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Gonzaga University junior rower Kale Reichersamer (left) during a winter practice.

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Falcon alumni floats from novice rower to varsity athlete

When Kale Reichersamer graduated from South Whidbey High School in 2014, his heart was set on becoming a…

South Whidbey seniors Collin Burns (left) and Will Simms (right) are among four veterans who have compiled 400 miles of running this summer.

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Senior boys’ cross country runners summer prep to prove valuable | FALL SPORTS PREVIEW

The four seniors on the South Whidbey boys cross country team — Cory Ackerman, Justin Gonzales, Collin Burns…

Falcon senior Kacie Hanson gets vocal during a recent practice.

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Volleyball team to use noise to their advantage | FALL SPORTS PREVIEW

South Whidbey High School head coach Mandy Jones likes things loud on the volleyball court. In a similar…

South Whidbey sophomore Wesley Crain prepares to hand off the ball to a running back at practice.

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Attitude, character established with football squad | FALL SPORTS PREVIEW

South Whidbey sophomore Wesley Crain prepares to hand off the ball to a running back at practice.

Falcon junior Ryan Wenzek readies himself for an incoming volley during practice.

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Boys tennis primed for tough league competition | FALL SPORTS PREVIEW

Despite placing fourth at last season’s Class 1A boys tennis state championships, South Whidbey sophomore Kody Newman is…

South Whidbey senior Carmen Colar prepares to pass during a recent practice.

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Team cohesion, strong midfield to guide girls soccer season | FALL SPORTS PREVIEW

If there’s one thing the South Whidbey girls soccer team has going for it this season, it is…

Front row: Erik Haugen

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U-15 soccer team places second in Bigfoot Tournament

South Whidbey’s U-15 soccer team finished second in the Silver Division at the Snohomish Bigfoot Tournament that was…

South Whidbey senior defensive back Connor Antich demonstrates a key step in a new tackling technique being implemented by the Falcons during a practice Monday afternoon. By keeping their eyes up

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New tackling technique to help prevent concussions | FALCON FOOTBALL

Standing at 5 feet, 6 inches, South Whidbey football senior Connor Antich is already pretty close to the…

Wendi Hilborn and Chris Andrew carry a sandbag up a hill Community Park. The duo were among 11 teams that competed in the Whidbey Throwdown on Aug. 13.

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Athletes show physicality in South Whidbey fitness competition

Without a little bit of pain and some sore muscles, there is no gain. That was the theme…

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Whidbey Throwdown to test minds, bodies of athletes

Chris Beaven, a 41-year-old Freeland resident, will be in his “pain cave” when he competes in the Whidbey…

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British, Brazilian soccer camps to mix culture, fun

The British are coming to South Whidbey. To play soccer, that is.

Trevelan Dakan starts the bike leg of the 20th annual Whidbey Triathlon on Saturday. Dakan finished second overall in the race

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40-plus crowd dominates Whidbey Triathlon

The small cut near Lane Seeley’s left eye was one small price to pay for winning the 20th…

South Whidbey Tsunami U12 boys soccer team finished first in the bronze division in the Crossfire Select Cup 2016. Front row: Emmett Layman

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South Whidbey Tsunami U12 boys soccer team wins Crossfire Select Cup tourney

South Whidbey Tsunami U12 boys soccer team finished first in the bronze division at the Crossfire Select Cup…