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From the first possession of the game on Thursday in Rainier, it was clear that it would be a night for the defenses. Both Pe Ell and Rainier were down a starter, and both teams hit just one shot in …
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Dylan Wilhelm / For Nisqually Valley News
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12/16/25
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Around 100 wrestlers gathered inside of the Yelm High School gymnasium on Sunday, Dec. 7, as the legendary hall of fame wrestling coach Gaylord Strand and nine of his state champion Tornados hosted …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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12/16/25
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Adna took a lead into halftime against Rainier on Saturday, but it was a dominant third-quarter effort that helped the Pirates pull away with a 62-41 victory.
Adna led by four after the first …
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By The Chronicle staff
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12/14/25
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RAINIER — From the first possession of the game on Thursday in Rainier, it was clear that it would be a night for the defenses. Both Pe Ell and Rainier were down a starter, and both teams hit …
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By Dylan Wilhelm / dylan@chronline.com
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12/11/25
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The Rainier Mountaineers let a 10-point lead with six minutes remaining slip through their fingertips as Toutle Lake stormed back to win 54-49 Thursday night.
Neither team could grab much of an …
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By The Chronicle staff
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12/11/25
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A second-half offensive surge helped the Rainier basketball team overcome a halftime deficit on Friday, Dec. 5, when the Mountaineers took down Mossyrock 73-64. Rainier was down 35-32 at the break, …
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By Nisqually Valley News staff
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12/9/25
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Following the 2024-25 season, where the Tornados placed sixth overall at the Mat Classic in the 4A classification in Tim Beaudin’s first season as Yelm’s head wrestling coach, the team …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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12/9/25
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ONALASKA — Onalaska head coach Alana Olson never lost faith in her team as the Loggers watched their big lead disappear in the fourth quarter against Rainier Thursday night.
Fresh off a …
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By Dylan Reubenking / dylanr@chronline.com
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12/4/25
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The Rainier High School boys basketball team put away Onalaska 60-54 after building a big lead in the first half in the Central 2B League opener for both teams Wednesday night.
Rainier led by 13 …
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By The Chronicle staff
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12/4/25
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The two South Thurston County rivals met in the season-opener once again and the result was similar with Rainier pulling away for a victory over Tenino, 55-35 on the road on Friday night.
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By The Chronicle staff
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11/29/25
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Zaylee Bravo and Lexi Beckman led the way for the Mountaineers in their season opening victory on Saturday afternoon, beating the Beavers 65-32 at home.
It gives first-year head coach Jordan …
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By The Chronicle staff
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11/29/25
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The Team Fire basketball squad made up of local firefighters won big 75-56 over the Team Ice squad composed of Thurston County Sheriff’s Office employees in the third annual Fire and Ice …
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Dylan Reubenking / For Nisqually Valley News
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11/25/25
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Following the conclusion of a 3-6 season (2-3 SPSL South), eight Yelm High School football players have been honored with all-SPSL South Division honors for their efforts throughout the 2025 fall …
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By Nisqually Valley News staff
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11/25/25
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Rainier High School senior Lily Peralta has long envisioned swinging her clubs at the collegiate level, and due to her dedication to the sport, she’s signed, ahead of her senior season, to …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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11/25/25
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The Rainier football team was eliminated from the 2B State Tournament on Saturday, as the Mountaineers lost 56-6 to No. 2 Newport. Prior to the loss, the Mountaineers had rattled off wins in five of …
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By Nisqually Valley News staff
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11/18/25
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YAKIMA — Five days ago, the Rainier Mountaineers were perched atop a mountain they hadn’t scaled in 27 years, sweeping Toutle Lake to hoist the District 4 2B Tournament championship …
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By Dylan Reubenking / dylanr@chronline.com
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11/13/25
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YAKIMA — Ask Carrie Ooms after a Rainier loss what went wrong, and she will mention a few common culpabilities.
Jitters. Poor communication. Lack of mental focus.
This season, the …
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By Dylan Reubenking / dylanr@chronline.com
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11/13/25
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YAKIMA — Rainier saw its postseason hopes flash before its eyes for a moment.
The top-seeded Mountaineers started abysmally against the only team in the 2B State Tournament bracket with a …
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By Dylan Reubenking / dylanr@chronline.com
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11/12/25
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Capping off the program’s second year in the South Puget Sound League, Yelm High School’s boys cross country team concluded its season with a strong showing at the 4A state championship …
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Jacob Dimond / jake@yelmonline.com
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11/11/25
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The Rainier High School football team is headed to the state tournament for the first time since 2019 as the Mountaineers defeated Friday Harbor 52-38 in Oak Harbor Saturday.
Rainier started the …
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By The Chronicle staff
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11/9/25
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