Bounce back: Riverside Christian’s Van Tuinen flying high after 2011 injury
May 23, 2012 by Scott Spruill
YAKIMA, Wash. — Nate Van Tuinen had himself a plan a year ago and a history of hitting the mark each time.Riverside Christian’s three-sport standout was going to duel teammate Kyle Gartrell for a state title in the triple jump — he expected to beat his friend, truth be told — and he was going [...]
Goldendale’s Wanderscheid wins state golf title
May 23, 2012 by YH-R Sports
YAKIMA, Wash. — With a state championship within her grasp, Bree Wanderscheid didn’t back down. In fact, the Goldendale sophomore stepped up and played even better than she had in the opening round to capture the Class 1A girls state title in convincing fashion. Showing no nerves despite this being just her second state tournament, [...]
West Valley boys team could gets its shot at state champ … twice
May 23, 2012 by YH-R Sports
YAKIMA, Wash. — The West Valley boys tennis team is ready to take its best shot at the state’s best. Twice if need be. Defending Class 3A state champion Jordan Smith of Mercer Island resides in the same semifinal half of the state bracket with Rams junior Aaron Farmer and senior Mitchell Anderson. If Anderson [...]
Local Track and Field State Qualifiers
May 23, 2012 by YH-R Sports
Class 4A, 3A, 2A Where: Mount Tahoma High School, Tacoma. Schedule — Today: Session 1, 4:30 p.m. Friday: Session 2, 9:30 a.m. Session 3, 2:30 p.m. Saturday: Session 4, 10 a.m. Tickets: All tournament, $18 adults, $14 students, senior. LOCAL 4A ENTRIES Eisenhower — Boys: Drew Schreiber, so. (800); Santos Vargas, sr. (1600, 3200). Girls: [...]
Zillah fastpitch team heads to state
May 23, 2012 by YH-R Sports
YAKIMA, Wash. — With a core of seniors who have been through numerous state battles, the Zillah Leopards return to the Class 1A state tournament well prepared to improve on last spring’s effort. “We’ve got kids who have been there before,” Zillah coach Daniel Robillard said of his team that is making a third straight [...]
Conference call: SCAC West shines at state golf tournament
May 21, 2012 by Dave Thomas
YAKIMA, Wash. — Over the past eight years, the SCAC West has left its mark on the Class 1A state golf tournament. Two titles, two runner-up finishes (including one ending in a sudden-death playoff for the title), 10 total top-10 finishes, and another seven top-20 showings have shown the West has held its own against [...]
Eisenhower distance runner Vargas commits to Idaho
May 21, 2012 by YH-R Sports
YAKIMA, Wash. — Eisenhower senior distance runner Santos Vargas has given an oral commitment to attend the University of Idaho next fall. Vargas just ran the best distance double in Valley track and field history last week, qualifying for the Class 4A state meet in the 1,600 (4:12.87) and 3,200 (9:01.82). His 1,600 personal best [...]
Baseball: One-hit wonder lifts East Valley
May 20, 2012 by Roger Underwood
Lemus leads EV into state semifinals || YAKIMA, Wash. — After a resounding pop echoed throughout Davis Field, the result of another Hugo Lemus fastball finding its mark, Cheney’s first base coach turned toward his dugout and said, “The kid’s throwing hard, OK? So let’s pick it up a notch.” Which was much easier said [...]
5/20/12 East Valley-Cheney baseball photo gallery
May 20, 2012 by Andy Sawyer
Photos from Saturday’s Class 2A state baseball quarterfinal between East Valley and Cheney at Davis High School in Yakima, Wash. Click here for information on purchasing any of these photos.
Baseball: Rangers return to final four
May 20, 2012 by YH-R Sports
MOSES LAKE, Wash. — After missing out on regionals last season, Naches Valley more than made up for that shortcoming in Saturday’s Class 1A regional tournament. Getting stellar pitching in both games, including two clutch relief performances from Koleman Johns, the Rangers defeated Orting 9-1 and then edged Colville 4-0 to earn a spot in the [...]
