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Photos by Todd Wilson The Wahkiakum Mules trampled the Toutle Lake Ducks in a 50-14 homecoming football game victory last Friday. The Mules dominated the line of scrimmage and piled up 256 yards rushing while holding the visitors to 22. Dominic Curl opened the scoring for the Mules with a 3-yard run in the first quarter. Gabe Moon followed with a 9-yard touchdown, and Curl closed the quarter with a 14-yard run. The Mules put the game out of reach in the second quarter, which ended with the...
The Wahkiakum Mules volleyball team continued their winning streak with two more victories this week, bringing their overall record to 3-6. On Thursday, the team traveled to Randle and beat the Morton/White Pass Timberwolves in three sets, 25-15, 25-13, and 25-12. “We played pretty consistently tonight, and the girls' hard work is starting to show,” Coach Kayli Hurley said. “Our bench is a huge part of our success, so shout out to their fire and selfless efforts to help the team.” Kamryn...
The Wahkiakum Mules cross country runners joined Mark Morris, Washougal, and Fort Vancouver high school teams at David Douglas Park in Vancouver last Wednesday for a 4,000 meter race. Wahkiakum’s Nathan Garrett took 25th place out of 36 runners in the boy’s race with a time of 18:57. Samuel Grice of Washougal took first place with a time of 13:35. Kimberlee Watkins took 30th place out of 30 runners in the girls’ race with a time of 30:16. Elle Thomas of Washougal took first place with a time...
Story and photo by Coach Brad Moon Following a soggy home win over Rainier (OR) on September 18, the Wahkiakum Mini-Mules added to their undefeated season (3-0) by dominating Toutle Lake this past Saturday in Kelso. Two weeks ago, on their home turf, the Mini-Mules fought hard to maintain their home field advantage against a physically bigger Rainier team. Halfback Josh Moon scored the only points of the game in the first half with a nine-yard scamper into the end zone, giving Wahkiakum the...
The Wahkiakum High School cross country team traveled to Stevenson to compete with five other schools in a 2B meet last Thursday. Representing the boys in the 5,000 meter run, sophomore Nathan Garrett placed 24th in the field of 44 runners with a time of 23:35.62. The winning runner, Camden Uffelman of Columbia, finished in 18:45.03. For the girls, Senior Kimberlee Watkins took 16th place in a field of 21 runners, with a time of 36:17.42. Isabella Spencer of Stevenson won the race with a time...
Photos by Todd Wilson The Wahkiakum Mule football team encountered another powerful Central League football team when they traveled to Toledo last Friday where the Riverhawks ran to a 44-17 victory. The hosts led 15-14 at the end of the first quarter. Toledo got on the scoreboard first, but the Mules scored twice to take the lead. Gabe Moon scored on a 47-yard run at 5:32 and followed with a 7-yard touchdown at 2:35. Elijah Cothren kicked both conversions. Toledo took the lead on a 56-yard run...
The Wahkiakum Mules volleyball team continues to grow, and this week, they lost one but earned their first victory of the season. This brings their overall record to 1-6. On Thursday, the Lady Mules traveled to Onalaska and lost in three matches, 25-14, 25-20, and 25-19. Emmie Niemela led the team on offense with seven kills. Megan Leitz added five kills and six digs. Libero Reigha Niemeyer had five kills, and eight digs. Setter Courtney Carlson had 21 assists. Bailey Mckinley had two blocks,...
The Wahkiakum Mules volleyball team lost two more games this week, bringing their record to 0-5. On Tuesday, the Lady Mules traveled to Kalama and lost in three sets, 20-25, 4-25, and 14-25. "It was a rollercoaster of a night for our ball control and aggression on offense," Coach Kayli Hurley said. "We played some strong defense in set one, but lost our way in set two. Our focus moving forward is taking smart risks and being brave when things on the court feel difficult." Kamryn Watkins had...
