Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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WAITSBURG - The Waitsburg High School Lady Cardinals have been showing up and putting in the work this summer to improve their basketball skills ahead of the upcoming fall season. The summer league includes nine schools: Waitsburg, Pomeroy, DeSales, Walla Walla High School, Dayton, Weston-McKewon, College Place, and Milton-Freewater. Each game consists of two twenty-minute halves. "We are not keeping track of stats," said Coach Kira Waggoner. "We are just trying to give everyone equal playing...
WAiTSBURG - Waitsburg High School Cardinal basketball players attended a basketball camp in Ilwaco, Washington, on June 23 through 26. Coach Westin Wallace was excited about the number of players who signed up for the camp. He said he sees the excitement in the kids, parents, and community as they see growth from every game played. "The camp was great," said Wallace. "The boys really enjoyed their time at the beach and the time to bond as a team. Some of the games did not go our way, but we...
WAITSBURG - Waitsburg High School football coaches, Gabe and Dane Kiefel, took seventeen players to an 8-man football camp in Elgin, Oregon. The Eastern Oregon University camp took place from June 15 to June 18. The Cardinals had both a varsity and a junior varsity squad competing in 5-on-5 scrimmages, a passing league where players wear helmets but no pads. They also had 8-on-8 scrimmages with full pads. Coach Gabe Kiefel said the teams did well throwing and catching the ball, running routes,...
WAITSBURG - This spring, twenty-one girls, ages five to eight, from the Waitsburg and Dayton area joined the Blue Mountain Girls Softball League. The practices took place in Dayton, and the girls played games in both Dayton and Walla Walla. The season kicked off on March 31st and wrapped up at the end of May. There were two teams, both sponsored by Elk Drug of Dayton. The team coaches were Chelsie Abel, Krissy Chapman, Michelle Jenkins, and Kent Jenkins. It was a fantastic season filled with...
WAITSBURG – Waitsburg's high school coaches presented certificates and awards to the spring sports athletes on Monday, June 9. The WHS softball season ended before the first pitch due to low turnout. Seniors Madison Kaehler and Morgan Lindsey were recognized for not having the opportunity to play their final year of softball. Track coach Hunter Wallace gave thanks to the senior leaders, families, and staff for their support. It was Wallace's first year coaching at WHS, and she was known for her...
WAITSBURG — On Wednesday, May 21, at Valley Christian School located in the Spokane Valley, Waitsburg track athletes participated in the WIAA District 6 1B Championship meet. The top six athletes qualify for State. In the prelims Teegan Kenney placed 9th in the100m, 10th in the 200m and placed 8th (PR) in the 300m hurdles. Brenton Segraves placed 12th in the javelin, Alyssa placed 8th in the 100m and 8th in the 800m, and Marion Duncan placed 15th in the 200m (PR). The girls’ 4x200 relay team (Duncan, Cedar Stegall, Cheri Mathews and Hol...
WAITSBURG — Waitsburg Middle School track athletes participated in their last meet this season on May 19. There were eight schools at the SE1B MS meet at Pomeroy. Results: 100m – Sidian Stegall 13th, Carter Barron 17 PR, Ollivyr Dahlby 18th 400m – Mitchell Hays 3rd PR, Dahlby 4th 4 x 100 relay - 5th (Stegall, Dahlby, Barron, Liam Kiefel) Shot put – Gage Mynear 3rd, Carson Scott 6th Discus – Kiefel 4th, Mynear 5th, Barron 8th, Hays 9th Stegall 12th, Scott 13th Javelin – Kiefel 4th PR, Hays 9th, Mynear 11th, Stegall 15th, Dahlby 16th, Scott...
WAITSBURG — Waitsburg High School’s baseball season ended on Tuesday, May 6, in Sunnyside, Washington. The Cardinals varsity baseball team set off from the school bright and early at 7 a.m. to participate in something that had not happened in 25 years. “Through blood, sweat, and sheer grit, the team earned their spot in the postseason,” said Coach Joe Greer. “We knew from the get-go it might be a long day.” The first game started at 10 a.m. If the Cardinals won, they would go to districts. If they lost, the team would have to play again at 4...
