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Yelm baseball's new head coach Dakota Hill was officially hired on Feb. 1. He played baseball for four seasons at Yelm prior to graduating in 2017.
Former YHS, Saint Martin’s athlete named Yelm’s head baseball coach
The Yelm Tornados baseball program did not take long to hire a new head coach following the resignation of Zach Miller in mid-January.   Dakota Hill, 2017 Yelm High School graduate and … more
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Junior quarterback Caylee Roberts throws a pass on Tuesday, Jan. 9 against the Lincoln Abes in Yelm's first girls flag football scrimmage.
YHS first girls football team debuts in Pierce County League
Yelm High School officially became the first South Sound Conference school to welcome a girls flag football team to its athletic branch, with the team making its debut on Jan. 11 against Franklin … more
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UCLA-bound Isaiah Patterson and Oregon-bound Brayden Platt smile prior to each signing his National Letter of Intent on Dec. 20 inside of YHS’s gymnasium.
YHS football’s Brayden Platt and Isaiah Patterson sign to respective Big Ten teams
Reality officially set in for two Yelm High School football standouts, Brayden Platt and Isaiah Patterson, as the two put ink to paper and each signed his National Letter of Intent (NLI) on … more
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Yelm freshman Alex Gordon, center, attempts his first squat at 135 pounds at the Yelm High School powerlifting meet, Dec. 12.
YHS powerlifting team competes in program’s inaugural competition
Yelm High School’s powerlifting team, spearheaded by strength coach Thomas Hoghaug, slammed some weights and racked up some volume in the program’s inaugural powerlifting competition on … more
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Members of Yelm's track and field team walk about their newly built trail on Wednesday, Dec. 13.
Community helping Yelm XC teams build new course
By Jacob Dimond jake@yelmonline.com Yelm’s cross country teams have been rising programs for the last several years, and with the help of Alvarez Excavation and community members, the … more
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Yelm senior quarterback and team captain Damian Aalona attempts a pass on Sept. 8 against Union.
Yelm football seniors reflect on tenure as Tornados
Yelm football’s class of 2024 seniors impacted the program in a way that had not been experienced before in school history. Through four seasons, the team went 43-2 as a class, including going … more
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Yelm quarterback Damian Aalona is consoled by a supporter in the stands after the Tornados’ loss to Bellevue during the 3A state football championship game on Friday, Dec. 1, at Husky Stadium in Seattle.
Yelm Tornados close out successful season
The Yelm Tornados wrapped their 2023 campaign with a 13-1 record at the 3A state football championship game, Friday, Dec. 1 at Husky Stadium in Seattle. Here are some more highlights from the  … more
Yelm running back Isiah Patterson (2) holds up the second place trophy beside his teammates after falling to Bellevue 14-0 in the 3A State Championship game at Husky Stadium on Friday, Dec. 1.
Yelm shut out in 3A state championship
Yelm, which won its first state title last season in the most storybook of fashions , came around a year later on an even grander stage, trying to repeat as 3A state champions while putting their … more
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Yelm Tornados fans gather outside Yelm High School with pompoms and signs on Dec. 1.
Yelm community sends off Tornados football team to state championship
Car horns, confetti, and joy filled the streets of Yelm as fans and family members sent off the Yelm High School football team to its second straight 3A state championship game. The Tornados will … more
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Yelm linemen Chris Hauss (61), Damien Williams-Butler (51), and Jonah Smith (63) celebrate on Nov. 25 after defeating the Eastside Catholic Crusaders 7-0 to advance to the 3A State Championship game against Bellevue.
Tornado defense swarms Crusaders in 7-0 semifinal victory
Head coach Jason Ronquillo has preached to his team all season that defense wins championships, and on Saturday, Nov. 25, Yelm came one step closer to achieving that goal after shutting out Eastside … more
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George Goss, 23, takes the field for the Pierce County Bengals. Goss, a teacher in McKenna, was recently inducted in the Pacific Northwest Semi Pro Hall of Fame.
Longtime McKenna Elementary teacher inducted into Semi-Pro Football Hall of Fame
After delays, George Goss, physical education teacher of 22 years at McKenna Elementary, was inducted into the Pacific Northwest Semi-Pro Football Hall of Fame on Nov. 11 in Federal Way. Goss played … more
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Yelm football’s PA announcer Matt Mounts smiles in front of Yelm’s football stadium.
Longtime Yelm football PA announcer reflects on 20 years of gridiron memories
Matt Mounts has been the voice of Yelm football for two decades and counting and has seen the program grow into a 3A powerhouse from arguably the best seat in the house. The longtime Yelm High … more
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Landen Barger holds his hand over his heart during the national anthem. Barger committed to play football at Montana Tech.
Reigning SSC Lineman of the Year commits to Montana Tech
Current team captain and four-year starter Landen Barger, offensive and defensive lineman for the Yelm Tornados, found his future home in Butte, Montana, as the reigning South Sound Conference … more
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Members from the Yelm Tornados and Central Kitsap Cougars shake hands on Sept. 15 after Yelm was victorious, 56-6.
Yelm football lights up passing game in 56-6 victory over Central Kitsap
Yelm football’s Aalona twins, Damian and Marius, picked up against Central Kitsap right where they left off one week prior against Union as the duo connected for 220 yards through the air and … more
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Yelm High School libero Layah Hicks (center) hits the ball during the Tornados’ 3-1 victory over the Todd Beamer Titans Monday, Sept. 18. The victory gave Yelm its first of the season.
Yelm volleyball claims first win of the season over Todd Beamer
After a rough season opener against a strong Gig Harbor team last week, the Yelm High School volleyball team recovered from an uneven first set to defeat the Todd Beamer Titans, 3-1, Monday, Sept. 18 … more
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A cowboy hangs on as his bronc bucks at the Roy Rodeo on Sept. 3.
Annual Roy September Rodeo brings weekend of excitement to pioneer town
Cowboys, cowgirls and fans of rodeo packed Higgins Greig Road Sept. 2-3 for the annual Roy Rodeo, which has served the Roy community and rodeo participants for decades. Shane Scott of Mulino was … more
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Brayden Platt, with his parents Rachel and Cy, officially commits to the University of Oregon by holding a green and yellow piece of cake in the air.
Yelm football and track star Brayden Platt commits to the University of Oregon
After receiving 20 full-ride scholarship opportunities from division one football programs all around the country throughout his high school career, Brayden Platt, Washington’s top football … more
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Dan Baker, middle left, poses with athletes Paul Manwiller (left), Zach Walsh, middle right, and coach Alex McIntire, right, at the 3A track and field state championships in May.
Longtime Yelm High School teacher and coach talks retirement
By Jacob Dimond jake@yelmonline.com Twenty-nine years can go by in a blink, as Dan Baker, a now-retired teacher and coach at Yelm High School, can attest. The longtime Yelm High School … more
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Yelm High girls cross country coach JoLynne Hopkins, from left, Harper Langley, Kyla Poland and Kailey Selvin at a cross country summer camp in Montana in June 2023.
New YHS girls cross country coach talks anticipation for upcoming season
JoLynne Hopkins’ passion for running is evident on the walls of her Yelm High School portable classroom. She enjoys participating in fun runs, 5Ks and mud runs in her free time and has … more
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Lisa Ellis poses for a photo shoot for the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
New YHS girls wrestling coach brings professional experience to rising program
Lisa Ellis still gets the same fire from coaching young wrestlers on the mat as she did before a big fight in her more than 15 years as a mixed martial artist. Ellis, who was announced the new … more
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