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The Sammamish Totems girls golf team won a district championship for the third consecutive season on May 14 at the Skagit Golf and Country Club. Photo courtesy of Annette Labissoniere

Totems girls golf squad wins district title

Sammamish golf team continues to dominate.

  • May 15, 2019
The Sammamish Totems girls golf team won a district championship for the third consecutive season on May 14 at the Skagit Golf and Country Club. Photo courtesy of Annette Labissoniere
Bellevue Wolverines players mob goalie Jackson Buck after he stopped Peninsula’s Evan Dayton’s penalty shot during the overtime shootout. Buck’s save clinched a Wolverines 2-1 victory. Photo courtesy of Stephanie Ault Justus

Wolverines prevail against Seahawks in first round of state soccer playoffs

Bellevue conquers Peninsula in overtime shootout.

Bellevue Wolverines players mob goalie Jackson Buck after he stopped Peninsula’s Evan Dayton’s penalty shot during the overtime shootout. Buck’s save clinched a Wolverines 2-1 victory. Photo courtesy of Stephanie Ault Justus

Bellevue softball snags 3A state spot

Bellevue’s softball squad qualified for the 3A state tournament with a 14-7 victory over Roosevelt on Tuesday in the 3A Sea-King District tournament in West… Continue reading

  • May 15, 2019
Interlake Saints senior Sebastian Brinkman (pictured) registered first-place finishes in the 1,600 and 3,200 at the 3A KingCo championship track meet at Lake Washington High School in Kirkland. Photo courtesy of Don Borin/Stop Action Photography

Brinkman captures first place in 1,600 and 3,200

Superb senior unveils two stellar performances.

  • May 13, 2019
Interlake Saints senior Sebastian Brinkman (pictured) registered first-place finishes in the 1,600 and 3,200 at the 3A KingCo championship track meet at Lake Washington High School in Kirkland. Photo courtesy of Don Borin/Stop Action Photography
Bellevue Wolverines junior Katherine Forsberg, right, registered first-place finishes in the 1,600 and 3,200 at the 2019 KingCo 3A championship track meet. Photo courtesy of Don Borin/Stop Action Photography

Forsberg earns first place in the 1,600 and 3,200

Bellevue junior dominates 3A KingCo meet.

  • May 13, 2019
Bellevue Wolverines junior Katherine Forsberg, right, registered first-place finishes in the 1,600 and 3,200 at the 2019 KingCo 3A championship track meet. Photo courtesy of Don Borin/Stop Action Photography
Colby Dash (pictured on right) finished in first place in the 300 hurdles and 110 hurdles at the 3A KingCo track meet at Lake Washington High School in Kirkland. Photo courtesy of Don Borin/Stop Action Photography

Dash dashes to two first-place finishes at KingCo meet

Bellevue hurdler displays his talents.

  • May 13, 2019
Colby Dash (pictured on right) finished in first place in the 300 hurdles and 110 hurdles at the 3A KingCo track meet at Lake Washington High School in Kirkland. Photo courtesy of Don Borin/Stop Action Photography

Interlake soccer sports a stable of workhorses

Saints playing for each other every day.

Lake Washington players mob sophomore Maddie Miller after she connected on a two-run home run in the top of the sixth inning. Lake Washington defeated Bellevue, 12-5, in the 3A KingCo tournament championship game on May 10 at Inglemoor High School in Kenmore. Photo courtesy of Patrick Krohn/Patrick Krohn Photography

Kangaroos conquer Wolverines in 3A KingCo tournament title game

Lake Washington redeems itself in championship contest.

Lake Washington players mob sophomore Maddie Miller after she connected on a two-run home run in the top of the sixth inning. Lake Washington defeated Bellevue, 12-5, in the 3A KingCo tournament championship game on May 10 at Inglemoor High School in Kenmore. Photo courtesy of Patrick Krohn/Patrick Krohn Photography
Bellevue player Alex Miller, right, battles for possession of the ball against Interlake’s Julio Canimo, left, in the 3A KingCo tournament title game on May 7 in Bellevue. Photo courtesy of Stephanie Ault Justus

Wolverines conquer Saints in 3A KingCo tournament title game

Bellevue boys soccer team captures 13th win.

  • May 8, 2019
Bellevue player Alex Miller, right, battles for possession of the ball against Interlake’s Julio Canimo, left, in the 3A KingCo tournament title game on May 7 in Bellevue. Photo courtesy of Stephanie Ault Justus
Newport Knights senior softball player Noelle Thomas enjoys watching the 1980s classic “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” when she is away from the softball field. Shaun Scott/staff photo

Thomas’ gregarious personality propels Knights

Newport senior outfielder is enjoying her senior softball season.

