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Tumwater's Andrew Collins rises up for a breakaway dunk during the third quarter of the T-Birds' 53-38 win at Black Hills on Jan. 6.

T-Birds Put Clamps on Wolves in Rivalry Win

TUMWATER — The stands were full and the lights were bright at Black Hills on Friday, with the Wolves and their fans buzzing for a matchup between the only two undefeated-in-league teams left in … more

By Josh Kirshenbaum / josh@chronline.com | 1/7/23

Regan Brewer and Sydney Sumrok team up to strip the ball off of Black Hills' Carmen Williams during the second half of Tumwater's 42-21 win over the Wolves on Jan. 6.

T-Birds Pull Away From Wolves After Close First Half

TUMWATER — Had there been sufficient internet in the Black Hills gym Friday, there may have been some upset rumors flying around social media midway through the 2A No. 9 Tumwater girls … more

By Josh Kirshenbaum / josh@chronline.com | 1/6/23

James Grose goes through contact for a bucket during the second quarter of Napavine's 59-47 win at Toledo on Dec. 15.

Boys Hoops AP Poll: Six Local Teams Represented

*Note: The AP Poll is released weekly by eligible Washington high school reporters across the state, voting on the top-10 basketball programs in each classification. The poll is released every … more

By The Chronicle staff | 1/4/23

Adna post Karlee VonMoos (13) splits an Ilwaco double team during the Jack Q. Pearson Holiday Classic in Menlo on Dec. 29.

Girls Hoops AP Poll: Adna New 2B No. 1

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By The Chronicle staff | 1/4/23

Timberline star and UNLV commit Brooklyn Hicks soars past a majority of the Tumwater defense for a bucket during the Blazers' 74-58 win over the T-Birds on Jan. 3.

Thunderbirds Can’t Keep Up With Blazers

LACEY — A step up the classification ladder, a date with one of the best players in the state, and a rabid environment all combined to be too much for the Tumwater boys basketball team Tuesday, … more

By Josh Kirshenbaum / josh@chronline.com | 1/3/23

Keira O'Neill shoots a jumper from just inside the elbow during the first quarter of Napavine's win over Toledo on Dec. 14.

Tigers Pull Away in Second Half in Win Over Tumwater

After a back-and-forth first half, the 2B No. 7 Napavine girls basketball team separated from 2A No. 8 Tumwater on the road for a dominant non-league victory, 49-24. The Tigers led 19-16 in … more

By The Chronicle staff | 1/3/23

Tumwater guard Andrew Collins makes a fastbreak layup against Centralia Dec. 16.

Tumwater Buries Capital Beyond the Arc

The Tumwater boys basketball team got hot from long range and found its defensive stride late Thursday, beating 3A Capital 67-58 on Thursday. The Cougars led narrowly after the first quarter and … more

By The Chronicle staff | 12/29/22

Tumwater junior Regan Brewer lifts a layup to the rim during the first quarter of the T-Birds' 37-21 loss to Montesano on Dec. 22.

Thunderbirds Pull Away From Eagles

After nearly a week off, the Tumwater girls basketball team got back to the grindstone and back into the win column, beating Cedar Park Christian 60-42 on Wednesday. Tumwater’s duo of Regan … more

By The Chronicle Staff | 12/28/22

Sophomore Julia Dalan pulls up on a turnaround jumper from the elbow during the first half of W.F. West's 65-36 win over Mark Morris on Dec. 20.

Girls Hoops AP Poll: W.F. West No. 3 in 2A, Adna No. 3 in 2B

*Note: The AP Poll is released weekly by eligible Washington high school reporters across the state, voting on the top-10 basketball programs in each classification. The poll is released every … more

By The Chronicle staff | 12/28/22

Morton-White Pass guard Hunter Hazen takes a floater in the lane against Kalama Dec. 15 in Morton.

Boys Hoops AP Poll: MWP No. 2 in 2B Ranks

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By The Chronicle staff | 12/28/22

Morton-White Pass forward Josh Salguero dunks over Kalama defenders Dec. 15 in Morton.

Intermission: Setting Up Act 2 of the High School Basketball Season

Between the weather and Christmas, this past weekend gave us a rare four full days off from high school basketball in the area. With an extended break from the chaos just about a month into the … more

By Josh Kirshenbaum / josh@chronline.com | 12/27/22

Regan Brewer is trapped under the basket by three Montesano defenders during the first quarter of Tumwater's 37-21 loss to the Bulldogs on Dec. 22.

T-Birds Can’t Solve Monte Defense in Low-Scoring Loss

TUMWATER — Montesano might have been the smaller school in technical terms of enrollment and classification, but on the court it was a whole other matter, and the Tumwater girls basketball team … more

By Josh Kirshenbaum / josh@chronline.com | 12/22/22

The Chronicle's football all-area team poses for a photo at W.F. West High School.

The Chronicle’s 2022 All-Area Football Team

Asked about his favorite play from four years of high school football, Daniel Matagi — one of the most well-spoken athletes in the area — needed a minute to find an answer. And when it … more

By The Chronicle staff | 12/21/22

Tumwater guard Regan Brewer drives inside in a game earlier this season.

Thunderbirds’ Strong Third Quarter Downs Blazers

In a mostly defensive battle through two quarters, the Tumwater girls basketball team erupted in the third quarter to take home a 71-45 victory over 3A Timberline Tuesday night on the … more

By The Chronicle staff | 12/20/22

Tumwater guard Luke Brewer makes a layup in transition against Centralia Dec. 16.

T-Birds Drop A Tight Contest in Hardwood Invite Finale

Trailing for a majority of the game, the Tumwater boys basketball team made a late push before falling just short in its Hardwood Invite finale Tuesday afternoon to 4A Camas at Garfield High School … more

By The Chronicle staff | 12/20/22

Tumwater forward Gunnar Harroun attempts a shot against Centralia Dec. 16.

Tumwater Wraps Up Hardwood Invite With Loss to Skyline

The Tumwater boys basketball team dropped its second straight game to a 4A contender at the Hardwood Invite at Garfield High School in Seattle on Monday with an 89-65 loss to Skyline. The … more

By The Chronicle Staff | 12/19/22

T-Birds Drop First Game to 4A Davis at Hardwood Invite

In its first defeat of the young season, the Tumwater boys basketball team fell in its second game of the Hardwood Invite at Garfield High School to 4A Davis, 73-52. The Thunderbirds turned … more

By The Chronicle staff | 12/18/22

Thunderbirds Hold On Late for Win to Open Hardwood Invite

The Tumwater opened its run at one of the premier winter tournaments in the state with a non-league win Saturday, gritting out a 62-59 win over 1A Kings at the Hardwood Invite at Garfield High School … more

By The Chronicle staff | 12/17/22

Tumwater guard Luke Brewer heads to the rack against Centralia Dec. 16.

Tigers Can’t Get Anything Going as T-Birds Roll

Everyone who played for the Tumwater boys basketball team scored, and the Thunderbirds left no doubt in an 80-26 win over Centralia on the road Friday night in a league affair. The T-Birds … more

By The Chronicle staff | 12/16/22

Thunderbirds Roll Past Tigers

The Tumwater girls basketball team never let Centralia get going Thursday, putting the clamps on the Tigers in a 54-19 rout. “Tonight the girls took a step forward with a few things that can … more

By The Chronicle staff | 12/15/22