WAITSBURG — There were two track meet opportunities for Cardinal athletes last week. On Tuesday, May 6, the high school team traveled to Pomeroy for the District 6 1B League meet against ten other teams. On Friday, May 9, a group of Cardinals participated with five different teams in the Cinco de Mayo Twilight meet at Pomeroy. The Twilight meet started at 5:30 p.m. rather than the normal 3:30 p.m. start time. Top Cardinal athletes in May 6 events: 100m – Teegan Kenney - 6th 300m Hurdles – T. Kenney- 4th Shot put – Brenton Segraves - 3rd Dis...
WAITSBURG - The Waitsburg Middle School track team's work ethic has earned the athletes many personal records. Members have been successful in setting and meeting their individual goals. The Cardinals were at Dayton on Thursday, May 8, competing against Dayton, Rogers, and DeSales middle school athletes. Boys setting personal records at the meet were: 100m – Sidian Stegall, Liam Vasquez, Mitchell Hays, Emerson Kiefel 200m – Wyatt Vasquez 400m – Ollivyr Dahlby Shot put – Carson Scott, Kiefel...
Cardinal MS Track Waitsburg Middle School participated in two track meets recently. They were at Pomeroy on Monday, April 28, and Dayton on Thursday, May 1. There were nine teams at Pomeroy. Many of the Cardinals participants recorded personal records at the meet. Finishing in the top five were: Gage Mynear; 3rd shot put & discus; Liam Kiefel; 2nd discus, Carter Barron; 4th high jump, Jaylynn Gleason; 1st 100m & 3rd 200m, Audrey Kiefel; 4th 100m & 1st 400m and the girls' 4x100 relay team placed...
WAITSBURG - For a fun afternoon, visit the Waitsburg Fairgrounds to catch a T–ball game on Mondays and Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. The teams of pre-k though kindergarten age girls and boys are highly entertaining to watch. You will see all kinds of antics on the field during play as they bat, run the bases, field balls, and throw to first base. It will put a smile on your face....
WAITSBURG - Three Waitsburg High School seniors and their families were recognized following the baseball game against Columbia-Burbank in Waitsburg on Tuesday, April 22. The seniors recognized were Cougar Anderson, a returning player, "always has a winning mindset and is not afraid of hard work," commented Coach Joe Greer. Will Ahler and Jackson Karl are first-year players who performed exceedingly well, according to their coach. Karl hit his first double. Greer said he was proud to be their co...
WAITSBURG - On April 19, some Waitsburg Cardinal track athletes attended the Van Kuren Invite at Cheney High School while others participated at the MacDougall Invite in Colfax. There were thirty-seven teams at Cheney and sixteen teams at Colfax. Freshman Leif Heckman set four personal records (PRs) at Colfax; in the 100m, 200m, javelin and long jump. Other PRs set at Colfax: 200 m - Alyssa Byers Shot put – Addison Crenshaw Discus and Javelin – Pilar Easton PRs were set at Cheney: Teegan Ken...
WAITSBURG - Waitsburg Middle School students participated in their first track meet of the season at Pomeroy on April 21. Teams from Asotin, Endicott-St. John, Pomeroy, Tekoa-Rosalia, Garfield-Palouse, Waitsburg, and Oakesdale participated in the SE 1B Middle School Meet. Boys' results: 100m – Liam Kiefel 3rd, Carter Barron 8th, Emerson Kiefel 17th 400m – Mitchell Hays 8th Shot put – Gage Mynear 4th, Emerson Kiefel 12th Discus – Gage Mynear 1st, Liam Kiefel 2nd, Carter Barron 3rd, Mitchel...
WAITSBURG - Waitsburg High School Junior Isaias Reyes has been awarded a WIAA Athlete of the Week award. Throughout the school year, the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association and Gesa Credit Union recognize student-athletes for outstanding contributions to their sports and communities. Nominated students must be in good academic standing at their school and may win the award once during any given academic year. Athlete of the Week award winners receive a letter of recognition from...
WAITSBURG - Waitsburg Cardinals had a busy week of baseball with games on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. They split with Walla Walla Valley Academy (WWVA), won both games of the doubleheader against Colton, lost a junior varsity game at Milton-Freewater, and then dropped both games of a doubleheader against Dayton. The Cardinals had a tough game against WWVA, which had decent hitting, and the Cardinals lost 24-6. Jarod Hankins went 3 for 3 at bat in game one and had three RBIs. In the...
