As the thundering nitromethane powered cars of the National Hot Rod Association prepare to descend on Pacific Raceways, just a five minute drive from my office in downtown Covington, I am reflective on my own history with the Northwest Nationals.
Kentwood graduate Danny Lunder can’t get enough of running.
Kentwood graduate Demetrius Bronson plays for Eastern, which shared the league title in 2012.
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.
Learn soccer skills from current Kentwood soccer players and coaching staff. The $50 registration fee includes a camp T-shirt.
Most Wins
Trainer: 3, Bud Klokstad (I.M. Bzy, 1998; Jumron Won, 2001; Flying Notes, 2002)
Jockey: 4, Gallyn Mitchell (Prefabricate, 1994; Cromarty Bay, 1995; Jumron Won, 2001, Peaceful Reign, 2009)
Tahoma High’s Denham Patricelli returns from Tommy John procedure to hurling the javelin 205 feet.
Brian Martinez, 10 years old, and Faith Martinez, 9 years old, of Maple Valley competed in the Jr. Olympic Regional Championships on July 6 and 7 in Seattle where Washington, Oregon, and Idaho where represented.
Now in its third year, the Maple Valley-based youth club could use a gym to play in, even if that means converting a barn, said Jeff Potter, who started the program.
Kentwood’s Reese McGuire and Tanner Wessling and Kentridge’s Jeremy Rabauliman and Joe Wainhouse named to All-State teams.
Kentwood grad Courtney Eronemo is giving back to the swimming community through coaching
Tahoma High’s Denham Patricelli won the javelin event at the Youth World Trials in St. Louis earlier this week, setting a new American record with a 700 gram javelin.
Niko Madison is preparing for a breakout year on the football field at Pacific Lutheran University.
Clemens Brook continued her hard-hitting ways Friday night at Emerald Downs.
Reese McGuire experienced what it’s like to be a superstar on a whole new level the day after he was selected by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the first round of the 2013 MLB first-year players draft.
It’s getting to be one of the most familiar sights at Emerald Downs; the historic black, silver and red silks of Northwest Farms in the Winner’s Circle after a stakes race.
Kentlake’s Morganne Comstock follows her heart from Eastern to Hawaii Pacific
Finallygotabentley, stakes-placed three times as a 2-year-old and runner-up in his last three starts, got a breakthrough victory Sunday in the $50,000 Auburn Handicap for 3-year-old colts and geldings.
Defending champion E Z Kitty heads a list of 10 older fillies & mares nominated to the $50,000 Washington State Legislators Stakes on Sunday, June 9.
Camps will be open to all kids and ability levels. The camps will be run by Michael Christiansen and the K-M volleyball coaching staff along with Kent-Meridian alumni.
