Issaquah Eagles wrestler Carson Tanner pinned Skyline’s Cole Turner in the 4A KingCo 126-pound championship match on Feb. 2 at North Creek High School. Photo courtesy of Don Borin/Stop Action Photography

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Tanner topples opponents at 4A KingCo tourney

Carson Tanner earns an individual title.

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Basketball playoffs tip off for 4A KingCo boys and girls

The 4A KingCo girls basketball tournament tipped off Thursday night.

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Give it your all in the playoffs and appreciate the moment / Sports Scene

Athletes and coaches have unveiled their best performances in the regular season, and now the postseason is upon…

Issaquah Eagles senior Jonathan Lo (pictured) attacks the basket against the Mount Si Wildcats. Mount Si defeated Issaquah 74-49 on Jan. 25 at Issaquah High School. Photo courtesy of Don Borin/Stop Action Photography

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Eagles lose to Wildcats on senior night

Issaquah senior Asa Taylor scores 14 points in final home game.

Issaquah Eagles senior guard Luci Stewart (pictured) received a boisterous ovation after being subbed out of the game with 1:59 left in regulation against the Mount Si Wildcats. Stewart finished with a game-high 20 points on senior night in front of the hometown fans in her final regular season home game. Photo courtesy of Don Borin/Stop Action Photography

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Eagles girls basketball team conquers Wildcats on senior night

Issaquah senior Luci Stewart finishes with 20 points in home finale.

The Issaquah School District Foothills middle school wrestling tournament took place on Jan. 19. The event, which featured grapplers in the ISD, was the largest tournament of the 2018-19 season. Beaver Lake 115-pound wrestler Lilli Montenegro, pictured, defeated Maywood 115-pound wrestler Kevin Carlson 18-2 in the championship match. Photo courtesy of Don Borin/Stop Action Photography

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Grapplers compete in middle school wrestling championships

The Issaquah School District Foothills middle school wrestling tournament took place on Jan. 19. The event, which featured…

Issaquah player Mason Sanford, right, plays formidable defense during the eighth annual Special Olympics basketball game on Jan. 17 at Issaquah High School. Photo courtesy of Don Borin/Stop Action Photography

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A tradition continues in Issaquah

Eighth annual Special Olympics basketball game brings the community together.

At long last, Edgar Martinez’s waiting game is over. Photo by clare_and_ben/Flickr

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Edgar Martinez finally makes the Hall of Fame

In his last year on the ballot, the Mariner legend and greatest designated hitter of all time gets…

Issaquah Eagles junior wrestler Carson Tanner, who captured sixth place at the Mat Classic Class 4A state wrestling tournament last season in the 113-pound weight division, is determined to place at the state tournament this February in the 126-pound weight class. Shaun Scott, staff photo

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Tanner topples his opponents on the mat

Issaquah junior has amassed 16 victories thus far this season.

Issaquah Eagles sophomore Julia David-Smith (pictured furthest on the right) clocked a time of 5:04. 16 in the one-mile run at the University of Washington indoor track meet on Jan. 12 in Seattle. David-Smith earned first place in the Section 4 heat of the race. David-Smith finished ahead of collegiate athletes from the University of Portland, Gonzaga University, Seattle Pacific University, Western Oregon University, Simon Fraser University and Trinity Western in the race. Photo courtesy of Don Borin/Stop Action Photography

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David-Smith displays skills against talented competitors

Issaquah Eagles sophomore Julia David-Smith (pictured furthest on the right) clocked a time of 5:04. 16 in the…

Gunners score with U.S. Soccer Club advancement

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Gunners score with U.S. Soccer Club advancement

Issaquah’s ISC Gunners FC is part of U.S. Club Soccer’s first-ever group of Player First-licensed clubs.

Issaquah Eagles sophomore Charlie Dietiker has recorded a double-double in three of his team’s last four games. Dietiker can play on the perimeter as well as in the paint for the Eagles. Shaun Scott, staff photo

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Dietiker is a matchup nightmare for opponents

Issaquah sophomore is a utility player on the hardwood.

Issaquah Eagles sophomore swimmer Chris Harig, who advanced to the Class 4A state meet in the 200 individual medley last season, is determined to return to the state swim meet this February. Shaun Scott, staff photo

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Sensational sophomore swims swiftly in the pool

Chris Harig has competed in competitive swimming since he was 8 years old.

Issaquah Eagles volleyball player Sidney Cottrell (No. 7) celebrates with her teammates after they scored a point during the 2018 season. Cottrell, who was a junior during the 2018 season, earned Washington State Volleyball Coaches Association all-state, honorable mention honors for her play at the middle blocker position this past season. Photo courtesy of Don Borin/Stop Action Photography

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Cottrell earns a coveted volleyball award

Issaquah Eagles middle blocker will be a senior leader during the 2019 season.

Sportswriter Shaun Scott and his friends Brian Walker and Tony Walker met NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal at Big Chicken restaurant in Las Vegas, Nevada on Nov. 24. Courtesy photo

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A memorable Vegas trip

Sportswriter Shaun Scott meets one of the best NBA players to ever lace up sneakers.

Issaquah Eagles senior 152/160 pound wrestler Cal Saper, who was an alternate at the Mat Classic Class 4A state tournament as a junior, is determined to place at the state tourney in his weight division at the Mat Classic during his final year of high school wrestling. Shaun Scott, staff photo

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Seizing control on the wrestling mat

Issaquah Eagles senior grappler Cal Saper is determined to compete at the Mat Classic.

Issaquah Eagles players celebrate after Issaquah freshman Camryn Gibson (No. 3) recorded a game-winning basket at the buzzer against the Mount Si Wildcats. Issaquah defeated Mount Si,49-48, on Jan. 5. Photo courtesy of Don Borin/Stop Action Photography

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2018: The year in sports in Issaquah

Issaquah athletes/teams display their talents.

Issaquah Eagles freshman diver Robert Gref competes in the 1-meter dive event against the Liberty Patriots on Nov. 29. Gref is one of the best divers in Washington. Photo courtesy of Don Borin/Stop Action Photography

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Freshman phenom is a diving guru

Issaquah diver Robert Gref is thriving during his freshman season.

Issaquah Eagles senior forward Asa Taylor, left, prepares to make a move in the low post in an early season game against the Skyline Spartans. Taylor has been on the varsity roster since his sophomore season. Photo courtesy of Rick Edelman/Rick Edelman Photography

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A powerful presence in the post

Issaquah senior Asa Taylor wants to lead his team to the promised land.

The Issaquah Eagles girls basketball team earned a 70-51 win against the Skyline Spartans on Dec. 7. Issaquah improved its overall record to 4-1 with the victory. Issaquah sophomore guard Camryn Gibson (pictured) makes a pass to one of her teammates during the matchup against Skyline. Photo courtesy of Rick Edelman/Rick Edelman Photography

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Issaquah cruises past Skyline on the hardwood

The Issaquah Eagles girls basketball team earned a 70-51 win against the Skyline Spartans on Dec. 7. Issaquah…