Senior All-Stars win District 10
With just two players returning from last season’s squad, the Kent-Chinook Little League Senior All-Stars won the District 10 title for the second straight year June 30 at Auburn’s Brannan Park.
The 14- to 16-year-olds from Kent and Enumclaw won three of four games including rebounding from an early 6-1 loss to Soundview/Steel Lake. In a form of justice, the Kent-Enumclaw squad opened the championship game with an explosive five-run first inning and cruised to an 8-1 victory over Soundview/Steel lake for the District 10 title.
The team also posted tournament wins over Soundview and Federal Way.
The senior team now moves on to the state tournament Saturday through July 24 at Redmond’s Hartman Park.
Lee tournament golf starts hot
The golf was as hot as the temperature at Thursday’s Lee tournament with the team of Ed Faris, Dick Poulter, Mary Kell and Jim Becker winning at 3-under par.
There was a tie for second at 1-under with John Hiffman, Josh Sims, Mary Josie and Joyce Toney and Steve Rhodes, Jan Holt, Larry Weygant and Betty French.
Kahne finishes sixth Saturday
Enumclaw NASCAR Sprint Cup driver Kasey Kahne earned another Top 10 finish Saturday night in Chicago. The sixth-place finish moved Kahne down one spot to 17th in drivers standings.
Hornets close out season in tourney
The 7-0 White River Hornet U18 baseball team will close out its season in Lacey, Wash., at the four-day Timberline High tournament, beginning Thursday.
Driving program raises $3,460
Ford Motor Company and Fugate Ford Mercury partnered to help raise $3,460 for White River High basketball as part of Ford’s Drive One 4 UR School program.
The May 8 event brought in 173 participants to test drive a Ford or Mercury vehicle. Ford and Fugate Ford Mercury donated $20 for each driver.
“We were excited to see so many people show up in support of White River High School,” said Gloria Perry, a manager at Fugate Ford Mercury. “The event also gave us a chance to showcase our outstanding lineup of vehicles in a fun, casual environment.”
“Fundraising is especially hard during a tough economy,” said Chris Gibson, White River athletic director. “We’re so thankful to our Ford, Fugate Ford Mercury and the public for their support.”
Golf tournament has openings
There are still openings for the fifth annual White River boys basketball golf tournament Aug. 1 at High Cedars Golf Club in Orting. The event features a shotgun start at 8 a.m.
This fundraiser benefits the White River High boys basketball team.
The tournament is a four-person scramble format. Entry fee is $75 for a single or $300 for a team and includes golf, cart and lunch.
The tournament is limited to the first 36 paid teams. Registration ends July 31. For registration or sponsorship information, contact Bert Tyler at btyler@fugateford.com or 253-353-5274.
