Kingston High School

Volunteer educators help keep African students in school

Through sponsorships, Chelsea and Kyle Pease helped pay for 13 students’ education

From left, North Kitsap High School seniors Donovan LeRoy and Ethan Rhodes work on their projects during a Jan. 30 after-school CTE shop session at NKHS. Jacob Moore/Kitsap News Group
North Kitsap School District

CTE teachers finding ways around budgetary constraints

Difficult at times, CTE programs must deal with expensive equipment, repairs and more students

From left, North Kitsap High School seniors Donovan LeRoy and Ethan Rhodes work on their projects during a Jan. 30 after-school CTE shop session at NKHS. Jacob Moore/Kitsap News Group
North Kitsap’s Grace Johnson looks for a way to the basket against Kingston. North Kitsap defeated its inter-district rival 67-60 on Jan. 19. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)
Girls Basketball

North Kitsap wins round two against Kingston, 67-60

Olivia Selembo led the Vikings with 28 points

North Kitsap’s Grace Johnson looks for a way to the basket against Kingston. North Kitsap defeated its inter-district rival 67-60 on Jan. 19. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)
Ethan Fox, one of Kingston’s two swimmers with Ironmen status, competes in the 200 individual medley during a dual meet with Olympic. The Bucs won 106.5-69.5. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)
Boys Swimming

Kingston’s Ironmen lead Bucs past Olympic

Two top Olympic League swim teams went toe-to-toe

Ethan Fox, one of Kingston’s two swimmers with Ironmen status, competes in the 200 individual medley during a dual meet with Olympic. The Bucs won 106.5-69.5. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)
<em>Kingston’s Sierra Denning (20) tries to muscle past Olivia Selembo and Katie Hughes (24) of North Kitsap on Jan. 9. The Vikings won the game 50-40. </em>Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group
Girls Basketball

North Kitsap prevails over rival Kingston, 50-40

Olivia Selembo scores 15 points for North Kitsap in her first full game of the season

<em>Kingston’s Sierra Denning (20) tries to muscle past Olivia Selembo and Katie Hughes (24) of North Kitsap on Jan. 9. The Vikings won the game 50-40. </em>Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group
Prep Basketball

Area teams get back to league games | Sports Roundup

Recaps of the first league games since the holiday break and a look ahead at tonight’s games.

<em>Kingston junior Michael Vallejo attempts a jumper over several Sequim defenders in his team’s 53-38 loss on Jan. 4.</em> Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group
Boys basketball

Sequim swarms Kingston in 53-38 loss

Kobee Hunt led Kingston with 16 points

<em>Kingston junior Michael Vallejo attempts a jumper over several Sequim defenders in his team’s 53-38 loss on Jan. 4.</em> Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group
North Kitsap captured the top spot at the North Mason Hawkins Memorial Tournament, which featured male and female wrestlers from across the state. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)
Wrestling

North Kitsap, Klahowya capture top spots at North Mason Hawkins Classic

BELFAIR — Wins by Robert Gomez at 126 pounds and Nouh Hammou at 182 pounds propelled North Kitsap to victory at the North Mason Hawkins… Continue reading

North Kitsap captured the top spot at the North Mason Hawkins Memorial Tournament, which featured male and female wrestlers from across the state. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)
<em>Kingston senior Avy Hiner (4), lets go of a shot as she’s surrounded by Central Kitsap defenders in her team’s 59-49 victory on Dec. 20. </em>Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group
Girls basketball

Kingston takes charge in 59-49 win over Central Kitsap

KINGSTON — The Buccaneers had escaped the third quarter with a two-point lead after a furious charge by Central Kitsap. Needing to rally after a… Continue reading

<em>Kingston senior Avy Hiner (4), lets go of a shot as she’s surrounded by Central Kitsap defenders in her team’s 59-49 victory on Dec. 20. </em>Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group
Mark Krulish | Kitsap News Group South Kitsap freshman Xavier Eaglin wrestles with Olympic’s Anjelo Pangelinan in the 106 finals at the HammerHead Invitational on Dec. 16.
EAST BREMERTON

South Kitsap defends HammerHead Crown | Wrestling

BREMERTON — There was no better evidence of South Kitsap’s early season success on the mats than the final match in the 170-pound weight class… Continue reading

Mark Krulish | Kitsap News Group South Kitsap freshman Xavier Eaglin wrestles with Olympic’s Anjelo Pangelinan in the 106 finals at the HammerHead Invitational on Dec. 16.
<em>Kingston junior Timothy Gallagher performs the backstroke during the 200 yard individual medley against North Kitsap. Gallagher finished with a time of 1:53.91, which qualified him for the state meet in that event. </em> Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group

Kingston, North Kitsap qualify several swimmers for state meet | Boys swimming

Kingston defeats North Kitsap 114-54 at dual meet on Dec. 12.

<em>Kingston junior Timothy Gallagher performs the backstroke during the 200 yard individual medley against North Kitsap. Gallagher finished with a time of 1:53.91, which qualified him for the state meet in that event. </em> Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group

Kingston boys basketball | Winter Sports Preview

Kingston boys basketball Head coach: Jason Boyd 2016-17 record: 17-8 Top returning players: Popeh Chiquiti, senior; Isaiah Calloway, junior. Key newcomers: Kanikki Hale, senior; Marcus… Continue reading

Kingston boys swimming & diving | Winter Sports Preview

Kingston boys swimming & diving Head coach: Mark VanHuis 2016-17 record: 7-0; 2A state champions Top returning swimmers: Dave Andersen, Ethan Fox, Tim Gallagher, Bryce… Continue reading

Kingston wrestling | Winter Sports Preview

Kingston wrestling Head coach: Casey Nelson 2016-17 record: 3-6 Top returning wrestlers: Hunter Collins, 182, senior; Dalton Tellinghuisen, 120, junior. Key newcomers: Casey Jones, 132… Continue reading

North Kitsap and Kingston both qualified for the state tournament, but lost in the first round. (File photo: Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)

North Kitsap, Kingston, end successful seasons at state tournament

LACEY — Although neither North Kitsap nor Kingston came away with any hardware at the state volleyball tournament, which took place Nov. 10-11 at St.… Continue reading

North Kitsap and Kingston both qualified for the state tournament, but lost in the first round. (File photo: Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)

North Kitsap state football game kicks off big weekend for Kitsap teams

POULSBO — North Kitsap’s journey through the 2A state football playoffs begins tonight with a record-breaking running back leading the charge. North Kitsap senior Dax… Continue reading

North Kitsap’s Madison Zosa wins 2A district race | Cross Country

UNIVERSITY PLACE — Madison Zosa had the lead wire-to-wire. By the time the North Kitsap freshman reached the second large loop of the course at… Continue reading

Blanchard, Jagodzinske net district crown | Boys Tennis

Six tennis players from North Kitsap and Kingston advanced to the state tournament.

North Kitsap wins Olympic League tournament | Volleyball

The Vikings defeated Kingston and Sequim en route to the title.

Local schools were big winners at Olympic League Championships | Cross Country

Madison Zosa of North Kitsap and Lucas Becker of Klahowya each won individual titles.