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DAYTON - Despite DW leading after three quarters, Mabton took over the fourth, running the floor hitting three-pointers, making free throws and applying full court pressure to win Saturday's EWAC game, 38-28. DW Highlights Mason Finney (#10) starts the game off with a driving layup. Chris Andrews (#2) dropped a three- pointer with 1:40 left in the second quarter. Andrews also connected on a sweet fade-away jumper with time expiring in the half to tie the game. Tayven Seney (#32) opened the...
DAYTON – The first quarter was a rough one for DW as they had no answer for Mabton's relentless full court press, in Saturday's home court league match. DW Highlights Tatum Laughery (#12) opened the scoring for DW in the second quarter, fouled on a shot in the lane, and completed the three-point play sinking her free throw. Mackenzie Forney (#50) sinks both her free throws in the second quarter. "Mabton is a very good team. They beat us on both ends of the court. We worked hard for most of t...
DAYTON - A balanced attack and great rebounding which limited second chance points by Mabton, lifted the DW JV Boys team to a win against Mabton on Saturday. DW Highlights Colton Vanblaricom (#20) opened the game with a free throw and a three pointer from the corner. Colton scores on a breakaway layup to start the scoring in the second half. Caleb Barron (#10) nails a three pointer with time running out on the shot clock to put DW ahead 24-13 early in the third quarter. Chris Fulbright (#12) breaks through Mabton’s full court press for a l...
Although the JV girls cut the lead to 14-18 by halftime, the full court press and defense by Mabton proved to be too much. “We just got out hustled in the 2nd half. We played a really good 1st half,” said Assistant Coach Desirae Jones. DW Highlights Megan Forney (#10) sinks both free throws scoring DW’s first points of the game. Jurnee Griffin (#13) started off the second quarter of with a jump shot and the third quarter off with a layup. DW 2 12 6 6 26 Mabton 9 9 16 20 54...
The Waitsburg FFA trap shooting team took first place overall in a meet at the Colton Booster Gun Club on Sat., Jan. 12. In individual competition, Drew Farley placed first, Tim Daves took third and Seamus House and Koby Harris tied for 10th place. The team is coached by Dean Wass....
“We got off to a slow start. We didn’t do a good job of blocking out and that’s my fault. I have to do a better job of working with them on that. The kids gave a good effort and I was happy with that. We just got to do a better job on the boards.” – Coach Roy Ramirez DW 7 8 8 14 37 Burbank 20 11 16 10 57 Burbank – Frimodt 2, Hernandez 6, Koopman 18, Schafer 7, McEachen 5, Garcia 7, Lopez 11, Morgan 1 DW – Andrews 4, Evans 2, Finney 6, Johnson 6, Miller 4, J. White 4, B. White 11...
“This was another game of getting pressured and not taking care of the ball. We have to do a better job taking care of the ball so we can get better shot attempts. Burbank had an even attack with all but one girl on their roster scoring. Kira Boggs gave it her all and I really admire her effort and work ethic on the floor. Sadie Seney had a team high nine points. We have to get more girls scoring if we want to be competitive.” – Coach Desirae Jones DW 7 0 4 5 16 Burbank 23 13 14 6 56 Burbank – Dyer 5, Stanley 2, O’Brien 18, Foltz 2, Jacobo 6,...
Members present: Doug Johnson, Jon Mishra, Kristina Brown, Stephanie Wooderchak, Jason Mings, Steve Martin, Paula Moisio, Christy House, Michelle Paul, Charlie Barron. Non-committee members present: Wendy Richards, Desirae Jones Handbook Discussion: The Waitsburg School Board has opted not to merge the Dayton and Waitsburg handbooks. Concern was expressed about schools maintaining separate rules for kids on the same team, especially as related to grades and eligibility. The possibility of having one athletic director for the combine was...
