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Adna's Brooklyn Loose high-fives coach Bruce Pocklington after hitting a home run against PWV in the 2B District 4 softball championship game at Fort Borst Park in Centralia May 21.

State Softball Playoff Seedings Announced

After district softball tournaments finished up Saturday afternoon, the WIAA seeding committees met up to put together the brackets for the upcoming state tournaments coming up this week across all … more

By The Chronicle staff | 5/22/22

Tumwater's Jordan Hanson tosses a pitch against Shelton in the 2A District 4 semifinals May 11 at Ridgefield.

Pitching Duo Leads T-Birds to State Final Four

For the first time since 2014, the Tumwater baseball team has made it out of the regional round of the state playoffs and will earn a trip to the state semis after back-to-back gems from its pitchers … more

By The Chronicle staff | 5/21/22

Tumwater's Ryan Orr eyes the Shelton pitcher in the 2A District 4 semifinals at Ridgefield May 11.

2A EvCo All League Baseball Teams

Following the district tournament, Tumwater’s Ryan Orr and Lyle Overbay earned Most Valuable Player and Coach of the Year honors after the coaches decided on all league selections for the 2A … more

By The Chronicle staff | 5/18/22

W.F. West's Cameron Kunz (4) boots the ball during the district semifinals against Tumwater on May 12.

2A Evergreen All League Boys Soccer Team

After a league coaches meeting, the 2A Evergreen Conference All League selections were finalized for boys soccer. Tumwater’s Zack Schmidt won Player of the Year honors, Rochester’s Alexis … more

By The Chronicle staff | 5/16/22

Napavine’s Ashton Demarest (4) throws a pitch during a 2B District 4 Title game against Toutle Lake played Friday afternoon in Chehalis at W.F. West.

State Baseball Playoff Seedings Announced

After district baseball tournaments finished up Saturday afternoon, the WIAA seeding committees met up to put together the brackets for the upcoming state tournament and regional round of baseball … more

By The Chronicle staff | 5/15/22

W.F. West's Savanna Bolivar hits the sand pit during the girls long jump at a rivalry meet in Centralia on April 19.

Bearcat Boys Take Second at 2A Evergreen League Championships

W.F. West boys placed second and the Bearcat girls were third at the 2A Evergreen League Championships at Tiger Stadium on Friday. Tumwater boys and girls each captured the team titles, with the … more

By The Chronicle staff | 5/13/22

Tumwater's Alex Overbay makes contact with a pitch against Shelton in the 2A District 4 semifinals May 11 at Ridgefield.

T-Birds Trip Up in Sixth of District Title Matchup

After running through the district tournament unscathed, the Tumwater baseball team held a lead through five innings, but couldn’t hold on in a 5-2 loss in the 2A District 4 Championship … more

By The Chronicle staff | 5/13/22

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

T-Birds Trounce Tigers

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

Tumwater's Myles Leneker (7) and W.F. West's Elvis Leal Perez (8) battle for possession during the 2A District IV semifinals in Tumwater on May 12.

Bearcats Still Alive After Loss to T-Birds in District Semis

TUMWATER — W.F. West soccer coach Allen Anderson knows full well what it takes to get to the state tournament. After all, he was a sophomore on the last Bearcats team to qualify for state in … more

By Eric Trent / etrent@chronline.com | 5/12/22

Tumwater's Graysen Reveal makes contact with a pitch against Shelton in the 2A District 4 semifinals May 11 at Ridgefield.

Thunderbirds Advance to District Title With Win Over Highclimbers

RIDGEFIELD — Though it looked like the game would be closer than many thought at the beginning, the Tumwater baseball team pulled away late from Shelton in the 2A District 4 semifinals in … more

By Alec Dietz / alec@chronline.com | 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

Tumwater ace Ryan Orr winds up to deliver a pitch against Rochester April 27.

Orr Deals Gem in District-Opening Win

After earning the No. 1 seed in the 2A Evergreen Conference, the Tumwater baseball team showed no signs of slowing in a 4-1 win over 2A Greater St. Helens League No. 4 Hockinson Tuesday at home in … more

By The Chronicle staff | 5/10/22

Tumwater shortstop Aly Waltermeyer makes a throw to first base during a home game against W.F. West on May 2.

Hurley Hits Grand Slam in T-Bird Win Over Warriors

Led by Maddie Hurley’s grand slam, the Tumwater softball team defeated Rochester, 10-2, Monday at home. The Thunderbirds got seven innings out of starter Ella Ferguson, who allowed … more

By The Chronicle staff | 5/9/22

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

FILE PHOTO: Carts and golfers line the grass as Riverside Golf Course in March 2020.

McCauley's 37 Points Helps Thunderbirds Beat Warriors

Tumwater and Rochester were finally able to find passable weather and finish a make-up game, with the Thunderbirds taking a 95-48 win on Tuesday in 2A Evergreen Conference play. Lily McCauley … more

By The Chronicle staff | 5/4/22

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

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 Friday. … more

By The Chronicle staff | 5/3/22

Tumwater's Jaylene Manriquez lines up a W.F. West pitch during a home game on May 2.

T-Birds in Driver’s Seat for EvCo Crown After Series Win Over Bearcats

Tumwater softball completed a season series win over rival W.F. West with a 2-1 victory at home over the Bearcats in 2A Evergreen Conference action on Monday. The Thunderbirds take two of three … more

By The Chronicle staff | 5/2/22

Locals Compete in 39-Team Shelton Invite

Tumwater girls placed third and Rainier boys finished eighth as the top two local track and field squads during the massive, 39-team Shelton Invitational on Saturday. Headlining local girls was … more

By The Chronicle staff | 5/1/22