(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.

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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)

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Islanders compete in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu championship

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

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

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

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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.

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Boys’ Tennis Captures League Crown

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

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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.

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Sports

VHS sophomore finishes strong at cross-country state race

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

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Sports

Pirate runner headed to state championship

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

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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.

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Burton Beach Rowing Club shines in recent regatta

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

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Mustang cross country teams are league champions

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

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Cross country teams race toward League championships

The Mustang & Pirates had successful races this past week as they head for their league championships.

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Two out of three isn’t bad for one week for Girls’ Soccer

Vashon girls’ soccer defeats Charles Wright and Life Christian Academy