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  • Waitsburg Middle School performs "A Christmas Carol"

    Karen Huwe, The Times|Jan 30, 2025

    WAITSBURG - In the first semester at Waitsburg Schools, Elizabeth Jagelski introduced Music Exploration to a combined class of sixth and seventh graders. Jagelski led students in exploring music and musical instruments, including bucket drumming and kazoo playing. The students got to vote for their last segment of instruction in music. They could choose between putting on a play, learning to play recorders, or forming a choir to sing in four-part harmony. With ninety-eight percent of the vote, t...

  • Cardinal Basketball's Future is bright

    Karen Huwe, The Times|Jan 30, 2025

    WAITSBURG - The Cardinal boys varsity basketball team dropped two games last week. St. John-Endicott (SJE) beat Waitsburg on Friday, January 24, and Dayton came out on top, 62-51, on Saturday, January 25. In the SJE game, the Eagles built a ten-point lead in the second quarter and did not let up as they cruised to a 69-45 win. Coach Westin Wallace stated that his boys need to invest in defensive intensity. Logan Seal led Waitsburg with 16 points (including hitting four 3-point shots). He also...

  • Lady Cardinals lost close game with SJE

    Karen Huwe, The Times|Jan 30, 2025

    WAITSBURG - The Waitsburg High School girls basketball team lost 43-41 in a close game against St. John Endicott (SJE) on Friday, January 24. The Cardinals were leading before SJE tied it in the third quarter. Cardinals' Alyssa Hollingsworth hit a 3-point shot, and Cheri Mathews scored two points to reclaim the lead. Waitsburg had a 10-point lead with about six minutes to go in the fourth quarter. Turnovers and missed shots allowed SJE to tie the game, hitting a 3-point shot with 50 seconds...

  • Waitsburg Middle School Basketball

    Karen Huwe, The Times|Jan 30, 2025

    WAITSBURG - The Waitsburg Middle School Girls basketball team played their first season game at Rogers in College Place on Wednesday, January 22. In the 28-23 loss, the Cardinals were led by seventh graders Kaitlyn Paul with nine points, Audrey Kiefel had eight points and five steals, Laila Long scored four points and rebounded seven in her basketball debut, and Mady Potter led the team in rebounding with eight board, and she scored two points. "The girls played well for their first game of the...

  • Teal Wins Bout at Wrestling Tourney

    Karen Huwe, The Times|Jan 30, 2025

    WAITSBURG — Waitsburg wrestlers traveled to Walla Walla High School on Saturday, January 25, to participate in the Foothills of the Blues Tournament. The Cardinals competed against high school wrestlers from WA-Hi, College Place, McLoughlin High, Dayton, and Pomeroy. Highlight for Waitsburg was Junior Graycen Teal, who went 1-2 on the day. The other Cardinal wrestlers went 0-2. The team will compete in Districts at Almira Coulee Hartline High School on Saturday, February 8....

  • Battle in the Blue Wrestling Invitational

    Karen Huwe, The Times|Jan 23, 2025

    WAITSBURG - Waitsburg High School's wrestling team participated in the Battle in the Blues Invitational competitions at College Place High School on Saturday, January 18. Competing in the 175-pound weight class, Cardinal Jarod Hankins made it to the championship semifinals with back-to-back wins. He ended the day 2-2. Graycen Teal wrestled in the 175-pound class and went 1-2. Senior Will Ahler, a first-year wrestler, finished the day 0-2 in the 150-pound weight class, and freshman Dylan Guitierr...

  • Waitsburg Town Hall's Floor Shines

    Karen Huwe, The Times|Jan 23, 2025

    WAITSBURG - The Waitsburg Town Hall has been closed for January by the board of directors to refinish the facility's floor. The board hired Jonathan Abbey, a graduate of Waitsburg High School, to do the work, including removing floor vents and patching the hardwood floor. Abbey replaced previously repaired floorboards to reweave new boards into the original staggered pattern. Abbey will complete sanding and sealing the floor, and the hall will reopen in February after the varnish has...

  • Cardinals Get Win Against Timberwolves

    Karen Huwe, The Times|Jan 23, 2025

    WAITSBURG — The Waitsburg High School boys’ basketball coach, Westin Wallace, said the game against the Tekoa-Rosalia Timberwolves on Saturday, January 18, was the boys’ best complete game of the year. Winning 52 to 50, he said the boys did not panic and played solidly on both offense and defense. “Everyone stepped up in different ways,” said Wallace. JJ Gleason had four steals, hit two big free throws, and ended the game with nine points. Jackson Karl made two 3-point shots and many offensive rebounds. Blake Benavides had a career-high 19 poin...

