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School: Tumwater High School
Coach: Bill Beattie
Sport: Football
Highlight: Coach Beattie talks about the program’s success during the COVID season and what they expect this season.
School: Timberline High School
Coach: James Jones
Sport: Football
Highlight: Coach Jones talks about the growth and commitment of this year’s senior class.
School: Blackhills High School
Coach: Garrett Baldwin
Sport: Football
Highlight: Coach Baldwin talks about what to expect out of his program in his first year.
School: Capital High School
Coach: Katie Turcotte
Sport: Volleyball
Highlight: Coach Turcotte talks about her three returning seniors and how their leadership will impact this season.
School: Olympia High School
Coach: Tamara Liska
Sport: Girl’s soccer
Highlight: Coach Liska reminds us of the style of play Olympia is hoping to play this year.
School: North Thurston High School
Coach: Madelynn Koehler
Sport: Girl’s Swim
Highlight: North Thurston has a new girl’s swim coach who loves swimming and enjoys watching this Olympic sport.
School: Yelm High School
Coach: Alexander McIntire
Sport: Boy’s Cross Country
Highlight: Coach McIntire shares how the COVID season brought his team closer together.
School: Riverridge High School
Coach: Nyra Gallardo
Sport: Volleyball
Highlight: Coach Gallardo talks about how the team adjusted to the uniqueness of last season and reminds fans of the type of volleyball she hopes they play this year.
School: Saint Martin’s University
Coach: Rob Walker
Sport: Men’s Soccer
Highlight: Coach Walker talks about this season and the recruiting trail they developed in Eastern Washington.