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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

Mount Si Wildcats junior guard Carly Britton, right, tries to chase down Issaquah senior Luci Stewart, center, in a matchup between rivals on Jan. 25 in Issaquah. Issaquah defeated Mount Si 55-23. Photo courtesy of Don Borin/Stop Action Photography

Eagles conquer Wildcats in 4A KingCo contest

Mount Si displays heart in loss on the road against Issaquah.

Mount Si Wildcats junior guard Carly Britton, right, tries to chase down Issaquah senior Luci Stewart, center, in a matchup between rivals on Jan. 25 in Issaquah. Issaquah defeated Mount Si 55-23. Photo courtesy of Don Borin/Stop Action Photography
Mount Si Wildcats junior guard Jabe Mullins takes the ball to the hoop in the fourth quarter against the Issaquah Eagles. Mount Si defeated Issaquah 74-49 on Jan. 25 at Issaquah High School. Photo courtesy of Don Borin/Stop Action Photography

Wildcats dominate Eagles on the hardwood

Mount Si earns triumph on the road against Issaquah.

Mount Si Wildcats junior guard Jabe Mullins takes the ball to the hoop in the fourth quarter against the Issaquah Eagles. Mount Si defeated Issaquah 74-49 on Jan. 25 at Issaquah High School. Photo courtesy of Don Borin/Stop Action Photography
At long last, Edgar Martinez’s waiting game is over. Photo by clare_and_ben/Flickr
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Edgar Martinez finally makes the Hall of Fame

In his last year on the ballot, the Mariner legend and greatest designated hitter of all time gets the Cooperstown call.

At long last, Edgar Martinez’s waiting game is over. Photo by clare_and_ben/Flickr

Barrett commits to Dartmouth College

Mount Si senior wide receiver Jonny Barrett has committed to play football next season at Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire. On his Twitter page… Continue reading

  • Jan 21, 2019

Shriner jumps into the diving world

Sophomore is Mount Si’s first-ever diver.

Mount Si Wildcats freshman Lauren Glazier, right, and senior Abigail Triou, left, box out a Newport player during a matchup on senior night on Jan. 16 in Snoqualmie. Photo courtesy of Patrick Krohn/Patrick Krohn Photography

Knights defeat Wildcats in 4A KingCo matchup

Mount Si loses to Newport on senior night.

Mount Si Wildcats freshman Lauren Glazier, right, and senior Abigail Triou, left, box out a Newport player during a matchup on senior night on Jan. 16 in Snoqualmie. Photo courtesy of Patrick Krohn/Patrick Krohn Photography

Seahawks will soon get a crack at LA teams in new stadium / Sports Scene

Construction underway in Inglewood

Mount Si sports some gritty wrestlers

Kaess, Marum and Marenco lead the way.

Sportswriter Shaun Scott and his friends Brian Walker and Tony Walker met NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal at Big Chicken restaurant in Las Vegas, Nevada on Nov. 24. Courtesy photo

A memorable Vegas trip

Sportswriter Shaun Scott meets one of the best NBA players to ever lace up sneakers.

Sportswriter Shaun Scott and his friends Brian Walker and Tony Walker met NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal at Big Chicken restaurant in Las Vegas, Nevada on Nov. 24. Courtesy photo
The Mount Si Wildcats boys basketball team earned third place in the national division at the Rancho Mirage Holiday Invitational, which took place from Dec. 26-29 in Rancho Mirage, California. Shaun Scott/staff photo

Wildcats rise to the occasion in holiday tournament in California

Mount Si boys basketball team continues to improve.

The Mount Si Wildcats boys basketball team earned third place in the national division at the Rancho Mirage Holiday Invitational, which took place from Dec. 26-29 in Rancho Mirage, California. Shaun Scott/staff photo

Barrett earns USA TODAY honor

USA TODAY High School Sports named Mount Si senior wide receiver Jonny Barrett to its 2018 American Family Insurance ALL-USA Washington Football Team. The 6-foot-3,… Continue reading

  • Jan 2, 2019

Wildcats rolling on the basketball court

Mount Si freshman Bennett O’Connor unleashes a shot during the Wildcats’ 56-44 victory over Skyline on Dec. 21. Mount Si was 5-0 in league and… Continue reading

  • Dec 31, 2018

Adrenaline-filled life of gymnastics

Mount Si’s Johnson and her team vault to success.

The Mount Si High School stadium field received a makeover this summer. New synthetic artificial turf was installed in mid-July. It was the first time the playing surface at Mount Si High School had been replaced since 2005. Shaun Scott, staff photo

2018: The year in sports for the Mount Si region

Athletic success is a staple of the Snoqualmie/North Bend community.

The Mount Si High School stadium field received a makeover this summer. New synthetic artificial turf was installed in mid-July. It was the first time the playing surface at Mount Si High School had been replaced since 2005. Shaun Scott, staff photo

Millen signs on to play with University of Oregon

Mount Si star quarterback Cale Millen signed his letter of intent on Dec. 19 to play at the University of Oregon next season. He received… Continue reading

  • Dec 19, 2018
Mount Si Wildcats junior center Sela Heide, right, scored a team-high 15 points in a 4A KingCo contest against the Newport Knights on Dec. 14 in Factoria. Newport defeated Mount Si, 45-36. Photo courtesy of Patrick Krohn/Patrick Krohn Photography

Knights attain comeback victory against Wildcats

Mount Si girls basketball team loses close game against Newport.

Mount Si Wildcats junior center Sela Heide, right, scored a team-high 15 points in a 4A KingCo contest against the Newport Knights on Dec. 14 in Factoria. Newport defeated Mount Si, 45-36. Photo courtesy of Patrick Krohn/Patrick Krohn Photography
Mount Si junior guard Jabe Mullins, left, surveys the court while being defended by Newport senior Thomas Kristen. Mount Si defeated Newport, 66-44, on Dec. 14 at Newport High School in Factoria. Mullins scored 18 points in the win. Photo courtesy of Patrick Krohn/Patrick Krohn Photography

Wildcats seal victory with second-half surge against Knights

Mount Si earns win on the road against Newport.

Mount Si junior guard Jabe Mullins, left, surveys the court while being defended by Newport senior Thomas Kristen. Mount Si defeated Newport, 66-44, on Dec. 14 at Newport High School in Factoria. Mullins scored 18 points in the win. Photo courtesy of Patrick Krohn/Patrick Krohn Photography
Mount Si Wildcats senior wrestler Spencer Marenco went 1-2 at the Mat Classic Class 4A state wrestling tournament during his junior season. Marenco said his goal this season is to win a state championship in his final year of high school wrestling. Shaun Scott, staff photo

Marenco is motivated to reach the mountaintop

Mount Si three-sport athlete wants to earn a state wrestling crown.

Mount Si Wildcats senior wrestler Spencer Marenco went 1-2 at the Mat Classic Class 4A state wrestling tournament during his junior season. Marenco said his goal this season is to win a state championship in his final year of high school wrestling. Shaun Scott, staff photo