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Kitsap pair named LAX players of the week

Ben Biggers, a senior at Bainbridge, and Joe Hawley, a senior at Klahowya, were named their respective Washington state high school lacrosse players of the week for March 21-27.

Here’s what was said about each player in the press release;

Ben Biggers, Senior, Bainbridge High School, Metro Conference

Ben Biggers had his best night of the spring delivering five goals as undefeated Bainbridge swept past O’Dea with a 10-9 overtime boys lacrosse win over the Fighting Irish on Tuesday. Biggers finished the night with six points including a single assist.

Joe Hawley, Senior, Klahowya Secondary School, Narrows/Olympic Conference

Joe Hawley continued to rack up points in the early stages of the Washington High School Boys Lacrosse Association season as the senior attackman led undefeated Klahowya to a 15 – 8 win over North Kitsap on Friday. Hawley completed a seven-goal, three-assist night giving him 10 goals and 10 assists for the week following a three-goal, seven-assist performance in the Eagles’ win at Port Angeles on Tuesday.

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SK, CK softball suspended in second inning

Annette Griffus

The umpiring crew check out Linder Field after play between South Kitsap and Central Kitsap was suspended in the bottom of the second inning during a non-league softball game Tuesday in Silverdale. (Annette Griffus | Kitsap Sun) — The umpiring crew check out Linder Field after play between South Kitsap and Central Kitsap was suspended in the bottom of the second inning during a non-league softball game Tuesday in Silverdale.
(Annette Griffus | Kitsap Sun)

A light but constant rain began just about the time the first pitch was thrown and with each passing pitch those rains came down harder as the Central Kitsap Cougars and the South Kitsap Wolves squared off in a non-league softball game Tuesday at Linder Field.

The rain, this is spring in Puget Sound after all, became the focal point and finally won out as the game was suspended in the bottom of the second inning with two outs and two runners on for CK. The Cougars (1-2) held a 2-1 lead after South (2-1) scored first when Sophia Canton scored from third base on a throwing error in the top of the first.

Central Kitsap loaded the bases in the first and it was Elise Freund’s groundout RBI to first that scored Chance Barg to tie the game as the rains started to come down harder. After a fielders choice — CK’s Sam Wallace hit a grounder back to South pitcher Diavionne DeWalt who threw home for the force — CK’s Cassidy Garchow drew a walk that scored Marissa Adams for the go-ahead run.

That’s when the umpires signaled for both teams to head to the dugout.

Umpire Brian Streege talks with CK assistant coach Holly Carver and SK head coach Mindi Outhwaite as their softball game was suspended in the bottom of the second inning Tuesday at Linder Field. (Annette Griffus | Kitsap Sun) — Umpire Brian Streege talks with CK assistant coach Holly Carver and SK head coach Mindi Outhwaite as their softball game was suspended in the bottom of the second inning Tuesday at Linder Field.
(Annette Griffus | Kitsap Sun)

While the rain eventually let up, the infield was deemed unsafe for the players. The game will be rescheduled at a later date.

South Kitsap is scheduled to play at Wilson High Wednesday while Central Kitsap hosts Kingston.

Also, South may have lost the services of its No. 4 hitter, Emma York, who took a ball to her nose during warmups and went to the hospital to get checked out. SK coach Mindi Outhwaite said her status is to be determined.

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SK’s Wattree, NK’s Rabedeaux named to All-State teams

Annette Griffus

South Kitsap’s Eric Wattree and North Kitsap’s Cole Rabedeaux were named to their respective All-State boys basketball teams on Monday.

The teams were announced by the Washington Interscholastic Basketball Coaches Association.

The All-State games will be Saturday at Mountlake Terrace High School. Wattree, an Eastern Washington recruit, was named to the Class 4A team, which plays against 3A at 6 p.m.

Rabedeaux was named to the 2A team and will play the 1A team at 4 p.m. The 1B vs. 2B game is at 2 p.m.

Doors open at 1 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors, ASB and children under 12.

ASG Roster16 Final

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State swimming: updates from day 2

Annette Griffus

Hunter Parini, front, celebrates along with teammates Tim Gallagher, Ethan Fox and Bryce Hoffer, the Bucs' 200-yard medley relay state championship in the Class 2A meet at KCAC in Federal Way on Saturday. (Annette Griffus | Kitsap Sun) — Hunter Parini, front, celebrates along with teammates Tim Gallagher, Ethan Fox and Bryce Hoffer, the Bucs’ 200-yard medley relay state championship in the Class 2A meet at KCAC in Federal Way on Saturday.
(Annette Griffus | Kitsap Sun)

Kingston proved they could walk the walk after all.

