May 22, 2024
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Meyer & Volk punch ticket to state at district tennis playoffs 6-4. Although they faced a challenging final against Stevenson's top doubles The Eatonville High team and were defeated School girls tennis 2-6, 1-6, Meyer and Volk's team showcased strong performance earned them a performances at the commendable second place Southwest Washington and a ticket to the state District 4 Tennis Playoffs, tournament. sending five talented In the singles competition, student-athletes to compete Bailey Andersen, the in the tournament. number three seed, faced Representing the Cruisers, a tough opening match. Alayna Meyer and Isabel Despite a strong effort, she Volk, along with Megan Blake and Jennavieve Smith, lost in three sets to White Salmon, with scores of 2-6, competed in the doubles 6-2, 1-6. category, while Bailey The doubles team Andersen played in the of Megan Blake and singles competition. Jennavieve Smith also Alayna Meyer and faced a challenging draw, Isabel Volk, seeded third, competing against White excelled in their matches Salmon in the first round. and secured a spot in They put up a competitive the state tournament. fight but ultimately lost 5-7, The duo dominated 4-6. their opening match, The Eatonville community defeating Castle Rock's eagerly anticipates seeing number two team with Alayna Meyer and Isabel a score of 6-1, 6-1. They Volk represent their school demonstrated resilience in at the state tournament, the semifinals, overcoming which will begin on Friday, the number two seeded team in a thrilling three-set May 24, at the Yakima comeback, winning 3-6, 6-3, Tennis Club in Yakima.
By Skip Smith
Contributing Writer
Courtesy Kirsten Anderson Eatonville's Alayna Meyer and Isabel Volk pose for a photo following their state-clinching victory at the Southwest Washington District 4 Tennis Playoffs
Coonrod and Carter shatter track records By Skip Smith
Contributing Writer
The Eatonville High School track and field teams delivered stellar performances at the 2024 1A Southwest Washington District 4 Championship meet, held at Seton Catholic High School in Vancouver, Wash., on May 16. The event was highlighted by two remarkable record-breaking achievements and a total of five personal best marks set by the Cruisers. Record-Breaking Performances • Ethan Carter led the charge by breaking his own school record in the pole vault, a record that he set
just last week at the 1A Evergreen League Championship meet. Carter soared to a height of 14-feet 3-inches, surpassing his previous best and securing a second-place finish. • On the girls' side, Grace Coonrod shattered a long-standing record in the 1600m race. Coonrod finished in 5:25.11, breaking Rachel Hunter’s 2003 record and earning a third-place finish. Boys' Highlights The boys' team also celebrated several other outstanding performances: TRACK Page 8Æ
Courtesy Jessica Morrish Eatonville's Grace Coonrod, who broke a 21-year-old school record, stands proudly on the podium after securing a 3rd place finish and a trip to the state meet.