  • Lady Cardinal lose two games, continue season improvement

    Karen Huwe, The Times|Jan 16, 2025

    WAITSBURG - The Waitsburg High School Lady Cardinals basketball team lost 83-11 at Garfield-Palouse on Friday, January 10, and 64-27 to Colton on Saturday, January 12. "The girls have played these teams twice now and their improvement from the beginning of the season to now was evident. The girls are starting to understand how to break a press, which is helping a lot," said Coach Kira Waggoner. At Garfield-Palouse, Alyssa Hollingsworth scored six points, Hannah Peralez and Olivia Kiefel scored...

  • Cardinal JV basketball beats Colton

    Karen Huwe, The Times|Jan 16, 2025

    WAITSBURG - Waitsburg High School boys' varsity basketball lost against Colton on Saturday, January 11, on Kison Court. The Cardinals had a 27-19 lead at halftime before Colton came out and outscored the Cards in the second half to win 54-50. "This is one we should have had," said Coach Westin Wallace. "We had a ten-point lead in the third quarter. Our passes got slow and telegraphed, and we missed a lot of layups," he added. With about two minutes left in the third quarter, Colton took the...

  • Waitsburg youth swimmers have success at winter meets

    Karen Huwe, The Times|Jan 9, 2025

    WAITSBURG - Waitsburg Elementary School students Sydney and Cooper Smith made the Walla Walla Swim Club in 2024. The pair's parents, Kortney and Greg Smith are proud of their second and third-graders, who have made quite a splash in recent competitions with the swim club. On December 6 through 8, 2024, Sydney and Cooper competed in the 2024 Spokane WAVES Aquatic Team (SWAT) Winter Invite at Whitworth College. Sydney competed in six events and won the High Point Award in the 8-and-under (8U)...

  • Bertha Clayton sworn in for WWCC, District 1

    Karen Huwe, The Times|Jan 9, 2025

    WALLA WALLA - Bertha Clayton was sworn in as Walla Walla County Commissioner for District 1 on Tuesday, December 31, at the Walla Walla County Commissioner's office in Walla Walla. Clayton, an attorney and the Office of Agricultural and Seasonal Workforce Services director, unseated incumbent Jenny Mayberry in November's general election. A Waitsburg High School graduate, the first-time elected official unseated Jenny Mayberry in the November elections. Before being sworn in, Clayton thanked...

  • Cardinal High School Basketball back from break

    Karen Huwe, The Times|Jan 9, 2025

    WAITSBURG–The Waitsburg Cardinal High School basketball teams learned how hard it is to compete after a two-week break, dropping the girls’ and boys’ games at Dayton on Friday, January 3. Before the break, the boys finally saw many good things happening. Coach Westin Wallace hopes his team will hold themselves accountable and keep working. Logan Seal scored nine points. Dayton won 66-24. The girls fought hard, but early foul trouble kept key players out of the game, said Coach Kira Waggoner. “We played solid defense. We will keep working...

  • Waitsburg winter music programs warm the season

    Karen Huwe, The Times|Dec 26, 2024

    Waitsburg Students brighten the holiday season with music WAITSBURG - Waitsburg Elementary School held its winter program at the high school auditorium on Thursday, December 18. Students from preschool through fifth grade performed to the delight of a house packed with family and friends. The preschool students were directed by their teacher, Eleanora Montgomery. Music Director Elizabeth Jagelski directed the kindergarten through grade five students. Preschool's morning class sang – "We All H...

  • Lady Cardinals Get Two Wins over last three games

    Karen Huwe, The Times|Dec 26, 2024

    WAITSBURG - The Lady Cardinals won two of three basketball games last week. The girls beat the Touchet team 39-34, beat St. John 44-23, but lost to Tekoa-Rosalia 61-15. At Touchet on December 17, the girls played their best game of the season and came together as a team. The Cardinals came from behind in the fourth quarter to get the win. Alyssa Hollingworth led the team, scoring 27 points. Hannah Peralez played a key role in defense, being aggressive and getting steals. "It was a fun game with...

  • Cardinal Boys show wins and growth

    Karen Huwe, The Times|Dec 26, 2024

    WAITSBURG — Waitsburg’s boys varsity basketball team lost at Touchet on December 17, 59-29. The team had difficulty adjusting to the Redhawks’ defensive pressure. JJ Gleason led the team with 15 points, scoring 12 in the first quarter. In Waitsburg on Friday, December 20, the varsity team beat Tekoa-Rosalia in a close game, 35-33. Coach Wallace said it was the best his team has looked offensively all season. “It was a beautiful game to watch. We played hard on both ends, got steals, transit...

