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Sports

Bruce Cyra finishes first in his age group in 100-mile race

Cyra ran the Rio Del Lago in Sierra Foothills of California, having recently recovered from COVID-19

wrestling

Sports

Vashon High School Wrestling is back in action

The Pirates’ first tournament is the Auburn Tournament at Auburn High School on Dec. 4.

(Erik Dresser, row2k.com Photo) Vashon Island Rowing Club’s Mixed 8, having way more fun than it looks, rowed through rain and wind to capture gold for the fourth consecutive year at Seattle’s Head of the Lake Regatta through the Montlake Cut, on Nov. 7. From left to right: Coxswain Lisa Huggenvik, Bruce Morser, Kit Gruver, Kim Goforth, Bob Horsley, John Jannetty, Mark Burns, Zabette Macomber and Lea Heffernan. The average age in the boat? 62.6 years. For Jeff Hoyt’s full account of the regatta, see page 10.

Sports

Vashon Masters Extend Winning Streak at Head of the Lake

The Masters Mixed 8 won its fourth consecutive gold medal on Nov. 7. (Photo by Erik Dresser, row2k.com)

grappling

Sports

Islanders compete in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu championship

Josh Thorn, Bobby Dodd, & Warren Maierhofer competed in the championship held in Snohomish.

VHS

Sports

Girls’ Soccer finishes ‘a season to be proud of’

Girls’ soccer finishes their season with a 14-5 record.

theo

Opinion

COMMENTARY: How rounding Vashon with the V-Pod cured my COVID funk

Islander Theo Eicher recounts his journey swimming around the shores of Vashon island.

tennis

Sports

Boys’ Tennis Captures League Crown

The VHS boys’ tennis team has been named the 2021 Nisqually League Champion.

uw

Sports

Local Rower Makes University of Washington Team

Brigit O’Rourke was among 40 “walk-ons” attempting to make the University of Washington rowing team.

yarkin

Sports

VHS sophomore finishes strong at cross-country state race

Madeline Yarkin finished in 12th place overall at the 5k State Championship.

xc

Sports

Pirate runner headed to state championship

Captain Madeline Yarkin will be heading to the state championship race in Pasco on Nov. 6.

Sports

Girls’ Soccer still on a winning streak, moving into playoffs

Coach Scott Nicolino said he is excited to see what the team’s players accomplish in the playoffs.

rowing

Sports

Burton Beach Rowing Club shines in recent regatta

Burton Beach Rowing Club wins eight medals out of twelve races.

XC

Sports

Mustang cross country teams are league champions

The McMurray Mustangs were named the Nisqually League champions on Tuesday, Oct. 19.