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Tumwater's Ella Ferguson delivers a pitch to a W.F. West batter during a home game on May 2.

In its league finale, the Tumwater softball team defeated Centralia at Fort Borst Park, 11-0, in six innings. Ella Ferguson tossed a complete game shutout for the Thunderbirds, allowing just … more

By The Chronicle staff | 5/13/22

Centralia's Ella Orr makes contact with a pitch against W.F. West April 26 at Recreation Park.

Tigers Race Past Warriors on the Road

In one of her strongest outings of the season, Centralia softball pitcher Peyton Smith tossed a gem in a 6-1 win over Rochester on the road Wednesday, allowing just three hits with one unearned run … more

By The Chronicle staff | 5/11/22

Centralia’s Liza Hopkins eyes a ball into her racket alongside her partner Maddie Corwin during a doubles match at A.G. West Black Hills High School Tuesday afternoon in Tumwater.

Tigers Doubles Team and Bearcats’ Kuykendall Win Sub-Districts

TUMWATER — Centralia doubles duo Liza Hopkins and Maddie Corwin won the 2A Evergreen Conference sub-district championship and W.F. West’s Claire Kuykendall captured the singles title on … more

By The Chronicle staff | 5/10/22

Tumwater's Ella Ferguson winds up to deliver a pitch to a W.F. West batter during a home game on May 2.

T-Birds Pull Away from Tigers Late

Led by Ella Ferguson’s strong day in the circle and two RBIs from Jaylene Manriquez, the Tumwater softball team defeated Centralia at Fort Borst Park Tuesday, 5-1. The Thunderbirds got … more

By The Chronicle staff | 5/10/22

Centralia's Liza Hopkins, left, and Maddie Corwin high-five during a No. 1 doubles match at home against Black Hills on April 19.

Tigers, Bearcats Complete Day 1 of Sub-Districts

A handful of W.F. West and Centralia girls tennis players are alive and remain in contention of a district tournament spot after day one of the 2A Evergreen Conference sub-district tournament on … more

By The Chronicle staff | 5/9/22

Rochester’s Levi Jennings (9) kicks the ball upfield during a game against Centralia on Thursday.

Warriors Top Tigers to Secure Fourth and Final Playoff Spot

ROCHESTER — All Rochester needed to do was not lose by four or more goals in order to clinch the league’s final playoff spot and the Warriors did just that, winning a 6-5 penalty-kick … more

By The Chronicle staff | 5/5/22

W.F. West senior Kamy Dacus (16) looks to make an out as Centralia’s Hannah Robbins (6) advances base runners Wednesday afternoon in Centralia.

Bearcats Complete Season Sweep of Tigers

W.F. West softball sealed its season sweep of rival Centralia with a tight, 9-7 victory at Fort Borst Park on Wednesday in 2A Evergreen Conference action. The Bearcats blasted out the gates with … more

By The Chronicle staff | 5/5/22

Claire Kuykendall, first singles player for W.F. West, serves against Centralia in Chehalis on Friday.

Bearcats Capture 2A Evergreen Conference Title

W.F. West girls tennis clinched at least a share of the 2A Evergreen Conference title with a 4-2 league victory over Centralia on the road Wednesday. Black Hills, which is tied atop the league … more

By The Chronicle staff | 5/4/22

Centralia's Peyton Smith sends a pitch toward home plate against W.F. West April 26 at Recreation Park.

Tigers Efficient in Win Over Wolves

Led by a strong day at the plate, the Centralia softball team blitzed Black Hills in a 9-4 victory. The Tigers Ella Orr went 2 for 3 with an RBI and a walk, Jimena Luis knocked in two runs … more

By The Chronicle staff | 5/3/22

Tumwater's Ryan Orr navigates third base while coach Lyle Overbay looks on against Centralia May 2.

