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The W.F. West girls soccer team celebrates after beating Centralia in the Battle on the Black Top championship game Sunday.

Bearcats Best Tigers for Battle on the Blacktop Crown

TENINO — For a game that meant nothing, with one unofficial referee, at a stadium a quick drive away from both schools, Centralia and W.F. West’s meetup Sunday sure felt like it had a bit … more

By Josh Kirshenbaum / josh@chronline.com | 8/1/22

Colorado Rockies manager Bud Black poses for a photo with Jackson Cox on Wednesday, after Cox signed a contract to play for the Rockies organization. Black and Cox are both from Cowlitz County, Washington.

Toutle Lake’s Jackson Cox Signs $1.8 Million Deal With Colorado Rockies After Draft

Colorado Rockies manager Bud Black was fly fishing when the news broke. Not wanting to scare the fish away while enjoying a brief respite from the rigors of the 162 game major league baseball season … more

By Jordan Nailon / The Daily News | 7/30/22

Carson and Connor Olmstead pose for a photo outside Thorbeckes in Centralia on Friday.

From Late Bloomers to State Champs: How the Olmsteads’ Competitive Nature Pushed Them to New Heights

Down the street from where the pair would eventually make their varsity debuts, Carson and Conner Olmstead spent most of their childhood days locked in endless competitions. A one-on-one hoops … more

By Alec Dietz / alec@chronline.com | 7/30/22

Weston Potter swings at a pitch for the I-5 Jeep Renegades in the second round of the winner's bracket of the Junior A American Legion state tournament in Chehalis.

Renegades Knocked Out in State Championship Play-In

In a rematch with Wilder Baseball Club in the state championship play-in, I-5 Jeep Renegades fell into an early hole and couldn’t complete another comeback in a 7-4 loss Wednesday afternoon in … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/27/22

Seahawks fans cheer at Lumen Field in this preseason contest against the Denver Broncos August 21, 2021. The Tenino football team will play a contest on the Seahawks home turf this upcoming football season as part of a showcase in September.

Tenino Football to Play at Lumen Field

The Tenino football team announced Wednesday on Twitter that a previously scheduled home contest against Klahowya on September 16 has been moved to the following day, and will be a part of the Lumen … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/27/22

Brooks Ledgerwood navigates the bases for I-5 Jeep Renegades against Northern Lakes in the Single-A American Legion semifinals Tuesday in Chehalis.

Renegades Play Comeback Kids Again, Advance to State Championship Round

Things weren’t looking great for I-5 Jeep Renegades in the Single-A American Legion semifinals against Northern Lakes Tuesday in Chehalis. The Renegades fell behind 7-3 after briefly … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/26/22

Alex Stafford makes contact with a pitch for the I-5 Jeep Renegades in the second round of the winner's bracket of the Junior A American Legion state tournament in Chehalis.

Renegades Can’t Come Back From Early Deficit Against Lakers

Suffering its first loss of the Single-A American Legion state tournament, the I-5 Jeep Renegades fell behind early and couldn’t put enough runs across late to beat the North Idaho Lakers, … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/26/22

Napavine's Conner Holmes throws an out to first for I-5 Toyota Mountain Dew against Longview Competitive Athletics July 13 at Ed Wheeler Field in Centralia.

I-5 Toyota Mountain Dew Eliminated from AA State Tournament

Suffering its second defeat in as many days after a first round win, I-5 Toyota Mountain Dew fell out of the AA American Legion state tournament bracket after a 13-9 loss to CDA Lumbermen Monday in … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/25/22

Asher Guerrero sprints toward home plate after a base hit for I-5 Toyota Mountain Dew in the Brian Cox Tournament semifinals against I-5 Jeep Renegades July 17 at Ed Wheeler Field.

Toyota Mountain Dew Falls to Loser’s Bracket of State Tournament

Unable to keep its bats hot from a strong showing Saturday, I-5 Toyota Mountain Dew fell, 12-1, to the Yakima Valley Peppers in a winner’s bracket contest of the AA American Legion state … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/24/22

Carlos Vallejo (right) fist-bumps Jack Nelson (left) after scoring a run for the I-5 Jeep Renegades in the second round of the winner's bracket of the Junior A American Legion state tournament in Chehalis.

Renegades Shut Out Wilder to Stay in State Winner’s Bracket

In a strong shutout performance, the I-5 Jeep Renegades defeated the Wilder Baseball Club of Port Angeles, 8-0, Sunday in a winner’s bracket contest of the Junior A American Legion state … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/24/22

Miles Martin slides into home plate after a wild pitch for I-5 Jeep Renegades in the first round of the A American Legion state tournament in Chehalis July 23.

