Chief Sealth's girls basketball team won the state semifinal on Friday, defeating Anacortes 73-66, then went on to another victory, overcoming Issaquah 44-43. That gives Chief Sealth its second consecutive Class 3A state championship.
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Falcons batter Beavers
Wed, 03/01/06
In girls basketball the Ballard Beavers lost their first playoff game to the Woodinville Falcons 76-47 on the road.
Ballard was in a double elimination KingCo tournament in which they needed to lose two games to drop out or win two games…MORE
Swimming for state
Thu, 02/23/06
Ballard High School's top boys swimmers were eager to compete in the King County Aquatic Center's pool for the WIAA State Championship Meet held on February 17 and 18.
"It's world class for racing. The water is cooler and deeper, it makes…MORE
Bound for playoffs
Thu, 02/23/06
It's playoff time and the Ballard Beaver girls are in the thick of the basketball action with their first game this week.
Ballard was seeded in seventh place in the eight team bracket. Their possible first round opponents include…MORE
Kennedy defeats Mt. Rainier
Wed, 02/22/06
John F. Kennedy held off an aggressively, determined opponent and its own mistakes to escape with a 49-42 quarter final win against Mount Rainier in the Class 3A West Central District girls basketball tournament on Thursday at home.
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Boys Basketball season bounces to an end
Wed, 02/15/06
The Ballard Beavers faced an uphill battle last week as they attempted to win three games against quality opponents to keep their playoff hopes alive in the KingCo League.
The KingCo league leading Franklin Quakers (10-1), ranked number…MORE
Final fight for playoffs
Tue, 02/07/06
With the regular season winding down and a playoff spot on the line, the Ballard Beaver girl's basketball team faces a mighty challenge in their five remaining opponents.
Early last week, Ballard (10-6, 5-5) was in fifth place in the…MORE
Wrestlers' strong foundations
Wed, 02/01/06
The wrestling program at Ballard High School has a bright future thanks to a roster loaded with sophomores and freshmen who are planting the seed for success in coming seasons.
It has taken hard work and leadership of Head Coach Glen Bell…MORE
Beaver boys find fire, beat Bothell
Wed, 01/25/06
After a poor first half performance, the Ballard Beavers came out of the locker room with a fresh attitude and the result was a 55 to 52 win over the Bothell Cougars last week.
Playing in front of a home crowd, Ballard shot poorly and…MORE
Area grads team up
Wed, 01/11/06
It's been a fun season for former enemies, now friends - Federal Way Eagles graduate Christine Kim and Decatur Gators grad Ashley Cavalieri. They are currently sophomores on the Highline Community College Thunderbirds roster this basketball…MORE