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If the North Thurston boys soccer team makes the playoffs in a few weeks, shootouts will be one thing the Rams will have plenty of expertise in.
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They were both unexpected starters at goalkeeper. Tumwater's Devin Dieckman began last season on the bench, a backup waiting for his chance. North Thurston's Forrest Graeber switched to goalkeeper last year on a whim, just hoping for a chance to play.
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On a night when North Thurston High School honored its most accomplished soccer player, the Rams also treated the crowd to quite a show.
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Next season will be the first time since third grade that Alana Olson won't be a part of a basketball team as a player or a coach.
CENTRALIA - Throughout the 2A District IV girls basketball tournament, North Thurston gained confidence and showed it deserved to be in the playoffs.
FEDERAL WAY - North Thurston High's Eric Solveson deserved the tough-guy award at the Class 2A state swimming and diving championships Friday at the King County Aquatic Center.
Seventeen years have gone by. The roller-coaster ride of emotion has stopped. But what Landon Rushton went through at a young age still tugs at the heartstrings of his mother, Laurie.
LACEY - River Ridge coach Jeremy Landram credited a defensive change for his team's unlikely comeback Saturday, leading to the Hawks to a dramatic 58-57 win against North Thurston.
LACEY - It's hard to imagine the postgame locker room speech coach Tom Kelly gave to his River Ridge players after Friday night's 2A girls District IV tournament opening-round game at home against North Thurston.
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A year ago, a shoulder injury forced Erik Solveson to switch events in swimming, putting him in the backstroke.
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