The Buccaneers earned their first state championship in school history on Saturday when the 200-yard medley relay won the Class 2A event in 1 minute, 43.08 seconds.

The boys program split off from North Kitsap in 2008-09 and has been progressing each year. The Bucs won the Olympic League and district meet titles this year, also firsts for the program.

The school opened in 2007 and co-oped its swimming program with North Kitsap that first year.

It’s been quite a meet so far for the peninsula . Kitsap has been on the medal podium in every event.

Olympic freshman Ross Burchell receives his second-place medal from Les Schwab representative Lonnie Nunley Saturday for the 200-yard freestyle. (Annette Griffus | Kitsap Sun) — Olympic freshman Ross Burchell receives his second-place medal from Les Schwab representative Lonnie Nunley Saturday for the 200-yard freestyle.
(Annette Griffus | Kitsap Sun)

Kitsap wound up with three second-place finishers in Olympic’s Ross Burchell, Bremerton’s Nathan Rubie and Kingston’s Tim Gallagher.

Burchell finished second in the 200 freestyle in 1:45.86, a personal best and the 500 freestyle in 4:42.39.

Bremerton’s Rubie finished second in the 100 butterfly. Rubie touched the wall in 52.93, closing in on Elliott Hofferth of Anacortes in the final 10 yards to make it entertaining.

Gallagher, a freshman, was second in the 100 backstroke in 53.54. In total, West Sound walked away with 22 medals in 12 events.

Kingston finished in fourth place in the team standings, giving the Bucs their first state trophy. North Kitsap placed seventh while Olympic was 12th. Klahowya was 24th and Bremerton 28th.

Kingston and North Kitsap celebrated their fourth place and seventh place finishes, respectively, at the Class 2A boys state swimming championships Saturday at KCAC. (Annette Griffus | Kitsap Sun) — Kingston and North Kitsap celebrated their fourth place and seventh place finishes, respectively, at the Class 2A boys state swimming championships Saturday at KCAC.
(Annette Griffus | Kitsap Sun)

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Bainbridge swimmers celebrate their second-place team finish at the Class 3A boys state swimming and diving championships Saturday at KCAC. (Annette Griffus | Kitsap Sun) — Bainbridge swimmers celebrate their second-place team finish at the Class 3A boys state swimming and diving championships Saturday at KCAC.
(Annette Griffus | Kitsap Sun)

The 3A session saw the Bainbridge Spartans earn a second place finish overall with 288 points to Bellevue’s 349.5. It’s the Spartans best finish since 1980, when they also finished second.

The Spartans’ 200 medley and 200 free relays placed second while the 400 free relay was third.

Individually, Garrett Waite had two top four finishes to lead the Spartans. Waite was third in the 200 IM and fourth in the 100 backstroke.

Other top finishers for Bainbridge were junior Parker Bushey who finished fifth in the 200 freestyle, freshmen Kevin Houseman, fifth in 200 IM and 100 breaststroke, Makai Ingalls placed sixth in the 100 butterfly and eighth in the 50 free, and Carter Hall was eighth in the breast.

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The 4A meet is underway and South Kitsap’s Dylan Macabitas, who opened the session by singing the national anthem, placed fourth in the 100 backstroke in 52.67, just off his personal best from prelims (52.28). Macabitas also finished 12th in the 200 freestyle.

South Kitsap's Dylan Macabitas waves to the crowd after receiving his fourth-place medal in the 100-yard backstroke Saturday at the Class 4A state boys swimming and diving championships. (Annette Griffus | Kitsap Sun) — South Kitsap’s Dylan Macabitas waves to the crowd after receiving his fourth-place medal in the 100-yard backstroke Saturday at the Class 4A state boys swimming and diving championships.
(Annette Griffus | Kitsap Sun)

South diver Jason Gleason finished seventh in his first meet. He’s a junior and is determined to improve on that ranking next season.

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State boys swimming & diving: Day 1

Annette Griffus

The Kingston Buccaneers are off to a hot start at the state Class 2A boys swimming and diving championships Friday morning at the King County Aquatic Center in Federal Way.

The Buccaneers won their heat in the 200-yard medley relay in 1:43.22 and are the top seed heading into Saturday’s finals.

