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The Camas girls cross-country team, led by a transgender girl, concluded its season at Saturday’s state finals following a month of online attention and the passing of Initiative 638.
Approximately a dozen Camas High School runners walked off the start line, forfeiting their race Tuesday to protest their transgender teammate's participation.
The Mariners’ 23-year-old second baseman was named one of three finalists for the Gold Glove Award, a distinct recognition of his defensive transformation.
Via @A_Jude
The Seahawks are still winning games thanks to the haul they got off the Broncos from the Russell Wilson trade. As they return to Denver, let's review the trade.
Via @bcondotta
The Seahawks won't have to face the Broncos without WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba, but LB Drake Thomas and RB Zach Charbonnet will be on the sideline.
Via @ByTimBooth
Bobby McMann scored a goal in regulation and then added the game-winner in the fifth round of the shootout as the Kraken beat the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday night.
Hazen High School canceled the remainder of its varsity football season last week, but the Highlanders will get one more game with Todd Beamer, which also canceled its varsity schedule earlier this month, agreeing to play Friday night.
From @JaydaEvans:
Almost the minute the Seahawks' turnover-laden loss to the 49ers concluded, QB Sam Darnold came up with an idea on how to cut back on his recent rash of interceptions.
Via @bcondotta
On July 30, UW coach Jedd Fisch declared at Big Ten Football Media Days: “This team was not bought. This team was built.” While money is a problem, he's right. It was built badly, writes columnist @mikevorel.
The likelihood is that Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet won't return this week against the Broncos, but coach Mike Macdonald didn't want to make a definitive call.
Washington QB Demond Williams Jr. is considered day-to-day with a "significant" rib injury, but coach Jedd Fisch declined to discuss Williams' status for Friday's game.
From @ANYamashita:
Here's what the national media had to say about the Seahawks' loss to the 49ers in a thriller, which added plenty more fuel to the rivalry. (via @schwaarzy)
If the Seahawks thought Sam Darnold evolved during the playoffs and put his turnover problems behind him, it hasn't been evident in the early going of this season.
From @ByTimBooth:
Renton High School boys basketball coach and assistant principal Rashaad Powell was investigated after allegations that he sent sexually explicit photos and messages to students' mothers.
If the Seahawks thought Sam Darnold evolved during the playoffs and put his turnover problems behind him, it hasn't been evident in the early going of this season.