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Junior SK linebacker Christian Orcutt goes to make a tackle in the Central Kitsap game.

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SK prevails in 3 overtime thriller vs. CK

An instant classic at Kitsap Bank Stadium could not be contained to your typical 48 minutes of football.

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SK senior Sierra Defevers works quickly to try and force the ball into the Crosspoint goal.

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SK playing with passion under new leadership

Freshman Mia Smalley might be one of the smallest players on the pitch in any given match, but…

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The leading pack of runners at this season’s 2A Olympic League opener in Kingston.

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Cross country 2024: Top local runners to watch

Early cross country meets this season in Kitsap County show many runners could be headed to state, and…

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NK’s Justin Gallant puts his forearm in motion to receive a Kingston serve.

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Returning NK tennis talent has repeat title in cards

North Kitsap’s boys tennis team was overflowing with talent in the 2024 state tournament last spring, and that…

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North Kitsap junior quarterback Dawsyn Anderson claps for the snap against Lynden Christian.

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Coach Snyder Memorial Game ends in 26-15 defeat for NK

On an otherwise ceremonious night honoring late defensive coordinator Dave Snyder, North Kitsap’s early season struggles continued with…

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Bainbridge freshman Vega Hendrickson tries to find a teammate near the goal of the Olympic Trojans.

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Bainbridge gets 2nd-consecutive shutout against Olympic

It was a long first half of swings and misses for the Bainbridge Spartans in their first road…

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The South Kitsap players and student section celebrate a point in the third set against the North Kitsap Vikings.

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Young Wolves improving quickly, sweep Vikings

Volleyball coach CJ Scott was ecstatic to have four freshmen suiting up for varsity on his 2023 squad…

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Vikings Tate Stearns, left, and Connor Nauta bring down a W.F. West ball carrier.

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“Out of shape” Vikings trounced on home turf 40-7

North Kitsap’s latest quest to climb the 2A ladder took an early hit from a familiar postseason foe.

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Senior running back Brycen Clay takes off on his first of many explosive runs on a four-touchdown day.

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Wolves cruise to 54-14 blowout win in opening week

It has been quite some time since Week 1 felt so good for the South Kitsap Wolves football…

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What local teams look like this fall

Editor’s note: The Kitsap News Group sent out questionnaires about the high school teams to all of the…

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Carol Mezen puts in some reps during a workout at Kitsap CrossFit in Poulsbo, preparing herself for the Masters CrossFit games.

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Bainbridge firefighter qualifies for Masters CrossFit Games

Carol Mezen’s career as a firefighter and paramedic nearly ended before it even began— her fire academy struggles…

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Scott Orness led the Vikings to 191 wins and the program’s first state championship during his nine years as North Kitsap’s coach.

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Orness resigns as North Kitsap basketball coach

North Kitsap High School basketball coach Scott Orness announced his resignation Aug. 30, closing the latest chapter in…

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Former assistant football coach Joe Kennedy prays at midfield in his first and only game back on the coaching staff at Bremerton High School in 2023. He resigned just days later.

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Bremerton schools must pay $1.77 million in ex-coach’s settlement

A Washington state appeals court has ruled the insurer of the Bremerton School District is not on the…

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Klahowya’s 2023 state championship team and coaching staff, led by Eddie Beloate.

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Klahowya’s state champion baseball coach resigns

Just one season after leading the school to its first-ever state championship in baseball, Klahowya’s Eddie Beloate is…

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A jersey of the new Bremerton Sockeyes hockey team.

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New Bremerton hockey team needs host families

The Bremerton Ice Center is getting a new U.S. Premier Hockey League team in September, and they need…

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Viking players dash down the field for a special teams coverage drill at North Kitsap High School.

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Vikings still healing after coach’s death, chasing state title

A numb feeling continues to hover over North Kitsap High School, and it has little to do with…

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Young girls jump over small hurdles in one of the events.

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Over 1,000 participate in BI’s All-Comers Track Meets this summer

A record 265 participants and hundreds of fans attended the sixth and final 2024 Kiwanis All Comers Track…

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Kingston football coach Ethan Goldizen takes a few of his players through some off-season work in the weight room.

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Goldizen taking Bucs through culture change in new 1A league

Olympic High School and University of Puget Sound graduate Ethan Goldizen may finally have some breathing room to…

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South Kitsap junior quarterback Franklin Fox warms up for a series of 7 on 7 scrimmages at Kitsap Bank Stadium July 31.

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Wolves eager for real wins behind 2nd-year coach, top state prospect

Sean Banks does what he can not to linger on past performances, even with the many “would’ve, should’ve…