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Articles by Shawn Skager
Riverside upends Tahoma on the road | Football
Riverside upends Tahoma on the road | Football
By Shawn Skager • September 25, 2013 3:29 pm

Auburn Riverside made full use of its ground attack against Tahoma Sept. 20, piling up 344 yards rushing in a 49-35 South Puget Sound League North 4A victory at Auburn Memorial Stadium.

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Vintage cars draw fans to Pacific Raceways
Vintage cars draw fans to Pacific Raceways
By Shawn Skager • July 17, 2013 1:40 pm

For 25 years, the Society of Vintage Racing Enthusiasts has hosted the annual Pacific Northwest Historic Races at Pacific Raceways, just a short drive from downtown Covington.

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The prize: After successfully completing 12 grueling weeks of boot camp
Making a Marine
By Shawn Skager • April 11, 2013 3:34 pm

Stormy Starkey of Covington rises to the challenge at recruit training

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Tahoma High football team knocks off Auburn 34-21
Tahoma High football team knocks off Auburn 34-21
By Shawn Skager • September 27, 2011 6:57 pm

A year ago Tahoma came within four points of knocking off Auburn, falling 31-27 on the football field at Auburn Memorial Stadium.

This season, the home turf at Maxwell Stadium was much kinder to the Bears, who handed the Trojans a 34-21 loss — their second straight — in South Puget Sound League North 4A action on Sept. 23.

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Kentlake's Caleb Mathena stretches as two Auburn defenders try to keep him out of the end zone.
Auburn bounces back with big win over Kentlake...
By Shawn Skager • October 20, 2010 7:06 pm

Whatever hopes Kentlake had of playing the same Auburn football team that lost road games to Kentwood and Curtis the previous two weeks were dashed Oct. 14.

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Gallyn Mitchell has won the Longacres Mile twice. The first time aboard Edneator in 2000 and last season riding Assessment. The jockey will be riding Assessement again in the 2010 Mile Sunday at Emerald Downs.
Memories of the Longacres Mile | Horse Racing
By Shawn Skager • August 19, 2010 7:27 pm

For the past 74 years, it has been the pinnacle of Thoroughbred racing in the Pacific Northwest. On Sunday, the horses will again thunder around the dirt track at Emerald Downs for the 75th running of the $250,000 Longacres Mile, the region’s most prestigious and popular race.

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Dave Villwock looks to repeat this weekend | Seafair hydroplanes
Dave Villwock looks to repeat this weekend |...
By Shawn Skager • August 4, 2010 7:25 pm

Last year was a record-breaking season for Auburn’s Dave Villwock, who piloted his U-16 Ellstrom Miss Elam Plus to his 10th Chevrolet Cup victory at Seafair.

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Trainers breeze their horses April 6 as opening day at Emerald Downs nears.
Emerald Downs opens racing season Friday | Horse...
By Shawn Skager • April 8, 2010 5:58 pm

The thunder of hooves and the roar of the crowd return Friday, April 9, as Emerald Downs opens for its 15th season.
The Auburn track will feature 89 days of thoroughbred racing, with 31 stakes races, including the Northwest’s richest prize, the 75th running of the $250,000 Longacres Mile on Aug. 22.

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Kentwood's Kylie Huerta charges the lane and gets a foul from Auburn Riverside's Mercedes Wetmore
BASKETBALL SLIDE SHOW: Kentwood girls fall to Auburn...
By Shawn Skager • December 11, 2009 8:43 pm

The tests have come early for the top girls basketball teams in the South Puget Sound League North 4A this season.

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Kentlake senior running back Tyler Wright tiptoes down the sideline as a pair of Auburn defenders give chase on Oct. 9. Third-ranked Auburn won 57-7. rachel ciampi
FOOTBALL SLIDE SHOW:Kentlake worn down by third ranked...
By Shawn Skager • October 14, 2009 10:43 pm

It didn’t take long for the No. 3 ranked Trojan football team to dispell the Kentlake Falcons of any notion that an upset was in the cards Oct. 8.