Photos by Todd Wilson It didn't take long for the defending Class 2B football champions to show the Wahkiakum Mules that they're still a potent force by posting a 62-10 win over the Mules last Friday. The Mules twice pinned the Onalaska Loggers deep in Logger territory early in the first quarter, and twice Logger running backs broke free for long runs. The first set up a 1-yard touchdown at 10:52 of the game; the second was an 81-yard run that put the visitors up 16-0 at 6:56 of the first...
The Wahkiakum Mules cross country team is entering their third week of competition this week, heading to Stevenson for a league meet today. Their season started with a 13 team race in Rainier on Thursday, September 9. Sophomore Nathan Garrett represented the Mule boys in the 2.4 mile run, taking 27th place with a time of 16:39.96. The winning runner, Asher Simpson of Morton/White Pass finished in 13:59.70 The Watkins twins, seniors Kimberlee and Alexandria, represented the Mule girls in their...
Story and photo by Brad Moon The Wahkiakum Mini-Mules kicked off their 2021 season with a win over the Kalama Chinooks in Kelso on Saturday, winning a tough game 12-6. With eight sixth grade students leading the young team, they went straight to work on defense on Kalama’s first possession, forcing a turnover in Kalama territory. After an offside penalty on the Chinooks, fullback Joe Merz busted through the line for a 30 yard scamper and a touchdown on the first offensive play of the season f...
Photos by Todd Wilson The Wahkiakum Mule football team picked up its second win of the season last Friday, downing the Mossyrock Vikings 28-24. Because of the Vikings' low number of players, the teams fielded eight-man teams, and it took the Mules, used to the 11-man game, a while to adjust. The teams traded scores in the first quarter, with Mossyrock leading 16-14 after 12 minutes. Jacob Johnson hauled in a Brodie Avalon pass for a 49-yard Mule touchdown at 4:16, and Gabe Moon scored on a 40-ya...
The Wahkiakum Mules volleyball team fell in three matches this week. "We are definitely working to build and are working on drastically reducing our unforced errors," Coach Kayli Hurley said. "Overall we are focused on showing growth physically and mentally every day." On Tuesday, the Lady Mules lost to Toutle Lake at home, 15-25, 16-25, and 17-25. Courtney Carlson had three kills, 14 assists, and four digs. Reigha Niemyer had eight digs. Kamryn Watkins had five kills, Bailey McKinley had three...
Photos courtesy of Todd Wilson The Wahkiakum Mule football team opened their season with a 32-0 shutout of the Raymond/South Bend Ravens last Friday. It was a win in the first game from new head coach Ryan Lorenzo and his assistants. The Mules scored twice in the first quarter, first on a 2-yard run by Gabe Moon and later on a 15-yard pass from Brady Avalon to to Jacob Johnson. In the second quarter, Dominic Curl scored on a 4-yard run, and Avalon completed a 4-yard pass to Zakk Carlson. An...
The Wahkiakum Mules volleyball team lost a lot of seniors last year, and with a turnout of 18 athletes this season, Coach Kayli Hurley, who spent some time going over defensive positions with the team on Tuesday, is looking forward to watching the core group that is left to "step into big leadership roles" and "seeing the younger girls grow into new roles with the team." There are two seniors this year, Megan Leitz and Courtney Carlson, Hurley said, adding, "We are thankful to be headed into...
The Wahkiakum Mule football squad takes the field this year with a new group of coaches. Ryan Lorenzo, a 2005 Wahkiakum High graduate, has taken over the head coaching role following the retirement of multi-year veteran Eric Hansen. Assisting him will be Matt Mogush and Tyler Russell, both WHS graduates. "I have big shoes to fill," Lorenzo commented Tuesday. "Those other coaches put in a lot of years with much success." Above, left Brody Avalon sets to pass, and right, Coach Lorenzo works with...
Naselle Comet Football September 4 Neah Bay 10 at Lummi (Bellingham) 17 Winlock October 1 at Mossyrock 8 Taholah 15 Ocosta 22 at Oakville 29 Chief Leschi Home games in boldface. Wahkiakum Mule Football September 3 Raymond/South Bend 10 at Mossyrock 17 Onalaska 24 at Toledo October 1 Toutle Lake 8 at Kalama 15 Adna 22 at Stevenson 29 at King's Way/Vancouver Home games in boldface....
