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Carter breaks record, Lightfoot joins school’s best

Eatonville’s track and field team kicked off its season Saturday at the Bill Hodder Invitational, competing against schools from the 1A to 4A levels. Senior Ethan Carter provided the highlight of the meet, breaking his own school record in the pole vault with a mark of 14 feet, 6 inches — three inches better than his previous best from last year’s district championships.

Cruiser girls tennis overpower Cardinals in opener

After their season opener against Foss was rained out on Thursday, the Eatonville High School girls tennis team hit the road Friday and secured a 3-1 victory over Franklin Pierce at the Bruce Miller Courts.

Cruisers start baseball season

The Eatonville Cruisers baseball team opened its 2025 season Thursday night at the Puyallup Recreation Center, facing a tough challenge in the Graham-Kapowsin Eagles after their scheduled Wednesday opener against Vashon Island was rained out. The Eagles would shut out the Cruisers 24-0.

EHS seeks to upgrade athletic stadium

Eatonville High School is embarking on a comprehensive renovation of its track, field, and stadium facilities, aiming to enhance safety, accessibility, and community engagement.

2A SPSL announces winter sorts All-League honors

The 2A South Puget Sound League (SPSL) has announced its All-League honors for the 2024-25 winter sports season, recognizing standout athletes and coaches across basketball and wrestling.

Lady Cruisers unable to Corral Mustangs

The Eatonville Lady Cruisers' season came to a disappointing end this past Wednesday as they fell 71-24 to the Prosser Mustangs in the WIAA 2A Girls Basketball State Tournament at the Yakima Valley SunDome.

Lady Cruisers battle past Ridgefield, advance in 2A State Tournament

The Eatonville Cruisers led from start to finish and held off a late Ridgefield rally to secure a 55-51 victory in the opening round of the WIAA 2A Girls State Basketball playoffs on Friday. With the win, the Cruisers advance to the round of 12, where they will face the No. 6 seeded Prosser Mustangs in a loser-out game at the Yakima Valley SunDome.

Eatonville wrestlers shine at state tournament

The Eatonville Cruiser wrestling team put forth a strong showing at the WIAA Mat Classic XXXVI state tournament at the Tacoma Dome this past weekend, highlighted by two top-six finishes in the boys' 2A division and strong per-formances across multiple weight classes.

Eatonville’s Brody Thirtyacre commits to play baseball at Clackamas Community College

Eatonville High School senior Brody Thirtyacre is set to continue his baseball career at the collegiate level, com-mitting to play at Clackamas Community College in Oregon this fall.

Eatonville Lady Cruisers punch ticket to state tournament

The Eatonville Lady Cruisers secured their place in the 2A State Tournament in dramatic fashion Saturday night, edging out the Fife Trojans 51-48 in a nail-biting contest at the West Central District 3 playoffs.

Athletic Commission uplifts generations of youth

The Tacoma-Pierce Athletic Commission to this day remains as the most unique and committed supporter of local sports players and teams whether it’s high schoolers, college students or adults.

Council names ‘Athletic Ambassadors to Pierce County’

The Pierce County Council named the 2024 Sumner High School football team “Athletic Ambassadors to Pierce County” at its Tuesday, Jan. 28, council meeting.

Warrior Combat Sports to open in Eatonville

Residents of Eatonville will soon have access to local martial arts training with the opening of Warrior Combat Sports on March 3. Located at 205 Center St. E, adjacent to Plaza Market, the new gym aims to provide comprehensive martial arts education to both youth and adults.

Eatonville Cruisers close out season with hard-fought battles

The Eatonville Cruisers boys’ basketball team wrapped up their season with two competitive matchups, showing resilience and determination despite tough results. Facing the Fife Trojans and the Clover Park Timberwolves, the Cruisers battled hard but ultimately fell short in both contests.

Lady Cruisers clinch 2A SPSL league title

The Eatonville Lady Cruisers secured their first 2A SPSL League championship since 2010 with a hard-fought 51-43 victory over the second-place Fife Trojans on Tuesday, Feb. 4, at McCrossin Court. Eatonville then capped off its regular season with a dominant 71-38 win over Clover Park on Friday, Feb. 7, finishing with a perfect 14-0 league record.