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Dayton wrestler, Carlos Norris, won his first two matches at the Pomeroy Christmas Tournament on Dec. 29 to place second in the 132 pound weight class. Norris went 3-0 at the Sunnyside JV Tournament on Sat., Dec. 22....
Editor's Note: The Times would like to welcome Waitsburg resident and sports enthusiast, Eric Umphrey, as our new sports writer. Eric was out of town this week, but will be covering local sports beginning with our next issue. He will also share occasional thoughts and insights on sports items of general interest beyond the Burg. On January 22nd the results of baseballs 2019 Hall of Fame vote will be announced. Of interest to Mariners fans is whether Edgar Martinez will have the necessary 75% of...
WHITE SWAN, Wash. – A strong fourth quarter push wasn’t quite enough to nab DW a win against White Swan on Saturday evening. DW ultimately lost the league road game to the Indians, 41-55. DW found themselves down 14-32 at halftime but caught their stride to outscore White Swan 27-23 in the second half. They ended the night with a strong 14-6 fourth quarter but fell on the short end by 14 points. Chris Andrews and Mason Finney led DW scoring with 14 points each. Teal Soaring Eagle led the Cou...
WHITE SWAN, Wash. – The DW girls’ basketball team played a competitive first quarter, but ultimately took a hard hit in a Jan. 5 conference road game against White Swan. “White Swan was a very quick and scrappy team. They put a lot of pressure on the ball and we didn’t handle it too well,” said Assistant Coach Desirae Jones. White Swan had a tight two-point lead to end the first quarter 10-8. From there, they steadily gained momentum, making 19 points to DWs two in quarters three and four. The Cougars made 21 points to DWs 9 in the final qua...
WAITSBURG—The Dayton-Waitsburg girls’ basketball team fell to St. John-Endicott in a home game in Waitsburg on Dec. 4, 55-32. DW also lost to College place in Waitsburg on Dec. 6, 64-26. Against SJ-E, DW fell behind early, as SJ-E went into halftime with a 31-18 lead. DW trailed 40-20 after three quarters. “This was a tough, physical game,” said Assistant Coach Des Jones. “The girls played hard, never gave up, and played their best ball in the fourth quarter.” Jones was particularly pleased wit...
WAITSBURG—In a game in Waitsburg on Dec. 4, the Dayton-Waitsburg boys’ basketball team had a tough lost against St. John-Endicott in Waitsburg, falling 43-36. DW came out hot in the first quarter, outscoring SJ-E 18-9 in that frame. A big second-quarter rally gave SJ-E a 22-20 lead at the half. DW stayed close in the second half, but couldn’t close the gap. For the game, Mason Finney led DW with 13 points, Braden Kitselman had nine and Chris Andrews had eight. On Dec. 6, DW fell to Colle...
Dates include JV and Varsity games for girls and boys, unless otherwise noted First game starts at 3 p.m., unless otherwise noted Dec. 6 College Place at DW Waitsburg High School Dec. 7 DW at River View (Finley) River View High School, 36509 S Lemon Dr, Kennewick First game, 4:30 p.m. Dec. 11 DW at Prescott Prescott High School First game, 4 p.m. Dec. 14 DW at Liberty Christian Liberty Christian School, 2200 Williams Blvd, Richland Dec. 15 DW at Kittitas Kittitas Secondary School, 7571 Kittitas Hwy, Kittitas First game, 4:30 p.m. Dec. 18 WWVA...
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa-Lewis & Clark College sophomore Emily Adams finished 23rd at the NAIA Cross Country National Championships with a career-best time of 18:00:0 in the 5,000 meters. Adams is a 2017 graduate of Waitsburg High School, and is the daughter of Ann and Lonny Adams, of Waitsburg. Adams is continuing her success in her college running career. She finished seventh at The Frontier Conference Meet in Great Falls Montana last month. As a freshman Adams posted season-best in the 5K...