T-Birds Bat Up and Down the Lineup in Win over Tigers

For the second straight day, the Tumwater baseball team didn’t need a full seven innings to defeat Centralia, dispatching the Tigers in five Tuesday at home, 15-1. Eighteen different … more

By The Chronicle staff | 5/3/22

Centralia's Emily Wilkerson drives during a league match against W.F. West at Newaukum Valley Golf Course on April 13.

Tigers Can’t Keep up With Highclimbers

Centralia’s Sam Johnston earned co-match medalist honors but the Tigers weren’t able to overcome Shelton in a 60-51 road loss at Alderbrook Golf Course on Monday. Johnson scored a … more

By The Chronicle staff | 5/3/22

Tumwater's Kyler Collier swings at a pitch against Centralia May 2.

Overbay’s Big Day Boosts T-Birds Over Tigers

Alex Overbay drove in five runs and scored three times on 3 for 4 hitting to lead Tumwater to a 16-0 win in five innings over visiting Centralia in 2A Evergreen Conference play on … more

By The Chronicle staff | 5/3/22

Black Hills Seinna Moore reaches to return a Centralia serve during the No. 1 doubles match on the road on April 19.

Wolves Take Down Tigers, 4-2

Black Hills girls tennis remain undefeated in 2A Evergreen Conference play after defeating Centralia, 4-2, at home on Monday. In first singles, Centralia’s Evie Rooklidge defeated Black … more

By The Chronicle staff | 5/2/22

Centralia's Peyton Smith sends off a pitch against Shelton May 2.

Tigers Hold Off Highclimber Rally in Win

Building up a 5-0 lead over the first three innings, the Centralia softball team did enough in the seventh to hold off a late rally, allowing two runs but slamming the door any further for a 5-2 … more

By The Chronicle staff | 5/2/22

Centralia's Brayan Orellana-Gamez (2) corrals the ball during a home game against Rochester on April 12.

Second-Half Barrage Leads Tigers to Victory over Highclimbers

Deadlocked in a scoreless stalemate after a half, the Centralia boys soccer team used a second-half surge to defeat Shelton, 4-1, Friday night in a big league contest to keep its postseason hopes … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/29/22

Mariama Ceesay, first doubles player for W.F. West, hits a backhand volley against Centralia’s Maddie Corwin at W.F. West on Friday.

Bearcats Best Tigers in Rivalry Match

W.F. West girls tennis swept all the singles matches and nabbed one doubles match to claim a 4-2 home victory over rival Centralia in 2A Evergreen Conference action on Friday. In No. 1 singles, … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/29/22

W.F. West catcher Deacon Meller makes contact with a pitch against Centralia April 28.

Bearcats Run-Rule Tigers to Sweep Series

After dispatching Centralia twice already, the W.F. West baseball team was able to complete the sweep Thursday in a 15-2 five inning victory at home. The Bearcats got their run-game going … more

By Alec Dietz / alec@chronline.com | 4/28/22

W.F. West first baseman Gavin Fugate makes an easy out at first against Centralia April 22 at Ed Wheeler Field.

Bearcats Dismantle Tigers on the Road

In a game that wasn’t close, the W.F. West baseball team put all its demons to rest in a 20-1 win over Centralia Wednesday afternoon. The Bearcats, who had recently lost to Rochester … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/27/22

Tumwater's Jaylene Manriquez looks to throw to first base against W.F. West at Recreation Park in Chehalis April 15.

T-Birds Rally to Defeat Tigers

It was a game of runs, literally, in Tumwater softball’s 7-5 win over Centralia Wednesday afternoon. After the Thunderbirds put four runs on the Tigers in the first inning, Centralia … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/27/22

W.F. West pitcher Kamy Dacus swings at a pitch against Centralia April 26 at Recreation Park.

Bearcats Run-Rule Tigers in Five

Led once again by a steady performance from Kamy Dacus in the circle, and by a great day at the plate, the W.F. West softball team upended Centralia at home, 12-1, in a makeup contest Tuesday at … more

By The Chronicle staff | 4/26/22