High School Sports

After a season spent rebuilding the Cleveland High School football program with a roster too small to compete at the varsity level, head coach Robert Richmond is entering his second year with a significant sign of progress: 24 players ready to take the field for varsity football.

Ingraham pulled away from Franklin for a 25-14 season-opening victory Saturday at the Southeast Athletic Complex. The Rams’ rushing attack led the way, with Mac Faw rushing for 123 yards on just eight carries and Logan Rudell adding 78 yards and a touchdown on 12 carries. Franklin led 14-13 at halftime, but Ingraham took control in the second half behind a blocked kick and two fourth-quarter interceptions.

Brandon Roy has returned to his role as head basketball coach at Garfield High School after being cleared of recruiting violation allegations. The reinstatement follows an investigation by the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) that found the claims unsubstantiated, with Roy and Principal Dr. Tarance Hart now committed to moving past the controversy and rebuilding community trust.

Brandon Roy, former NBA star and Garfield High School boys basketball head coach, has been reinstated to his coaching position following an investigation by the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) that cleared him of alleged recruiting violations. The WIAA concluded that all evidence supporting the allegations was unsubstantiated, a development that follows significant community scrutiny over his prior dismissal.

Chief Sealth International High School wrestlers Eli Policarpio and Lanuola Amituanai won state titles at the WIAA state wrestling championships, with Amituanai becoming the first girl in program history to do so.

By Kiara Doyal, The Seattle Medium For the 3A girls state championship game, the Bellevue Wolverines and the Eastside Catholic Crusaders met for the third...

By Kiara Doyal, The Seattle Medium The Rainier Beach Vikings had started slowly in several games during the boys state 3A basketball tournament. But Saturday...

Rainier Beach completed a dominant 29-1 season by winning the Class 3A state championship, completing a legacy of success under legendary head coach Mike Bethea.

By Kiara Doyal, The Seattle Medium Amy Nduka scored a game-high 23 points as the Eastside Catholic Crusaders earned a spot in the girls state...

By Kiara Doyal, The Seattle Medium Syesha Simanton scored a game-high 21 points as the Bellevue Wolverines advanced to the WIAA 3A girls state basketball...