North Kitsap is seeded seventh in the same event and will get a medal tomorrow.

Solid first day for 2A. Kingston qualified all 13 of their swimmers into the finals, a first for coach Mark Van Huis he said. Kingston’s Ethan Fox is seeded fourth in the 200 IM after winning his heat in 2:01.10 while teammate Tim Gallagher is seeded fifth. Gallagher is also eyeing a state title in the 100 backstroke as he is the second seed. Fox is seeded third in the 100 breast. Kingston’s 400 free relay is the third seed.

Klahowya’s Mason Heaman is into the finals in the 200 freestyle as the fifth seed.

Olympic’s Ross Burchell is seeded fourth in the 200 free, but is the second seed in the 500 free. The Trojans’ 400 free relay is seeded sixth.

North Kitsap’s Thor Breitbarth, coming off an illness at last week’s district meet, is seeded fifth in the 50 free and seventh in the 100 free. North’s Nathan Ramey is seeded fifth in the 100 breast and seventh in the 500 free.

Bremerton sophomore Nathan Rubie is seeded fourth in the 100 butterfly and he had to race in a swim-off for the 200 IM. He had tied with Chris Kim of Fife and wound up beating Kim in the two-man race to qualify for the consolation finals.

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The 3A state meet began this afternoon and after a couple of disqualifications early (not involving Bainbridge) the Spartans three relays qualified as the second seeds — right behind Bellevue

Freshmen Garrett Waite is seeded third in the 200 IM and 100 back. Senior Sam Alpaugh is seeded sixth in the backstroke.

Freshman Kevin Houseman is the fourth seed in the 100 breast while Carter Hall is seeded seventh.

Divers Dylan Garthwaite and Gabe Emert each made the finals as did senior distance freestyler James Bullock.

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We only had two individual qualifiers from South Kitsap as well as the Wolves’ 200 medley relay. The relay, which consisted of Dylan Macabitas, Giacomo Bressanello, Simon Martin, Matthew Martin, finished in 1:45.35. They did not qualify for the finals.

Macabitas qualified fifth in the 100 backstroke and 14th in the 200 free. Diver Jason Gleason is seeded sixth heading into the finals with a score of 253.70 after a strong performance in the prelims and semifinals. Top seed Jeffrey Goong of Bothell scored 264.80.

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Scoring change could give South Kitsap wrestling league title

jeff graham

South Kitsap’s wrestling team might have ended up winning the Narrows League 4A tournament title after all.

Following Saturday’s tournament at Foss High School in Tacoma, Yelm was awarded first place with 372 points, a half point ahead of runner-up South Kitsap (371.5).

South Kitsap athletic director Ed Santos said Wednesday that tournament officials discovered a scoring error made in a match that South Kitsap senior Brandon Forster won by major decision 12-4 instead of 10-4 as was scored on the bout sheet. Instead of earning four points, Forster was only awarded three points. The additional point gives the Wolves their first league tournament title since 2012.

South Kitsap coach Chad Nass said the tournament manager will have to rescore the whole tournament to see if other mistakes were made.

“I don’t know if they’ll announce anything,” Nass said. “… but, yeah, we won.”

Nass wasn’t exactly sure what official steps could be taken. Since the bout sheet was signed, it could be official.

“In 20 years of wrestling, never seen a tournament decided by half point,” Nass said.

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CK, SK represented on All-Narrows basketball teams

Annette Griffus

Central Kitsap’s Starr Rodenhurst, a senior, was named to the first team for the All-Narrows 3A basketball team, while teammates Katie Thorsen, senior, and Vanessa Davies, sophomore, were named to the second team.

CK’s RJ Secrest was a first teamer on the boys side, the only Cougars named.

On the 4A boys team, South Kitsap’s Eric Wattree was named to the first team.

Senior Libby Borgonia of South Kitsap was named to the 4A girls second team.

All-Narrows League 4A girls

MVP—Shalyse Smith, Bellarmine, sophomore, center.

Defensive player of the year—Jayana Ervin, Bellarmine, senior, guard.

Coach of the year—Jackie Robinson, Olympia

First team—Jenna Randich, Olympia, sr., G; Jayana Ervin, Bellarmine, sr., G; Sara Bowen, Timberline, sr., G; Maddie Willett, Gig Harbor, so., F; McKenzie Alton, Bellarmine, sr., G.

Second team—Vanessa Higgins, Stadium, jr., F; Moriah Luthy, Olympia, sr., G; Libby Borgonia, South Kitsap, sr., G; Sydney Bertholf, Gig Harbor, sr., F; Keshara Romain, Timberline, so., F.

