastal and Puget Sound area.

Halibut fishing starts May 1 in coastal Westport-Ocean Shores

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has announced plans for the 2025 halibut fishing season, which will kick off April 3 in some Puget Sound marine areas and May 1 in coastal marine … more

The Daily World (TNS) | 3/13/25

Centralia's Kadin Yeung fires a pitch against Hoquiam in a non-league game on Wednesday, March 12 at the Centralia Sports Complex.

Prep baseball: Tigers show positive signs despite loss to Grizzlies

Jake LeDuc has been through every season imaginable as a baseball coach. From the top-end talent groups to the inexperienced bunches, he’s seen it all. And the tenor afterwards for the … more

By Zach Martin / zach@chronline.com | 3/12/25

Centralia upends Clover Park in season-opener

Sparked by two goals in the final 10 minutes of regulation, the Tigers secured a triumphant 3-2 verdict against the Timberwolves on Wednesday night at Tiger Stadium. Gabriel Cruz broke a 1-1 tie … more

By The Chronicle staff | 3/12/25

A smelt dipper lifts an empty net on a designated smelt dipping day from the Al Helenberg Memorial Boat Ramp on the Cowlitz River on Wednesday, March 12.

Cowlitz River smelt dippers skunked on opening day

Anglers from across the Pacific Northwest took to the banks of the Cowlitz River on Wednesday, March 12, for the opening of the state's brief smelt dipping season. All it took was a few empty … more

By Kody Christen / kody@chronline.com | 3/12/25

The Board of Lewis County Commissioners honored the W.F. West High School cheer squad Tuesday, March 11, at the Lewis County Courthouse in Chehalis. The team took home the 2A non-tumbling medium state title on Jan. 24 and earned third place in the 2A/3A game day large category.

In focus: Lewis County commissioners honor W.F. West student athletes

3/12/25

Children take part in a Centralia Youth Sports wiffle ball clinic at the Northwest Sports Hub in Centralia in 2024.

Centralia Youth Sports to hold dinner and auction fundraiser on March 29

Centralia Youth Sports will host a dinner and auction fundraising event on March 29 at Centralia College to raise funds to support and expand local youth sports programs. The event will feature … more

By The Chronicle staff | 3/12/25