Kingston High School

Klahowya sophomore Matthew Hytinen chases down a loose ball against Central Kitsap. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)
Prep Sports

Boys Soccer Roundup: Klahowya, Central Kitsap battle to a draw; South Kitsap beats Kingston

SILVERDALE — Two teams poised for strong seasons went toe-to-toe on Saturday in their respective regular season openers. Klahowya and Central Kitsap battled to a… Continue reading

Klahowya sophomore Matthew Hytinen chases down a loose ball against Central Kitsap. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)
Grace Billings of North Kitsap finished in the top 46 for the all-around after qualifying for all four events at the state gymnastics meet. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)
State Gymnastics

Kitsap gymnasts take to the mats at state meet

BELLEVUE — Seven North Kitsap School District gymnasts took to the mats this past weekend to participate in the 1A/2A/3A state gymnastics meet on Feb.… Continue reading

Grace Billings of North Kitsap finished in the top 46 for the all-around after qualifying for all four events at the state gymnastics meet. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)
Five North Kitsap gymnasts, Caytlin Johnson, Ginger Silfies, Junko Ketch, Grace Billings and Kelli Stevens qualified for the state meet. (Photo courtesy of Kris Goodfellow)

Five NK and two Kingston gymnasts are bound for state

KENT — A total of seven gymnasts, five from North Kitsap and two from Kingston, have qualified for the state meet. Grace Billings, Junko Ketch,… Continue reading

Five North Kitsap gymnasts, Caytlin Johnson, Ginger Silfies, Junko Ketch, Grace Billings and Kelli Stevens qualified for the state meet. (Photo courtesy of Kris Goodfellow)
Kingston senior Tim Gallagher was named Swimmer of the Meet at the 2019 2A state championship. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)

Swimming Roundup: Special group of Kitsap seniors take their final bow

FEDERAL WAY — Kitsap swimmers once again dominated the 2A state meet in 2019, winning nine out of the program’s 12 events, capped by the… Continue reading

Kingston senior Tim Gallagher was named Swimmer of the Meet at the 2019 2A state championship. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)
North Kitsap’s Holly Beaudoin took second place at Mat Classic XXXI. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)
State Wrestling

NK’s Beaudoin, Bremerton’s Michaelson take second at Mat Classic

TACOMA — North Kitsap’s Holly Beaudoin made a little history at the Mat Classic XXXI, just not the kind she probably had in mind. Beaudoin… Continue reading

North Kitsap’s Holly Beaudoin took second place at Mat Classic XXXI. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)
Leetsah Deam had a game-high 20 points for Kingston in the playoff victory over Fife. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)
Girls basketball

Kingston knocks off Fife to move within one game of regionals

SUMNER — Down nine points midway through the fourth quarter in their loser out district game against Fife, the Buccaneers could have easily folded it… Continue reading

Leetsah Deam had a game-high 20 points for Kingston in the playoff victory over Fife. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)
Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group Xavier Eaglin was one of South Kitsap’s two first-place finishers at the SPSL 4A championship meet.
Wrestling

South Kitsap captures SPSL championship; 15 wrestlers win individual sub-regional titles

PUYALLUP — South Kitsap took home the SPSL 4A wrestling tournament title at Rogers High School this past weekend, finishing 20 points ahead of second-place… Continue reading

Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group Xavier Eaglin was one of South Kitsap’s two first-place finishers at the SPSL 4A championship meet.
Kingston’s Tim Gallagher swims to victory in the 100-yard backstroke with a time of 52.32. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)
Boys Swimming

Kingston edges out Olympic to take sole possession of first place in league standings

The Bucs now have a one-win lead over the Trojans with two meets remaining

Kingston’s Tim Gallagher swims to victory in the 100-yard backstroke with a time of 52.32. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)
Ethan Fox won the 200-yard freestyle event against Port Angeles with a time of 1:47.81. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)
Boys Swimming

Kingston swimmers are primed for tough January schedule

The Bucs will swim eight meets this month, including two invitational events against some of the state’s best teams

Ethan Fox won the 200-yard freestyle event against Port Angeles with a time of 1:47.81. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)
Kingston freshman Ellee Brockman tries to put a shot over Central Kitsap’s Alexandra Neumann. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)
Girls Basketball

