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Peninsula’s Kory Vanderstaay drops his bat and hustles down the first-base line during Saturday’s Class 3A state baseball playoff game against the Meadowdale Mavericks in Bellevue. Vanderstaay, a senior, had one hit in his final game with the Seahawks, who were eliminated from postseason play following the 3-1 loss. (NEIL PIERSON/GATEWAY PHOTO)

Streaking Mavericks end Seahawks’ state-title dreams

Published: 05/21/13 21:47:18

BELLEVUE – Needing two runs with only three outs left, the Peninsula Seahawks thought they had mounted a final threat against the Meadowdale Mavericks.

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Gig Harbor Tides shortstop Aubrey Lindberg takes a throw as Tahoma’s Halle Elliot slides safely into second base during Friday’s bi-district fastpitch playoff game. Gig Harbor held on to win, 12-9, but was eliminated following a 10-4 loss to Bellarmine Prep on Monday. (NEIL PIERSON/GATEWAY PHOTO)

‘Smoking hot’ bats carry Gig Harbor past Tahoma

Published: 05/21/13 21:47:16

TACOMA — After they blew an eight-run lead against the Tahoma Bears, it would have been easy for the Gig Harbor Tides to let a victory slip from their grasp.

Peninsula High School second baseman Jolene Kvinsland charges to corral an infield hit as shortstop MaKylee Jeppson converges during Friday’s Class 3A bi-district fastpitch contest against the Mountain View Thunder. Peninsula won 5-4 and earned its third straight trip to the state tournament on Monday. (NEIL PIERSON/GATEWAY PHOTO)

Ison’s clutch hit pushes Peninsula past Mountain View

Published: 05/21/13 21:47:15

TACOMA — Playing in big games is nothing new for the Peninsula High fastpitch program, and when the Seahawks faced adversity on Friday, they responded the way coach Melissa Miller expects.

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Peninsula High School sophomore Michala Zilkey wore a proud grin after she broke a 33-year-old school record in the discus on May 11. (MIA NORHEIM/COURTESY PHOTO)

Zilkey’s discus heights have yet to be reached

Published: 05/21/13 21:47:13

When it comes to developing a successful discus thrower, Peninsula High School coach Mia Norheim doesn’t always look for the biggest, strongest kids.

Gig Harbor’s Emma Campbell, left, tries to keep possession of the ball under tight pressure from Hannah Holly of Curtis during Saturday’s girls water polo state championship game at Curtis High in University Place. Curtis won 4-3 and derailed Gig Harbor’s hopes for a fourth straight title. (NEIL PIERSON/GATEWAY PHOTO)

Vikings wrestle crown from Tides

Published: 05/21/13 21:47:12

UNIVERSITY PLACE — During the past year, the Curtis Vikings girls water polo team has put its heart and soul into overcoming one major obstacle.

Gig Harbor’s Lucas Strong, second from left, sprints past opponents on his way to victory in a preliminary heat of the 100-meter dash on Friday at the Class 4A West Central/Southwest bi-district track and field championships at Kent Meridian High School. (NEIL PIERSON/GATEWAY PHOTO)

Strong, Beck pace Gig Harbor’s runner-up finish

Published: 05/21/13 21:47:10

KENT — Prep track and field fans might not have known Lucas Strong’s name when the season began, but they’re learning it now.

Alyson Morse of the Gig Harbor Canoe & Kayak Racing Team had a big outing at July's Lake Placid (N.Y.) International Regatta last summer, winning three gold medals and one bronze medal. (Lee Giles IIIStaff photographer)

Gig Harbor racers to represent U.S. at international competitions

Published: 05/15/13 09:28:57

Several members of the Gig Harbor Canoe and Kayak Racing Team will compete in international events this summer in yet another achievement for a club already recognized as one of the nation’s best.

Gig Harbor catcher Gracen Malich, left, embraces pitcher Anna Hitt after the Tides finished off the Yelm Tornados 5-2 on Thursday during the Class 4A Narrows League tournament at SERA fields in Tacoma. Hitt struck out eight and walked five in a complete-game effort. The Tides will open district-tournament play at 10 a.m. Friday at Sprinker Recreation Center in Parkland. (BRIAN MCLEAN/GATEWAY PHOTO)

Overland’s bat, Hitt’s arm lead Gig Harbor to hard-fought win, berth at district tourney

Published: 05/14/13 21:43:30

TACOMA — The Gig Harbor Tides knew what was at stake Thursday afternoon at SERA fields: Either send the Yelm Tornados packing from the Class 4A Narrows League tournament, or fold up their own tents.

