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Rochester’s Erik Vasquez Valentine (10) looks to pass as he runs through Tiger defenders during a game Thursday evening.

Warriors Clinch Playoff Berth in PK Shootout Over Washougal

Rochester scored a late equalizer, held on in overtime then came out on top in a penalty-kick shootout, 5-4, to eliminate Washougal and clinch the final 2A District 4 playoff berth on Saturday in … more

By The Chronicle staff | 5/7/22

Rochester infielder Garren Smith takes a swing at a pitch against Black Hills in a play-in game at the Regional Athletic Complex in Lacey May 6.

Warriors’ Run Ends in District-Playoff Loss to Bay

Rochester baseball fell behind early, mounted a sixth-inning comeback but ultimately fell short in a 4-3, season-ending loss to Hudson’s Bay during a play-in game to the 2A District 4 … more

By The Chronicle staff | 5/7/22

Onalaska's Jeremy Larson delivers a pitch to a Raymond-South Bend batter during a playoff win at Union High School on Saturday, May 7.

Loggers Crush RSB, Can’t Keep Up With Ducks in Quarters

After dominating Raymond-South Bend in the first round to stave off elimination, 12-2, the Onalaska baseball team couldn’t keep pace with Jackson Cox and No. 1 seed Toutle Lake Saturday in the … more

By The Chronicle staff | 5/7/22

Toledo's Caiden Schultz, middle, yells in celebration after hitting a home run against Wahkiakum during the 2B District 4 playoffs in South Bend on Saturday, May 7.

Riverhawks Rake to Clinch Regional Playoff Bid

SOUTH BEND — Toledo baseball woke up Saturday morning not knowing if its season would end. Now the Riverhawks will go to sleep Saturday night knowing they’ve secured a spot in the 2B … more

By Eric Trent / etrent@chronline.com | 5/7/22

Adna's Tristan Percival sprints home to beat a throw against Forks in the District 4 quarterfinals at Shelton High School May 7.

Pirates Beat Wildcats, but Fall to Forks in District Quarters

SHELTON — Everything seemed to be going well for the Adna baseball team, which was giving the 2B Pacific League champion Forks everything it could handle, building up two separate leads late in … more

By Alec Dietz / alec@chronline.com | 5/7/22

Rochester's Ledger Anderson high-fives coach AJ Easley against Black Hills in a play-in game at the Regional Athletic Complex in Lacey May 6.

Warriors Keep Season Alive, Advance to District Play-In

LACEY — In a win-or-go-home contest being played in a deluge, the Rochester baseball team played well enough to live and fight another day, dispatching Black Hills, 10-2, to advance to the … more

By Alec Dietz / alec@chronline.com | 5/6/22

Rainier's Bailey Elwell throws out a pitch against Napavine at the Lacey Regional Athletic Complex May 6.

Rainier Picks Up Dominant Win Over Napavine

Moved to the turf fields of the Regional Athletic Complex of Lacey, the Rainier softball team got going early and often in a 14-1 run-rule win over Napavine Friday afternoon. The … more

By Alec Dietz / alec@chronline.com | 5/6/22

A bald eagle swoops down onto Fort Borst Lake in Centralia Wednesday afternoon to snatch a fish. Eagles are a common sight at the popular spring fishing destination. More photographs from the afternoon can be found at chronline.com.

In Focus: The Birds of Fort Borst Park in Centralia

5/6/22

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 forward Damian Hernandez celebrates a goal with teammate Elvis Leal Perez against Rochester at the Centralia Jamboree March 10.

Bearcats Battle Bobcats in Regular-Season Finale

W.F. West held a 1-0 lead for 41 minutes and held visiting Aberdeen scoreless for 64 minutes but the Bobcats rallied for two late goals to hand the Bearcats a 2-1 defeat on Thursday night at Bearcats … 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

Mossyrock's Jake Comer delivers a pitch to Napavine during a non-league road game on March 31.

Vikings Can’t Hold on to Early Lead in Loss to Comets

For the second game in a row, the Mossyrock baseball team couldn’t quite usurp Naselle, this time on the road, in a 5-2 defeat Wednesday evening. The Vikings scored the games’ … more

By The Chronicle staff | 5/4/22

Tenino's Mikey Vasser throws a pitch during the Beavers' 11-4 loss to Montesano in the regular-season finale on Wednesday in Montesano.

Beavers Can’t Overcome Early Deficit Against Bulldogs

Just a day removed from handing Montesano its first league losses in over half a decade, the Tenino baseball team couldn’t repeat the feat in an 11-4 loss on the road Wednesday … more

By The Chronicle staff | 5/4/22

Mossyrock's Hailey Brooks fouls off an Oakville pitch during a road game on April 28.

Vikings Knock Off Comets to Set Up Title Showdown

Mossyrock softball overcame a 4-1 deficit early to roar back for a 17-10 road win over league-leading Naselle in 1B Columbia Valley League action on Wednesday. The Vikings’ win sets up a … more

By The Chronicle staff | 5/4/22

Tenino forward Tyler Minerich (right) celebrates with David Espinoza (left) after Espinoza's goal against Ilwaco May 4.

Beavers Blitz Fishermen for Final District Bid

TENINO — With a second straight district playoff bid on the line for senior night, the Tenino boys soccer team hardly needed any more motivation to send its seniors out with a win Wednesday … more

By Alec Dietz / alec@chronline.com | 5/4/22

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

Thunderbirds Thump Wolves in Rivalry Match

Ella Ferguson tossed a no-hitter and Tumwater had no trouble dumping Black Hills for a 9-0 shutout victory at home on Wednesday. Ferguson tossed six hitless innings, walking just three batters and … more

By The Chronicle staff | 5/4/22

Adna junior Karlee VonMoos delivers a pitch to an Onalaska batter during a league game at home on Wednesday, May 4.

Pirates Tomahawk Loggers in Battle of League Unbeatens

ADNA — Adna softball cleared its path toward a third-straight Central 2B League crown by vanquishing its biggest challenger, Onalaska, in an 11-1 victory in the front end of a home doubleheader … more

By Eric Trent / etrent@chronline.com | 5/4/22

Adna's Cal Ryan delivers a pitch to a Pe Ell-Willapa Valley batter during a non-league game at home on May 4.

Pirates Rally in Sixth to Top PWV in Tuneup Match

ADNA — Adna overcame four errors by coming up clutch late to secure a 6-5 home victory on Wednesday over Pe Ell-Willapa Valley in a non-league tuneup for Saturday’s district … more

By Eric Trent / etrent@chronline.com | 5/4/22

Rochester’s Izzy Masias makes contact at Riverside Golf Course in Chehalis.

Masias Helps Warriors Slip by Shelton

Rochester’s Izzy Masias earned match medalist honors and the Warriors were able to hold off visiting Shelton for a 43-40 victory at Riverside Golf Course on Wednesday. Masias shot a … more

By The Chronicle staff | 5/4/22

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

Bearcats Clinch Second in League in Regular-Season Finale

W.F. West had no trouble taking care of business Wednesday, bashing Black Hills 15-1 in five innings to secure second place in the 2A Evergreen Conference during its regular-season finale at … more

By The Chronicle staff | 5/4/22