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Mount Si Wildcats senior boys basketball player Brett Williams (pictured) in the Class 4A quarterfinals against the Puyallup Vikings will continue his basketball career at Pacific Lutheran University. Photo courtesy of Don Borin/Stop Action Photography

Williams commits to Pacific Lutheran University men’s hoops program

Mount Si senior will continue his hoops career at the collegiate level.

Mount Si Wildcats senior boys basketball player Brett Williams (pictured) in the Class 4A quarterfinals against the Puyallup Vikings will continue his basketball career at Pacific Lutheran University. Photo courtesy of Don Borin/Stop Action Photography
Mount Si Wildcats senior soccer player Drew Harris has returned to the Mount Si Wildcats high school soccer program after a two-year hiatus. Harris expects the Wildcats to make a deep run in the postseason this spring. Shaun Scott, staff photo

A triumphant return on the soccer pitch

Wildcats senior forward Drew Harris is stoked for the 2019 season.

Mount Si Wildcats senior soccer player Drew Harris has returned to the Mount Si Wildcats high school soccer program after a two-year hiatus. Harris expects the Wildcats to make a deep run in the postseason this spring. Shaun Scott, staff photo

Optimism remains supreme in March for baseball fans

Home opener is on the horizon for the Seattle Mariners.

Wildcats scoop up 4A KingCo basketball honors

Wildcats scoop up 4A KingCo basketball honors

Mount Si’s Jabe Mullins snagged the 4A KingCo boys basketball most valuable player honor and Jason Griffith was named league coach of the year. Joining… Continue reading

  • Mar 5, 2019
Wildcats scoop up 4A KingCo basketball honors
Mount Si Wildcats senior Brett Williams, center, tries to block Gonzaga Prep’s Sheadon Byrd on a drive to the basket in the Class 4A state championship game on March 2 at the Tacoma Dome. Gonzaga Prep defeated Mount Si 69-43. Photo courtesy of Don Borin/Stop Action Photography

Bullpups defeat Wildcats in 4A state title game

Mount Si puts together a magical season on the hardwood.

Mount Si Wildcats senior Brett Williams, center, tries to block Gonzaga Prep’s Sheadon Byrd on a drive to the basket in the Class 4A state championship game on March 2 at the Tacoma Dome. Gonzaga Prep defeated Mount Si 69-43. Photo courtesy of Don Borin/Stop Action Photography
Mount Si Wildcats celebrate along the bench just seconds following the final buzzer in the Class 4A state semifinals. Mount Si defeated the Curtis Vikings 53-46 in the Class 4A state semifinals on March 1 at the Tacoma Dome. Photo courtesy of Don Borin/Stop Action Photography

Proficient perimeter play propels Wildcats to state title game

Mount Si defeats Curtis in state semifinals.

Mount Si Wildcats celebrate along the bench just seconds following the final buzzer in the Class 4A state semifinals. Mount Si defeated the Curtis Vikings 53-46 in the Class 4A state semifinals on March 1 at the Tacoma Dome. Photo courtesy of Don Borin/Stop Action Photography
Mount Si Wildcats player Jabe Mullins, pictured, scored 13 points against the Puyallup Vikings in the Class 4A state quarterfinals on Feb. 28 at the Tacoma Dome. Mount Si defeated Puyallup 45-40. Photo courtesy of Don Borin/Stop Action Photography

Wildcats advance to 4A state semifinals

Mount Si delivers down the stretch against Puyallup.

Mount Si Wildcats player Jabe Mullins, pictured, scored 13 points against the Puyallup Vikings in the Class 4A state quarterfinals on Feb. 28 at the Tacoma Dome. Mount Si defeated Puyallup 45-40. Photo courtesy of Don Borin/Stop Action Photography
A view from the bleachers at the Mat Classic state wrestling tournament on Feb. 15, 2019. Shaun Scott, staff photo

Mat Classic is an amazing spectacle

A simply special experience at the Tacoma Dome.

A view from the bleachers at the Mat Classic state wrestling tournament on Feb. 15, 2019. Shaun Scott, staff photo
Mount Si senior Jonny Barrett (No. 32) battles for position in the paint as Richland senior Colten Northrop corrals a rebound in a regional playoff game on Feb. 23 at Issaquah High School. Mount Si defeated Richland 60-54. Shaun Scott, staff photo

Wildcats clinch berth in state quarterfinals

Mount Si has won 18 consecutive games.

Mount Si senior Jonny Barrett (No. 32) battles for position in the paint as Richland senior Colten Northrop corrals a rebound in a regional playoff game on Feb. 23 at Issaquah High School. Mount Si defeated Richland 60-54. Shaun Scott, staff photo
Auburn Riverside defenders bring down Kennedy Catholic’s Junior Alexander during North Puget Sound League Mountain Division action in Oct. 2018 at Auburn Memorial Stadium. Photo by Rachel Ciampi/Auburn Reporter
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  • Feb 22, 2019
Auburn Riverside defenders bring down Kennedy Catholic’s Junior Alexander during North Puget Sound League Mountain Division action in Oct. 2018 at Auburn Memorial Stadium. Photo by Rachel Ciampi/Auburn Reporter
Mount Si Wildcats freshman guard Bennett O’Connor takes the ball strong to the hoop against Glacier Peak on Feb. 16. Mount Si earned a 60-53 overtime victory, clinching a berth in the district title game. Mount Si notched a 65-56 victory over Jackson to win the 4A WesKing District title on Feb. 18. The Wildcats (23-2) will play in the regionals this weekend at a place and time to be determined at the Record deadline. Photo courtesy of Calder Productions

