South Kitsap High School Wolves

The 1948 Bainbridge boys state championship basketball team is one of two teams to be inducted into the Kitsap Athletic Roundtable’s Kitsap Sports Hall of Fame. Back row: Bob Dixon, Pete Uglesich, Bob Woodman, Jack Start, Bob Olsen, Ray Lowrie, Coach Tom Paski. Front row: Bob Sigle, Bob Buchanan, Dale Wallace, Don Nadeau, Jim Nadeau, Don Barnes, Sam Clarke. (Photo courtesy KAR)
Sports

Kitsap Athletic Roundtable announces its inductees to the Kitsap Sports Hall of Fame

The Kitsap Athletic Roundtable has announced the inductees for its Kitsap Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2019. The Hall of Fame induction ceremony will… Continue reading

 

South Kitsap’s Jonathan Walters tries to get by a pressuring Puyallup guard. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)
Prep Basketball

Hoops roundup: South Kitsap boys fall at home, girls victorious on the road; Klahowya sweeps doubleheader with Crosspoint

PORT ORCHARD — The Wolves had another rough night shooting from the floor while Puyallup’s sharpshooters were on target as the first place Vikings rolled… Continue reading

 

Athlete of the Week: Areeza Amian, South Kitsap girls basketball

The South Kitsap girls basketball team is having a resurgent season led by a group of young players and a few key veterans. Leading a… Continue reading

 

Girls Basketball

South Kitsap finds its groove in the fourth quarter to beat Graham-Kapowsin

PORT ORCHARD — A young South Kitsap team struggling from the floor was looking for someone to jump-start their offense Dec. 19 against Graham-Kapowsin and… Continue reading

Olympic’s Anjelo Pangelinan took home a championship at 113 after pinning his first three opponents and then winning a major decision in the finals. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)

Six Kitsap wrestlers were crowned at the 2019 Hammerhead Invitational

EAST BREMERTON — The end of each calendar year brings some of the state’s best wrestlers to Kitsap County in the annual Hammerhead Invitational, and… Continue reading

Olympic’s Anjelo Pangelinan took home a championship at 113 after pinning his first three opponents and then winning a major decision in the finals. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)
Anabelle McElhaney averaged 200 pins in her two full games against Rogers. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)
SOUTH KITSAP

SK bowlers show top form in win over Rogers

PORT ORCHARD — The South Kitsap bowlers have been a little unlucky this season, starting off with some of the top SPSL teams as well… Continue reading

Anabelle McElhaney averaged 200 pins in her two full games against Rogers. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)
Brian Cox gets a congratulatory hug after picking up his first career win as head coach on opening night. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)
Boys Basketball

South Kitsap grabs a 62-60 win over the defending SPSL champs on opening night

PORT ORCHARD — Brian Cox arrived at South Kitsap around noon on Wednesday, hours before he was set to make his debut as the new… Continue reading

Brian Cox gets a congratulatory hug after picking up his first career win as head coach on opening night. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)
Brian Cox, a former South Kitsap basketball and baseball player, takes over the boys basketball program from his former coach John Callaghan.
South Kitsap Basketball

Brian Cox, CJ Scott set to guide South Kitsap’s basketball programs

PORT ORCHARD — When the South Kitsap boys and girls basketball teams hit the hardwood this week, both will have new, yet familiar faces directing… Continue reading

Brian Cox, a former South Kitsap basketball and baseball player, takes over the boys basketball program from his former coach John Callaghan.
Basketball

South Kitsap girls, North Kitsap boys victorious in season openers

LACEY — The Wolves trailed by 13 at halftime in their season opening game against North Thurston, but shutdown the Rams thereafter and came back… Continue reading

Athlete of the Week: Celina Madrid, South Kitsap girls soccer

No matter the opponent, no matter how big the moment was, Celina Madrid always found a way to come through for her team. The highlights… Continue reading

Colton Bower led North Kitsap with 1,345 passing yards, 1,094 rushing yards and 22 total touchdowns. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)
Football

2A, 3A, 4A all-league football teams: NK’s Colton Bower snags Olympic League MVP

North Kitsap quarterback Colton Bower can add another accolade to his growing resume. After being named as an all-state linebacker as a freshman, Bower added… Continue reading

Colton Bower led North Kitsap with 1,345 passing yards, 1,094 rushing yards and 22 total touchdowns. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)
Cross Country

State roundup: Klahowya boys place second, girls fourth in 1A; Central Kitsap girls take fourth in 3A

PASCO — The Klahowya boys cross country team was the biggest winner in Kitsap County this past weekend at the state meets held at Sun… Continue reading

Cross Country

XC Roundup: Klahowya boys, girls win 1A districts; CK girls repeat in 3A

UNIVERSITY PLACE — The Klahowya boys and girls captured 1A district crowns and the Central Kitsap girls successfully defended their title at the Westside Classic… Continue reading

Week 9 roundup: NK wins league title; Kingston tops Tenino; South Kitsap ends the season with a victory

North Kitsap 28, Olympic 14 Taylor Jackson rushed for over 250 yards and two touchdowns as the Vikings clinched their third league championship in five… Continue reading

Week 9 picks and previews: NK, Oly battle for league title; Bremerton needs a win over Sequim to advance to the playoffs

EAST BREMERTON — Week 9 is finally here, but very little of the playoff picture is settled for prep football teams in Kitsap County. We… Continue reading

Girls Soccer

Celina Madrid’s late goal earns South Kitsap a 1-1 tie against Emerald Ridge

The tie kept the Wolves alive momentarily, but were later eliminated from playoff contention after Rogers beat Graham-Kapowsin

Prep Football

Week 8 football roundup: Oly to play NK for league championship; Klahowya blows out PT; Kingston defeats North Mason

North Kitsap clinched at least a share of the league title and Olympic can tie them for first with a victory this Friday

Week 8 football previews and picks: Oly, Bremerton meet in a crosstown clash; NK looks to stay unbeaten; CK hopes to hold on to the final SSC playoff spot

Olympic (3-1, 5-2) at Bremerton (3-1, 5-2), 6:30 p.m. There will plenty of hype surrounding this game with two well-matched teams that are crosstown rivals.… Continue reading

Bremerton’s Keith Jackmon (9) and Kaipo Retome (45) collide with Kingston’s Garrett Sitting-Dog (24) in the first quarter of the Knights’ 30-20 victory. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)
Football

Week 7 football roundup: Bremerton, Oly set for crosstown clash; North Kitsap stays perfect in league play; CK shuts out North Thurston

Bremerton 30, Kingston 20 The Knights and Buccaneers battled right to the end, but Bremerton was able to slide past Kingston, 30-20, thanks to a… Continue reading

Bremerton’s Keith Jackmon (9) and Kaipo Retome (45) collide with Kingston’s Garrett Sitting-Dog (24) in the first quarter of the Knights’ 30-20 victory. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)
Sophomore Ashlyn Potz has been a breakout player for South Kitsap. In the team’s most recent match against Graham-Kapowsin, she led the Wolves in kills, digs and assists. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)
Volleyball

Young Wolves hanging tough in early SPSL matches

PORT ORCHARD — Life is never easy when you play in a league with a top three team in the state and a few others… Continue reading

Sophomore Ashlyn Potz has been a breakout player for South Kitsap. In the team’s most recent match against Graham-Kapowsin, she led the Wolves in kills, digs and assists. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)