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Onalaska's Jaelyn Auman (2) celebrates with Greta Oien after Oein scored a goal against Adna on day one at the Battle on the Blacktop tournament on Friday, July 25 in Tenino.

Prep soccer: Loggers get boost to participate in Battle on the Blacktop

TENINO — For Christopher Van Clifford, summer tournaments have never lined up well with schedules. The Onalaska High School girls soccer program has a high number of multi-sport athletes … more

By Zach Martin / zach@chronline.com | 7/28/25

A Tenino player looks to pass during Tenino’s 3rd place game win over Adna in the 2025 Battle on the Blacktop Tournament at Tenino High School on Sunday, July 28.

Prep soccer: Tenino edges Adna in third place game at Battle on the Blacktop

A first half goal from Maria Summers was all the Beavers needed for a 1-0 victory over Adna in the third place game at the Battle on the Blacktop tournament on Sunday night. Summers scored her … more

7/28/25

Napavine’s Grady Wilson runs the ball during the Tigers’ 23-8 2B State Semifinal win over Asotin at Fran Rish Stadium in Richland on Saturday, Nov. 30.

Prep football: Five early storylines to watch this season

In just under a month, high school football teams from across Washington State will lace up their cleats and begin their journey to Husky Stadium. Official practices for the 2025 prep football … more

By Zach Martin / zach@chronline.com | 7/23/25

FILE PHOTO — Tenino players pose for a photo after winning Battle on the Blacktop at Tenino High School on Sunday, July 28, 2024.

Prep soccer: Area teams wrap up summer with local tournaments

As July winds down, so too does summer soccer. Throughout the past two months, it has been filled with mid-week scrimmages and weekend tournaments. Teams are getting as much time on the pitch as … more

By Zach Martin / zach@chronline.com | 7/23/25

Adna trap shooter records perfect round, finishes 13th at national rodeo

Adna High School trap shooter Leslie Gonia accomplished her goal of her first perfect round en route to a 13th-place finish at the Silver State International Rodeo in Winnemucca, Nevada. Gonia, … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/7/25

Leslie Gonia competes in trap shooting at the Silver State International Rodeo in Winnemucca, Nevada, on July 1. Gonia shot 82 out of 100 targets during the event, including a perfect 25 out of 25 round, to finish 13th.

Sports brief roundup: Adna trap shooter records perfect round, finishes 13th at national rodeo

Adna High School trap shooter Leslie Gonia accomplished her goal of her first perfect round en route to a 13th-place finish at the Silver State International Rodeo in Winnemucca, Nevada. Gonia, … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/7/25

The Lewis County All-Area Track and Field Team poses for a photo. From left to right, starting in the back row is Adna's Carman Chapman, Winlock's Victoria Sancho, W.F. West's Lauren Kelley, Ashlen Gruginski, and Amanda Bennett, and Toledo's Trevin Gale, Adam Kruger, Treyton Marty, and Haylee Wolfe. In the front row is Tenino's Carson Schall and Ashton Moore, Onalaska's Luke Barrick, Justin Jacoby, Kiley Talley, and Ethan Thayer, and Rochester's Merecedies Dupont and Gunnar Morgan. Not pictured are Centralia's Jacoby Corwin, Adna's Karsyn Freeman, W.F. West's Emily Mallonee, and Adna's Sorena Neilson.

Hub City Track & Field Club recognizes 2025 All-Area team

The Hub City Track and Field Club recognized the top local track and field athletes, announcing its annual Lewis County All-Area Track and Field team. Athletes were chosen by a committee that … more

By The Chronicle staff | 6/30/25

Leslie Gonia rides her gaming horse Dolli.

Adna trap shooter gunning for perfection at Silver State International Rodeo

When Leslie Gonia steps on the line, her gun perched on her right shoulder, nothing else matters but 25 clay pigeons. In that moment, she knows the lion’s share of the clay birds will … more

By Dylan Reubenking / dylanr@chronline.com | 6/25/25

The Adna softball team is honored for their 2025 2B State Championship title by the WIAA before a Mariners game at T-Mobile Park in Seattle on Monday, June 16. The team ended the season with their third consecutive state championship title defeating Freeman High School 10-6.

In focus: Three-peat champion Adna softball team honored at Seattle Mariners game

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The W.F. West equestrian drill team fine tunes its pattern during a practice at Rocky Top Arena in Onalaska on Monday, June 16.