  • Cardinal Basketball has challenging week

    Karen Huwe, The Times|Dec 19, 2024

    Waitsburg builds teamwork and skills over season WAITSBURG – Waitsburg basketball fans received plenty of action as the Cardinals played four games last week. Waitsburg Cardinals vs Highland Scotties Playing against Highland in Waitsburg on Tuesday, December 10, the varsity boys played a hard-fought game but finished one point short, losing 31-30. Logan Seal was the high scorer with 11 points, and Teegan Kenney pulled 14 rebounds. "Highland was a step in the right direction. I think we r...

  • Cardinal High Fall Sports Awards presented

    Karen Huwe, The Times|Dec 12, 2024

    WAITSBURG - Waitsburg High School held its fall sports awards on December 5 to honor athletes who competed in cheerleading, volleyball, and football. Secondary Principal Joe Wirtzberger opened the ceremony, welcoming the parents and community members. Cheerleading coach Vickie Hamann recognized fifteen cheerleaders who she said worked well together and had a fun season. She thanked the parents for providing team dinners and support. Cedar Stegall *, Marion Duncan, Chasity Paddock *, Mylie Jones...

  • Cardinal winter sports is up and running

    Karen Huwe, The Times|Dec 5, 2024

    WAITSBURG - The Waitsburg High School winter sports programs have been underway since November 18, and the Cardinals are looking forward to a successful season. Lash LaRue started his second season coaching Waitsburg High School wrestling. His goal for his team is to make it to State. LaRue told his boys, "If you are not going for gold, what are you here for? This sport is all in or not in at all." LaRue believes his athletes have the character, discipline, and attitude to pull it off. This...

  • Little Dribblers of the Touchet Valley

    Karen Huwe, The Times|Dec 5, 2024

    WAITSBURG - Eleven volunteer coaches had their hands full with almost 60 "littles" from Waitsburg, Dayton, and Prescott who joined the Little Dribblers of the Touchet Valley to practice their basketball skills. With so many kiddos showing up at the first practice, organizer Chelsie Abel knew she needed to conduct two sessions due to the impressive attendance. Practices are on Thursdays at Preston Hall through the end of January 30. Coaches will work with preschoolers, ages four to kindergarten,...

  • Stegall is Waitsburg's new FFA officer

    Karen Huwe, The Times|Nov 28, 2024

    WAITSBURG - Waitsburg senior Cedar Stegall loves being part of Future Farmers of American, FFA. Recently, she filled out the application, sent her resume, and was interviewed before being selected to be a Sentinel – an FFA District Officer. Stegall looks forward to the program's opportunities to travel and meet new people. She completed her district officer training in Sequim, Washington, where she went on industry tours and learned more about her role as an officer. Stegall attended a m...

  • Cardinal Basketball winning games and gaining confidence

    Karen Huwe, The Times|Nov 28, 2024

    WAITSBURG - Waitsburg Middle School boys basketball A team beat Desales and Liberty Christian before losing its first game of the season to Touchet. The B team lost to Desales and Liberty Christian and then won against Touchet. The C team won its first season game against Touchet on November 20 in Waitsburg. At Desales on November 14, the Cardinals A team won 33-25. Liam Kiefel scored 11 points, Alex Zuniga scored 10, Alex Watson scored seven, Carter Barron with three, and Jake Lynch scored two...

  • Saturday art for young and old in Waitsburg

    Karen Huwe, The Times|Nov 28, 2024

    WAITSBURG - It was another successful Saturday of art projects for children and adults in Waitsburg on November 23. At 10 a.m., children and adults were entertained at the Weller Public Library as they dug for fossils and made salt-dough impressions of their finds. Digging was messy work but very rewarding. The library showed off its Burke Museum fossil exhibit. Gloria and Kim at Simply Sawdust hosted an assisted Cassie Brown of Daisy Twist Studio at noon. Brown assisted participants as they...

  • Cards' A Team Wins First Game of the Season

    Karen Huwe, The Times|Nov 21, 2024

    WAITSBURG - The Waitsburg Middle School boys' A team opened their basketball season with a win over Rogers on Kison Court, Tuesday, November 12. The young Cardinals won the game 48-30 with point guard Liam Kiefel leading with 22 points. Alex Zuniga added 12 points, Jake Lynch 9, Carter Barron 4, and Carson Pennington had 1 point. "The A team did well for their first game," said Coach Gabe Kiefel. "They lost to Rogers twice last year, having been seventh graders, playing eighth graders. They are...

  • Veterans honored by Waitsburg students

    Karen Huwe, The Times|Nov 14, 2024

    WAITSBURG - The Waitsburg School District held its Veterans' Day program led by Music Director Elizabeth Arebalos-Jagelski on November 7, 2024. Interim Superintendent Dr. Carol Clarke opened the program, followed by students singing the Star-Spangled Banner during the Presentation of Flags. Student Body President Cedar Stegall gave a reading of the history of Veterans Day. Veterans, family, and community members enjoyed music performed by students under Jagelski's direction and a guest speaker...

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