Peninsula’s Hanna Patterson waits for a pitch during the Seahawks’ 7-6 win over the Kennedy Lancers on Thursday at the Boise Creek Six-Plex in Enumclaw. (BRIAN MCLEAN/GATEWAY PHOTO)

Hawks hold off Lancers, earn No. 3 seed to next round

Published: 05/14/13 21:43:29

ENUMCLAW — When Aspen Ison crushed a two-run home run over the left-field fence Thursday night at the Boise Creek Six-Plex, she quickly jogged around the bases and avoided making much contact with her cheering teammates on her way back to the dugout.

Peninsula pummels Shelton, heads to state

Published: 05/14/13 21:43:26

AUBURN — The Shelton Highclimbers proved to be no match for the Peninsula Seahawks during the first round of the West Central District 3A tournament last week.

Gig Harbor Tides shortstop Aubrey Lindberg takes a throw as Tahoma’s Halle Elliot slides safely into second base during Friday’s bi-district fastpitch playoff game. Gig Harbor held on to win, 12-9, but was eliminated following a 10-4 loss to Bellarmine Prep on Monday. (NEIL PIERSON/GATEWAY PHOTO)

‘Smoking hot’ bats carry Gig Harbor past Tahoma

Published: 05/21/13 21:47:16

TACOMA — After they blew an eight-run lead against the Tahoma Bears, it would have been easy for the Gig Harbor Tides to let a victory slip from their grasp.

Gig Harbor’s Emma Campbell, left, tries to keep possession of the ball under tight pressure from Hannah Holly of Curtis during Saturday’s girls water polo state championship game at Curtis High in University Place. Curtis won 4-3 and derailed Gig Harbor’s hopes for a fourth straight title. (NEIL PIERSON/GATEWAY PHOTO)

Vikings wrestle crown from Tides

Published: 05/21/13 21:47:12

UNIVERSITY PLACE — During the past year, the Curtis Vikings girls water polo team has put its heart and soul into overcoming one major obstacle.

Peninsula’s Kory Vanderstaay drops his bat and hustles down the first-base line during Saturday’s Class 3A state baseball playoff game against the Meadowdale Mavericks in Bellevue. Vanderstaay, a senior, had one hit in his final game with the Seahawks, who were eliminated from postseason play following the 3-1 loss. (NEIL PIERSON/GATEWAY PHOTO)

Streaking Mavericks end Seahawks’ state-title dreams

Published: 05/21/13 21:47:18

BELLEVUE – Needing two runs with only three outs left, the Peninsula Seahawks thought they had mounted a final threat against the Meadowdale Mavericks.

Peninsula High School second baseman Jolene Kvinsland charges to corral an infield hit as shortstop MaKylee Jeppson converges during Friday’s Class 3A bi-district fastpitch contest against the Mountain View Thunder. Peninsula won 5-4 and earned its third straight trip to the state tournament on Monday. (NEIL PIERSON/GATEWAY PHOTO)

Ison’s clutch hit pushes Peninsula past Mountain View

Published: 05/21/13 21:47:15

TACOMA — Playing in big games is nothing new for the Peninsula High fastpitch program, and when the Seahawks faced adversity on Friday, they responded the way coach Melissa Miller expects.

State baseball: Meadowdale's Reece silences Peninsula's bats

Published: 05/18/13 14:09:00

The Peninsula Seahawks were on a hot streak, having won three of their four playoff games, and looked poised to reach the Class 3A state quarterfinals for the first time in seven seasons.

District fastpitch: Peninsula, Gig Harbor win openers

Published: 05/17/13 19:51:22

Rain derailed many of the late games Friday at the Class 4A/3A/2A West Central/Southwest bi-district fastpitch tournament, but the early results were positive ones for the Gig Harbor Tides and Peninsula Seahawks.

Gig Harbor's Julia Ponce rifles a shot past Curtis' Hannah Holly during a girls water polo match on April 11. Ponce has led the Tides in scoring for a third straight season as they try to win their fourth consecutive state title. (Neil PiersonThe Peninsula Gateway)

Tides aim for perfection as water polo season closes Saturday

Published: 05/14/13 14:38:42

It's not as though the seniors on this year's Gig Harbor High girls water polo team don't have a list of accomplishments a mile long already, but they can add to it this week as the South Sound state water polo championships get underway.

Peninsula High School sophomore Michala Zilkey wore a proud grin after she broke a 33-year-old school record in the discus on May 11. (MIA NORHEIM/COURTESY PHOTO)

Zilkey’s discus heights have yet to be reached

Published: 05/21/13 21:47:13

When it comes to developing a successful discus thrower, Peninsula High School coach Mia Norheim doesn’t always look for the biggest, strongest kids.


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