WAITSBURG-The Dayton-Waitsburg football team played a crossover game against Soap Lake Friday in Waitsburg, and took a loss, 34-14. DW ended their season 2-8 overall and 2-5 in Eastern Washington Athletic Conference play. The teams traded touchdowns in the first quarter, with quarterback Brayden Miller punching the ball in from two yards out to make the score 7-6. Soap Lake scored twice in the second quarter to make the score 21-6 at the half. In the third, running back Chris Andrews ran for a s...
WALLA WALLA—The Valley Girls Barrel Racing Association has completed their 56th season of barrel racing in the Walla Walla Valley with the Autumn Daze Race at the Walla Walla County Fairgrounds. Touchet Valley racers took first place in Overall, Open, Junior, Honors and Novice categories. Dayton racer Shayla Currin was first in the Senior division and Milton-Freewater racer Tamra Morris was first in the Amateur division. The annual awards dinner will be Nov 12 at Frenchtown Hall. Champions will receive custom-made Corriente Saddles, and r...
PASCO—The Dayton-Waitsburg football team traveled to Pasco Friday to face undefeated Tri-Cities Prep. The outmatched DW team fell, 63-0, to the Eastern Washington Athletic Conference champions. TCP scored four touchdowns in the first quarter, and three more in the second, to take a 49-0 lead into the half. DWs defense stiffened up against the opponents’ reserves, allowing only two more touchdowns, both in the third quarter. For the game, running back Chris Andrews carried the ball 13 times for...
WAITSBURG—The Dayton-Waitsburg football team dug themselves an early hole against Columbia Burbank Friday night, and couldn’t climb out of it, losing the game, 56-6. After an early safety, CB scored four touchdowns in the first quarter to jump to a 30-0 lead. After each team scored in the second quarter, CB led 36-6 at the half. Chris Andrews got DWs only touchdown of the game on a four-yard run in the second. DW again had a strong running game, gaining 158 yards on the ground. Andrews led his...
WALLA WALLA—The Dayton-Waitsburg volleyball team took on the number one team in the state, Walla Walla Valley Academy, on the road on Oct. 16 and fell in straight sets, 25-19, 25-13, 25-17. “This was our second time playing WWVA,” said Coach Tara Brenner. “I felt that DW played tough against the number-one team in the state. We made them work for it and in return we as a team have grown.” For the Match, Devon Harshman had 11 Kills and Kaleigh White had seven. Harshman also had nine blocks. T...
KITTITAS-The Dayton-Waitsburg football team made the long trip to Kittitas a success Friday night, crushing the home team, 58-22. After a tough first quarter in which they gave up two touchdowns, the DW defense toughened up and held Kittitas scoreless until late in the game with the lead insurmountable. On the other side of the ball, the DW offence had a big game, scoring five touchdowns, and piling up over 400 yards rushing. The defense got a TD of their own on an interception and 65-yard...
WAITSBURG—The Dayton-Waitsburg volleyball team has been no a roll the last two weeks, winning matches against Mabton, DeSales, Columbia, Kittitas and Liberty Christian. In Waitsburg on Saturday, DW cruised to a four-set match win, 25-22, 26-24, 14-25, 25-22. “This was a well-matched game,” said DW Coach Tara Brenner. “Our Freshman Setter Mya Wood did a fantastic job leading in assists and serves. Lots of close calls, and DW handled it with a tough mind.” Wood had four aces in the match. Sh...
RICHLAND—A shorthanded Dayton-Waitsburg football team traveled to Richland to play Liberty Christian on Friday, and took the loss, 30-12. DW was without its starting quarterback, Brayden Miller, who was suspended for one game after a flagrant penalty the previous week. Coach Troy Larsen moved regular wide receiver Chris Andrews to the backfield and went with a run-oriented offense. “With my starting QB and backup QB out, DW went with the wildcat offense with Chris Andrews running the offense,” Larsen said. “Chris, Damian Johnson and Jarrod...
