After a week of waiting and a season opener washed away by rain, the Eatonville Cruisers finally took the field Monday eager to begin their 2026 campaign. The long layoff showed in stretches, as Eatonville fell behind early and could not recover in a 10-2 nonleague loss on the road. From the opening inning, Eatonville found itself playing from behind. A combination of early miscues and missed opportunities allowed the home team to build a quick cushion. By the time the first

The Eatonville Cruisers opened their 2026 outdoor season in full force Saturday, March 21, traveling to Rainier for the annual Rainier Icebreaker Invitational. Facing a deep field of 25 teams, Eatonville’s boy’s squad turned in a strong early-season performance, tying for fourth place with Onalaska High School. The girl’s team battled through a competitive field and finished in a three-way tie for 19th alongside Tenino High School and Pe Ell High School. The meet marked the f

After a week of waiting and three straight rainouts to open the season, the Eatonville Cruisers fastpitch team finally took the field and experienced both ends of the spectrum in a busy stretch of non-league play. Ryleigh Chopic posed during the team's media day. Chopic had an incredible 6 RBI day against Vashon to lead the Cruisers. Photo: Perler Photography The Cruisers opened their 2026 campaign March 16 on the road against North Mason, where one difficult inning set the t

The Eatonville Cruisers equestrian team continued its strong start to the season this past weekend at the Grays Harbor Fairgrounds, building on the momentum from its first meet with another impressive showing that produced numerous top finishes and a district record performance. After a strong showing at their opening meet a few weeks earlier, Eatonville riders returned to the arena with confidence and delivered across a wide range of events. Cruisers competitors placed in th

A new era began for the Eatonville boys’ soccer program this past Friday night as the Cruisers opened the season against Bethel under first year head coach Mark Phillips. Eatonville players listen as head coach Mark Phillips delivers last minute instructions during a rain soaked pregame huddle at Art Crate Field before the season opener against the Bethel Bisons. The Eatonville Cruisers fell 4-0 in the nonleague matchup. Photo: Heather Quirie   Despite a 4-0 loss to the Bison

The 2A South Puget Sound League recently announced its All-League honors for the winter sports season, and Eatonville High School student-athletes earned significant recognition across wrestling and basketball. The Cruisers' wrestling program stood out with multiple placements on the All-League teams, reflecting a strong season that carried over to impressive showings at the WIAA Mat Classic state championships in February. Leading the way was junior Ethan Rogers, who earned

The bright lights of the WIAA Mat Classic XXXVIII State Championships once again filled the Tacoma Dome this past weekend, where Eatonville High School sent nine wrestlers to compete against the best in Washington. Eatonville’s Ethan Rogers secures control and presses Marysville Pilchuck’s Maksim Tchelouchkin to the mat during their opening-round match at the 2026 WIAA Mat Classic XXXVIII State Championships at the Tacoma Dome. The referee drops in for a close look as Rogers

The Eatonville High School Equestrian team opened its season in dominant fashion last weekend, piling up top finishes and showcasing depth across nearly every event at the Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds in Elma. Competing Friday through Sunday against District 2 rivals Bethel, Ilwaco, La Center, Orting, White River, Wishka and Yelm, the Cruisers wasted little time establishing themselves as a team to watch this spring. Eatonville claimed first-place finishes in Driving behin

On Monday, Feb. 2, the Eatonville Lady Cruisers hosted the Clover Park Timberwolves at Rainier Connect Arena at Eatonville High School on Senior Night, hoping to strengthen their case for one of the final two berths into the district playoffs. The last time the two teams met, Clover Park came away with a 53-39 victory. This time, Eatonville looked determined to change the outcome. Eatonville seniors Emma Johnson, Savanna Price, Dakota Montgomery, Sadie Mettler and Bailey Eden

The Eatonville Cruisers knew the challenge that awaited them Monday night. Facing the first-place Clover Park Timberwolves on the road, the Cruisers were looking to close out their season on a high note. The last time the two teams met on Jan. 16, Clover Park claimed a 64-41 victory. This time, the stakes were final. Eatonville’s season hung in the balance. Eatonville senior Colton Herbrand drives the lane and scores over Clover Park’s Trey-David Lunnie during a previous meet