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Kingston swimmer Ethan Fox receives a medal from head coach Mark VanHuis after he and his fellow teammates set a new state record in the 200-yard medley relay. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)

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Electric moments in Kitsap sports kept us warm this winter season

KITSAP COUNTY — Spring is just around the corner. Warmer temperatures, flowers in bloom and the distinct “ping”…

From left to right: Bruce Chandler, Morgan Chandler, Noah Pluska, Ian McConkey, Victor Taylor, Trenton Rodriguez, Santiago Portillo and Annelise Pardee. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)

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Boats descend on Appletree Cove in Kingston for NWISA South Regional regatta

Newly-formed Kingston Krakens set sail in home port

North Kitsap’s Olivia Selembo capped off her career with a 15-point performance against Lynden in the state tournament. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)

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North Kitsap falls to Lynden, Archbishop Murphy to end run at state tournament

The Vikings went 1-2 in their three tournament games.

North Kitsap eliminated in first round of state tournament

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North Kitsap eliminated in first round of state tournament

YAKIMA — Sometimes the journey ends a little earlier than expected.

Courtesy photo Top Row: Coach James Brady, Mika Brady, Allison Thompson, Faith Potter, Rowan Frazier, Reese Orser, Sierra DeFevers, Coach Jamie DeFevers. Bottom row: Dorothy Sanders, Leah Toyama-Ferguson, Sayuri Penaranda.

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Team Storm qualifies for state championship in Spokane

The team is headed to Spokane for state championships March 16-18.

NK girls basketball advances to second round of state tournament

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NK girls basketball advances to second round of state tournament

YAKIMA – Olivia Selembo and her fellow North Kitsap seniors have been waiting three years for their chance…

South Kitsap wrestlers cheered at downtown celebration

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South Kitsap wrestlers cheered at downtown celebration

Port Orchard gives Wolves a heroes’ welcome.

Olympic’s Alec Acfalle was named the Olympic League MVP. He finished second in his weight class in the state tournament this year. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)

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Olympic’s AcFalle, North Kitsap’s Beaudoin named league MVPs

The votes are in.

Junior guard Raelee Moore led North Kitsap with 16 points in their regional win over Renton. The Vikings have qualified for the state tournament for the first time since 1988. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)

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North Kitsap boys and girls are Yakima-bound

SOUTH HILL — The North Kitsap basketball teams finally get to ride together to the Hardwood Classic at…

North Kitsap point guard Zac Olmsted has won his second Olympic League MVP award. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)

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North Kitsap’s Zac Olmsted wins league MVP

For the second year in a row, North Kitsap point guard Zac Olmsted has been named the most…

SK wrestlers to be feted in downtown Friday

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SK wrestlers to be feted in downtown Friday

Wolves will be honored for their state championship team.

South Kitsap’s Xavier Eaglin, a freshman, won his first state championship at Mat Classic XXX in the 106 pound division. He was part of an effort that helped the Wolves net the overall 4A team title. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)

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South Kitsap wins 4A state championship

Brothers Xavier and Mason Eaglin won individual titles

Kingston’s Tim Gallagher won four state championships — two as an individual and two as part of relay teams — at the state swim meet. The Buccaneers finished third overall.​ (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)

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Kingston third, Olympic fourth in state swim meet

Seven state titles were won by Kitsap swimmers and, in five of them, state records were broken

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North Kitsap girls finish third in district tournament

Vikings hold off a furious fourth-quarter charge by the Trojans to seal a 49-41 win

North Kitsap’s Zac Olmsted slips by his defender in the 2A WCD III district championship game. The Vikings won 50-37 to capture their second title in three years. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)

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North Kitsap wins West Central District 3 title

Olmsted’s 17 points leads the way in 50-37 win over Fife

North Kitsap’s Ryan Hecker looks to get by Renton’s Jaloni Gardner. The Vikings won their district semifinal game 73-66 and will play for the championship Saturday against Fife. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)

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North Kitsap will play for district championship

The Vikings defeated Renton, 73-66, behind a 28-point performance from Zac Olmsted.

<em>North Kitsap’s Noelani Barreith looks for space in the Port Angeles defense in her team’s district tournament semifinal game. The Vikings lost 37-36 and will play for third place on Feb. 17 against Fife. </em>Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group

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North Kitsap loses district semifinal to Port Angeles, 37-36

The third time wasn’t the charm for North Kitsap against Port Angeles. Neither was the fourth.

Action-packed weekend ahead for local teams

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Action-packed weekend ahead for local teams

A quick primer on the district basketball tournament, and the state wrestling, swimming and gymnastics meets.

Lauren Hudson was chosen as a first-team all-state soccer player this year by the Washington State Soccer Coaches Association. She will play next year at Seattle University. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)

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Central Kitsap athletes sign on to colleges

Wood will play for Puget Sound, Welborne for Central Washington, Hudson for Seattle U

Klahowya’s Gabriel Smith extends past the Vashon Island defense in his team’s district game on Feb. 9. The Eagles season came to an end with a 52-42 loss. (Jacob Moore/Kitsap News Group)

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Klahowya’s season ends in district tournament

Mid-season hot streak put the Eagles in contention for a league championship