Kentridge, Kentwood crash state 4A baseball semifinals
Michelle Conerly, Kent Reporter
Power-hitting Joe Wainhouse and Kentridge take on Skyview in a state Class 4A semifinal Friday.
Northwest Farms' powerhouse trio headlines Sunday's $50,000 Seattle Handicap | Emerald Downs
Upon entering one of his patented three-horse entries, the late great Charlie Whittingham would proclaim to the world, "We got 'em surrounded."
Kent-Meridian twins headed to CWU
Fraternal twins Stephanie and Jestann O'Hara aren't your typical duo. Yes, these Kent-Meridian seniors can finish each other's sentences. And yes, their personalities are similar. But when it comes down to what they really love, both girls are on the opposite ends of the spectrum.
Kent athletes push for top finishes at state
Kentridge's Kevin Hall has been mastering his hurdling technique all season long, and at last Saturday's West Central District track and field meet at French Field, the crowd witnessed how much his efforts have paid off.
Kent-Tahoma Middle School League standings for track and field | May 22
Kent-Tahoma Middle School League standings for track and field for girls, boys varsity
Northwest Farms trio heads nominations for Seattle Handicap | Emerald Downs
Dominant last year as 2-year-olds, the Tom Wenzel-trained/Northwest Farms-owned trio of Blueberry Smoothie, Goin to the Window and Stopshoppingdebbie top the nominations for the $50,000 Seattle Handicap for 3-year-old fillies on Sunday.
Hoist prevails in Governor's Handicap | Emerald Downs
Apparently North American Thoroughbred Racing Company has another Longacres Mile candidate in 2013. The nom de course for Glen Todd of Surrey, British Columbia, North American Thoroughbred Racing Company campaigned Taylor Said to a victory in the 2012 Mile. This year's candidate is Hoist, a powerful 4-year-old son of Mineshaft who simply ran the opposition into defeat Sunday, scoring a one-length victory over 40-to-1 Stryker Phd in the $50,000 Governor's Handicap for 3-year-olds and up at Emerald Downs.
Picture of the Week: Sky climber
Kent-Meridian's Juliana Adams stretched 10 feet, six inches to grab second place in the pole vault at the West Central District 4A Track and Field Championships at French Field on Friday.
Kentridge rolls into state 4A semifinals; Kentwood also reaches final four | Prep baseball
Sam Dacus threw a complete-game, one-hit gem and Dumit Malacon belted two home runs, driving in three runs, as surprising Kentridge beat Cascade 6-1 at Richland on Saturday to reach the state Class 4A baseball semifinals.
Sis's Sis is back on top, takes feature | Emerald Downs
Sis's Sis returned to the races in style Saturday afternoon at Emerald Downs. Seeing her first racing action in seven months, the classy 6-year-old led all the way and drew off for a 3¾-length victory over Carrabelle Harbor in the$19,000 Rising Star Stables Purse for older fillies and mares.
River of Aces zips to victory in feature | Emerald Downs
River of Aces put her tremendous speed to good use Friday, zipping to a 2½-length victory in the $13,750 feature race for fillies and mares at Emerald Downs.
