Most of the 2020 seniors are included in this photo taken for last spring’s South Whidbey High School sports program. Front row: junior Lara Napoli, junior Tayla Hymas, junior Lexi Wenzek, senior Chandra Wallace. Middle row: junior Sadie Wilson, senior McKenna Kelley, senior Ashley Ricketts, Joanie Welever, senior Alison Papritz. Back row: senior Ashley Ricketts, senior Chloe Loehr, senior Annika LeWarne, senior Oliana Stange, senior Jenna Pfeiffer, junior Laila Gmerek. (Photo by Jim Waller/Whidbey News-Times)

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Tennis team aces relationships: Falcons lose final season together because of virus

Losing one last season with the Class of 2020 was tough for a South Whidbey High School tennis…

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Penn Cove Brewing Company hosts annual golf tournament

The tournament is Saturday, Sept. 19, at 1 p.m.

Alex Black. (Photo by John Fisken)

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Falcon seniors had talent for title run but not opportunity

Winning isn’t everything — but in high school varsity sports, they do keep score and they do keep…

Calorie counter: Strength coach helps fuel athletes

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Calorie counter: Strength coach helps fuel athletes

Oak Harbor High School strength and conditioning coach Colby Heefner recognized a problem and did some heavy lifting…

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Life jackets essential for water safety

While more warm days lie ahead on Whidbey Island, a fall into the water can be dangerous and…

Island Greens sold, likely to close

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Island Greens sold, likely to close

Although tucked away in the backwoods of Clinton, Island Greens is not a hidden gem.

Harwell misses chance for state track berth but cherishes memories of career

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Harwell misses chance for state track berth but cherishes memories of career

Like the barriers he faces while running the steeplechase in track, recent South Whidbey High School graduate Michael…

Canceled season is hurdle Falcons can’t clear

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Canceled season is hurdle Falcons can’t clear

Three South Whidbey athletes were denied the opportunity to double down on a rare feat when the high…

Oak Harbor’s Cooper Billiter and the Wildcat cross country team will have to wait until spring to compete this year. (File photo)

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Fall outWhidbey’s three high schools postpone sports

All three Whidbey Island high schools are scheduled to compete in a new athletic conference this coming school…

Veteran athlete, newcomer share triathlon experience

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Veteran athlete, newcomer share triathlon experience

7,350 miles.

Renninger revels in the success of her high school teammates

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Renninger revels in the success of her high school teammates

For Avalon Renninger, it’s all about others.

Crabs take 6th in Oak Harbor tournament / Youth baseball

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Crabs take 6th in Oak Harbor tournament / Youth baseball

The Whidbey Island Baseball Club Crabs finished sixth in the appropriately named COVIC Classic 14U eight-team tournament Friday…

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Whidbey Island Triathlon begins this weekend

The Whidbey Island Triathlon is underway.