Several Wahkiakum basketball players and a coach received high honors this past week as Central 2B coaches made their selections for league MVPs and first and second teams. For the girls, Jansi Merz and Paige Mace shared top honors as the league’s MVPs. Reigha Niemeyer and Emerald Niemela were named to the second team, while Megan Leitz garnered an honorable mention. Rob Garrett, a Wahkiakum High School alum and coach of the Mule girl’s basketball team, was named the Central 2B Girls Coach of...
Photos by Todd Wilson Following two wins last week, the Wahkiakum Mules boys basketball team suffered a loss in the semifinals of the District 4 2B tournament on Wednesday. On Thursday, they were able to beat a physical Adna team, pulling ahead with a last second shot from sophomore Dominc Curl to finish the season in third place in the district tournament. In the quarterfinals on Wednesday, the Mules lost to Napavine, 70-61. "Going in, we knew they were a tough match up," Coach Todd Souvenir sa...
Photos by Todd Wilson With sports seasons shortened because of the pandemic this year, the Wahkiakum Mules girls basketball team went as far and as high as they could go, claiming the crown in a four day District 4 2B tournament last week. After winning on Monday and Tuesday, the Lady Mules took on Ilwaco and the Fishermen's Erika Glenn, who scored 58 points in their own quarterfinal game on Tuesday. The Lady Mules beat Ilwaco in the semifinals, 72-31, and held Glenn to under 20 points. Jansi...
The Wahkiakum Lady Mules basketball team continues its winning ways, beating four more teams this week, including two in the opening rounds of the district tournament. Last Friday, the Lady Mules traveled to Longview to take on the 2A team from R.A. Long and won 78-48. "R.A. Long was fun," Coach Rob Garrett said on Tuesday. "We got off to a hot start from the outside, but honestly, I wasn't happy with our defense in the first half. It was a good wake up call for this week though. The second...
The Wahkiakum High School Mules basketball team won four more games this week, including two on Monday and Tuesday in the district tournament to bring their overall record to 8-3. The Mules moved into the semifinals of the tournament on Wednesday against Napavine, but the score was not available by press time. Last Wednesday, in the final week of regular season play, the Mules took a long road trip to Stevenson and beat the Bulldogs 88-49. "It was a fun game after a long bus ride," Coach Todd...
This story has been updated from original print version The 43rd Annual Senior All Star baseball game scheduled at Centralia’s Wheeler Field for Sunday, June 6, was postponed because of rain. It will be played today (Thursday) at 5:30 p.m. at Lower Columbia College. Five local athletes will represent Wahkiakum High School and Naselle High School in the game. Ashden Niemeyer of Cathlamet and Jimmy Strange and Warren Wirkkala of Naselle will play for the Nationals team in the nine inning game, w...
Three Wahkiakum High School and two Naselle High School baseball players will play in the 43rd Annual Senior All Star Game at Centralia’s Wheeler Field on June 6 at 3:30 p.m. Ashden Niemeyer of Cathlamet, as well as Jimmy Strange and Warren Wirkkala of Naselle will represent the Nationals team in the nine inning game, while Beau Carlson and Chance Cothren of Cathlamet will play for the Americans. The players were selected from 20 high schools, and from nominations submitted by area high school coaches, according to the press release. The top p...
With three games in the last week, the Lady Mules really only ran into one serious challenger on Saturday, when they hosted a 1A team from the Seattle area, Kings High School. The Lady Mules managed to eke out a win that day too, to bring their overall record to 10-1. On Thursday, the Lady Mules beat Morton/White Pass 92-13. "MWP got off to a hot start turning offense into defense," Coach Rob Garrett said. "Paige (Mace) went over 1,000 career points which was a great milestone for her and Emmie...
