Sports - Renton Reporter

After up-and-down season Indians got hot at right time | Boys basketball

In basketball there's talent, experience and hard work. For Renton senior guards Achoki Moikobu, Joseph Powell and Hanley Shum, it's the fusion of all three that has led to something special.

Renton's late rally finishes short; Indians fall to Shadle Park in first round of state tournament | Boys basketball

Renton's late run wasn't enough as the Indians fell to Shadle Park 72-62 in the first round of the 3A state tournament. Renton (14-13) struggled with the Highlanders' size and couldn't find a rhythm on offense early. Shadle Park built a 26-12 lead after the first quarter and 39-23 lead at the half.

Pre-termination hearing set between Popich and Renton School District | Wrestling

A pre-termination hearing between the Renton School District and Lindbergh wrestling coach Joe Popich is set for March 15. District human resources recommended Popich be according to a letter sent to Popich Feb. 19.

Renton squares off against Shadle Park in first round of state tourney | Boys basketball

After going 1-1 at the final weekend of the bi-district tournament, Renton will play Shadle Park in the first round of the 3A state tournament. The Indians (14-12) play the Highlanders (20-4) Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Tacoma Dome.

From under the influence to positive influence, John Houston has come full circle in Renton

It’s March 17, 1972, and 9,000 screaming fans pack the UW’s Hec Edmundson Pavilion to cheer for John Houston and the Hazen basketball team.

Comeback win puts Renton in state tourney for seventh time in eight years | Boys basketball

The momentum had shifted Capital’s way. After leading most of the game, the Renton boys basketball team trailed by two points with 6.2 seconds left. The season was on the brink in the winner-to-state, loser-out bi-district game. But the Indians never doubted their ability and came back to win 56-53 at Auburn High School. With the win, Renton advanced to state for the seventh time in the past eight years.

Liberty pitcher John McLeod to play for Wake Forest next year | Baseball

Liberty pitcher John McLeod will play baseball for Wake Forest University next season.

Hanley Shum's hot shooting leads Renton past Warriors in bi-districts | Boys basketball (Slideshow)

Assistant coach Rashaad Powell put a message on the board for the Renton boys basketball team to start the season. "You can't take the elevator to success, you must take the steps." Following right in line, not everything has come easily for the team this season, and maybe that's a good thing.

Renton loses heartbreaker to Yelm in bi-districts | Girls basketball

The season ends in heartbreaking fashion for the Renton girls basketball team. The Indians fell to Yelm 48-47 in a loser-out bi-district game Friday night at Mount Rainier High School.

Renton's Steve Sholdra breaks 36-year-old record on way to runner-up finish at state | Boys swimming

Renton’s Steve Sholdra made some impressive history at the 3A state swim and dive meet Feb. 18-20 when he finished second in the 500 freestyle with a time of four minutes, 42.06 seconds. To say it’s been a long time since a Renton High swimmer broke 4:45 in the 500 freestyle would be an understatement.