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Bainbridge High School's cross country coach Dana Amore was one of the first women to compete for University of Michigan's women's track team. Nicholas Zeller-Singh/Kitsap News Group Photos

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Title IX’s 50th Anniversary: How 37 Words Changed Female Sports

First of a four-part series.

Olympic High girl's volleyball coach Keith Peden says schools rely on revenue sports to make money so other sports can receive a chunk of the funds.

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Has Title IX provided equal funding for women’s sports?

Third in a series.

Nick Zeller-Singh

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Why Seattle is a perfect spot for 2026 World Cup

Seattle is one of 16 locations in North America to host the 2026 World Cup. It is one…

David Musselman worked as a security guard and in customer service for the Seattle Seahawks for nearly seven seasons. Courtesy Photos

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Poulsbo firefighter’s path to Seahawks security

First in a series on locals involved with professional sports

Nicholas Zeller-Singh/Kitsap News Group photos Kitsap County residents have seen a spike in participation numbers of all ages since the Seattle Kraken started.

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Kraken spark more interest in hockey in Kitsap County

The Seattle Kraken pro team has been a hit in Kitsap County, not only due to its fan…

Courtesy Photo Bob Averill considers his path to Mariners security a ‘happy accident’ after battling kidney disease.

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Averill’s unexpected path leads to a happy accident

Third in a series of local people who have worked in professional sports.

Drake Jones looks to find the weakness of his opponent when he returns the serve. Nicholas Zeller-Singh/North Kitsap Herald Photos

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Smith and Jones win state title for NK

At the end of their freshman season, Drake Jones and Josh Smith paired up as a doubles team…

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South Kitsap wins in 4×200 relay at West Sound meet

Elise and Ella Hopper are twin threats for the Wolves

State champs Josh Smith and Drake Jones with coach Jay DeVries in the middle. Courtesy Photo

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NK wins state 2A boys title in doubles

Viking places 7th in singles for girls

Salix Wartes-Kahl of NK placed second to lead the Vikings at state. Steve Powell/North Kitsap Herald photos

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NK gets 6 Top 5 finishes at 2A state

Salix Wartes-Kahl had the best finish for North Kitsap at the state 2A track meet at Mount Tahoma…

Makayla Stockman winds up to pitch for the Vikings. Steve Powell/File Photos

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NK girls make it to state the hard way

Competitions took place last weekend to see who would advance to the state finals this weekend.

Senior catcher Colton Bower was a big reason for NK’s success this season. He will be on scholarship to play for Washington State University next year.

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NK baseball stunned in 1st round at state

North Kitsap’s baseball team won over 20 games and only lost a few.

Pitcher Noah Sorensen moved the ball around and struck out a number of Pirates.

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NK wins district title, on to state

Kingston wins 1 before being eliminated

NK's Angel Chavez (8), a junior forward, and Jackson Reeves (12) rush back to defend to keep Clover Park from scoring a breakaway goal. Steve Powell/North Kitsap Herald photos

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NK wins in soccer, softball

North Kitsap is still alive in the District 2/3 2A boys soccer tournament.

Laine Miller of NK tossed the discus over 142 feet to win the discus. Steve Powell/North Kitsap Herald photos

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NK boys, girls win home track meet

Whether it’s for first place, or last, or somewhere in between, high school track is all about personal…

Kingston sophomore Peau Tameilau (33) slides safety into home plate as catcher Colton Bower of North Kitsap awaits the throw. Steve Powell/North Kitsap Herald photos

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NK comes back to beat Kingston

For a little while, it looked like Kingston might upset rival North Kitsap in an Olympic League game…

The free fishing derby put on by the Lions Club is Saturday in Poulsbo. Courtesy Photo

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Free fishing derby Saturday in Poulsbo

The Poulsbo Noon Lions Club is hosting a “Hooked on Fish Derby” for children ages 11 and younger…

Colton Bower of NK dives safely back to first base after hitting a single in the first inning. Zach Duffy of BHS applies the tag. Steve Powell/North Kitsap Herald

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NK falls to league-leading Bainbridge

You can bet the North Kitsap Viking outfielders are going to be getting some fly-ball practice this week.

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NK baseball team keeps winning

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Kingston goalie Carter Krantz jumps up to make a save under crowded conditions against Olympic. Krantz and the Bucs shut out the visitors 1-0. Krantz’s booming kicks also were a powerful offensive weapon for the Bucs, keeping Olympic on the defensive side of the field. Steve Powell/North Kitsap Herald photos

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Kingston’s defense blanks Olympic in soccer

Kingston has a strong defense, and it needed every bit of it in blanking Olympic 1-0 in soccer…