W.F. West equestrian drill team gearing up for regional competition

See it. Say it. Do it. The six-word motto written in maroon on the grey T-shirts of the 12 members of the W.F. West High School equestrian drill team is a silent reminder of what it takes to be … more

By Dylan Reubenking / dylanr@chronline.com | 6/18/25

The Chronicle’s 2025 All-Area Softball Team

For Adna High School’s Danika Hallom, catching runs in the family. Her mother Candace was a backstop in her prep career and at one point, so too was her daughter as a little-leaguer in her … more

By The Chronicle staff | 6/16/25

The Chronicle’s All-Area Baseball team poses for a photo at the Centralia College Bob Peters Field on Thursday, June 12. Top row from the left, Centralia’s Jake Johnson, Rochester’s Kole Smith, PWV’s Liam Smaciarz, Adna’s Danner Hoinowski, Adna’s Owen Fagernes, W.F. West’s Hayden Rooney, W.F. West’s Ross Kelley and W.F. West’s Deacon Meller. Bottom row from the left, Tumwater’s Luke Houlk, Tumwater’s Derek Thompson, Toledo’s Rohan Feigenbaum, Tenino’s Will Feltus and Tenino’s Austin Gonia.

The Chronicle’s 2025 All-Area Baseball Team

For the last four years, W.F. West’s Deacon Meller has felt that the Bearcats were the best team in the state. Over that time, they’ve made multiple deep playoff runs, including a … more

By The Chronicle staff | 6/13/25

The Adna softball team is recognized for their third consecutive Class 2B state championship win in Yakima during a commissioners meeting at the Lewis County Courthouse in Chehalis on Tuesday, June 10. Coaches, players and commissioners gathered for the photo after each player said her name.

State champions from Lewis County honored at commissioners meeting

The Lewis County Board of Commissioners started off its weekly business meeting on Tuesday, June 10, by recognizing state champion athletes from across the county, including the Adna softball team, … more

By Jacob Moore / jacob@chronline.com | 6/11/25

The Chronicle's 2024-2025 Athletes of the Year

The Chronicle hosted its annual Athletes of the Year awards ceremony on Tuesday at Jester Auto Museum and Event Center in Chehalis. More than 250 family members, friends, coaches and … more

By The Chronicle staff | 6/5/25

Senior All-Stars get ceremonial sendoff at Story Field

A few dozen talented seniors were able to treat David Story Field at Lower Columbia College like their very own Field of Dreams on Monday. Thanks to the 47th annual Senior All-Star Game, those … more

Blast Zone Media | 6/4/25

Area senior softball players pose for a photo after the Centralia College Senior Showcase at Bob Peters Field on May 29.

Senior Showcase softball game proper send-off for area’s talent

For some, it was a chance to wear their high-school uniform one last time before continuing their careers at the next level. For other, it was an opportunity to have one final road trip with … more

By Ryan Sparks / The Daily World | 6/2/25

The Rainier girls track team is honored as the 2B Girls Academic State Champions during the State Track and Field Championships in Yakima on May 30.

PHOTOS: All podium finishes from the state track and field championships

By The Chronicle staff | 6/1/25

Winlock’s Victoria Sancho crosses the finish line to win the 2B girls 200 meter dash state title on the final day of the 1B/ 2B/1A State Track and Field Championships at Zaepfel Stadium in Yakima on Saturday, May 31.

State Girls Track and Field: Sancho shatters four-decade school record in open 200 triumph

YAKIMA — What started as a photo finish turned into jubilation for Winlock High School sprinter Victoria Sancho. Even if the outward expressions were calm and collected. Internally, she … more

By Zach Martin / zach@chronline.com | 6/1/25

Oakville’s Lewis Koser smiles after winning the 1B boys discus on the final day of the 1B/ 2B/1A State Track and Field Championships at Zaepfel Stadium in Yakima on Saturday, May 31.

State Boys Track and Field: Koser fends off challengers to repeat as discus champ

YAKIMA — He’s a cattle ranch hay-bailer everyday of the week. Except on Saturday afternoon. That’s when Oakville High School’s Lewis Koser goes from chucking hay to … more

By Zach Martin / zach@chronline.com | 5/31/25

Rainier’s Janess Blackburn competes in the 2B girls discus during day 2 of the state track and field championships at Zaepfel Stadium in Yakima on Friday, May 30.

State Girls Track and Field: Blackburn outlasts league rivals to claim discus championship

YAKIMA — The queen of the Class 2B girls discus had four contenders to wear the crown. And all were from the C2BL. Onalaska’s Kiley Talley, Rainier’s Janess Blackburn and the … more

By Zach Martin / zach@chronline.com | 5/30/25