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Area senior softball players pose for a photo after the Centralia College Senior Showcase at Bob Peters Field on May 29.

Senior Showcase softball game proper send-off for area’s talent

For some, it was a chance to wear their high-school uniform one last time before continuing their careers at the next level. For other, it was an opportunity to have one final road trip with … more

By Ryan Sparks / The Daily World | 6/2/25

The Rainier girls track team is honored as the 2B Girls Academic State Champions during the State Track and Field Championships in Yakima on May 30.

PHOTOS: All podium finishes from the state track and field championships

By The Chronicle staff | 6/1/25

Oakville’s Lewis Koser smiles after winning the 1B boys discus on the final day of the 1B/ 2B/1A State Track and Field Championships at Zaepfel Stadium in Yakima on Saturday, May 31.

State Boys Track and Field: Koser fends off challengers to repeat as discus champ

YAKIMA — He’s a cattle ranch hay-bailer everyday of the week. Except on Saturday afternoon. That’s when Oakville High School’s Lewis Koser goes from chucking hay to … more

By Zach Martin / zach@chronline.com | 5/31/25

Onalaska’s Luke Barrick reacts to setting the state record for 15 feet, 7 inches in the 2B boys pole vault during Day 2 of the state track and field championships at Zaepfel Stadium in Yakima on Friday, May 30.

State Boys Track and Field: Barrick breaks state pole vault record in thrilling fashion

His first attempt just clipped the bar. His second jump was a flat out miss. Everything that Onalaska High School pole vaulter Luke Barrick worked for came down to one final chance at clearing … more

By Zach Martin / zach@chronline.com | 5/30/25

Rochester's Aiden Villanueva (7) takes a free kick against Raymond/South Bend during an Evergreen League match on Thursday, May 1 at Rochester High School.

Rochester’s Villanueva and Gochez earns first-team all-league honors

Rochester’s Aiden Villanueva and Justin Gochez were named to the first-team All-Evergreen team last week, earning the nod from the league’s coaches. Brandon Reyes-Ibarra and Jaime … more

By The Chronicle staff | 5/25/25

Tenino's Carson Schall clears a hurdle in ther 110 hurdles race at Friday's 59th Shaner Invite at Tumwater District Stadium.

Tenino’s Schall wins two district titles

Tenino’s Carson Schall dominated hurdles races all season long, and on Thursday in Vancouver, he won a district title in both the 110- and 300-meter hurdles. He ran the 110 in 15.40 … more

By The Chronicle staff | 5/23/25

The Tenino High School esports team poses for a photo with the "Rocket League" state championship trophy at the Washington State Scholastic Esports Association High School State Championships at the Lynnwood Event Center on Sunday, May 18.

Tenino esports team wins state championship to cap off perfect debut season

Philip Harrington knew fairly quickly that the Tenino High School “Rocket League” esports team could be a championship contender. After all, he understands what it takes to build a … more

By Dylan Reubenking / dylanr@chronline.com | 5/21/25

Rochester's Kole Smith (2) runs to the ball during a game against Montesano at Rochester High School on Tuesday, April 29.

Rochester’s Smith earns all-league MVP award on defense

Thanks to a fielding percentage of 94 and turning five doubles plays, Rochester High School senior Kole Smith was named as the Class 1A Evergreen League’s Defensive MVP on the all-league team … more

By The Chronicle staff | 5/20/25

Black Hills’ Ellie Johnson chips the ball onto the green during the first round of the Class 2A girls state golf tournament at Tumwater Valley Golf Club on Tuesday, May 20.

State Golf Roundup: Ten area golfers make cut at state tournaments

More than two dozen area golfers competed across the state in the first day of the state golf tournaments, and ten made the cut and advanced to the second day. In Liberty Lake, Adna’s … more

By The Chronicle staff | 5/20/25

Tenino falls to King’s Way Christian in fifth-place game

One year after finishing third at the state tournament, the Tenino baseball team has missed the state tournament. The Beavers had their third and final chance to clinch a state spot on Saturday … more

By The Chronicle staff | 5/17/25

Tenino's Will Feltus reaches to tag out a runner during Tenino's loss to Castle Rock in a 1A District 4 Consolation Semifinal in Castle Rock on May 16.

Walks, errors send Tenino into final winner to state game

Eight combined free passes, three errors in the field and allowing three runs in the top of the seventh doomed the Beavers in a 5-3 stunner against Castle Rock on Friday night in a winner to state … more

By The Chronicle staff | 5/17/25

Treyton Marty of Toledo, middle, prepares to make his winning move in the 1600 at the Central 2B League championships at Rainier High School on Friday, May 16.

League track roundup: Onalaska boys, Rainier girls win at C2BL Championships

The Onalaska boys and Rainier girls track teams took home C2BL league titles on Friday in Rainier, taking first place at the C2BL Championships. The Onalaska boys dominated the throwing events, … more

By The Chronicle staff | 5/17/25

Errors cost Beavers in district semifinal heartbreaker

Three errors, one apiece in the fifth and sixth inning, proved to be costly for the Tenino High School baseball team in a 5-2 setback to Seton Catholic in a Class 1A District 4 semifinal on Tuesday … more

By The Chronicle staff | 5/14/25

Tenino erupts at the plate, caps season with victory

For the second time in four days, the Beavers went over 20 runs and ended their season with a 22-12, five-inning victory over Castle Rock on Monday night at home. After entering the month of May … more

By The Chronicle staff | 5/12/25

Late rally sends Tenino to district semifinals

Seven unanswered runs in the bottom of the fifth and sixth innings combined ignited the Evergreen League second-seeded Beavers to an 11-6 victory over the Trico league’s third-seeded … more

By The Chronicle staff | 5/12/25

Tumwater's Ashlyn Hufana leaps into the long jump pit at Friday's 59th Shaner Invite at Tumwater District Stadium.

Relay sweep gives T-Bird girls home invite victory

Seven victories in total and a handful of top-three finishes spurred the Tumwater High School girls track and field team to claim the 59th Shaner Invite on Friday at Tumwater District Stadium with … more

By The Chronicle staff | 5/10/25

Depth pushes Rainier girls to top-three finish

Even with three victories from their stars, the Mountaineers’ girls program showcased how deep they are in the running events to accumulate 75 points and finish third at Friday’s Spudder … more

By The Chronicle staff | 5/10/25

Napavine's Dakota Lyons (10) throws a pitch against Tenino at Tenino High School on Friday, May 9.

Lyons’ career day propels Tigers to shutout win over Beavers

TENINO — Napavine head coach Josh Fay has been begging for eighth grader Dakota Lyons to get the timing of her powerful swing down. She was often behind on pitches, and if she did barrel it up, … more

By Dylan Reubenking / dylanr@chronline.com | 5/9/25

Tenino players celebrate during a win over Adna at Centralia College on Wednesday, May 7.

Prep baseball: Tenino erupts late to spoil Adna’s perfect season

Every player that crossed home plate and every player responsible for the run, they were greeted by a frenzy of cheers in the dugout. An average viewer wouldn’t have known it was not only … more

By Zach Martin / zach@chronline.com | 5/8/25

Rochester clinches share of league with thriller over Elma

It took a five-run outburst in the top of the night inning, but the Warriors capped their first spring in the Class 1A Evergreen League with a 12-8, nine-inning victory over the Eagles on Tuesday … more

By The Chronicle staff | 5/7/25