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Cassidy Walchak-Sloan and Alisha Saucedo are expected to represent the Saints at various distance running events in the GNAC Championships.

Saint Martin’s Track and Field team steps up in GNAC Finals preview at CWU

With only a couple of weeks left approaching the Conference Finals, the Saint Martin’s University Track and Field team is in their homestretch preparations to vie for all the marbles and was … more

By Vince Zafra | 4/30/24

Olympia-born Braxton Claridy represents the Evergreen State College in the men’s 200 meters.

Geoducks perform last few laps at CWU Invitational ahead of Conference Championships

In the lead-up for the upcoming Cascade Collegiate Conference (CCC) Championships in early May, the Evergreen State College Track and Field team battled for their homestretch outdoor meets and … more

By Vince Zafra | 4/29/24

This is an aerial view of the Regional Athletic Center, or RAC, in Lacey.

Lacey considers expansion plans for Regional Athletic Complex

Lacey's Director of Parks provided a comprehensive update to the city council regarding the Regional Athletic Complex (RAC) Phase 3 Design Concept on Tuesday, April 23. Jen Burbidge … more

By JC Medina | 4/25/24

Corona Parker competing in the high jump in the PLU invite last March.

Evergreen State’s Corona Parker dazzles in CCC Multi-event Championships

Graduate student-athlete Corona Parker broke school and personal records in track and field while representing Evergreen State College last Friday, April 19. This athletic feat was at the two-day … more

By Vince Zafra | 4/24/24

Destiny Conerly (#5), one of the seniors honored on SMU Seniors’ Day, catches a Nighthawks player out.

SMU Saints battle out NNU Nighthawks in softball series as seniors celebrated

The Saint Martin's University softball team paid tribute to the seniors in their final playing year for the Saints with a hard-fought battle against Northwest Nazarene, to which they won once in a … more

By Vince Zafra | 4/23/24

Kayleese Dorfner for Timberline slides home

Timberline Blazers burn North Thurston Rams, 14-3

Timberline High School has always been a tough team to beat, with only one loss. It was a nice sunny day, April 15th Monday at the North Thurston High School, softball … more

Story and photos by Gloria Towne | 4/19/24

The Clippers golf team brings in Joey Woods as assistant coach.

South Puget Sound Clippers to return for NWAC Golf action, hires new assistant coach

After a six-month winter break, the South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) Men’s and Women’s Golf Teams are set to return to the golf course to compete in various meets as they vie … more

By Vince Zafra | 4/16/24

Alauna Carstens (in green) books her tickets to the conference and national championships in women’s 1500 meters, her second national standard.

Carstens sets national standard again for Evergreen Track and Field

The Evergreen State College Track and Field competed again in another track meet, this time in the John Knight Twilight … more

By Vince Zafra | 4/15/24

Ethan Guidry is GNAC player of the week after his performance in the men’s javelin throw.

Guidry leads SMU track and field in impressive John Knight Twilight showing

The Saint Martin’s University Track and Field team had one of their best track meets this outdoor season so far. The men’s team collectively finished fifth out of 13 schools, and the … more

By Vince Zafra | 4/11/24

Artesians return to the men’s Evergreen Premier League after their takeover of Lacey Lights FC. Tryouts for aspiring lads will be on April 13 at Timberline HS in Lacey.

Artesians confirm participation in 2024 EPLWA and Cascadia PL via Lacey Lights FC merger

Following their acquisition of Lacey Lights FC late in February, the FC Olympia Artesians have confirmed that they will compete for this summer’s Evergreen Premier League (EPLWA) and Cascadia … more

By Vince Zafra | 4/4/24

SMU guard Kyle Greeley represented the Saints in the NABC – Reese Div II All-Star Game in Indiana.

Saint Martin’s Kyle Greeley picked for NABC Div II All-Star Basketball Game

Saint Martin’s University men’s basketball guard Kyle Greeley was chosen as one of the best NCAA Div II players in the West region and represented the Saints in the 2024 National … more

By Vince Zafra | 4/1/24

Regional anti-hacking competition being held at SPSCC

South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) is hosting the Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition (CCDC) Pacific Rim Regional competition today, March 22, until Sunday, March 24. The event will … more

By Darlanne Cruz | 3/22/24

Artesians announced the acquisition of Lacey Lights FC.

FC Olympia announces merger with Lacey Lights FC

FC Olympia has announced through their website that they are set to take over Lacey Lights FC for the upcoming 2024 season to elevate and expand local semi-pro soccer opportunities in Thurston … more

3/22/24

Corona Parker competes in the women’s high jump event.

Evergreen Track and Field players book tickets to CCC Championships as Geoducks impress in PLU Open

The Evergreen State College outdoor track and field team had a productive weekend competing in the Pacific Lutheran University Open last March 15 to16 at Parkland in Tacoma, highlighted by their haul … more

By Vince Zafra | 3/21/24

Former USMNT goalkeeper and Olympia-born Kasey Keller is the keynote speaker of the Oly Soccer Foundation Gala Fundraising Night on March 23.

Soccer legend Kasey Keller to grace Oly Soccer Foundation Gala Night Saturday

Artesian Soccer and the Oly Soccer Foundation will hold their third annual fundraising Gala Night to support their youth outreach and local soccer programming on Saturday, March 23, at Nicole’s … more

By Vince Zafra | 3/19/24 | 1 comment

Lorenzo Moore is included in the NWAC West Region Second Team All-Region.

South Puget Sound men’s basketball players lauded in NWAC All-Region Awards

After another successful campaign in this year’s Northwest Athletic Conference (NWAC) men’s basketball season, the South Puget Sound Community College Clippers commended their hoopers who … more

By Vince Zafra | 3/18/24

Flor “Jasmine” Parker-Borreo is all smiles as she finished 6th on the podium representing Evergreen State College women’s wrestling team in the 155-lb division.

Evergreen State College women’s wrestling team showcases skills on national stage

In the debut season of their women’s wrestling program, the Evergreen State College Geoducks has already soared to new heights as they represented Washington in the Women’s Wrestling … more

By Vince Zafra | 3/13/24

Saint Martin’s University men’s basketball team (in white) shakes hands with the University of Alaska Anchorage after their game.

Saints crash out of tourney after defeat against Alaska Anchorage, misses out of NCAA Div2 regionals

The Saint Martin's University men’s basketball team ended their season Thursday as they bowed out of the GNAC men’s basketball championship after losing to lower seed Alaska Anchorage, … more

By Vince Zafra | 3/12/24

The bracket for this year’s GNAC men’s basketball championship tournament.

Bracket set for GNAC men's basketball as Saints take a shot at history

After the end of the NCAA Div II regular season, the Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC) has released the bracket and schedule for the men’s basketball regional championship, with … more

By Vince Zafra | 3/6/24

Senior guard Tyke Thompson slams an open dunk in their victory against Alaska Fairbanks. He is one of the seven seniors who will play their final year at SMU.

Saint Martin’s U returns to winning ways as seniors celebrated

Saint Martin’s University celebrated Seniors Night last Saturday after having two close defeats in a row, including a 79-80 heartbreaker against Alaska Anchorage two nights earlier at home. … more

By Vince Zafra | 3/1/24