In a tough test against a quick Monroe Tigers team, the Arlington boys soccer club slotted home an early goal before falling 2-1 on March 30.
ARLINGTON The lights went on and everybody was home as Arlingtons entire lineup got involved while pounding Oak Harbor on March 27. A devastating seven-run first inning dropped Oak Harbor into a hole from which they never climbed out, falling 13-5.
Lakewood controlled their May 19 State quarterfinal game with Aberdeen from start to finish. The Cougars produced more scoring chances than the visiting Bobcats and generally dominated play in the midfield. Lakewood strung together more passes, put more pressure on the Aberdeen goal and kept Cougar goalkeeper Peter Karrenberg out of danger.
MOUNTLAKE TERRACE The Darrington Loggers easily beat the Ocasta Wildcats 13-4 to advance to the regional finals game May 19, but a tougher White Pass team executed better in the days second game, said Logger coach Gibran Smith.
Morgan Galusha and Bridgette Burkholder won three of their four doubles tennis matches in the 3A district one playoffs. Due to some strange rules regarding state eligibility the pair wont be attending the state finals in Pasco. The May 19 playoff took place at Mount Vernon High School.
Hoops Tourney Returns
Two Mighty Marlin swim team members took top honors in their age group when they competed in the Clear Lake Triathlon July 14.
Two Arlington track stars excelled at the recent USA Track & Field regional held in Seattle. Held at Sealth High School, the regional meet consisted of qualifiers from all over Washington, Oregon, and Alaska.
The younger Stilly Valley fastpitch all-star team comprised of 11-year olds made its first appearance at the state tournament this past week. The team played four games in the double-elimination tournament and finished third overall.
Darrell Walker has lived in Marysville for 23 years. He starred on the M-P High School team before attending Everett Community College for two years.
Select softball and baseball teams tackle the hot summer months every year in hopes of reaching their district and regional playoffs. Only a few players and teams ever get to showcase their wares at a national tournament.
VANCOUVER The skies clouded up over Vancouvers David Douglas Park on July 21 as two young fastpitch squads took to the field. Rain appeared imminent but held out until after the state final concluded.
Darrington football squashes Nooksack Valley