Newport Knights senior softball player Noelle Thomas enjoys watching the 1980s classic “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” when she is away from the softball field. Shaun Scott/staff photo

Newport finishes second in 4A KingCo softball tournament

Knights hand Redmond its first loss en route to title game.

Bellevue players celebrate after Mason Wachter (No. 15) scored the only goal of the game against Mercer Island. Bellevue defeated Mercer Island 1-0 on May 2 in the final game of the 2019 regular season. Photo courtesy of Stephanie Ault Justus

Wolverines defeat Islanders on senior night

Bellevue finishes 2019 regular season undefeated on the soccer field.

  • May 4, 2019
Bellevue players celebrate after Mason Wachter (No. 15) scored the only goal of the game against Mercer Island. Bellevue defeated Mercer Island 1-0 on May 2 in the final game of the 2019 regular season. Photo courtesy of Stephanie Ault Justus
Bellevue Wolverines forward Jed Michael, left, scored two goals against the Juanita Rebels on April 25. Bellevue defeated Juanita 2-0 to improve its overall record to 10-0-3. Photo courtesy of Stephanie Ault Justus

Wolverines remain undefeated on the soccer pitch

Jed Michael scores two goals against Juanita.

Bellevue Wolverines forward Jed Michael, left, scored two goals against the Juanita Rebels on April 25. Bellevue defeated Juanita 2-0 to improve its overall record to 10-0-3. Photo courtesy of Stephanie Ault Justus
Sammamish Totems golfers Mehr Luthra, Mikaela Ikeda, McKenna Lamb, Lily Bai and Sierra Hopper celebrate after their team’s victory at the Burlington-Edison Invitational on April 22. Photo courtesy of Annette LaBissoniere

Totems win Burlington-Edison Invitational

Sammamish is dominating on the links.

  • Apr 25, 2019
Sammamish Totems golfers Mehr Luthra, Mikaela Ikeda, McKenna Lamb, Lily Bai and Sierra Hopper celebrate after their team’s victory at the Burlington-Edison Invitational on April 22. Photo courtesy of Annette LaBissoniere

Knights softball team dominates on senior day

Newport junior pitcher Hanako Hirai tosses a no-hitter in home finale.

Interlake Saints third baseman Charlie Galanti throws a Mercer Island runner out after fielding a ground ball. Mercer Island defeated Interlake, 11-0, on April 17 in Bellevue. Photo courtesy of Jim Nicholson

Saints lose to Islanders on the diamond

Mercer Island continues its hot streak.

Interlake Saints third baseman Charlie Galanti throws a Mercer Island runner out after fielding a ground ball. Mercer Island defeated Interlake, 11-0, on April 17 in Bellevue. Photo courtesy of Jim Nicholson

Simply sensational!

Tiger Woods’ improbable victory resonates across America.

Bellevue’s Zhang notches Drive, Chip and Putt title

Angela Zhang, 9, of Bellevue won the Girls 7-9 division at the Drive, Chip and Putt National Finals on April 7 at Augusta National the… Continue reading

  • Apr 15, 2019
Bellevue junior Carson Wachter, left, carries the ball upfield while being chased by Interlake senior Cameron Rao in a matchup between 3A KingCo soccer rivals on April 10 in Bellevue. Wachter scored one goal in Bellevue’s 4-0 victory. Photo courtesy of Stephanie Ault-Justus

Wolverines shutout Saints on the soccer field

The Bellevue Wolverines cruised to a 4-0 victory against the Interlake Saints on April 10 in Bellevue. Bellevue players recording goals against Interlake consisted of… Continue reading

  • Apr 11, 2019
Bellevue junior Carson Wachter, left, carries the ball upfield while being chased by Interlake senior Cameron Rao in a matchup between 3A KingCo soccer rivals on April 10 in Bellevue. Wachter scored one goal in Bellevue’s 4-0 victory. Photo courtesy of Stephanie Ault-Justus
Bellevue Christian Vikings senior boys basketball player Ken West announced on Twitter on April 1 that he will continue his basketball career at Azusa Pacific University. Azusa Pacific is a Division II University that is located 27 miles from downtown Los Angeles. Shaun Scott, staff photo

West will continue hoops career on West Coast

Bellevue Christian basketball star announces his commitment.

Bellevue Christian Vikings senior boys basketball player Ken West announced on Twitter on April 1 that he will continue his basketball career at Azusa Pacific University. Azusa Pacific is a Division II University that is located 27 miles from downtown Los Angeles. Shaun Scott, staff photo