Honorable mention—Jenny Hagle, Bellarmine, so., G; Reyelle Frazier, Bellarmine, fr., G; Brynna Maxwell, Gig Harbor, fr., F; Tessa Waage, Gig Harbor, fr., F; Lillyanne Landers, Olympia, jr., F; Averie Stock, Olympia, so., G; Amanda Lind, South Kitsap, sr., F; Kaylee McEdward, South Kitsap, sr., F; Ruby Gellner, Stadium, jr., G; Cadence Monti, Timberline, jr., G.

All-Narrows League 3A girls

Co-MVP—Kiara “Kiki” Knox, Wilson, senior, forward; Tamia Braggs, Lincoln, senior, center.

Defensive player of the year—Kondalia Montgomery, Lincoln, sophomore, guard.

Coach of the year—Jamila Jones, Lincoln

First team—Josie Matz, Wilson, jr., G; Morticia Mc’Call, Lincoln, jr., F; Erica Hamlin, Wilson, sr., F; Starr Rodenhurst, Central Kitsap, sr., G; Brooklyn Harn, North Thurston, fr., G.

Second team—Timber Ware, Shelton, fr., G; Olivia Jackowich, Capital, sr., F; Katie Thorsen, Central Kitsap, sr., F; Vanessa Davies, Central Kitsap, so., G; Paige Johnson, Shelton, jr., F.

Honorable mention—Delani West, Capital, jr., F; Olivia Krog, Central Kitsap, so., G; MacKenzie Page, Central Kitsap, jr., F; Daveonna Anderson, Foss, so., G; Faith Brantly, Lincoln, fr., G; Victoria Mukisa, Lincoln, sr., G; Aamira Turner, Lincoln, sr., G; Leah Brooks, Mount Tahoma, sr., G; Quinlan Christian, North Thurston, so., G; Aurora Gouley, Shelton, sr., G; Alaundra Alford, Wilson, sr., G.

All-Narrows League 4A boys

MVP—Malachi Flynn, sr., Bellarmine Prep

Defensive player of the year—Austin Curry, sr., Timberline

Coach—Bernie Salazar, Bellarmine Prep

First team—Eric Wattree, South Kitsap, sr., G; Christian Davis, Yelm, sr., G; Erik Stevenson, Timberline, so., G; Hunter Sipe, Olympia, jr. F; Joey Bodoia, Bellarmine, jr., G.

Second team—Jarryn Bush, Timberline, sr., F; Christian Moore, Bellarmine, jr., F; Sam Gagliardi, Gig Harbor, sr, G; Michael Toglia, Gig Harbor, sr., F; Liam Murphy, Olympia, sr., G.

Honorable mention—Isaac Wojtanowicz, Bellarmine, sr., G; Eddie Beusch, Olympia, sr., G; Brett Thompson, Olympia, sr., G; David Woodward, Olympia, sr., F; Austin Curry, Timberline, sr., F; Jaelen Bush, Timberline, jf., C; Isaiah Lewis, South Kitsap, sr., F; Isaijha Byrd, South Kitsap, jr., G; Chad Davis, Yelm, sr., F.

All-Narrows League 3A boys

MVP—David Jenkins, sr., Wilson

Defensive player of the year—Dionte Simon, sr., Lincoln

Coach of the year—Aubrey Shelton, Lincoln

First team—Roberto Gittens, Foss, fr., F; Trevion Brown, Lincoln, sr., G; Emmitt Matthews Jr., Wilson, so., F; Wes Reynolds, North Thurston, sr., F; RJ Secrest, Central Kitsap, jr., G.

Second team—Donald Scott, Foss, jr., F: Travis Miller, Capital, sr., G; Trevante Anderson, Lincoln, so., G; Montre Brown-Lofton, Wilson, sr., G; Zack Sibley, North Thurston, sr., G.

Honorable mention—Brandon Cotton, Lincoln, sr., G; Dionte Simon, Lincoln, sr., G; Willie Thomas, Lincoln, sr. F: Demetrius Crosby, Foss, so., G; Daeshawn Wayne, Foss, fr., G; Destin Hicks-Armstrong, Mt. Tahoma, jr., G; Kyle Kimball, Shelton, jr., G; Anthony Stokes, Wilson, jr. G.

