Sports Stories - Whidbey Island

Combined team hopes to make its mark at All Star tourney

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 10:11:49 PDT

Mix a hot day, a dusty ballfield, two dedicated coaches and one red-hot softball pitcher and you might stir up a sure recipe for victory.

Half-marathon coming to Langley

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 10:11:49 PDT

As part of the Choochokam Arts festival next month in Langley, a half-marathon will be run starting at 8:30 a.m. Sunday, July 12.

All Star tournament starts Sunday for Little Leaguers

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 10:11:49 PDT

Are you ready for some baseball?

South Whidbey Little League needs help

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 10:11:49 PDT

The South Whidbey Little League is hosting two All Star tournaments, one for 9/10-year-olds and the other for juniors, age 13/14

South End junior tennis team takes tournament title

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 10:11:49 PDT

South Whidbey is rapidly gaining a reputation as the center of the universe for tennis excellence.

Soccer camp teaches basics from the ground up

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 10:11:49 PDT

Soccer: It’s all about footwork.

Scott Collins resigns as SWHS boys basketball coach

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 10:11:49 PDT

After two successful years as the boys basketball coach, Scott Collins has announced he won’t be back for the winter season.

George rows to fourth at national championships

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 10:11:49 PDT

While his fellow seniors were throwing their caps in the air during graduation Saturday, South Whidbey’s Kenny George was far away in Ohio.

Rangers take second place in tournament

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 10:11:49 PDT

South Whidbey’s Texas Rangers took it down to the wire.

Seven golfers qualify for district tournament

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 10:11:50 PDT

Seven Oak Harbor golfers have qualified to play in the Washington Junior Golf Association district championship scheduled for July 20 and 21 at Dungeness Golf Course after shooting some good scores in sub-district marches June 24 at Mill Creek and June 25 at the Gallery Golf Course in Oak Harbor.

Hu high point winner in Federal Way

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 10:11:50 PDT

Inmates battle over shoes, trial delayed

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 10:11:50 PDT

A 32-year-old Snohomish man in Island County jail on felony domestic-violence charges assaulted a fellow inmate during a fight over shoes, according to the Island County Sheriff’s Office.

Adrianna Royal fifth best steeplechaser in nation

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 10:11:50 PDT

Summer camps build championship teams

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 10:11:50 PDT

Spearing in southern hog heaven

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 10:11:50 PDT

Oak Harbor's 13-year-old team falls in tournament

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 10:11:50 PDT

Oak Harbor's 13-year-old Babe Ruth baseball team sponsored by Frontier Cheverolet came to play in Saturday's district tournament at Mount Vernon.

Bountiful harvest of Whidbey crab begins July 1

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 10:11:50 PDT

Crab cakes, crab fritters, crab salad, crab bisque or just plain steamed crab right out of the shell: Beginning Wednesday, July 1, you can fulfill your delectable crustacean dreams by catching your own crab from Whidbey Island’s briny deep.

Oak Harbor tunes up for Walla Walla Tournament

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 10:11:50 PDT

American Legion coach Tyson Van Dam did things a little differently hosting Sedro-Woolley in Tuesday's AA American Legion baseball game.

Fun, frolic and family on Father's Day

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 10:11:50 PDT

Recreational activities abound on Whidbey Island and Father’s Day celebrants took advantage of the good weather to enjoy nearly the entire outdoor gambit our island has to offer. Everything from beach cleanup via dog to beach volleyball.