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Mercer Island High School’s girls runners took seven of the top eight spots in the 3,200 run at the 3A KingCo championships. They are, from left to right: Tess Ahrenholz, Anna Ahrenholz, Bella Heczey, Sophia Rodriguez (first place), Ella Zhang, Dora Cheng and Elsa Bergman. Also pictured is Inglemoor’s Lola Estrada. Photo courtesy of Scott Knoblich

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MIHS girls track and field team dominates at 3A KingCo championships

Mercer Island High School’s girls track and field team practically owned the victory podium at the 3A KingCo…

In a girls lacrosse state championship final contest that went down to the wire on May 15, Eastside Catholic High School clinched a 15–14 overtime victory over Mercer Island High School (MIHS) at the Starfire Sports stadium in Tukwila. MIHS battled back from a three-goal deficit early in the third quarter to tie the game, with momentum swinging back and forth for the remainder of the matchup. There were many standout performances and a stellar defensive effort throughout the night, according to team representatives, adding that “the game was a true testament to their hard work, determination and teamwork all season long.” MIHS beat Shoreline, 17-3, in the first round, defeated Lakeside, 19-8, in the quarterfinals and downed Northshore, 16-5 in the semifinals. The MIHS team is: back line, from left to right: Molly Janes, Lucia Carr, Anabelle Morton, Lucy Tiscornia, Jane Besecker, Beatrice Zurawski, Sophia Kinkead and Megan Kamolz; front line, from left to right: Marley Way, Sadie Kim, Megan Bobby, Nadia Slivinski, Layla Youssefnia, Kara Kang, Samantha Janusson and Camilla Manfredo. Photo courtesy of Rick Edelman

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MIHS girls lacrosse takes second at state

In a girls lacrosse state championship final contest that went down to the wire on May 15, Eastside…

Mercer Island High School’s girls tennis team won the 3A district championship as Sarah Garton and Kara Hillberg took first overall in doubles and the duo of Mia Kinney and Jayne Tintle took third place overall. The girls have all qualified for state, which will take place May 22-23 at the Vancouver Tennis Center. Photo courtesy of the Mercer Island School District

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MIHS girls tennis players swing to state

Mercer Island High School’s girls tennis team won the 3A district championship as Sarah Garton and Kara Hillberg…

Mercer Island High School’s Bridge Gerry celebrates scoring one of his two goals in the 3A KingCo tournament championship match against Inglemoor on May 12. The Islanders won, 5-2. Photo courtesy of Ari Stoffer

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MIHS boys soccer and baseball notch 3A KingCo tourney titles

In a massive evening for Mercer Island High School (MIHS) sports, the Islander boys soccer and baseball teams…

Mercer Island High School’s girls track and field squad placed first in the team standings at the South Sound Classic at Sparks Stadium in Puyallup on May 2. The class 3A Islanders netted 82.5 points to beat out second-place class 4A Curtis (76). The local girls’ 4x100-meter relay team (pictured) of Lauren Balousek, Hanna Lassila, Aaliyah Khan and Eloise Newman broke both the school and meet records with a time of 48.12. Balousek set a new meet record in the 400-meter run with a time of 56.02. Khan earned athlete of the meet honors by contributing to the relay, taking first in the triple jump (39-6.5) and finishing second in the long jump (18-2.25). Courtesy photo

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MIHS girls track and field team shines at South Sound Classic

Mercer Island High School’s girls track and field squad placed first in the team standings at the South…

New Mercer Island High School varsity head football coach Mason Azose, right, along with Ross Heise, Azose’s friend, former coach, assistant coach, and one of the men responsible for encouraging him to coach. Courtesy photo

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Azose steps into role as new MIHS head football coach

Varsity coach is a fourth-generation Islander.

Mercer Island High School senior lacrosse captain Will Baxter. Photo courtesy of Ari Stoffer

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Baxter gets an adrenaline rush from playing lacrosse

Senior has been playing the game for nine years.

Photos provided by Robby Mullikin. Kentwood’s Diya Thomas walks by her schoolmates.

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Seahawks name Kent student as Flag Football Player of the Year

The senior scored 36 touchdowns and was honored outside the school.

Mercer Island High School junior midfielder Camilla Manfredo (15) controls the ball during a recent match. Photo courtesy of Kirsten Kinkead

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Manfredo gets hyped up about playing lacrosse

MIHS junior has committed to play at Elon University.

Youth lacrosse teams battle it out during a game on April 25 at the South Mercer Playfields. Andy Nystrom/ staff photo

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Saturday lacrosse action on the Island

Youth lacrosse teams battle it out during a game on April 25 at the South Mercer Playfields. Andy…

Mercer Island High School senior pitcher Will Turba. Photo courtesy of Linda Kercher

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Turba and the Islanders are winning big this season

Senior pitcher has committed to play at Pacific University.

Mercer Island High School senior Owen Clarkson pole vaults during a recent meet. Photo courtesy of Scott Knoblich. Bottom, from left to right, are Islander seniors Matthew Lawrence, Nicholas Castaneda and Connor Ward. Courtesy photos

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MIHS athletes are thriving on the track and field scene

As the track and field season rolled into its second month, a quartet of Mercer Island High School…

Will Turba pitches for Mercer Island against Liberty. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Baseball: Mercer Island’s big inning helps beat Liberty

Mercer Island High School’s baseball team defeated Liberty High School Patriots, 11-9, on April 9.