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The men and youth of this year's Ryan Krug Memorial Cup are pictured after the end of the game.

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A hard-fought match at Vashon’s Ryan Krug Cup

Fine-tuning the team at halftime helped the adults turn the tide on the field.

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Duncan Frisbie-Smith of the Bush School slugs it out with Vashon's Josh Healey in a dramatic photo-finish for second place at the Washington State Championships at Sun Willows Golf Course in Pasco, WA on Saturday, November 9, 2024.

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Healey takes second at state cross country championships

The girls earned the prestigious title of Academic State Champions for the second consecutive year.

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The Vashon Island boys cross country team earned the Pirates their first district title in over two decades.

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Vashon boys win cross country district championship

The Pirates will compete at the state championships in Pasco this Saturday.

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The Vashon High School girls soccer team.

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New booster club aims to support island soccer players

The organization wants to help athletes improve their skills, have fun and make lasting memories.

The Vashon Island Grappling Club’s Adult Team, from left to right: Nick Arnold, Kidd Williams, Eric Rogneby, Sean Lang, Claudia Gross Shader, and Bobby Dodd. (Courtesy photo)

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Vashon grappling team earns 11 medals at Brazilian jiu-jitsu competition

BJJ is similar to wrestling, but it also allows chokes, armlocks, and leglocks.

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Island equestrian selected for 2026 Gaucho Derby in South America

The derby will take riders through the stunning landscapes of Patagonia.

The girls of the Vashon High School Cross Country team kick off their race at Camas Prairie Golf Park in Port Townsend on Tuesday, September 17. (John Decker photo)

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FALL SPORTS ‘24: A young squad is already making waves for Vashon cross country

Vashon High School’s cross country team has taken a step forward this season with a huge turnout.

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Sevie Giller

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FALL SPORTS ‘24: Making a racket at Vashon’s tennis program

Vashon’s boys tennis team returned this fall with 19 players, filling out a healthy and deep roster.

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Vashon's volleyball players embrace after a rally in a game against East Jefferson High School at Vashon on September 25.

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FALL SPORTS ‘24: It’s more than a game for Vashon volleyball

“They want to have fun. They want to work well with each other.”

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The Vashon girls soccer team scrimmages on the afternoon of Sept. 30.

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FALL SPORTS ‘24: Vashon girls soccer ‘extremely determined and focused’

There’s no doubt this is a team that’s hungry to win and one with “so much potential.”

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The Vashon High School Cheer team pumps up the energy during the football team's home game against Sound Christian Academy on Friday, September 27.

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FALL SPORTS ‘24: Vashon’s cheerleaders are there for each other

Vashon’s cheer program performs at rallies and amps up football and basketball fans.

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Vashon played Sound Christian Academy at home on Friday, September 27.

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FALL SPORTS ‘24: Vashon football ready for a new chapter

“They’re playing football because they love to play football.”

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Kate Kelly and teammate Zoe Tekeian celebrate after capturing silver in the Women’s eight at the 2024 U23 World Championships. Kate was in the 7th seat and Zoe was the coxswain.

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Vashon rower Kate Kelly named under-23 female athlete of the year

Accolades and victories are coming her way — sometimes by a margin no thicker than a piece of…