Sports

Bellevue’s Dan Marino blasts up field during the Wolverines’ 58-15 victory over Skyline on March 27. Photo courtesy of Stephanie Ault Justus

Bellevue blasts Skyline in football action

Bellevue’s Dan Marino blasts up field during the Wolverines’ 58-15 victory over Skyline on March 27. Photo courtesy of Stephanie Ault Justus… Continue reading

  • Mar 29, 2021

 

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Corulli runs wild in Newport victory

Newport sophomore Zachary Corulli literally tore up the turf while notching four touchdowns in the Knights’ 42-8 victory over Hazen on March 19. He scores… Continue reading

  • Mar 24, 2021

 

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Bellevue blanks Interlake, 3-0, in girls soccer

Bellevue junior Kendall Serres, left, battles Interlake senior Audrey Doran for the ball on March 16. Bellevue won, 3-0, on goals from senior Lily Ramos,… Continue reading

  • Mar 22, 2021

 

Mount Si’s Andy Cole tackles Bellevue’s Ishaan Daniels on March 12 after a lengthy run during Bellevue’s first possession of the second half, which resulted in a touchdown. Mount Si won, 23-13. In volleyball action on March 8, Bellevue defeated Newport, 3-0. Pictured for Bellevue (3-0) are Brooke Huard, left, and Kaitlyn Watson. Photos courtesy of Stephanie Ault Justus

Bellevue teams hit the gridiron and volleyball court

Mount Si’s Andy Cole tackles Bellevue’s Ishaan Daniels on March 12 after a lengthy run during Bellevue’s first possession of the second half, which resulted… Continue reading

  • Mar 16, 2021
Mount Si’s Andy Cole tackles Bellevue’s Ishaan Daniels on March 12 after a lengthy run during Bellevue’s first possession of the second half, which resulted in a touchdown. Mount Si won, 23-13. In volleyball action on March 8, Bellevue defeated Newport, 3-0. Pictured for Bellevue (3-0) are Brooke Huard, left, and Kaitlyn Watson. Photos courtesy of Stephanie Ault Justus
Kentwood High football. FILE PHOTO

WIAA Executive Board revises Season 1 sports in response to state guidelines

Practices scheduled to begin Feb. 1 for football, volleyball, soccer and 5 other sports

  • Jan 7, 2021
Kentwood High football. FILE PHOTO
The Mercer Island boys basketball celebrates their 61-36 victory over Interlake in the 3A KingCo championship game on Feb. 11, 2020, at Sammamish High School. File photo

WIAA pushes back return to play for prep sports

Season 2 now begins Feb. 1 and seasons have been shortened to seven weeks each.

The Mercer Island boys basketball celebrates their 61-36 victory over Interlake in the 3A KingCo championship game on Feb. 11, 2020, at Sammamish High School. File photo
In this file photo from March 2020, the Federal Way High School boys basketball team reacts in the final minutes of the state quarterfinals game against Mt. Si High School. File photo

New guidelines released for return of prep sports in WA

The new plan places counties and sports in three-tier systems. No signs of a quicker return to play.

In this file photo from March 2020, the Federal Way High School boys basketball team reacts in the final minutes of the state quarterfinals game against Mt. Si High School. File photo
Doctor IDs safety measures for youth team sports practices

Doctor IDs safety measures for youth team sports practices

Before practice begins, parents must understand COVID-19 protective protocols

Doctor IDs safety measures for youth team sports practices
Bellevue alum becomes highest-paid safety in NFL history

Bellevue alum becomes highest-paid safety in NFL history

Budda Baker, 24, was winning at Bellevue High School before he was with the Arizona Cardinals.

  • Aug 26, 2020
Bellevue alum becomes highest-paid safety in NFL history
Pictured: A Mercer Island High School swimmer competes in fall 2019. Washington Interscholastic Activities Association recently announced the girls swim and dive season will be moved to “Season 3,” which begins March 1. File photo

WIAA gives schools option to delay start of prep sports until December

An updated plan moves girls swimming to Season 3 and makes fall cross country an alternate season.

Pictured: A Mercer Island High School swimmer competes in fall 2019. Washington Interscholastic Activities Association recently announced the girls swim and dive season will be moved to “Season 3,” which begins March 1. File photo
The Todd Beamer Titans football team in Federal Way during a 2019 summer practice. File photo

WIAA modifies prep sports calendar; football moved to spring

Washington’s high school athletics governing body announced its revised plans for the upcoming school year Tuesday evening (July 21), and football is moving to the… Continue reading

The Todd Beamer Titans football team in Federal Way during a 2019 summer practice. File photo
WIAA delays start dates for fall sports

WIAA delays start dates for fall sports

Football practices to begin Sept. 5, all other sports planned for Sept. 7.

WIAA delays start dates for fall sports
No-show season: WIAA announces cancellation of spring sports, activities

No-show season: WIAA announces cancellation of spring sports, activities

Due to the school closure extension, the cancellation includes all practices, competitions, tournaments and championships, WIAA says.

No-show season: WIAA announces cancellation of spring sports, activities
There’s still hope for spring sports, WIAA announces

There’s still hope for spring sports, WIAA announces

Washington Interscholastic Activities Association making contingency plans for high school sports competitions after extension of stay home order.

There’s still hope for spring sports, WIAA announces
The WIAA announced Wednesday that if schools reopen at the conclusion of the six-week statewide shutdown ordered last week by Gov. Jay Inslee, then the state championships will go on as planned. (WIAA photo)

WIAA still hoping to hold state championships in May

But if the school shutdown extends past April 24, those championships could be in jeopardy.

The WIAA announced Wednesday that if schools reopen at the conclusion of the six-week statewide shutdown ordered last week by Gov. Jay Inslee, then the state championships will go on as planned. (WIAA photo)
Vikings earn all-league honors on the basketball court

Vikings earn all-league honors on the basketball court

Both boys and girls Bellevue Christian basketball teams were well represented on the Nisqually all-league teams. For the girls team, sophomore Sophia Bold was named… Continue reading

  • Mar 17, 2020
Vikings earn all-league honors on the basketball court
Athletic practices and competitions cancelled through April 24 due to coronavirus outbreak

Athletic practices and competitions cancelled through April 24 due to coronavirus outbreak

By Andy Nystrom and Benjamin Olson Gov. Jay Inslee announced on March 12 that all public and private schools in King, Snohomish and Pierce counties… Continue reading

  • Mar 13, 2020
Athletic practices and competitions cancelled through April 24 due to coronavirus outbreak
Vikings end season at the SunDome

Vikings end season at the SunDome

The Bellevue Christian boys lose to Meridian in the 1A state basketball tournament in Yakima.

Vikings end season at the SunDome
Local basketball standouts receive KingCo all-league honors

Local basketball standouts receive KingCo all-league honors

Bellevue-area basketball players received KingCo boys and girls all-league honors for the 2019-20 hoops season. Newport: On the boys team, junior Ryan Thompson was named… Continue reading

  • Mar 10, 2020
Local basketball standouts receive KingCo all-league honors
Games are being postponed in response to coronavirus outbreak

Games are being postponed in response to coronavirus outbreak

In response to the recent coronavirus outbreak, Eastside schools are taking precautions when it comes to sporting events. The Lake Washington, Bellevue, Issaquah, Mercer Island… Continue reading

  • Mar 10, 2020
Games are being postponed in response to coronavirus outbreak