Central Kitsap High School

Central Kitsap’s Amanda Ashmore swims to victory in the 100 yard backstroke at the Olympic Swimvitational. Ashmore also won Swimmer of the Meet. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)
Girls Swimming

Central Kitsap’s Amanda Ashmore wins Swimmer of the Meet at Olympic Swimvitational

Central Kitsap’s three-year winning streak came to an end after finishing second to Gig Harbor

 

Week 6 football roundup: Klahowya picks up first win; NK knocks off rival Kingston; Bremerton takes down Port Angeles; Olympic falls to Sequim

Klahowya 43, Vashon Island 0 Friday night belonged to Klahowya head coach Jeff Witte and his team as the Eagles won their first game of… Continue reading

 

Week 6 football previews and picks: Oly, Bremerton head to the Olympic Peninsula; NK and Kingston square off; CK gets big home test against Peninsula; SK faces No. 3 Graham-Kapowsin; Klahowya looking for their first win against Vashon

Bremerton (1-1, 3-2) at Port Angeles (0-2, 0-5), 6:30 p.m. The Knights are rolling offensively, putting up 26 or more points in every game this… Continue reading

 

Senior captain Marielle Arnold scored one of Central Kitsap’s four goals against Shelton. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)
Girls Soccer

Central Kitsap knocks off Shelton 4-0 in a battle for a top two league spot

The Cougars are one point behind Gig Harbor and one point ahead of North Thurston with six matches to go

Senior captain Marielle Arnold scored one of Central Kitsap’s four goals against Shelton. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)

Week 5 football roundup: Oly, Bremerton run wild; CK defense shuts down Shelton

Olympic’s Trent Feistner, Bremerton’s Jayden Quenga and Central Kitsap’s Matthew Willis all put up big nights on the ground

Week 5 football previews and picks: Olympic looks to grab temporary hold on the top league spot

Week 5 promises to be another good one on the gridiron, and Kitsap News Group staff writer Mark Krulish will join his media bretheren in… Continue reading

(photo courtesy of Madrona Eickmeyer)

Kingston students participate in global climate change strike

Students from Kingston High School recently joined thousands of other young people around the world on in a global youth strike demanding action on climate… Continue reading

(photo courtesy of Madrona Eickmeyer)

Week 4 roundup: Oly, North Kitsap tied atop league standings; CK wins a defensive battle; Wallis rushes for 240 yards in Klahowya loss

North Kitsap 35, Bremerton 27 With the amount of youth on both sides in this game, the North Kitsap-Bremerton matchup should be a must-see game… Continue reading

Riley Knapp led Central Kitsap with 12 kills in a home-opener win over Timberline. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)
Volleyball

Central Kitsap sweeps Timberline in home-opener at brand new gym

SILVERDALE — Take an emotional five-set win over Gig Harbor in their previous match, add in the fact that Thursday night served as the Cougars’… Continue reading

Riley Knapp led Central Kitsap with 12 kills in a home-opener win over Timberline. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)

Kitsap Credit Union donates $500,000 for new bleachers at CKHS football stadium

The new sports complex also features a new track, baseball and softball fields, and tennis courts

Athlete of the Week: Joshua Willis, Central Kitsap football

Central Kitsap’s Joshua Willis left his mark on his school’s brand new athletic field in week one. His huge rushing performance helped the Cougars to… Continue reading

Senior running back Joshua Willis rushed 36 times for 254 yards and two touchdowns in a 41-17 victory over Olympic. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)
Football

Central Kitsap wins first game in new stadium, 41-17 over Olympic

SILVERDALE — Central Kitsap didn’t get the first touchdown on its new home field, but it did come away with the first victory. The Cougars… Continue reading

Senior running back Joshua Willis rushed 36 times for 254 yards and two touchdowns in a 41-17 victory over Olympic. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)
Central Kitsap and Olympic will get together Friday for the 42nd time in the Battle of Bucklin Hill. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)
Prep Football

New venue, same rivalry for the 42nd Battle of Bucklin Hill

The game will be the first at the new Central Kitsap athletic field

Central Kitsap and Olympic will get together Friday for the 42nd time in the Battle of Bucklin Hill. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)
<em>Sophomore receiver Kalai Pasi catches a pass during a preseason practice. </em> Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group

Central Kitsap Football | Fall Sports Preview

Central Kitsap Football Head coach: Mark Keel 2018 record: 6-4 (4-3 SSC) Key players: Nigal Hardee, sr., DB; Colton Van Dijk, sr., LB; Mekai Seau,… Continue reading

<em>Sophomore receiver Kalai Pasi catches a pass during a preseason practice. </em> Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group

Central Kitsap Boys Tennis | Fall Sports Preview

Central Kitsap Boys Tennis Head coach: TBD 2018 record: 8-3 (5-2 SSC) Schedule: Sept. 10, 3:30 p.m., Gig Harbor | Sept. 12, 3:30 p.m., Peninsula… Continue reading

Central Kitsap Volleyball | Fall Sports Preview

Central Kitsap Volleyball Head coach: Becky Arthur 2018 record: 9-7 (9-5 SSC) Key players: Natalie Cole, sr., S; Baylee Anderson, jr., OH; Keahi-Rose Sarono, jr.,… Continue reading

Central Kitsap Girls Swimming | Fall Sports Preview

Central Kitsap Girls Swimming Head coach: Whitney Dodd (first season) 2018 record: 4-3 (4-2 SSC) Key swimmers: Alayna Kisiday, sr.; Eleanor Hebard, jr.; Amanda Ashmore,… Continue reading

Central Kitsap Girls Soccer | Fall Sports Preview

Central Kitsap Girls Soccer Head coach: Keith Sargent 2018 record: 7-8-2 (7-6-1) Key players: Madisyn Diabo, jr., M/D; Madisyn Smith, sr., M/D; Kiley Hall, sr.… Continue reading

Central Kitsap Cross Country | Fall Sports Preview

Central Kitsap Cross Country Head coach: Jeremy Duplissey Key runners (boys): Jamal Chandler, Daniel Lizon, Seth Tower, Teich Fischer, Dawson Fourier, Kal-El Drummond, Simon Stainbrook.… Continue reading

Gabe Threadgold, who grew up in Bremerton, was recruited to play for a rising University of Washington men’s soccer program. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)
Boys Soccer

Bremerton’s Gabe Threadgold is ready to make an impact at University of Washington

EAST BREMERTON — One of Kitsap’s own is getting ready to join a University of Washington men’s soccer team that has quickly risen to national… Continue reading

Gabe Threadgold, who grew up in Bremerton, was recruited to play for a rising University of Washington men’s soccer program. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)