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It takes a village to launch a ‘Cup’; Orcas sails to victory | Around the Waterfront

Our editor put a shot across my bow saying that there would be some great sailing activity up…

Friday Harbor senior Charles Nash looks on as the first home run of his high school career takes flight in the Wolverines 8-5 come-from-behind win

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Nash belts 2-run HR to cap Wolverines’ come-from-behind 8-5 win | Baseball

That age-old phrase of “saving the best for last” would be a gross understatement given Charlie Nash’s recent…

Senior Roy Taylor delivers the game-winning RBI in the Wolverines 4-1 win Tuesday at Granite Falls.

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Wolverines down Granite Falls, 4-1; Taylor delivers game-winner

Senior Roy Taylor smacked a two-run single to put Friday Harbor out in front for good as the…

The top slot on the Frank Wilson fishing derby leader board belongs now to Marty Chevalier

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Marty Chevalier lands 19-pounder, claims lead of Frank Wilson fishing derby

Move over Mr. Whalen, it’s Marty’s turn at the top.  Friday Harbor’s Marty Chevalier landed a 19-plus pounder…

Friday Harbor senior Quin Bunne shot a 43 to take first in the Wolverines head-to-head match against Orcas

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Bune, Cuomo finish first as Wolverines top Orcas | Golf

Friday Harbor’s Quinn Bune bested blustery conditions and a field of seven Vikings to claim first place as…

Friday Harbor senior Maggie Andersen was named first-team All-League for the second straight season. Andersen

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Wolverines bring home quartet of all-league awards | F.H. Basketball

Friday Harbor’s Maggie Andersen earned all-league top honors for the second straight season for her performance on the…

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Around the Waterfront: Simanis, ‘Little Blue’ claim 2011 Shaw Island title | Guest Column

Ho! We had the wind this year. Came in bunches, but we had it.  This year’s Winter Shaw…

Friday Harbor's Maggie Andersen drives to the hoop in the Wolverines victory at home over Orcas early in the season.  Andersen

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Friday Harbor ambushed in season-ending 56-36 defeat | Girls Basketball

The season came to a screeching halt as the Friday Harbor girls basketball team fell 56-36 to Kings…

Friday Harbor senior Willy Dunn claimed a berth in the state Mat Classic by finishing third in the heavyweight division of the Northwest 1A wrestling regionals

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Friday Harbor heavyweight Willy Dunn clinches berth at state Mat Classic | Wrestling

— Editor’s note: This story has been corrected from its original version to account for Willy Dunn’s year…

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Stanwood’s Derek Floyd lands catch of the day — make that derby | Sports

Floyd hooked the prize-winning fish, a 28.10 pound Chinook, on Saturday, Feb. 5, Day 2 of the two-day…

Friday Harbor's Larissa Nash clears a path to the basket on the way to dropping in two of her 11 points in the Wolverines 55-41 win over La Conner Saturday in Turnbull Gym. Friday Harbor faces the Knights of Kings High School Wednesday in the opening round of post-season play.

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Wolverines battle No. 10 ranked Kings in Wednesday’s post-season opener | Girls Basketball

Head Coach Eric Jangard and crew, with a four-game win streak in tow, will be charting unfamiliar territory…

Senior Maverick Blake takes control of his opponent

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Pins aplenty as Wolverines gear up for post-season against Nooksack and La Conner | Wrestling

By Scott Rasmussen The Wolverines will have a few more wins — and a few more as pins…

Senior Maggie Andersen led all-scorers with 16 points in the Wolverines 55-22 win Monday at Orcas.

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Wolverines blow by Orcas, 55-33, on eve of showdown against Darrington | Girls Basketball

Senior Maggie Andersen tossed in a game-high 16 points and Larissa Nash added 12, as Friday Harbor led…