Clutch shooting leads Kingston past Central Kitsap

Sierra Denning led the Bucs with 14 points

Kingston freshman Ellee Brockman tries to put a shot over Central Kitsap’s Alexandra Neumann. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)
Kitsap wrestlers grab 13 titles at North Mason Classic
Wrestling

Kitsap wrestlers grab 13 titles at North Mason Classic

BELFAIR — While many teams were off in the days preceding Christmas, Kitsap grapplers were hitting the mats at the annual North Mason Classic. Olympic… Continue reading

Kitsap wrestlers grab 13 titles at North Mason Classic
North Kitsap’s Maddie Pruden (4) guards the paint against Kingston freshman Ellee Brockman (20) during the Vikings’ 51-40 victory.
Girls basketball

North Kitsap wraps up a solid week with a 51-40 win over Kingston

The Vikings beat both Kingston and previously undefeated Sequim in the span of three days

North Kitsap’s Maddie Pruden (4) guards the paint against Kingston freshman Ellee Brockman (20) during the Vikings’ 51-40 victory.
Kitsap lands six on all-state volleyball teams

Kitsap lands six on all-state volleyball teams

Kingston’s Ava McCabe was named a second-team all-state hitter

Kitsap lands six on all-state volleyball teams
Kingston sophomore Kylee Walker is one of four underclassmen in the Buccaneers’ starting lineup this season. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)
Prep Sports

Column: The next generation is ready to take over

Taking a look at the rosters for the 2018-2019 winter season, you will notice a severe shortage of “12s.” It’s not Seahawks fans that are… Continue reading

Kingston sophomore Kylee Walker is one of four underclassmen in the Buccaneers’ starting lineup this season. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)
Emily Riehl was South Kitsap’s offensive leader with 18 points in a 51-49 win over Kingston. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)
Girls Basketball

Emily Riehl’s buzzer-beater lifts South Kitsap to victory over Kingston

PORT ORCHARD — South Kitsap’s Emily Riehl started the night with a bang, and then ended it with one. The senior forward sang a beautiful… Continue reading

Emily Riehl was South Kitsap’s offensive leader with 18 points in a 51-49 win over Kingston. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)
Klahowya’s Alyssa Peters, North Kitsap’s Sophia Pixton take MVP honors

Klahowya’s Alyssa Peters, North Kitsap’s Sophia Pixton take MVP honors

North Kitsap keeper Sophia Pixton and Klahowya midfielder Alyssa Peters have been named the most valuable players in the 2A and 1A Olympic Leagues respectively.… Continue reading

Klahowya’s Alyssa Peters, North Kitsap’s Sophia Pixton take MVP honors
Ava McCabe is the 2A Olympic League MVP after finishing the season with 344 kills and 53 aces. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)

Kingston’s Ava McCabe, Klahowya’s Rachel Bailey given league MVP honors

Kingston’s Ava McCabe had a year to remember and she has been awarded with the 2A Olympic League Most Valuable Player Award. McCabe racked up… Continue reading

Ava McCabe is the 2A Olympic League MVP after finishing the season with 344 kills and 53 aces. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)
Kingston seniors Ethan Fox, Tim Gallagher and Aron Markow have signed their letters of intent to swim at Colorado Mesa University, University of Hawaii and University of Wyoming respectively. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)

Kingston High swimming stars sign with college teams

KINGSTON — During the early part of the 2010s, the Kingston boys swimming program had been having some success at the league level, and typically… Continue reading

Kingston seniors Ethan Fox, Tim Gallagher and Aron Markow have signed their letters of intent to swim at Colorado Mesa University, University of Hawaii and University of Wyoming respectively. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)
Kingston takes a timeout during its first match against Columbia River at the 2A state tournament. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)

Kingston, North Kitsap see their seasons end at the state tournament

North Kitsap went 1-2, Kingston went 0-2 in their state matches

Kingston takes a timeout during its first match against Columbia River at the 2A state tournament. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)
Chloe Partsch receives her medal for winning the 200-yard individual medley. She is the first state champion in Olympic girls swimming history. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)

State swimming roundup: Partsch becomes first Olympic girls state champion

Trojans finish seventh; CK places ninth in 3A

Chloe Partsch receives her medal for winning the 200-yard individual medley. She is the first state champion in Olympic girls swimming history. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)