Wa-Hi Girls Cross Country Repeats as 3A MCC Champions

The Wa-Hi Girls Cross Country team successfully defended its title Thursday, October 22, repeating as 3A Mid-Columbia Conference (MCC) champions at the league championship meet hosted by Hanford at Leslie Grove Park. The Blue Devils were led by seniors Hazel Asmus, who finished seventh, and Katie Burt, who placed eighth. Sophomore Juliet Stoddard finished 17th, followed by freshmen Gabi Lamanna in 19th and Natalie Michels in 26th to round out Wa-Hi’s scoring. Elizabeth Burt also had a strong race, finishing 28th. The girls recorded their tightest team spread of the season, demonstrating the depth and competitiveness they have developed through months of hard work together. Repeating as 3A MCC champions marks an exciting accomplishment for the team as they head into postseason competition.

Blue Devil Boys Finish Strong in Silver Race

The Wa-Hi boys competed in the Silver race under this season’s revised league format, which used two regular-season meets to determine Gold and Silver race placements. The Blue Devils made the most of the opportunity, capturing four of the top five overall spots. Sophomore Emmanuel Teklemariam led the way with a first-place finish, closely followed by junior Jordan Linklater in second. Junior Felix Leise placed fourth, and senior Emerson Thayne finished fifth. Sophomore Lander Eastep rounded out the team scoring with a 13th-place finish. The boys’ performance earned them third place among 3A competitors on the day.

District Championships Up Next

Both Wa-Hi squads will compete next Saturday, October 31, as Walla Walla hosts the District 6 Championships at Veterans Memorial Golf Course. The meet will feature nine teams currently ranked at the state level in the 3A and 4A classifications. The top three teams and 21 individual runners will advance to the WIAA State Championships the following week in Pasco, giving the Blue Devils another opportunity to showcase their hard work and compete for a spot on the state stage.

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Wa-Hi Girls Volleyball Sweeps Hanford 3-0

The Wa-Hi Girls Varsity Volleyball team delivered a strong performance at home Thursday, October 22, earning a 3-0 victory over Hanford. Audrey Davenport led the Blue Devils’ offense with an impressive 20 kills and a .435 hitting percentage. Gracie Pearce added 12 kills with a .322 hitting percentage, contributing to Wa-Hi’s powerful attack. Defensively, libero Parker Fischer recorded 14 digs, while Pearce added 13 digs to help keep the Blue Devils in control. Setter Monroe McCaw orchestrated the offense with 35 assists, setting up her teammates for a productive night at the net. With balanced contributions on offense and defense, Wa-Hi secured a straight-set victory on its home court. Final: Wa-Hi 3, Hanford 0