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Centralia golfer Von Wasson watches a ball at the 2A State Golf Championships at Capital City Golf Course May 25.

A day into the two-day District 4 boys golf tournament, Centralia’s Von Wasson sits in second place out of 78 golfers at Orchard Hills Golf Club in Washougal. Wasson shot an even-par 70, … more

By The Chronicle staff | 10/24/22

W.F. West running back Tucker Land finds open ground while rushing against Aberdeen at South Bend High School on Oct. 20.

Bearcats Trounce Bobcats to Clinch First League Title in 13 Years

Though the No. 4 W.F. West football team has been taking its season one week at a time — and one opponent at a time all year — this week’s contest had a bit of added motivation and pregame talk … more

By Alec Dietz / alec@chronline.com | 10/20/22

Mikey Vassar gives a little shrug to the sideline after a sack during Tenino's 66-26 win over Elma on Oct. 14.

Preview Capsules: It’s Clinching SZN

Well, this past week kind of sucked, huh? Now that the much-needed precipitation seems to be eminent and we’ll probably get to stop chewing on the air, it’ll be time to get well and truly … more

By Josh Kirshenbaum / josh@chronline.com | 10/20/22

W.F. West outside hitter Morgan Rogerson hits a spike against Centralia at Ron Brown Court Oct. 18.

Bearcats Swept at Hands of Wolves

Running into a Black Hills offense that overwhelmed it, the W.F. West volleyball team was swept by the Wolves at home Wednesday, 25-11, 25-18, 25-12. W.F. West ran into a very hungry Black Hills … more

By The Chronicle staff | 10/20/22

Pe Ell-Willapa Valley's Wil Clements takes a carry for a big gain against Raymond-South Bend Oct. 15 at Millam Field.

AP Poll: PWV Makes First Appearance in Class 2B

*Note: The AP Poll is released weekly by eligible Washington high school football reporters across the state, voting on the top-10 football programs in each classification, aside from 1B, which ranks … more

By The Chronicle staff | 10/19/22

W.F. West's Aaron Boggess rips off a serve during a match at the 2A Sub-District singles tournament at Tumwater on Oct. 17.

Boggess Wins Sub-District Singles Title, Bearcats Take Team Crown

TUMWATER – W.F. West’s Aaron Boggess, the top seed in the 2A EvCo singles tournament, lived up to his billing Tuesday, closing out a dominant two-day run with a 6-4, 6-0 win over … more

By The Chronicle staff | 10/18/22

W.F. West's vollyball team celebrates after defeating Centralia in five sets at Ron Brown Court Oct. 18.

Bearcats Fend Off Tiger Comeback in Another Five-Set Win

Taking a 2-0 lead heading into a pivotal third set, the W.F. West volleyball team had hoped to walk out of Ron Brown Court against Centralia Tuesday in sweeping fashion, and after being in control … more

By Alec Dietz / alec@chronline.com | 10/18/22

The Bearcats carry the Chronicle Cup toward their fans after beating Centralia 2-1 on Oct. 18 in Chehalis.

Late Fragner Goal Seals Chronicle Cup Win For Bearcats

CHEHALIS — Kicking off the penultimate week of its regular season, the W.F. West girls soccer team got to add some hardware to its closet early, beating Centralia 2-1 on Tuesday at … more

By Josh Kirshenbaum / josh@chronline.com | 10/18/22

The top three finishers at the 2A Evergreen Conference Golf Championships pose for a photo in front of the Newaukum Valley Golf Course clubhouse Oct. 18. From left to right are second-place finisher Ben Halverstadt of W.F. West, first-place finisher Von Wasson of Centralia, and third-place finisher Kaden Clark of Tumwater.

Wasson Takes Home 2A EvCo Crown

Centralia junior Von Wasson earned his first 2A EvCo title Tuesday, finishing a shot over par on 73 at Newaukum Valley Golf Course in Chehalis. The junior started his outing at 1-over 37 on the … more

By The Chronicle staff | 10/18/22

Rochester senior Kiran McElfresh smiles and receives an embrace as she is honored alongside W.F. West senior Aliza Jackson during the last home swim meet of the season Thursday afternoon in Centralia.

