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Jake Meldrum hands the ball off to Hunter Howell at Rainier's practice on Wednesday, Aug. 23.
Mountaineers looking for consistency with returning talent
Now in a bit lighter of a league set-up than in recent years, the Rainier football team thinks it has the skill and experience to go on a run. Things on offense are expected to start with junior … more
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Quarterback Cody Strong launches a pass during Tenino's practice on Aug. 18.
Beavers aiming to not miss a beat amid coaching turnover
Over the last two seasons, the Tenino Beavers have won 19 games, made two state tournaments, and won their first league title since 2013 . This year, they are hoping to continue to build on that … more
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W.F. West sophomore Tucker Land (7) lowers his shoulder and crosses the goal line for a touchdown in the Bearcats' 55-7 win over Centralia in the Swamp Cup on Oct. 28, 2022.
Get to know the local football leagues in 2023
Realignment may have been the dominating theme of the summer in the college football world, but it’s far from a stranger for local high schools. Come Saturday, 16 local teams will get going in … more
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Gage Brumfield took snaps at quarterback and out wide, catching a touchdown on the final play of the day at a jamboree on Aug. 25.
Preview capsules: Getting ready to rumble
Months of prognostication finally give way to actual football games, as the 2023 season gets underway. Here’s what’s on tap for all of the local sides hitting the field this weekend. … more
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Members of the Tornados offensive and defensive lines prepare for a play at practice on Aug. 25.
Yelm football returns with high expectations after historic season
By Jacob Dimond jake@yelmonline.com Coming off a historic 14-0 season in the 2022 campaign, the Yelm Tornados, reigning and defending 3A state football champions, have high expectations for … more
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The Rainier Mountaineers prepare for an inside zone drill during practice on Aug. 22.
Rainier football building a winning culture ahead of 2023 season
The Rainier Mountaineers have a new level of discipline and hunger entering the 2023 football season. Fifth-year head coach Andy Bartell has … more
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Hunter Howell runs through an attempted tackle at Rainier's practice on Wednesday, Aug. 23.
Mountaineers hoping for revival year in new league
RAINIER — The 2022 season was not the bounceback year the Rainier football team was looking for. After a 2021 campaign derailed by COVID-19 cancellations — due to both outbreaks on … more
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Heidi Deford, Yelm High School’s new volleyball coach, claps while she coaches her select team.
Yelm High School names Heidi Deford head volleyball coach
Heidi Deford, a familiar face to the Yelm High School volleyball program, was hired as the team’s head coach on Aug. 8. The former college volleyball player has set her sights on building up … 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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The Tenino offensive line is ready for the snap during an offensive drill at Tenino's practice on Aug. 18.
Beavers quickly adapting and adding wrinkles under new coach
TENINO – Taking over a program can be difficult for any coach. Taking over a program just weeks before fall camp opens presents another array of challenges. Tenino Coach Darren Tinnerstet … 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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Dustin Stephan tosses a wiffle ball to Kamden Verone at the YARD facility on July 28.
Yelm High School softball athlete gaining confidence ahead of sophomore year
The diamond has always been a safe haven for Kamden Verone, an incoming sophomore at Yelm High School. She has played the sport for more than a decade and has developed great friendships along her … more
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Yelm High School fall sports registration is now open
With the 2023-24 Yelm High School school year approaching, registration for seven different athletic programs have opened. Sports for the upcoming fall athletic season include football, boys … more
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Darren Tinnerstet paces the sidelines during his time on the coaching staff at Capital. Monday, Tinnerstet was announced as the new head coach at Tenino.
Tenino introduces Tinnerstet as new head football coach
On Monday, Tenino High School introduced Darren Tinnerstet as its new head football coach. Tinnerstet takes over for Cary Nagel, who resigned last month . “I feel incredibly blessed that … 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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Members of the Nyastrong Warriors Academy pose with the tournament bracket after they won the Capital City 3-on-3 tournament in mid-July.
Nyastrong Warriors Academy wins Capital City 3-on-3 Tournament
By Jacob Dimond jake@yelmonline.com The Nyastrong Warriors Academy continued its strong, winning ways by coming out of the Capital City 3-on-3 Tournament victorious. Held on July 14-15 in … 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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W.F. West's Jaelynn Fuentes whips in a corner kick to her teammates during a scrimmage against Tenino on July 17.
Bearcats Get Best of Beavers in Scrimmage
The W.F. West Bearcats girls soccer team defeated Tenino by a score of 3-2  Monday in Tenino in a three-period offseason exhibition match.  Right from the beginning, W.F. West managed … more
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