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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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Yelm High School graduates and soon-to-be Eastern Washington University athletes Breanna Hurajt and Tatiyanna Wadley pose for a photo.
Yelm track athletes to continue careers at Eastern Washington University
Two of Yelm’s successful track athletes, Tatiyanna Wadley and Breanna Hurajt, are set to attend Eastern Washington University in September where they’ll compete for the school’s … more
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Zach Walsh runs at a Yelm High School track meet in the 2023 season.
Yelm’s Zach Walsh prepares for athletic career in Nevada
After setting several school records and becoming a South Sound Conference champion in the 5,000-, 1,600- and 3,200-meter races, Yelm High School’s Zach Walsh committed to the University of … more
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Michael Green is currently a catcher at Chemeketa Community College and wanted to give back to the community while spending the summer in Rainier.
Rainier alumni offering summer catcher lessons
After a summer playing college baseball at Chemeketa Community College, Michael Green has returned to his hometown of Rainier for the summer with a desire to give back to his community.   … more
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Trevontay Smith was the runner up in the 3A long jump competition after a leap of 22 feet and four inches.
Yelm’s Trevontay Smith Talks Commitment to UW Track
Yelm High School’s Trevontay Smith, a two-time 3A triple jump state champion, committed to the University of Washington on June 13 to continue his track and field career at the collegiate … more
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The 3A boys state champion Tornados pose for a photo after the team won the state championship on Saturday, May 27.
Yelm Boys Win 3A State Championship as Four Athletes Secure Individual Titles
The Yelm High School boys track and field team capped off an impressive season on a high note by winning the 3A state championship as a team. Four Tornados won state championships in their … more
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Yelm’s Madisyn Erickson, 120 pounds, jumps into her coach's arms after winning the championship at Mat Classic XXXIV on Saturday, Feb. 18, at the Tacoma Dome.
Yelm Girls Place Third at Mat Classic as Madisyn Erickson Is Crowned State Champion
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 … more
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Morton-White Pass forward Josh Salguero dunks over Kalama defenders Dec. 15 in Morton.
Intermission: Setting Up Act 2 of the High School Basketball Season
Between the weather and Christmas, this past weekend gave us a rare four full days off from high school basketball in the area. With an extended break from the chaos just about a month into the … more
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The Yelm football team poses with the 3A state trophy after its 20-13 win over Eastside Catholic in Puyallup on Dec. 3.
Answered Prayer in Puyallup: Yelm Wins 3A State Title on Miracle Touchdown
PUYALLUP — Damian Aalona said that when he threw the ball from the Yelm 45-yard line down the left side, and saw Eastside Catholic’s Tyson Weaver step up to pick the ball off easily with … more
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Coach Cy Platt embraces linebackers Brayden Platt and Isaiah Patterson after the Tornados defeated Bellevue on Nov. 26.
Tornados Advance to 3A State Championship After Thrilling Victory Over Bellevue
The Tornados football team punched its ticket to the 3A state championship game after a 28-27 victory over Bellevue. Junior quarterback Damian Aalona scored on a QB sneak to give Yelm a last … more
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Tenino senior Dylan Spicer (23) runs with the football during a game against Klahowya Saturday afternoon at Lumen Field in Seattle.
Tenino Runs Wild Against Klahowya at Lumen Field
SEATTLE — Making the trip north from Stone City to the Emerald City, the Tenino football team ran wild in a 62-14 non-league victory over Klahowya Saturday afternoon under the bright lights of … more
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Slade Edwards, No. 51, leads the way for ball carrier Kyler Ronquillo.
Yelm Graduate Finding His Way on Central Washington University Football Team
After graduating from Yelm High School in 2021, Slade Edwards committed to play football and continue his education at Central Washington University. At Yelm, Edwards served as a huge piece to … more
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