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The Trailblazers' starting lineup takes the pitch before a scrimmage against Clackamas Community College at Centralia College on Saturday, Aug. 9.

College soccer: Trailblazers finding their niche with freshmen-laden team

Clarence Karteh is entering uncharted territory in his seventh season at the helm of the Centralia College women’s soccer program. Over 70% of his roster — 24 out of 34 players … more

By Dylan Reubenking / dylanr@chronline.com | 8/11/25

Tenino’s Parker Minerich competes in the boys discus during Day 2 of the state track and field championships at Zaepfel Stadium in Yakima on Friday, May 30.

Prep Track & Field: Tenino’s Minerich finishes 11th at national junior Olympics

During a mid-July football drill, incoming Tenino High School junior and Beavers running back and linebacker Parker Minerich made a cut and felt a crunch in his left foot. Immediate fear rushed … more

By Dylan Reubenking / dylanr@chronline.com | 8/8/25

FILE PHOTO — Tanner Tobin, 14, of Chehalis, poses with the 7x7 bull she harvested with her youth elk tag that she drew through a Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife drawing in 2023.

WDFW issues reminder to complete hunter education before fall

The Washington state Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) recently issued a news release encouraging new hunters to complete their mandatory hunter education course as soon as possible during some … more

By The Chronicle staff | 8/6/25

Local baseball: Centralia’s Van Der Hoeff gets early exposure at showcase

No matter the responsibility, Wyatt Van Der Hoeff will do it with his best foot forward. He could be asked to do a bullpen then turn around and catch a game. Mark Mounts, the assistant coach for … more

By Zach Martin / zach@chronline.com | 8/6/25

Chris Thomas / For The Chronicle.Warren Ayers, second from left, accepts the trophy after winning the 2025 Lewis County Amateur golf tournament at Riverside Golf Course in Chehalis. Also pictured, from left: Riverside head pro Austin Abbott, general manager Matt Osborne and owner Sonja Sorenson.

Warren Ayers wins Lewis County Amateur Golf Tournament

Chehalis' own Warren Ayers held off 180 of the area's best golfers to win the 2025 Lewis County Amateur (LCA) Golf Tournament Saturday and Sunday at Riverside Golf Club in Chehalis. Ayers, a … more

By Chris Thomas / For The Chronicle | 8/3/25

Clackamas Community College head wrestling coach Brett Sanchez, in gray, talks with campers during the Center Circle Wrestling Camp at W.F. West High School on Thursday, July 31.

Hundreds of wrestlers learn from elite clinicians during Center Circle camp at W.F. West

Approximately 265 high school wrestlers from around Washington state flocked to W.F. West High School from July 27 through July 31 for the Center Circle Wrestling Camp, hosted at the school in … more

By Dylan Reubenking / dylanr@chronline.com | 8/1/25

Chehalis Awesome Chevy players pose for a photo after winning the 2025 American Legion Class A State Championship game at W.F. West High School on Wednesday, July 30.

Awesome Chevy triumphs in Class A State Legion Championship

Back in the day when W.F. West High School hosted the Class A American Legion State Tournament, the players for Awesome Chevrolet had to keep the field in tip-top shape amongst other … more

By The Chronicle staff | 8/1/25

An outdoor showing of “The Sandlot” is projected on an inflatable screen as the sun sets during the Northwest Futures Fastpitch League movie night at Wheeler Field in Centralia on Tuesday, July 29. The family-friendly event was aimed at supporting opportunities for local girls to grow through sport, competition and community. The NWFFL is a developmental league dedicated to empowering young female athletes and their families, with practices and games held in Lewis County.

In focus: Northwest Futures Fastpitch League movie night at Wheeler Field features ‘The Sandlot’

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The Oakville High School athletic field is undergoing a significant makeover, with upgrades to the track, LED lights and sprinkler system.

Oakville School District upgrading football field and track, will not compete at home stadium this fall

Although the Oakville-North River Acorns will not be able to compete at their home football stadium at Oakville High School this fall, the Oakville School District (OSD) announced that progress on … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/30/25

Sentry CrossFit athlete Kristi Pruett competes in a CrossFit workout. Pruett qualified for the CrossFit Master Games, placing top-five in the 60-65 age division.

Lewis County's Kristi Pruett surprises herself, qualifies for CrossFit nationals

Anyone can do a pullup, right? It isn’t a complicated physical exercise by any stretch of the imagination. You hang from a bar and use your core strength to pull yourself up, clear the bar … more

By Zach Martin / zach@chronline.com | 7/30/25

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

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Noel Vazquez, the organizer of the Blazer Cup, talks with one of his Centralia High School players during a game against Mark Morris on day one of the Blazer Cup on Saturday, July 26 at Bob Peters Field.

Prep soccer: Future of Blazer Cup bright with growing field

Changes have been aplenty at the campus of Centralia College. The bleachers, press boxes and the completion of the indoor batting cages at Bob Peters Field was just the tip of the iceberg over … more

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

Rainier's Lexi Beckman handles the ball at the Capital City 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament in Tenino on Saturday, July 26.

Rainier freshman using summer basketball tournaments to prepare for key second campaign

Rocking a bright pink T-shirt with the words “Wanna Be Ballers” written in teal lettering for her team of the same name, Lexi Beckman is anything but a wannabe baller. In the girls … more

By Dylan Reubenking / dylanr@chronline.com | 7/28/25

W.F. West players celebrate after winning the 2025 Battle on the Blacktop Tournament at Tenino High School on Sunday, July 27.

Prep soccer: W.F. West recaptures Battle on the Blacktop title

TENINO — Defense wins championships. Or in this case, summer soccer tournaments. The W.F. West High School girls soccer team didn’t lose much to graduation from the back line … more

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

Seahawks fear RB Kenny McIntosh tore ACL during camp practice

Third-year Seahawks running back Kenny McIntosh suffered a left knee injury early in Saturday's practice that the team fears is a torn ACL that could sideline him for the upcoming season. … more

Bob Condotta / The Seattle Times (TNS) | 7/27/25

Can Jaxon Smith-Njigba become Seahawks’ No. 1 with DK Metcalf gone?

Gone is receiver DK Metcalf — the Seahawks' dynamo who not only set single-season franchise records during his time in Seattle, but drew enough attention from defensive backs to open the … more

Matt Calkins / The Seattle Times (TNS) | 7/27/25

UW football secures commitment from Tufanua Ionatana Umu-Cais

Coach Jedd Fisch’s pitch to Tufanua Ionatana “TI” Umu-Cais was straightforward. Choose the people, not just the place. “Basically, what that means is don’t choose … more

Andy Yamashita / The Seattle Times (TNS) | 7/27/25

Sounders draw at Atlanta United FC, extend unbeaten streak to 6 games

Saturday’s lineup wasn’t exactly between the worst and best MLS teams. But typical of those types of matches, slumping Atlanta United FC outplayed a better performing Seattle side to the … more

Jayda Evans / The Seattle Times (TNS) | 7/27/25

Eli Wesen competes in a dunk contest at the Capitol City 3-on-3 tournament during the Tenino Oregon Trail Days on Saturday, July 26.

In focus: Local students, alumni shine in Capital City 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament in Tenino

Numerous Lewis County and south Thurston County basketball stars from the past, present and future laced up their sneakers for the Capital City 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament at Parkside Elementary … more

By The Chronicle staff | 7/26/25