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Dustin Klatush connects on a swing during the Seattle All-Star Classic Home Run Derby at Cheney Stadium on Saturday, July 12.
Chehalis tribal chairman dazzles in celebrity softball game at Cheney Stadium
It was only right that Dustin Klatush, chairman of the Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation, made the game-ending double play several feet from the tribe’s sponsorship sign in center … more
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Brooklynn Bell, a homeschooled student from Rainier, poses for a photo with her horse Shirley.
Rainier teen claims reserve world championship at national junior rodeo
8.99 seconds. Brooklynn Bell traveled over 1,800 miles and over 28 hours from Rainier to Des Moines, Iowa, for just that seemingly miniscule amount of time. But in the junior high breakaway roping … more
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A Rainier football player drives the Fisher Hedgehog to the ground during a practice at Rainier Elementary School on July 2.
Mountaineers spend early July prepping for fall camp
On Wednesday morning, July 2, the Rainier football team continued its string of practices in preparation for fall camp by taking on a formidable, yet instructive, foe — the Fisher Hedgehog. The … more
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Rainier youth football franchise looking to fill spots before registration ends
The Rainier Jr. Mountaineers of the Thurston County Youth Football League are looking to fill spots for its tackle football teams before regular registration closes on July 15. Specifically, the club … more
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Yelm football’s PA announcer Matt Mounts smiles in front of Yelm’s football stadium.
Longtime FFA adviser Matt Mounts hired as YHS athletic director
A new era is underway in Yelm High School’s athletic department, as longtime FFA adviser and agriculture teacher Matt Mounts has been hired as the new YHS athletic director and will oversee … more
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Yelm High School football coach Rex Norris speaks during a meet and greet at the Yelm High School Performing Arts Center on Tuesday, June 24.
‘Both feet in’: Yelm football coach holds meet and greet with public
The Rex Norris era at Yelm High School has officially begun. After spending a week with players and current assistant coaches, including a jamboree at Pacific Lutheran that served as the finale to … more
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Yelm quarterback Owen Sletten throws a pass during a spring scrimmage against Mount Tahoma at Pacific Lutheran University on Thursday, June 19.
Tornados test their spring progress at Pacific Lutheran University
Just days after announcing Rex Norris as head football coach, the Yelm High School Tornados traveled up the road to Pacific Lutheran University to conclude spring practices with a jamboree showcase … more
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Nyastrong Warrior Academy basketball player Kora Hadaller poses with the trophies and medals she's obtained throughout her time with the program.
Tenino student grows as athlete, teammate and leader in Nyastrong Warriors Academy
Incoming Tenino Elementary School fifth grader Kora Hadaller has played a big part in the Nyastrong Warriors Academy’s (NWA) success as a youth basketball team. The NWA program aims to honor … more
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Yelm High School’s newly hired football coach Rex Norris introduced himself to YHS athletes on Monday, June 16.
YCS selects Rex Norris as Tornados head football coach
Yelm High School has chosen its next football coach, the Nisqually Valley News has confirmed. Rex Norris, who served as head coach for the Eatonville Cruisers the past two seasons, will take over a … more
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Running back Seth Garza follows his blockers at a YHS spring football practice at Yelm High School on Thursday, June 5.
Yelm football begins spring practice without head coach
For the first time in over a decade, the Yelm High School football team started its spring practices without the guidance of head coach Jason Ronquillo. Worse, they started without a head coach, … more
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Yelm High School athletes Salma DIaz (left), Austin Hitchner (center), and Layah Hicks (right) smile for a photo on Friday, June 6 as they celebrate their ceremonious signings.
Three Yelm athletes sign to continue sports at collegiate level
Three Yelm High School seniors who excel in two different sports celebrated together on Friday, June 6, inside YHS as they each signed to their respective programs to continue athletics at the … more
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Yelm High School athletic trainer Brittany Babkirk tends to an injured Tornados football player.
Yelm High School’s athletic trainer reflects on five-year tenure working with athletes
Brittany Babkirk has been an unsung hero of Yelm High School athletics for five years. Beginning her role as athletic trainer during the 2020-21 school year — when COVID-19 brought the world to … more
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Senior catcher Layah Hicks, left, was one of several Tornados voted to the first team All-SPSL list in 2025.
Six Tornados named to 2025 All-League SPSL Fastpitch team
Following an emotional run in the 2025 District 3/4 4A Softball Tournament — where Yelm, an 11 seed, played the role of underdogs twice and defeated six-seeded Kentridge and three-seeded Rogers … more
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Designated hitter Barrett Schnetz was one of three Tornados selected to the first team All-SPSL in 2025.
Eight Yelm baseball players named to All-SPSL team
After Yelm High School’s baseball team concluded the 2025 season with a 12-11 record, which included the program’s first return to the postseason since the 2018 season, eight Tornados … more
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Two Thurston County teens qualify to compete at world’s largest junior high rodeo
Most teenagers would leap at the opportunity to compete on the largest junior high rodeo stage possible. Brooklynn Bell and Jace Harris aren’t most teenagers. Bell, 14, of Rainier, … more
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Rainier’s Janess Blackburn competes in the 2B girls discus during day 2 of the state track and field championships at Zaepfel Stadium in Yakima on Friday, May 30.
Rainier athletes take state titles
The queen of the Class 2B girls discus had four contenders to wear the crown. And all were from the Central 2B League. Onalaska’s Kiley Talley, Rainier’s Janess Blackburn and the Adna duo … more
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Yelm's Josiah Hardie attempts the high jump at the 2A/3A/4A state championship meet at Mount Tahoma High School on Saturday, May 31.
Three YHS track athletes compete in 4A state competition
Three Yelm High School students — girls high jumper Alissa Alverado-Young, boys long jumper Jay Sumich and boys high jumper Josiah Hardie — represented the Tornados from Thursday, May 29, … more
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Jordan Hunt
Rainier selects new girls head basketball coach
Jordan Hunt has always been a Napavine guy. He was a ball boy in elementary school. A student athlete throughout high school. As an adult, he was an assistant high school coach and head middle school … more
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The Roy Rodeo clown walks amongst the area on Saturday, May 31.
Eight seconds to glory: Bull riders compete in rodeo’s most dangerous event
Sixteen brave cowboys competed in this weekend’s bull riding event at the Roy Pioneer Rodeo on Saturday, May 31, and Sunday, June 1. But only one qualified with a winning score. That honor went … more
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Yelm High School powerlifters Trinit Hickman (left), Mason Embrey (Center), and Andrei Buban (right) sit at the table on Tuesday, May 20 to sign to their respective colleges to continue their sport.
Three Yelm powerlifters sign to continue sport at collegiate level
For the first time in program history, Yelm High School’s powerlifting team hosted a signing day ceremony and celebrated three athletes — Mason Embrey, Triniti Hickman and Andrei Buban … more
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