Bears gang-tackle trophy
TACOMA – As expected, Alex Weber-Brader, Olympia’s all-time leading scorer, got his points Saturday in his last high school basketball game.
View ArticleFor Bears' all-time leading scorer, it's always been about wins, not points
From the start, he's had a scorer's mentality, an uncanny knack for putting a basketball through a hoop 10 feet above the floor.
View ArticleHigh school baseball preview: Young talent aging well
Even as a gangly freshman, Cabe Reiten’s talent for scooping grounders at shortstop and tossing to first base were unmistakable.
View ArticleTennis supplants soccer as sport of choice for Orchard
Katelyn Orchard was certain she was going to become the next Mia Hamm.
View ArticleBig day of offense boosts Bears' morale
LACEY - Olympia needed a bounce-back win in a big way.
View ArticleOlympia holds off Gig Harbor; Narrows 4A title on line today
OLYMPIA - Colin Lang didn't need a reminder of how big the Olympia-Gig Harbor 4A Narrows League baseball regular-season final series was.
View ArticleOlympia graduate signs with Florida
Adam Conley, a second-round pick by Florida in June, signed with the Marlins for a $625,000 signing bonus, according to Baseball America.
View Article'Those darn free throws' hold back Olympia in loss to Curtis
TACOMA - Luke Salme got the defense and rebounding he wanted Thursday.
View ArticleOlympia grad Weber-Brader powers SPU past Central off the bench
Alex Weber-Brader’s right shoulder hit the floor first, absorbing the brunt of a painful-looking spill.</p>
View ArticleAlex Weber-Brader got better (and that's saying something)
Alex Weber-Brader did pretty much everything for last year's junior-dominated Olympia High School boys basketball team - scoring nearly 21 points a game, while averaging eight rebounds. He earned...
View ArticleBig second half helps Bears stay unbeaten
OLYMPIA - It's easy to overlook all the little things Olympia High's Alex Weber-Brader does on the basketball court because he's such a gifted scorer.Click to Continue »
View ArticleDefense saves Bears when shooting touch goes cold
OLYMPIA - On nights when his team’s shooting isn't at its best, Olympia coach Luke Salme knows he can rely on the Bears' defense. Photo gallery: Olympia vs Gig…Click to Continue »
View ArticleOlympia girls can't find formula to counter Bellarmine Prep's Hartwell
Sarah Hartwell dominated the first half, scoring 14 of her 20 points, then got her teammates involved in the second half, leading visiting Bellarmine Prep to a convincing 55-38 victory…Click to...
View ArticleDockery highlights solid WSU class
The Washington State Cougars signed two more football recruits from Florida than Washington this year, but coach Paul Wulff had high praise for the three Tacoma-area players who make up…Click to...
View ArticleOlympia boys rally, take league title
OLYMPIA - The postgame congratulatory cheers, hugs - and even cupcakes - didn't look plausible for the Olympia Bears after the first half against Mount Tahoma on Friday night. Click to Continue »
View ArticleOlympia finds success in shooting guard's pass
On a basketball court, Jamey Smith has always been a scorer; a shooting guard who could pop 3-pointers or drive to the hoop. However, Olympia Bears coach Luke Salme wanted…Click to Continue »
View ArticleYikes! Bears survive scare, knock off Braves
OLYMPIA - Olympia coach Luke Salme let out a huge sigh of relief following his team's victory in the opening round of the 4A West Central District III boys basketball…Click to Continue »
View ArticleBears, T-Birds in state's final 8
KIRKLAND - With Olympia's lead at two points with 7.4 seconds remaining, Smith calmly sank both free throws, sealing the Bears' trip to the Tacoma Dome with a 51-47 victory…Click to Continue »
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