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Kentwood's Tristen Askew leads a 57 yard chase for a touchdown in the first quarter last Friday against Auburn.
PREP FOOTBALL: Kentwood falls short against fourth ranked...
By Shawn Skager • September 16, 2009 6:17 pm

It’s never too early for a must win football game in the South Puget Sound League 4A, North Division. Especially…

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Kentwood's Tristen Askew leads a 57 yard chase for a touchdown in the first quarter last Friday against Auburn.
PREP FOOTBALL: Kentwood falls short against fourth ranked...
By Shawn Skager • September 16, 2009 6:16 pm

It’s never too early for a must win football game in the South Puget Sound League 4A, North Division. Especially…

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Northwest Community College Football League gives players a...
By Shawn Skager • September 10, 2009 9:05 pm

For some, the Northwest Community College Football League (NCCFL) represents a second chance at gridiron glory.

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Assessment takes a 2 1/2-length victory in the $50
LONGACRES MILE: A tale of two horses
By Shawn Skager • August 13, 2009 8:32 pm

Washington trainer-owner hopes to fight off out of state challengers and win second consecutive Longacres Mile

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Auburn native Dave Villwock drives the U-16 Miss Elstrom
Dave Villwock ready to take on Seafair and...
By Shawn Skager • July 30, 2009 9:37 pm

With three races in the books and one left on the stateside unlimited hydroplane racing schedule, Auburn’s Dave Villwock is…

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Kentwood senior Kayla Evans pitches in 4-3 win over Auburn Riverside earlier this week. Evans tossed a two-hit complete game with five strikeouts.
Kentwood takes down Auburn Riverside
By Shawn Skager • April 23, 2009 3:22 pm

FASTPITCH

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Originally from California
Emerald Downs ’09: Apprentice looks to earn her...
By Shawn Skager • April 23, 2009 3:21 pm

Karin Kisfaludy just wants her shot. For more than a decade, the 28-year-old apprentice jockey worked the Southern California training…

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State and local health officials investigating whooping cough outbreak at Mat Classic
State and local health officials investigating whooping cough...
By Shawn Skager • March 6, 2009 9:50 pm

The Washington State Department of Health has announced they are working with local health agencies, school nurses and the Washington…

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STATE GYMNASTICS: Kentlake’s Shira delivers
STATE GYMNASTICS: Kentlake’s Shira delivers
By Shawn Skager • February 22, 2009 10:20 pm

It was quite a weekend for Kayla Shira. It all began on Friday when the Kentlake senior captured the Class…

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Kentlake’s Kayla Shira takes four state gymnastic titles
Kentlake’s Kayla Shira takes four state gymnastic titles
By Shawn Skager • February 22, 2009 5:56 pm

It’s been quite a weekend for Kayla Shira. It all began on Friday when the Kentlake senior captured the Washington…

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GYMNASTICS: Shira wins again, takes aim at state title
GYMNASTICS: Shira wins again, takes aim at state...
By Shawn Skager • February 19, 2009 8:38 pm

A misstep during a tumbling run wasn’t enough to stop Kentlake’s Kayla Shira from capturing the all-around title at Saturday’s…

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GYMNASTICS: West Central District IV at a glance
GYMNASTICS: West Central District IV at a glance
By Shawn Skager • February 13, 2009 7:43 pm

• WHAT: District gymnastics meet. • WHEN: Saturday. Events begin at 10:15 a.m. • WHERE: Auburn Mountainview High School. •…

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SWIMMING: Kentwood swimmers exceed expectations at district meet
SWIMMING: Kentwood swimmers exceed expectations at district meet
By Shawn Skager • February 12, 2009 6:21 pm

Coming into the West Central District 4A boys swimming meet Saturday at the Rogers High, Kentwood knew it had an…

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