January 15, 2025
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Lady Cruisers dominate Trojans in pivotal victory By Skip Smith Contributing Writer
The Eatonville Lady Cruisers had a whirlwind week of basketball, notching two impressive wins before narrowly falling in their third matchup. The week was highlighted by a commanding 55-39 victory over Fife on Friday, where a combination of dominant rebounding and stellar individual performances propelled the team. Eatonville's matchup against Fife on Friday showcased their resilience and ability to control the boards, a key focus for Head Coach Deanna Andersen. Despite a slow start, the Cruisers rebounded—literally and figuratively—to secure a decisive win. The game opened with both teams trading baskets, but a late free-throw surge put Fife ahead 14-13 after one quarter. Eatonville struggled with turnovers, committing eight in the opening period, but strong rebounding from Hailey Hall and Lillian Bickford kept the Cruisers within striking distance. In the second quarter, Eatonville turned the tide with a 9-0 run, sparked by Bailey Andersen's seven points. By halftime, the Cruisers led 30-21, thanks in part to aggressive play in the paint, with Bickford and Tia Schanbeck combining for 11 rebounds.
COURTESY HEATHER QUIRIE
Eatonville's Lillian Bickford (left) and Hailey Hall (right) battle for rebounding position against two Trojan defenders during the Cruisers 55-39 victory over Fife. Although the third quarter saw Eatonville commit seven turnovers, their defense and Hall's six rebounds helped them maintain an 11-point advantage. In the fourth,
Andersen exploded for eight points, sealing the 55-39 win. Andersen’s 23 points led the charge, while Hall recorded her second double-double with 11
points and 12 rebounds. Bickford dominated the paint, pulling down a season-high 14 rebounds alongside seven points. Contributions from Alayna Meyer and Jordyn
Green added five points each, and Schanbeck grabbed 11 boards to complement her two points.
HOOPS, 4
Eatonville boys shine at Hill Climber Tournament Girls battle tough field at Kelso By Skip Smith Contributing Writer
Eatonville's Trey Sta Rosa stands atop the podium after clinching first place in the 157 pound division at the Hill Climber tournament at Black Hills HS.
The Eatonville wrestling teams showcased their talents this past weekend, with the boys competing at the Hill Climber Tournament in Tumwater and the girls participating in the Kelso Girls Invite – Braided 64 at Kelso High School. The Eatonville boys turned in a strong performance on Saturday, Jan. 11, at the Hill Climber Tournament, hosted by Black Hills High School. Facing tough competition from 17 teams spanning all classifications, from 4A to 2B, Eatonville claimed an impressive fifth-place overall finish. The Cruisers saw 14 wrestlers place in the top five, with three earning first-place honors. Trey Sta Rosa dominated the varsity 157-pound division, taking home first place. In JV competition, Bryan Boers won the 122-126-pound bracket, and Taylor BeerHolland triumphed in the 228-233-pound division. Other standout performances included Ethan Rogers, who took second place in the varsity 190-pound division; Nevada Bryarly and Justen Koch, each securing third-place finishes in the varsity 106-pound and 126-pound divisions, respectively; and Aaron Tozier, finishing fourth in the varsity
285-pound division. Phillip Buchholz earned second place in the JV 126-127-pound division, with third-place finishes for Carter Dietche (JV 104-112 pounds), Eli Rivera (JV 135-136 pounds), and Charles Emery (JV 180-185 pounds). Fourth-place finishes were achieved by Jarin Ragazzo in the varsity 165-pound division and by Kaelic Stecker (JV 136-138 pounds) and Preston Ruark (JV 171-174 pounds) in JV competition. The Eatonville girls' wrestling team competed in the prestigious Kelso Girls Invite – Braided 64 tournament on Friday and Saturday, Jan. 10-11. With 103 schools represented across all classifications, the Cruisers finished 95th overall in a highly competitive field. Eatonville brought four wrestlers to the tournament, highlighted by Makenzie Ball in the 170-pound division. Ball delivered the team's best performance, winning two of her matches. She pinned Julia De Souza of Cottage Grove and earned a decision victory over Morgan Folwick of Tahoma. In the 100-pound division, Olivia Cole won one of her three matches, pinning Liylla Carlile of Ilwaco. Meanwhile, Khloee Young (100 pounds) and Jillian Mitchell (125 pounds) each battled hard
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