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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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Like the competitor she is, Leea Haworth didn't take much time off after her ninth-place finish at the Class 3A/2A state bowling tournament in February.
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YAKIMA - Tumwater's seniors waited three years for this chance, and when it finally came Saturday, they savored the moment with cheers, hugs and tears of joy.
YAKIMA - The River Ridge and Tumwater boys basketball teams saw their seasons end Friday morning in the consolation bracket of the Class 2A state tournament at the Yakima SunDome.
YAKIMA - When two league rivals play one another in the postseason after one team dominated the regular-season series, the same phrase always comes up: It's tough to beat a team three times in a season.
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YAKIMA - A few shots here, a few more free throws there could've made for a different outcome for the River Ridge Hawks in their Class 2A state quarterfinals game against top-ranked Clover Park.
TACOMA - All Tumwater wanted was another shot at the defending Class 2A state girls basketball champions.
TACOMA - Take that comfortable halftime lead, cruise through the second half, rest the starters, and get ready for an afternoon game today.
TUMWATER - The Tumwater Thunderbirds found themselves in a familiar situation Friday night - trailing by double digits.
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LACEY - It's hardly right to call a guy a role player when he plays such a huge role.