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Falcon volleyball team falls to Granite Falls in home opener

These Tigers aren’t so tame this year. The South Whidbey Falcons volleyball team opened the season with a…

Riley Newman

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South Whidbey’s top singles players aim for state

The state tennis championship series is tied at 1-1 between South Whidbey High School senior Riley Newman and…

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To repeat district appearance, South Whidbey volleyball team must dig deep

There’s no “we” in “team.” But don’t expect the Falcon volleyball team to say “I” often.

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South Whidbey cross country running to reclaim former glory

It’s been a few years since South Whidbey cross country was represented at the state championship.

Falcon quarterback Avery Beuchner pushes off a defender during scrimmage. The junior will try to lead South Whidbey High School to a playoff game this season. Already 0-1

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‘Goofy’ team looks to be taken seriously

Opening the season with a loss isn’t ideal. For Falcon football coach Andy Davis, it’s just a bump…

Delanie Helland and Paige Farmer

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Optimism and communication lead Falcons fÜtbol

The South Whidbey girls soccer team keeps adding to its ranks. And with the season starting Wednesday, Sept.…

Falcon coach Andy Davis talks to his players after the close of a practice  session last week. The Falcons were set to start the season on Friday against Bellingham.

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Falcons kick off fall sports season with football

School starts next week. But the fall sports season started two weeks ago.

Falcon coach Mark Hodson walks out with the team during last season’s home game against Cedarcrest. The 10-year SWHS coach has stepped down from his leadership role with the football team.

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Hodson not returning for 11th season as football coach

Mark Hodson will not coach Falcons football after 10 years as a teacher and coach at South Whidbey…

Levi Buck

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QuickStart Tennis aims to net kids with a fun and healthy activity

At 7 years old, Josh Hunt stands just six inches taller than an adult-sized tennis racquet. That’s why…

Makenzie Peterson competes in a barrel racing event. Peterson won her age division at the National Saddle Clubs Association National Show Championship.  Photo courtesy of Sonya Peterson.

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Whidbey horse riders compete in national competition

A ninth-place finish wasn’t what Sonya Peterson expected before Mother’s Day. But then, it wasn’t the Mother’s Day…

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Tree will be dedicated to Coach Carl Westling

Carl Westling is coming home again, and this time, he’ll be here to stay.

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Magill and McInnes repeat as Whidbey Island Triathlon champions

Drew Magill and Stacia McInnes are once again Whidbey Island Triathlon champions. Magill, 45, won his third consecutive…

Lucas Matson gestures skyward as he approaches the finish line. Matson

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Families find healthy fun in challenging Whidbey triathlon

Triathlons are used as personal challenges for first-time triathletes. Add a few brothers and sisters to the equation,…