Photos: Centralia, W.F. West and Rochester Swimmers Qualify for State Event at Local Swim Meet

Competing as part of the Centralia-W.F. West-Rochester combined team, Chihiro Bringman of Centralia qualified for her fifth state event Thursday against Aberdeen at Thorbeckes Pool in Centralia in … more

By The Chronicle staff | 10/17/22

Marty, Hughes Win Races in Toledo

Toledo sophomore Treyton Marty and Morton-White Pass senior Ayricka Hughes won the two races at a 2B/1B cross country meet on Thursday that included 10 schools, with Adna, Mossyrock, Oakville, and … more

By The Chronicle staff | 10/14/22

W.F. West freshman Emily Mallonee (7) takes the ball past Centralia defenders on Thursday.

Bearcats Shut Out by Thunderbirds

Aside from a five minute stretch, the W.F. West girls soccer team kept up with 2A Evergreen Conference-leading counterparts for most of the night. But that five minute stretch in the first half … more

By The Chronicle staff | 10/14/22

W.F. West senior Mari Ceesay serves the ball during the Bearcats' win over Centralia at home on Sept. 22.

Bearcats Fall to T-Birds in Four

Playing in four tight sets, the W.F. West volleyball team fell at home to league-leading Tumwater Thursday night, 25-22, 25-17, 25-27, 26-24. The Bearcats served the Thunderbirds tough, and got … more

By The Chronicle staff | 10/13/22

W.F. West tennis player Aaron Boggess returns a serve against Centralia Oct. 12.

Bearcats Take Down Tigers in Rivalry Matches, 5-1

Continuing its undefeated start through league play, the W.F. West boys tennis team defeated Centralia, 5-1, Wednesday afternoon in Chehalis. Singles First singles: Aaron Boggess … more

By The Chronicle staff | 10/12/22

Napavine junior Ashton Demarest (4) avoids a defender during a game against Morton-White Pass on Thursday.

AP Poll: Class 1A Turned On its Head After Another No. 1 Goes Down

*Note: The AP Poll is released weekly by eligible Washington high school football reporters across the state, voting on the top-10 football programs in each classification, aside from 1B, which ranks … more

By The Chronicle staff | 10/12/22

W.F. West's Ben Halverstadt gets set to tee off at Newaukeum Golf Course Oct. 5 in a match against Tumwater.

Wasson Medals, But Bearcats Take Rivalry Golf Match

On a nice day out at Newaukum Golf Course in Chehalis on Monday, the W.F. West boys golf team defeated Centralia for the second time this season, 237-254, despite another match medalist effort for … more

By The Chronicle staff | 10/12/22

Bearcat senior Maddie Shields (14) fights for possession of the ball during a game against Aberdeen on Sept. 15.

Bearcats Drop Another One to Bobcats

The W.F. West girls soccer team’s second shot at Aberdeen didn’t go much better than the first, as the Bearcats fell 2-1 in Grays Harbor County on Tuesday. Coach Allen Anderson said … more

By The Chronicle staff | 10/11/22

Chloe Chloupek (8) and the W.F. West volleyball team celebrate a point during their five-set win over Centralia on Sept. 22.

Bearcats Beat Bobcats in Three

Starting fast, and holding on after some errors led to a late rally, the W.F. West volleyball team defeated Aberdeen at home Tuesday night in straight sets, 25-14, 25-19, 25-22. Rolling … more

By The Chronicle staff | 10/11/22

Aaron Boggess charges in to send the ball back over the net during his singles match against Aberdeen on Sept. 21.

Bearcats Keep Rolling at Shelton

The W.F. West boys tennis team stayed perfect in 2A EvCo play on the road, only dropping one set across the six matches to beat Shelton 6-0. The Highclimbers split their top doubles team of Wyatt … more

By The Chronicle staff | 10/11/22

Head Coach Dan Hill celebrates a touchdown with Bearcat sophomore Gage Brumfield (4) in Chehalis on Friday.

Bearcats Shut Out Warriors in Another Dominant Defensive Effort

Once again dominating the line of scrimmage and getting off to a quick start, the No. 4 W.F. West football team defeated Rochester at home in Chehalis Friday night, 42-0. After breaking an … more

By The Chronicle staff | 10/7/22