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Redmond boys basketball ends season at districts

Redmond High’s boys basketball squad ended its season on Feb. 16 at the 4A WesKing District tournament. Mariner defeated the Mustangs, 47-42. Redmond (13-12 overall)… Continue reading

  • Feb 18, 2019
Redmond Mustangs senior Jeremy Hernandez, left, earned sixth place in the Class 4A 145-pound weight class at the Mat Classic on Feb. 16 at the Tacoma Dome. Photo courtesy of Don Borin/Stop Action Photography

Hernandez displays toughness at the Mat Classic

Redmond senior Jeremy Hernandez finishes in sixth place in his weight class.

Redmond Mustangs senior Jeremy Hernandez, left, earned sixth place in the Class 4A 145-pound weight class at the Mat Classic on Feb. 16 at the Tacoma Dome. Photo courtesy of Don Borin/Stop Action Photography
Redmond Mustangs junior wrestler Leah Hiatt, left, pins Tenino’s Jamiah Christin in just 43 seconds in the girls 115-pound state tournament on Feb. 16 at the Mat Classic at the Tacoma Dome. Hiatt finished in seventh place in the 115-pound weight division. Shaun Scott, staff photo

Hiatt captures seventh place at the Mat Classic

Mustangs junior Leah Hiatt puts together a 4-2 record at the state tourney.

Redmond Mustangs junior wrestler Leah Hiatt, left, pins Tenino’s Jamiah Christin in just 43 seconds in the girls 115-pound state tournament on Feb. 16 at the Mat Classic at the Tacoma Dome. Hiatt finished in seventh place in the 115-pound weight division. Shaun Scott, staff photo
Redmond Mustangs junior Molly Williams, left, competes against Yelm senior Phoenix Dubose, right, in the girls 115-pound tournament semifinal matchup on Feb. 16 at the Mat Classic. Williams earned third place in the 115-pound weight class. Shaun Scott, staff photo

Williams earns third place at Mat Classic

Redmond junior Molly Williams captures four victories at state tournament.

Redmond Mustangs junior Molly Williams, left, competes against Yelm senior Phoenix Dubose, right, in the girls 115-pound tournament semifinal matchup on Feb. 16 at the Mat Classic. Williams earned third place in the 115-pound weight class. Shaun Scott, staff photo
Redmond’s Blackmon shines at 4A state swim meet

Redmond’s Blackmon shines at 4A state swim meet

Mustang medals in the 100 fly and 50 freestyle.

Redmond’s Blackmon shines at 4A state swim meet
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
Eastside Swim School is located at the Willows Preparatory School at 12280 Redmond-Woodinville Rd NE. Photo Courtesy of Lisa Worthington.

Eastside Swim School opens location in Redmond

Swim school offers programs for all ages.

Eastside Swim School is located at the Willows Preparatory School at 12280 Redmond-Woodinville Rd NE. Photo Courtesy of Lisa Worthington.
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

Redmond boys take on Woodinville in district hoops action on Thursday

Redmond High’s boys basketball squad continues its postseason journey with a 4A Wes-King District matchup against Woodinville at 5 p.m. Thursday at Redmond. The winner… Continue reading

  • Feb 13, 2019
Amberly Melendez: Walking the long road

Amberly Melendez: Walking the long road

Northwest University graduate shines on the world racewalking scene

  • Feb 13, 2019
Amberly Melendez: Walking the long road
‘It’s a good thing to do to go out and get your blood pumping’

‘It’s a good thing to do to go out and get your blood pumping’

Bicyclists discuss the activity’s mental and physical health benefits.

‘It’s a good thing to do to go out and get your blood pumping’
Riders tackle the Stinky Spoke course in Redmond. Courtesy photo

Stinky Spoke in Redmond is reset for March 9

The event has been postponed due to inclement weather.

  • Feb 7, 2019
Riders tackle the Stinky Spoke course in Redmond. Courtesy photo
Redmond Mustangs star wrestler Jeremy Hernandez won his third consecutive KingCo championship, earning a 12-1 win against Eastlake’s Adam Henderson in the 4A KingCo 145-pound title match on Feb. 2 at North Creek High School. Photo courtesy of Don Borin/Stop Action Photography

Hernandez earns third consecutive individual KingCo title

For the third consecutive February Redmond Mustangs wrestler Jeremy Hernandez earned a first place finish in his weight division at the KingCo wrestling tournament. Hernandez,… Continue reading

Redmond Mustangs star wrestler Jeremy Hernandez won his third consecutive KingCo championship, earning a 12-1 win against Eastlake’s Adam Henderson in the 4A KingCo 145-pound title match on Feb. 2 at North Creek High School. Photo courtesy of Don Borin/Stop Action Photography
Redmond Mustangs 220-pound wrestler Alex Folta pinned Bothell’s Walker Hardan with just 32 seconds remaining in the third round of the 4A KingCo 220-pound title match on Feb. 2 at North Creek High School. Photo courtesy of Don Borin/Stop Action Photography

Folta is a formidable force on the wrestling mat

Redmond 220-pound wrestler Alex Folta captures an individual title.

Redmond Mustangs 220-pound wrestler Alex Folta pinned Bothell’s Walker Hardan with just 32 seconds remaining in the third round of the 4A KingCo 220-pound title match on Feb. 2 at North Creek High School. Photo courtesy of Don Borin/Stop Action Photography

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

Eastside Swim School open house set for Feb. 2

Saturday’s open house will be followed by a free open swim.

  • Jan 31, 2019
Bear Creek’s McRae has grown by leaps and bounds

Bear Creek’s McRae has grown by leaps and bounds

Basketball captain leads the Grizzlies to success.

Bear Creek’s McRae has grown by leaps and bounds

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

Swimming strong, having fun

Swimming strong, having fun

Redmond High senior trio leads the way.

Swimming strong, having fun
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