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District girls basketball: West Sound teams

jeff graham

Here’s the schedule for West Sound girls basketball teams starting in district tournament play this week.

Class 4A West Central District

Who: South Kitsap (10-9) vs. Todd Beamer (18-2)

When: Thursday, 7 p.m. at Todd Beamer HS

Outlook: SK, which placed fifth in the Narrows 4A, returns to the district tournament with an eye on securing one of six berths to regionals. … Beamer won the SPSL title.

Class 3A West Central/Southwest District

Who: Central Kitsap (13-7) vs. Columbia River (11-9)

When: Thursday, 7 p.m. at Central Kitsap HS

Outlook: CK, the third-place team from the Narrows 3A, is hoping to garner one of six regionals berths. The Cougars have to do it without all-league senior Starr Rodenhurst, who suffered a knee injury two weeks ago and is done for the playoffs. … The Chieftains finished second in the four-team Greater St. Helens League.

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District boys basketball: West Sound teams

jeff graham

Here’s the schedule for West Sound boys basketball teams starting in district tournament play this week.

Class 4A West Central District

Who: South Kitsap (8-11) vs. Puyallup (17-6)

When: Wednesday, 7 p.m. at Puyallup HS

Outlook: SK took fourth in the Narrows 4A and are led by Eastern Washington signee Eric Wattree, who averages 24.5 ppg. … Puyallup tied for second in SPSL 4A South Division. … There are six regionals berths available out of this tournament.

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National Signing Day: Updated list of athletes

jeff graham

Here is a list of West Sound athletes who’ll be sending in letters of intent Wednesday on national signing day:
Football: Keith Moore, Olympic (Eastern Washington University), Alberto Castorena, Olympic (Arizona Western College), Kendal Yaegle, Central Kitsap (Central Washington University), *Sean Crowell, North Kitsap (Northwestern College), Marcelo Sanchez, North Kitsap (University of Jamestown)
Girls Soccer: Alyssa Beach, Bremerton (Central Washington University), Michaela Wallitner, Central Kitsap (Central Washington University), Mel Johnson, Central Kitsap (University of Redlands), Kalie Nation, Crosspoint (Pacific University), *Tegan Daviscourt, North Mason (Eastern Oregon)
Boys Soccer: Jaeger Skifstad, Central Kitsap (Highline Community College)
Baseball: Aki Buckson, Central Kitsap (Bellevue College), Griffin McCormick, Central Kitsap (Bellevue College), Nolan Wiler, Central Kitsap (University of Puget Sound)
Softball: Elise Freund, Central Kitsap (Pacific Lutheran University)
Women’s golf: Madison Gale, Kingston (Mt. Holyoke College)
*will also compete in track and field

Central Kitsap student athletes (left to right) Michaela Wallitner, Kendal Yaegle, Nolan Wiler, Jaeger Skifstad, Griffith McCormick and Aki Buckson sign their letters of intent on Wednesday, February 3, 2016. (MEEGAN M. REID / KITSAP SUN)

Central Kitsap student athlete Michaela Wallitner is framed by balloons as she leaves the table after signing her letter of intent to play soccer at Central Washington, on Wednesday, February 3, 2016. (MEEGAN M. REID / KITSAP SUN)

Central Kitsap student athletes (left to right) Hope Lawrence, Elise Freund, Melissa Johnson, Michaela Wallitner, Kendal Yaegle, Nolan Wiler, Jaeger Skifstad, Griffith McCormick and Aki Buckson sign their letters of intent on Wednesday, February 3, 2016. (MEEGAN M. REID / KITSAP SUN)

Olympic's Alberto Castorena (left) and Keith Moore (right) pose with Trojans football coach Sal Quitevis for during a signing day ceremony at the school. — Olympic’s Alberto Castorena (left) and Keith Moore (right) pose with Trojans football coach Sal Quitevis for during a signing day ceremony at the school.

North Kitsap's Marcelo Sanchez (center) signed a letter of intent to play football at the University of Jamestown in North Dakota. — North Kitsap’s Marcelo Sanchez (center), with his brother Alec (left) and father Christopher, signed a letter of intent to play football at the University of Jamestown in North Dakota.

Bremerton soccer player Alyssa Beach signed her national letter of intent Wednesday with Central Washington. At right is Bremerton athletic director Jeff Barton.

North Mason's Tegan Daviscourt has signed with Eastern Oregon to play soccer/track and field. — North Mason’s Tegan Daviscourt has signed with Eastern Oregon to play soccer/track and field.

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