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Tides humble Rams with their defensive prowess

Published: 03/26/13 21:46:32

If the Wilson Rams thought they had a chance to upset the three-time defending state champion Gig Harbor Tides on Thursday, the first seven minutes in the pool validated their hopes.

Gig Harbor seniors going for the clean sweep at state

Published: 03/19/13 21:46:36

It’s been a remarkable three-year run for the seniors on this year’s Gig Harbor High girls water polo team.

Fresh-faced lineup doesn’t faze Tides coach Butler

Published: 03/19/13 21:46:36

As coach Pollyanne Butler begins her third season with the Gig Harbor High girls tennis program, she’s optimistic the Tides can get over the hump against their top rivals in the Class 4A Narrows League.

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Hawks growing under new coach, former collegiate star Laning

Published: 03/19/13 21:46:36

Across town at Peninsula High, the Seahawks are working with a much smaller squad than Gig Harbor, but they proved depth isn’t everything last year when they won the South Sound wild-card tournament and finished eighth at state.

Freshman Barry looks to serve up success

Published: 03/19/13 21:46:33

Three years after Lisa Kromholtz graduated from Peninsula High School, the Seahawks girls tennis program may again have someone capable of reaching the Class 3A state tournament.

Peninsula first baseman Jake Richards receives a pickoff throw as Bellarmine Prep’s Jaris Richards dives safely back to the bag during Thursday’s nonleague baseball game in Tacoma. (NEIL PIERSON/GATEWAY PHOTO)

Seahawks lose game, starting catcher

Published: 03/19/13 21:46:29

TACOMA — If there’s one thing that could keep the Peninsula High baseball team from a successful season, it’s an injury to a veteran starter.

Junior Gabby Wiltse, the leading scorer for last year’s Peninsula High water polo team, is looking to lead her teammates back to the state tournament for the second straight season. (NEIL PIERSON/ GATEWAY PHOTO)

Wiltse’s speed, smarts shine for polo squad

Published: 03/19/13 21:46:28

Playing the hole set position in water polo is like posting up in basketball: It requires strength, stamina and a quick shooting stroke.

Gig Harbor’s Jon Brown (2) moves the ball upfield as teammate Tanner Stepp watches during Friday’s soccer match against Bellarmine Prep. Brown assisted on a first-half goal and the Tides won, 3-2. (NEIL PIERSON/GATEWAY PHOTO)

Brynestad’s brace vs. Lions keeps Tides’ record in perfect shape

Published: 03/19/13 21:46:26

Gig Harbor High boys soccer coach Todd Northstrom believes his team hasn’t played its best through the season’s first three games, but the Tides are getting the results that really matter.

GH boys hoops coach resigns

Published: 03/19/13 21:46:19

Gig Harbor High School boys basketball coach Craig Brooks has resigned his position after two seasons, the school’s athletics director confirmed last Wednesday.

Gig Harbor’s Corinne Luke, left, returns at first base this spring for a Tides team that believes it can contend for a spot in the Class 4A state tournament. (NEIL PIERSON/GATEWAY FILE)

Dreaming big: Gig Harbor looking to achieve deep postseason run

Published: 03/13/13 13:13:02

When John Taylor took over as head coach of the Gig Harbor High School fastpitch program in 2011, he said he was looking to get the Tides into the state tournament within three seasons.