Dec. 6, 2023
ISSUE 49
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Eatonville wrestlers triumph at Patriot Dome and Jump On In Tournaments By Skip Smith
Contributing Writer
we brought up were able to add a couple of minutes and keep us fresh. We are rebounding better than last year but need to work on our press. Morton was scrappy and focused on Lilian, which led to 10 of 13 players scoring. We need to sharpen some skills, but it was a good first game,” said Head Coach Deanna Andersen. Building on this momentum, the Cruisers notched another win in their second game of the season, defeating the Cascade Christian
The Eatonville boys' wrestling team showcased their prowess at the Patriot Dome tournament hosted by Washington High School, while the girls' team made a notable appearance at the Jump On In 2023 tournament at Yelm High School. In a remarkable performance, seven varsity wrestlers from Eatonville secured top-five finishes at the Patriot Dome tournament: • Kasey Whitney emerged victorious, claiming the 1st place title in the 144-pound category. • Jake Ostendorf displayed resilience, earning a 2nd place finish at 165 pounds. • Trey Sta Rosa secured a 3rd place spot in the 157-pound category. • Ethan Rogers fought hard and earned a 3rd place finish at 190 pounds. • Bryan Boers, wrestling in the 106-pound division, claimed a respectable 5th place. • Jaxon Wood and Jameson Beckord also secured 5th place finishes at 120 and 175 pounds, respectively. The junior varsity wrestlers also made their mark with five athletes placing in the top five: • Michael Beaupre clinched the 1st place title at 157 pounds. • Logan Shipman secured a 3rd place finish at 190 pounds.
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Courtesy Annie Norman Eatonville's Bailey Andersen scores on a Cascade Christian defender in the Cruisers 48-33 victory over the Cougars.
Strong start for Eatonville Lady Cruiser Basketball with back-to-back victories By Skip Smith
Contributing Writer
In their season opener, the Eatonville Cruisers triumphed over the Morton-White Pass Timberwolves with a final score of 69-59. The Cruisers set the tone early, establishing an 18-8 lead after the first quarter and extending it to an 18-point advantage at its peak. Although the Timberwolves managed to narrow the gap to as little as five points in the fourth quarter, the Cruisers maintained composure and ultimately clinched
the victory by a margin of 10 points. Junior guard Bailey Andersen played a pivotal role in the Cruisers' success, leading the team with 25 points. Junior Lilian Bickford contributed 10 points, while senior Ryan Stammen and junior Hailey Hall added nine and eight points, respectively. Hall also stood out on the boards, securing eight rebounds to share the team lead with senior Sara Smith. "We played hard throughout the whole game despite the amount of fouls. Luckily, the JV players
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