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Centralia's Johnny Ruiz shoots a left-handed layup against Rochester at Rochester High School on Friday, Dec. 12.

Tigers catch fire from deep, roll past Warriors for first win

ROCHESTER — Live by the three, die by the three. Under head coach Jordan Thomas, the Centralia Tigers have often been a victim of that phrase more than a beneficiary. But on Friday … more

By Dylan Reubenking / dylanr@chronline.com | 12/12/25

Short-handed Mountaineers race past Warriors

The Rainier girls basketball team was down three players on Friday against Rochester, but the Mountaineers were still able to pull away and earn a convincing 60-29 win over the Warriors. … more

By The Chronicle staff | 12/12/25

Onalaska comes out blazing, cruises past Forks

A 27-point first quarter set the tone for Onalaska on Friday night, and the Loggers didn’t let up in a 64-40 win over Forks. In the first quarter, Emalie Jacoby scored 10 points, Renzy … more

By The Chronicle staff | 12/12/25

Winlock tops Stevenson to snap losing streak

Winlock fell behind early against Stevenson on Friday, but the Cardinals rallied back to top the Bulldogs 53-49 to snap their three-game losing streak. Stevenson opened the game on a 10-2 run, … more

By The Chronicle staff | 12/12/25

Adna squeaks past Willapa Valley

After Adna’s game on Friday night, Adna coach Luke Salme said that the hope is for each non-league game to be close and competitive. The Pirates got just that in Menlo on Friday, when they … more

By The Chronicle staff | 12/12/25

W.F. West's Alex Stafford battles through contact in the paint during W.F. West's win over La Center on Dec. 12.

Balanced Bearcats take down Wildcats

A balanced offensive attack and a strong defensive effort was more than enough for W.F. West on Friday, when the Bearcats took down La Center 72-40. The Bearcats led by seven at the break, but … more

By The Chronicle staff | 12/12/25

W.F. West's Joy Cushman goes up with her right during W.F. West's OT win over Napavine on Dec. 12.

Late surge from deep helps Bearcats top Tigers in OT

Six days before W.F. West’s matchup on Friday, the Bearcats had an up-and-down second half against Selah, and they ultimately fell in overtime. Friday’s matchup against Napavine … more

By Dylan Wilhelm / dylan@chronline.com | 12/12/25

How Seattle became a mecca for professional women’s sports

The PWHL Seattle Torrent’s inaugural season is underway, making Seattle the only city where three major professional women’s leagues play. It is also the first to have two professional … more

Sophia Vesely / The Seattle Times (TNS) | 12/12/25

Rainier’s Lexi Beckman looks to shoot the ball during a game against Pe Ell at Rainier High School on Thursday, Dec. 11.

Mountaineers shut down Trojans to snap two-game skid

RAINIER — From the first possession of the game on Thursday in Rainier, it was clear that it would be a night for the defenses. Both Pe Ell and Rainier were down a starter, and both teams hit … more

By Dylan Wilhelm / dylan@chronline.com | 12/11/25

Vikings outlast Timberwolves despite 26 from Mays

Logan Mays scored half of Morton-White Pass’ points with 26, but it wasn’t enough as Mossyrock held on to defeat the Timberwolves 55-52 Thursday night. Mossyrock led by nine at the … more