Sports Stories - San Juan Islands

2010 Steve Braun Memorial Triathlon

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:19:00 PDT

Golf classic goes goofy this year

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:19:00 PDT

The 16th annual Orcas Center / Island Market Golf Classic last Saturday set a fun new standard for this Orcas tradition.

Soccer, volleyball go it alone this fall

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:19:00 PDT

There will be no football team at Lopez School this Fall. Larry Berg, football coach, confirmed the fact in an email on Aug 24.

SPORTS

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:19:00 PDT

SPORTS

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:19:00 PDT

'Kiwi Classic' benefit golf tournament for Phil McKee Sept. 11

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:19:00 PDT

San Juan Golf and Country Club will host the Kiwi Classic Golf Tournament and Auction on Sept. 11 to raise money to help defray Phil McKee's medical expenses. McKee, a long-time golf club member, is battling Stage 4 non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.

'The last quarter-mile was grueling': Bellingham man wins 8.8K run in 32 minutes 27 seconds

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:19:00 PDT

R.B. Wick took off running from Garrison Bay not knowing what kind of shape he’d be in, even if he did make it to the starting line on time. As it turns out, a little blast of adrenaline may have been just what he needed. The 23-year-old Bellingham native had more than enough fuel in the tank to outpace the rest of the field in the 33rd annual 8.8K Loop Run Saturday in Friday Harbor.

Einar Nielsen/Becky Barr Memorial: A lot of new features to old fishing classic

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:19:00 PDT

The oldest fishing classic in the San Juans is getting some updated features — including social media and a website.

‘Tir Na Nog’ lone finisher in 40th Shaw Island Classic | Sailing

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:19:00 PDT

The 40th Shaw Island Classic hosted by the San Juan Island Yacht Club on Aug. 7 had the potential of being one of the most challenging in the event’s history, with forecasted winds of 17 knots and a nearly 10-foot tidal range creating a flooding current of over 2 knots at Reid Rock. However, with no wind developing, the fleet was basically hove to.

Island Towing wins sixth softball title; Lucky Strikes wins B League title

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:19:00 PDT

Island Towing dominated from Day 1 to finish Island Rec’s co-ed softball season undefeated at 10-0 and with its sixth-straight A League title. Can you say dynasty? Second-place Distinctive Stone (8-2) gave the defending champs a run for their money — actually, a trophy and league title T-shirts.

33rd annual Friday Harbor 8.8K Loop Run Aug. 21

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:19:00 PDT

Test your running prowess — and raise money for scholarships — in the 33rd annual Friday Harbor 8.8K Loop Run, Aug. 21. Registration is $15 for children 12 and younger, and $20 for racers 13 and older. All fees include race entry, entry into the San Juan County Fair and an event T-shirt.