Ryleigh Cruse’s second career start went even better than her first, as the Rainier eighth grader flirted with a no-hitter in an 11-0 win for the Mountaineers over Tenino in six …
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By The Chronicle
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3/17/23
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It was a scary year to be a girls basketball team facing W.F. West.
Take the ball down the court, and you were presented with a 2-3 zone, anchored by 6-foot, 3-inch center Julia Dalan all but …
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By Josh Kirshenbaum / josh@chronline.com
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3/17/23
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Starting off the 2023 season with a victory over a 1A squad, the Rainier softball team defeated Cascade Christian Thursday afternoon at home, 7-4.
The Mountaineers got a strong effort out of …
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By The Chronicle staff
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3/16/23
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TENINO — The Napavine softball team’s fortunes flipped about as hard as possible two batters into the top of the third inning at Tenino, and the onslaught that followed sent the Tigers …
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By Josh Kirshenbaum / josh@chronline.com
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3/14/23
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TENINO — There was no half-measure in Stone City on Tuesday. The rains stopped long enough for a truly sunny day in Tenino, the field was dry, and two experienced baseball teams took to the …
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By Josh Kirshenbaum / josh@chronline.com
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3/14/23
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The Yelm track and field team returned to practice in February and competed in their annual jamboree on Wednesday, March 15.
As the team prepares to enter its regular season competitions, …
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By Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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3/14/23
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Yelm secured its first win of the season as the Tornados and the Mountaineers kicked off their 2022-23 season in a non-conference, crosstown matchup on Friday, March 10.
Junior John Kenney was …
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By Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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3/14/23
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Three grapplers from the Yelm Twisters earned a spot on the podium after the group sent seven wrestlers to compete in the WSWA Folkstyle state wrestling tournament on Feb. 19 at the Tacoma Dome. …
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By Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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3/14/23
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After being eliminated from the 3A state tournament by Auburn last season, the Yelm fastpitch team has returned to practice and is set for its first game of the season on Saturday, March 18 at the …
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By Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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3/7/23
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Yelm’s baseball team returned to practice in late February in preparation for their upcoming season.
After graduating nine seniors last season, the program looks to rebuild as they …
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By Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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3/7/23
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The Prairie Soccer Club (PSC) helps youth in Thurston County from the ages of 4 to 19 learn the sport of soccer and the importance of teamwork.
While the past few years have been a …
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By Brandon Hansen / For The Nisqually Valley News
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3/7/23
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SPOKANE — Shooting a tough percentage in its season finale, the No. 7 Rainier girls basketball team fell in a 2B consolation semifinal matchup against No. 6 La Conner Friday afternoon, …
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By The Chronicle staff
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3/3/23
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SPOKANE — Struggling to get its footing against No. 1 Colfax and sophomore Brynn McGaughy, the No. 7 Rainier girls basketball team fell Thursday in the 2B state quarterfinals at Spokane Arena, …
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By The Chronicle staff
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3/2/23
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SPOKANE — Trailing by as many as 16 points, the No. 7 Rainier girls basketball team was brought to the brink of elimination by No. 15 Upper Columbia Academy. Using a 20-6 run in the fourth …
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By Alec Dietz / alec@chronline.com
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3/1/23
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After winning the 120-pound bracket at the 2023 Mat Classic tournament in February, Madisyn Erickson said she was overcome with emotion.
Erickson finished her season with the Tornados with a …
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By Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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2/28/23
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Rainier High School’s head wrestling coach Chris Holterman was recently named the 2B Wrestling Coach of the Year following the Mat Classic event in February.
Holterman was nominated by …
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By Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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2/28/23
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LACEY — Ashley Schow’s friends and family that made the short trek north to Marcus Pavilion for Central Washington University’s 100-74 win over Saint Martin’s were subject to …
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By Alec Dietz / alec@chronline.com
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2/23/23
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The second and third grade teams of the NyaStrong Warriors Academy each secured first place in a three-on-three tournament at Tenino Middle School on Saturday, Feb. 18, against teams from the …
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By Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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2/21/23
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The Yelm High School girls wrestling team had another strong showing at the annual Mat Classic state tournament at the Tacoma Dome as Madisyn Erickson became a state champion and the team secured a …
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By Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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2/21/23
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The Yelm boys wrestling team secured eighth place in the 3A field to close out the 34th annual Mat Classic state wrestling tournament, which was held on Friday, Feb. 17 and Saturday, Feb. 18.
The …
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By Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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2/21/23
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