Category: Sports

The Snoqualmie Valley Record reports on the latest sports news from the local high school teams. Here are some of the highlights from the past week. Mount Si football beats Eastlake in thriller The Mount Si Wildcats football team advanced to the 4A state semifinals after a dramatic 28-27 win over the Eastlake Wolves on Friday night. The Wildcats trailed 27-21 with less than two minutes left in the game,…

A Night of Celebration and Recognition On Saturday, November 13, 2023, six Special Olympics athletes were honored for their achievements and contributions to the movement at the first-ever Victory Gala, benefitting Special Olympics Kansas. The event was held at the Hyatt Regency Wichita and featured a silent auction, live entertainment, and a keynote speech by John Lair, the CEO and President of Special Olympics Kansas. The six athletes who were…

A new brainteaser challenges football fans to spot the ball among various images related to the sport If you are a football lover and have a keen eye for details, you might want to try this new brainteaser that tests your observation skills. The puzzle, created by SeatPick, asks you to find the faded out football that is hidden among different images related to the sport, such as stadiums, players,…

A former professional soccer player has apologized for making a Nazi salute at a pro-Israel rally in Los Angeles on Sunday. Stefany Ferrer Van Ginkel, who played for the Angel City Football Club in 2022, was caught on camera giving the “Sieg Heil” gesture from the passenger seat of a car driven by another soccer player, Samim Haydari. Video sparks outrage online The video of the incident was posted online…

Sports are a great way for kids to stay healthy, have fun and learn new skills. But they can also be a big drain on your family budget. According to a survey by Solutions Research Group, Canadian families spend nearly $1,000 annually per child on sports, and some activities can cost up to $10,000 a year. How can you support your kids’ passion for sports without breaking the bank? Here…

France has officially submitted its bid to host the 2030 Winter Olympics and Paralympics, promising to deliver a “sober and responsible” event that would be “the first sustainable Olympics” in history. The bid, which was announced on Tuesday, is based on four hubs in the Alps region, with Nice as the main city for indoor sports. A bid that respects the environment and the legacy The French bid, which is…

Holli Klettheimer, a senior at Frankton High School, has been awarded the THB Sports Volleyball Athlete of the Year for her outstanding performance in the 2023 season. Klettheimer, who has been a four-time All-Central Indiana Conference selection and Frankton’s all-time leader in kills, blocks, and digs, led her team to a 23-8 record and a sectional title this year. A versatile and dominant player Klettheimer, who stands at 6-foot-1, has…

Hockey India, the governing body of the sport in the country, has announced the induction of two new academy members to its fold. The Southern Alpha Sports Academy from Bangalore and the Ritu Rani Hockey Academy from Patiala have been formally approved by the Hockey India Executive Body at the 13th Congress held on November 3 at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh AstroTurf Hockey Stadium meeting hall. Southern Alpha Sports…

Sport England, the public body responsible for funding and promoting sport and physical activity in England, has announced a major shift in its strategy to tackle the inequality gap in access and opportunities for people in the most deprived areas of the country. The agency will invest £250m over the next five years to help people in about 100 of the most socially deprived areas get more exercise, and address…

A group of 10 young people from disadvantaged backgrounds had a chance to sail with Team GB Olympic kitesurfing trainer Maddy Anderson on a voyage of exploration with Tall Ships Youth Trust (TSYT). A life-changing adventure at sea The young crew, aged 12 to 15, were selected from Wiltshire Young Carers and Splash Targeted Youth Support Services, two organisations that work with vulnerable and marginalised young people in Wiltshire. They…