Sports - Mercer Island Reporter

Islander Aquathon a success

The first ever Islander Aquathon, which debuted last night, was a success. Approximately 200 people took part in the race, which started with the swimming portion in Lake Washington, followed by a run through Luther Burbank Park.

Seattle residents, Mercer Islanders can swim for a great cause

People don swimsuits and get in kayaks and canoes for a lot of different reasons — fitness, the pure enjoyment of the activity. On Saturday, Sept. 11, Mercer Islanders and residents across the Seattle area will be braving the waters of Lake Washington for an entirely different purpose: to raise money and awareness for Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA).

Islander water polo returns with a vengeance

In most programs, three coaches in four years signals a program isn’t as dominant as it could be, and usually under a first-year head coach, expectations may be lower. If there was ever an exception to the rule, it would be the Mercer Island boys water polo team.

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Islander Aquathon debuts Sept. 1

The first ever Islander Aquathon will be held Wednesday, Sept. 1, starting at 6:15 p.m. at Luther Burbank Park.

Eastside girls U11 team win Rimland Pacific Cup | Sports briefs

The local Eastside Football Club Girls U11 team were the Champions of the Puma Rimland Pacific Cup soccer tournament.

Pre-season football chat today at 2 p.m.

Today, starting at 2 p.m. the Eastside Reporter sports writers will be hosting an online chat to discuss and answer questions about the upcoming football season.

Friends of Hoop tryouts in September | Sports briefs

Friends of Hoop, a top level AAU basketball program, is adding a girls program to its successful boys program this fall.

Local softball players finish at Junior Softball World Series

Over the last week members of the District 9 Washington softball team from Bellevue and Mercer Island played some of the best softball teams in the world.

MIHS football hits the turf with new energy

There’s a different feeling on the football field as Mercer Island prepares to practice. It’s palpable — the energy streaming from player to player as they prepare for opening night. While part of it might simply be a hometown football team getting revved up for a new season, it seems to be more than that.