WAITSBURG — Waitsburg High School track traveled to Pomeroy on April 15 for the District 6 1B SE League meet. The Cardinals competed against athletes from Pomeroy, St. John-Endicott-LaCrosse, Walla Walla Valley Academy, Dayton, and Yakima Nation Tribal School. “We were able to size up the competition for much of our district,” said Coach Nechodom. “It was also our first time using most of the new throwing implements our generous community allowed us to purchase. Some of the PRs (personal records) were likely assisted by quality equipme...
WAITSBURG — Waitsburg High School junior varsity baseball team had their first game of the season at Dayton on April 3, losing 16-13 in three innings of baseball. Ryan Meier started on the mound for the Cardinals, with Richard Finch as catcher. Highlights for Waitsburg were Bryer Paul with two hits, one RBI, two stolen bases and scoring two runs. Tyler Coulston scored two runs, stole two bases, and had a two-RBI double in the third inning. Box scores Waitsburg 1 4 6 13 Dayton 3 7 6 16 Battery: Meier and Finch Hits: Waitsburg: Paul 2, Patrick 1...
WAITSBURG - The Waitsburg Cardinals split a doubleheader with Garfield-Palouse on Tuesday, April 1, in Waitsburg. Jarod Hankins started on the mound in the first game. Bryer Paul came in as relief in the third, and Isa Reyes closed out the last couple of innings in the 7-3 loss. Ryan Meier pitched strong for two innings, and then Isaac Mahre took the mound. The Cardinals won the second game 11-6. "The boys played really well. They lost the first game, dug deep, and secured the second with a...
WAITSBURG – The Waitsburg High School track team had its first opportunity to compete against similar-sized schools at the Bantam Small Schools track meet in Clarkston on Wednesday, April 2. In their events, Brenton Segraves placed in the top ten in the shot put with a PR 38’0” for fifth place, and he placed ninth in the javelin with a PR of 114’3”. Marion Duncan placed tenth in the 400m (1:17.9), Alyssa Hollingsworth placed sixth in the 800m (2:52.2) and sixth in the javelin (78’8”), and Olivia Duncan had a PR in the shot put (27’4.5”) for...
Waitsburg High School's boys' baseball team won both doubleheader games at St. John on Saturday, March 29. This was the team's first competition of the season after games scheduled for March 25 were canceled due to the lack of umpires. In the first game, the Cardinals won 20-2 behind the dominating pitching by Isaac Mahre who struck out seven with no walks. The strong defensive lineup consisted of Isa Ryes (catcher), Rollin Carpenter (1st base), Bryer Paul (2nd base), Jarod Hankins (3rd base), JJ Gleason (shortstop), Caleb Patrick (left...
WAITSBURG - Sixteen teams competed at the 7th Annual Clay Lewis Invite at Hanford Stadium in Richland, Wash., on Saturday, March 29. The Cardinals had a good meet against some high-quality competition. "The athletes are taking to heart what they're learning about technique and applying it," said Coach Nechodom. The following Waitsburg athletes set personal records at the meet: 100m – Michelle Chavez 400m – Alyssa Byers Shot put – Olivia Duncan and Addison Crenshaw Discus – Fredy Chavez, Crensha...
KENNEWICK — Waitsburg Track Coach Dan Nechodom said he saw good teamwork and support through bad weather at a track meet at Kennewick on Thursday, March 20. At the meet, the Cardinals competed against larger schools from Kennewick, Hermiston, Kamiakin, Prosser, and Walla Walla. The team knows every competition is a chance to improve and make districts at the end of the season. Several Cardinals set personal records at Kennewick and will look to progress more on March 20 when they compete in the 7th Annual Clay Lewis Invite at Hanford. H...
WAITSBURG — Waitsburg High School held its winter sports award ceremony on Wednesday, March 19. The coaches presented the following participation and award certificates. Scholar athletes are identified with an asterisk by their name. Cheerleading coach Vickie Hamann presented the following awards: Chloe McCaw* – Most Improved Mattilynn Carter – Most Inspirational Cedar Stegall* – Most Valuable Other team members include Hope Adkins, Bea Karl*, Marion Duncan* Girls Basketball Coaches Kira Waggoner and Hunter Wallace presented the followi...
