If the old saying is true — “it’s not how you start but how you finish” — then the Selah High football should have plenty of reasons to celebrate this fall. After starting 1-3, the Vikings rolled off four straight victories, taking down East Valley, Ephrata, Grandview and Rogers in succession. And even though they... Continue Reading →
All of the offseason training and elite invitationals this fall ended up paying off in a big way for the Selah High boys cross country team, which finished a stellar season with a second-place team trophy at the Nov. 5 state meet in Pasco. Senior stalwart Cooper Quigley outran the entire field to win the... Continue Reading →
The Selah High girls soccer team has been difficult to stop over the past month, going 7-1 in its past eight games with six shutouts. The Vikings have relied on a combination of tough defense and a balanced attack to post an overall record of 9-4 (7-2 CWAC) heading into an Oct. 12 home matchup... Continue Reading →
After graduating more than half of its roster in the spring, the Selah High volleyball team knew it would have some rebuilding to do this season. But some untimely injuries have made the transition even more abrupt as the young Vikings continue to develop their identity. Junior returning starter Jacey Scott tore her ACL in... Continue Reading →
It’s been a solid start to the season for the Selah High cross country teams, but the fun is just beginning. With the CWAC district meet just a couple weeks away, followed by the 2A state meet on Nov. 6, the Vikings are beginning to hit their stride. Led by senior Cooper Quigley and junior... Continue Reading →
It’s hard to know what may have been if the Selah High boys basketball team got to play a full season in 2021. Led by two-time defending CWAC MVP Noah Pepper, the Vikings rolled to a 13-0 overall record, beating four CWAC opponents three times each and also taking down Class 4A opponent Davis on... Continue Reading →
The Selah High wrestling team was on fire this season, going undefeated in league dual meets before earning seven individual titles at the CWAC championship tournament on June 9 in Grandview. The Vikings advanced 12 to the district finals and also picked up five third-place finishes on their way to the unofficial league title (no... Continue Reading →
I took these photos back in early March, when the "fall" sports season got underway around the Valley.
There will be sports at Selah High School this month — practices, at least. Athletic Director Jake Davis said new COVID-19 safety guidelines issued Jan. 5 by state public health officials have made it easier for school officials to understand how to proceed. Additional guidance from the Washington Athletic Activities Association (WIAA) on Jan. 12... Continue Reading →
Fall sports are back at Selah High School — on a limited basis, anyway. The first scheduled events for the football, volleyball, girls soccer and cross country teams aren’t until March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But since Yakima County recently moved into phase two of the state’s Safe Start plan, dozens of Selah High... Continue Reading →
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