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Rivals shooting guard Keidan Guzman launches a three-pointer. Photo by Jeremy Botkin
EJ boys endure, dish out hardship
By Brian MacKenzie and Ethan Riker   In the space of a week, East Jefferson’s basketball boys got blown out at Life Christian and Kennedy Catholic, but then bounced back to … more
Rivals point guard Kay Botkin launches a three-point shot while post Penina Vailolo holds her position just outside the key. Photo by Jeremy Botkin
EJ basketball girls achieve dreams, endure nightmares
By Brian MacKenzie and Taylor Frank   The East Jefferson Rivals girls basketball team rode an emotional rollercoaster during the last two weeks: From the dizzying heights of an … more
Deadline approaching for Little League registration
Special to The Leader   East Jefferson Little League is kicking off its 2024 season by opening registration to Jefferson County children, ages 4-16, for all skill levels for baseball, … more
At tipoff against Klahowya, EJ center Stuart Dow (#21) leaps high while teammate Aidan Stepanski (#23) stands ready to receive the ball. Photo by Jeremy Botkin
Swept, sweep, split: Up-and-down week for EJ boys’ hoops
    The East Jefferson’s boys’ basketball team rebounded from a tough loss to Cascade Christian by beating Seattle Christian a week ago Tuesday, but then fell to … more
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Senior guard Gary Zambor stands ready to receive. Photo by Taylor Frank
EJ boys win big against Vashon
    East Jefferson boys’ basketball came out strong and kept their playoff hopes alive with a clutch 82-61 road win over the Vashon Island Pirates on Jan. 10. “We … more
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ABOVE: Silas Klontz completed 18 matches in his freshman season. RIGHT: Mi Amada Lanphear Ramirez won second place out of 80 girls competing in the Braided 64 tournament. Courtesy photos
Rivals wrestlers hit their stride
  The first weekend of January split the East Jefferson Rivals into two directions: southbound to Kelso for one of the largest girls' tournaments in the country, and westbound for the … more
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The East Jefferson girls basketball Rivals hustle down the court. Courtesy photo
Girl roundball Rivals pummel the Pirates
    The East Jefferson girls basketball Rivals invaded Vashon Island and vanquished the Pirates last Wednesday. The victory improved EJ’s record to 5-2, vaulting the … more
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Rylen Kruse continues to impress coaches and referees around our state. He recently was ranked the No. 11 wrestler in the 165-pound weight class according to the Washington Wrestling Report. “Rylen is one of the hardest workers in the room,” said Coach Jim Wilcox. “Most practices he is the last to leave our room, always looking for tips and putting in the extra effort to continue to improve.”
Wrestlers positioned to finish with strength
  The East Jefferson Rivals Wrestling team completed their winter break in fine fashion.   On Dec. 28, the team sent 18 wrestlers to compete in a girls’ tournament and a Junior … more
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East Jefferson Rivals Middle School wrestlers pose at the beginning of a Wednesday afternoon meet in Sequim. Six of last year’s eighth-graders are currently on the high school’s wrestling team, including Gracee Liske, Seth Nielsen, Jackson Dupuy, Caleb Johnson, Damien Ilarraza, and Silas Klontz.
Middle school wrestling kicks off in February
  High school winter sports continue to be in high gear during these gray and windy months. Fortunately, we are one month out from the beginning of another youth sports season: middle … more
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Rivals girls hammer Tarriers in Tacoma
    The East Jefferson Rivals girls’ basketball team traveled to face the Tarriers of Charles Wright Academy. The 4-2 Rivals entered the contest confident of victory … more
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Junior Julius Mercado dribbles out of the corner of the court.
EJ boys win overtime hoops thriller
  The East Jefferson Rivals boys’ basketball team roared back from a 28-point deficit to force overtime and defeat Charles Wright in Tacoma last Wednesday. East Jefferson started … more
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Grady White retains control over eighth-ranked wrestler Casper Appleman from Cascade Christian. White controlled this match from the start, winning 7-4. Courtesy photo
East Jefferson wrestling makes progress going into holidays
    On the evening of Wednesday, Dec. 13, the East Jefferson Rivals wrestling team hosted the Cascade Christian Cougars to the local wrestlers’ second home dual meet of the … more
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Penina Vailolo shoots during the Rivals’ victory over Klahowya. Courtesy photo
East Jefferson girls basketball “aiming for greatness”
Three weeks into the season, the East Jefferson Rivals girls’ basketball team has seized third place in the Nisqually League, having trounced three of the four conference opponents they have played … more
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The Peninsula Volleyball League A Division champions, from left: Emily Eldridge, Eric Wood, Kimberly McClurg, Stina Janssen, Derek Toepper, Kelsey Sands and Quinn Eldridge. Courtesy photo
Port Townsend players among Volleyball champions
    “I’d Hit That,” an adult volleyball team made up of players from Port Townsend, Sequim and Port Angeles, defeated competing team “Ritzy Digs” by … more
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Cash Holmes passes to Gary Zambor; both are Rivals seniors who earned All-Nisqually League honors. Photo courtesy of Lisa Jensen
Rivals earn League football honors
  Nisqually League football coaches recognized several East Jefferson athletes for their excellence on the gridiron this fall. Four East Jefferson Rivals, all from Port Townsend High … more
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In the past 20 years the combined Chimacum/PT Wrestling team would average 2 wrestlers from Chimacum High School. This year things have changed, in a very impressive way. These are 17 of the currently 22 registered Chimacum High School Students on the Rivals team this year. Left to right, back: Coach Jim Wilcox, Daniel Avila, Nathan Ericson, Caleb Johnson, Rylan Dunn, Phoenyx DeAngelis, Oliver Ingersoll, Ethan Perovich, Seth Nielsen, James Van Otten. Left to right, front: Isaiah Johnson, Gracee Liske, Akili Clevenger, Jeremiah Salmon Jr., Carver Williamson-Roberts, Lorenzo Azure, Jackson Dupuy, Elijah Johnson. Photo taken during team picture day on Tuesday, Nov. 28. The Rivals Wrestling team springs into action this Thursday, 30 November with a 4 team jamboree at Port Angeles. Wrestling commences at 5 p.m. Teams from Forks, Port Angeles, Sequim, and East Jefferson will all compete. photo by Ryan White
East Jefferson wrestlers distinguish themselves
    Over the past 20 years, the combined Port Townsend and Chimacum wrestling team averaged two wrestlers per year from Chimacum High School, but this year saw a significant shift … more
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The Rivals High School Wrestling Program has 44 athletes currently on the roster.   "During the first week of practice we had 37 wrestlers practice on Monday and Friday,” said Coach Jim … more
Pétanque prodigy Bekah Howe competes in the 2022 World Championships
Port Townsend Pétanque prodigy to compete in the 2022 World Games
    Pétanque (pronounced pay tonk) is a game played by tossing metal balls (boules) towards a wooden target ball, the jack. The goal is to get your ball closest to the … more
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Nisqually League MVP Iris Mattern of the East Jefferson Rivals, in action against Cascade Christian.
Rivals lose soccer playoffs, win league MVP
    The East Jefferson Rivals girls’ soccer team narrowly lost to the Annie Wright Gators in an Oct. 28 playoff game. East Jefferson seized an early lead on the … more
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East Jefferson Rival freshman setter Gracie Liske winds up to hit the ball against Annie Wright.
Rivals volleyball ends with varsity losses, JV wins
  East Jefferson varsity volleyball dropped their last three games and missed the playoffs. The Rivals finished 5-13 in conference play, and 6-15 overall. Nisqually League coaches … more
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