I-5 Jeep Renegades Roar Back to Take First State Tournament Game

Staring down a 5-0 deficit early, the A American Legion I-5 Jeep Renegades came back to defeat Sedro Woolley, 9-5, Saturday night at Bearcat Stadium in Chehalis in the first round of the state … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/24/22

Austin Chapman swings at a pitch for I-5 Toyota Mountain Dew in the Brian Cox Tournament semifinals against I-5 Jeep Renegades July 17 at Ed Wheeler Field.

I-5 Toyota Mountain Dew Dispatches Blaine in First Round of State Tournament

In an exhibition of balance at the plate, I-5 Toyota Mountain Dew got off to a hot start in the first round of the AA American Legion state tournament in Selah, defeating Blaine, 13-4, Saturday … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/23/22

Willie’s Sports Shop’s team poses for a photo after taking home the Tyler Gussin Memorial Woodbat Slowpitch Tournament title last weekend in Centralia.

Willie’s Sports Shop Wins Tyler Gussin Woodbat Slowpitch Tournament

With all proceeds directly benefiting the Centralia baseball program, the Tyler Gussin Memorial Woodbat Slowpitch Tournament in Centralia had a great turnout, and was won by a team representing … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/21/22

New Adna head coach Jason Dunnagan (right) poses for a photo with his son, Jaxon (left) after a Pirates game.

Jason Dunnagan Steps Up to Pilot Pirate Football Program

It’s not exactly how longtime Adna resident and coach Jason Dunnagan planned on leaving coaching, but after the departure of KC Johnson, someone had to step up to help ease the transition, and keep … more

By Alec Dietz / alec@chronline.com | 7/20/22

The 14u Twin Cities Babe Ruth All-Star team poses for a photo after winning the South Washington title Sunday in Longview. Not pictured: Hudson Waterfield.

14u Twin Cities Babe Ruth All-Stars Advance to Regionals in Ferndale

Winning the South Washington title last weekend, the 14u Twin Cities Babe Ruth All-Star team went undefeated at the tournament in Longview, and will advance to regionals in Ferndale to play against … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/18/22

Asher Guerrero (left) is tagged out by Alex Stafford (right) during I-5 Jeep Renegades' Brian Cox Tournament semifinal against I-5 Toyota Mountain Dew July 17 at Ed Wheeler Field.

I-5 Toyota Mountain Dew Finishes as Runners-Up at Brian Cox Tourney

Though the American Legion AA I-5 Toyota Mountain Dew squad was able to dispatch Junior A I-5 Jeep Renegades, another local Twin Cities club, they couldn’t get past Lower Columbia Baseball Club, … more

By Alec Dietz / alec@chronline.com | 7/17/22

I-5 Jeep Renegades pitcher Danner Hoinowski winds up to deliver a pitch against the Tenino Trappers July 15 in Chehalis.

Local Squads Set to Meet in Brian Cox Semis Sunday

Though the two Twin Cities squads took different paths to get there, I-5 Toyota Mountain Dew and I-5 Jeep Renegades will meet in the annual Brian Cox Memorial Tournament semifinals Sunday at Ed … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/16/22

Centralia coach Noel Vazquez talks with his team before a scrimmage against Tenino Thursday at Tiger Stadium.

Gallery: Centralia and Tenino Girls Soccer Meet for Preseason Tune-Up

As the summer continues, local girls soccer teams have already started working on set pieces and counterattacks in preparation for the fall 2022 season. Thursday at Tiger Stadium, Centralia and … more

7/15/22

Former Winlock coach Nick Bamer talks to players during a game against Hoquiam during the 2019-20 season. Bamer took over as Tenino’s athletic director in July.

New Tenino Athletic Director Looks to Keep Momentum Rolling for Beavers

After guiding Winlock’s boys basketball team for the last seven years, and heading its athletic department since 2020, Nick Bamer has come to the Stone City to become Tenino’s full-time … more

By Alec Dietz / For the Nisqually Valley News | 7/12/22

Former W.F. West boys head coach Ryan Robertson reacts from the bench during a league matchup in Chehalis in 2015.

Ryan Robertson Returns to Coach for Hometown Tenino

After stepping down at W.F. West in 2015, new Tenino boys basketball coach Ryan Robertson made it clear that he was far removed from hanging up his clipboard. At the time, Robertson said he had … more

By Alec Dietz / alec@chronline.com | 7/12/22