Mount Si wins district title

The Mount Si Wildcats boys basketball team earned a 65-56 victory over Jackson to win the 4A WesKing District title on Feb. 18. The Wildcats… Continue reading

  • Feb 19, 2019
Mount Si Wildcats freshman guard Bennett O’Connor takes the ball strong to the hoop against Glacier Peak on Feb. 16. Mount Si earned a 60-53 overtime victory, clinching a berth in the district title game. Mount Si notched a 65-56 victory over Jackson to win the 4A WesKing District title on Feb. 18. The Wildcats (23-2) will play in the regionals this weekend at a place and time to be determined at the Record deadline. Photo courtesy of Calder Productions
Mount Si Wildcats sophomore Tryon Kaess earned first place in the Mat Classic Class 4A state tournament in the 106-pound division. Kaess defeated Davis wrestler Jaden Sanchez 7-3 in the championship match on Feb. 16 at the Tacoma Dome. Shaun Scott, staff photo

Kaess reaches the absolute pinnacle on the mat

Mount Si sophomore Tryon Kaess captures a state title.

Mount Si Wildcats sophomore Tryon Kaess earned first place in the Mat Classic Class 4A state tournament in the 106-pound division. Kaess defeated Davis wrestler Jaden Sanchez 7-3 in the championship match on Feb. 16 at the Tacoma Dome. Shaun Scott, staff photo
Flying through the pool

Flying through the pool

Mount Si junior Nathan Harris competes in the 100 butterfly B final at the 4A state meet on Saturday at the King County Aquatics Center… Continue reading

  • Feb 17, 2019
Flying through the pool
Soccer and hockey take center stage on vacation / Sports Scene

Soccer and hockey take center stage on vacation / Sports Scene

When you’re on vacation, you might as well pack as many vital activities into your schedule as you can, right? Sometimes, the docket lengthens as… Continue reading

Soccer and hockey take center stage on vacation / Sports Scene
Inglemoor junior Cecelia Bresee, right, is defended proficiently by Mount Si freshman forward Lauren Glazier, left, during a Wes-King 4A district playoff game on Feb. 7 at Inglemoor High School in Kenmore. Photo courtesy of Patrick Krohn/Patrick Krohn Photography

Vikings earn win against Wildcats in loser-out playoff game

Mount Si girls hoops team finishes the season with 11 wins.

Inglemoor junior Cecelia Bresee, right, is defended proficiently by Mount Si freshman forward Lauren Glazier, left, during a Wes-King 4A district playoff game on Feb. 7 at Inglemoor High School in Kenmore. Photo courtesy of Patrick Krohn/Patrick Krohn Photography
Mount Si 170-pound wrestler Sage Phelps, right, pictured wrestling against North Creek’s Matt Kendrick in the finals, earned second place in his weight class at the 4A KingCo wrestling tournament on Feb. 2 at North Creek High School. Photo courtesy of Don Borin/Stop Action Photography

Wildcats grapplers perform well at 4A KingCo tournament

Mount Si wrestling team finishes in second place at KingCo tourney.

  • Feb 12, 2019
Mount Si 170-pound wrestler Sage Phelps, right, pictured wrestling against North Creek’s Matt Kendrick in the finals, earned second place in his weight class at the 4A KingCo wrestling tournament on Feb. 2 at North Creek High School. Photo courtesy of Don Borin/Stop Action Photography
Six Mount Si High School Wildcats student athletes made their collegiate athletic choices known to the entire North Bend/Snoqualmie community during a signing-day ceremony on the morning of Feb. 7 at Mount Si High School. Mount Si athletes moving on to the collegiate level in their respective sports consisted of Hayley West (Oregon State University-rowing), Jonny Barrett (Dartmouth-football), Tessa Lewis (Southwestern University-lacrosse), Jessica Morris (University of Findlay-lacrosse), Mateo DiDomenico (Cal State East Bay-soccer) and Joe Waskom (University of Washington-track). Photo courtesy of Darren Brown

Wildcat athletes partake in signing-day ceremony

Six Mount Si High School Wildcats student athletes made their collegiate athletic choices known to the entire North Bend/Snoqualmie community during a signing-day ceremony on… Continue reading

  • Feb 12, 2019
Six Mount Si High School Wildcats student athletes made their collegiate athletic choices known to the entire North Bend/Snoqualmie community during a signing-day ceremony on the morning of Feb. 7 at Mount Si High School. Mount Si athletes moving on to the collegiate level in their respective sports consisted of Hayley West (Oregon State University-rowing), Jonny Barrett (Dartmouth-football), Tessa Lewis (Southwestern University-lacrosse), Jessica Morris (University of Findlay-lacrosse), Mateo DiDomenico (Cal State East Bay-soccer) and Joe Waskom (University of Washington-track). Photo courtesy of Darren Brown
Mount Si Wildcats Athletic Director Darren Brown, who is in his second year as the school’s athletic director. Brown has worked in the Snoqualmie Valley School District since 2002. Shaun Scott, staff photo

Brown is a pillar of the community

Mount Si athletic director Darren Brown is committed to the valley.

Mount Si Wildcats Athletic Director Darren Brown, who is in his second year as the school’s athletic director. Brown has worked in the Snoqualmie Valley School District since 2002. Shaun Scott, staff photo

Basketball playoffs tip off for 4A KingCo boys and girls

The 4A KingCo girls basketball tournament tipped off Thursday night. In girls’ action, North Creek (7-6) beat Mount Si (5-8), 71-50, and Issaquah (6-7) beat… Continue reading

  • Feb 1, 2019

Give it your all in the playoffs and appreciate the moment / Sports Scene

Athletes and coaches have unveiled their best performances in the regular season, and now the postseason is upon us. Strap in tight and prepare for… Continue reading