March 5, 2025
ISSUE 10
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Lady Cruisers unable to Corral Mustangs By Skip Smith Contributing Writer
The Eatonville Lady Cruisers' season came to a disappointing end this past Wednesday as they fell 71-24 to the Prosser Mustangs in the WIAA 2A Girls Basketball State Tournament at the Yakima Valley SunDome. Despite entering their 20th state appearance with some momentum after defeating Ridgefield in the opening round, the Lady Cruisers struggled from the start. Prosser's relentless full-court press smothered Eatonville's offense and prevented the Cruisers from establishing their inside game with key post players Lillian Bickford and Hailey Hall. “They double-teamed Lillian all game,” Eatonville head coach Deanna Andersen said. “We just couldn't get her the ball in position to score, and that really hurt us.” Prosser's stifling defense set the tone early, forcing nine first-quarter turnovers to Eatonville's three. Those mistakes fueled a fast-paced Mustang offense that built an early lead. Eatonville's Bailey Andersen did her best to keep the Cruisers afloat with seven first-quarter points, but the Mustangs still raced to an early 16-9 advantage.
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The Eatonville Lady Cruiser basketball team and coaches pose at center court of the Yakima SunDome prior to their game against Prosser, a game that eliminated the Lady Cruisers from the playoffs and ended their season.
Soul-Food: ‘the hyc’ is a sacred space to nourish your soul through healing movement and meditation By Tillie Vuksich Nicole Hadman celebrated the grand opening of ‘the hyc’ this January in downtown Eatonville, Washington. After years of facilitating classes and running events catering to holistic health practices at various local studios and Benston Hall, she felt the calling to open a studio of her very own. Her journey to Eatonville was one of healing. She sought solace in the serene landscapes and close-knit community of Eatonville, drawn by the promise of tranquility and the potential to foster a haven for those seeking peace and restoration. It was soon after her
Nicole Hadman hosting the Ethereal Vision Meditation event at Benston Hall. father's tragic early death in 2019 that Nicole decided she needed to change her lifestyle and be intentional in her life. This realization
prompted her to study yoga and trauma-informed practices. Through her healing
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Meditation practice at the hyc