he is "Masons Lifts" - and this record-setter his entire career showed up in a big way at the home "Red and Black Open." The top-ranked iron man in the 165-pound weight class set another state record with a combined total of 1,300 pounds in three lifts he was named the overall performer of the meet Enbrey is also a starter on the football team beating out Skyview softball ace Maddie Milhorn Tumwater softball: All-state flame-thrower headed to Sacramento State outdueled fellow D1 counterpart Lilly Camp Ferguson gave up one earned run over 10 innings Prairie boys track and field: Dominated the John Ingram Twilight with a personal-record throw of 63 feet leading four throwers who are all over 60 feet Marysville Getchell boys soccer: Don't see if very often but this duo each scored a hat trick in the same match - a 7-1 win over Stanwood in 3A Wesco action It was both teenager's first three-goal showing of the spring Deer Park softball: The Crusaders' big bats were out in a 2A GSL doubleheader against Rogers of Spokane then slammed a pair of home runs for seven RBI in the nightcap Skyview softball: She is the undisupted softball queen in Washington for a reason The Oregon signee tossed a perfect game against 4A GSHL rival and state-tournament regular Battle Ground retiring 18 of the 21 batters via stiekout in a 9-0 win East Valley of Yakima softball: Homered in both games of 2A CWAC sweep of Prosser as part of her 7-for-7 showing (12 RBI total) Her biggest output came in the second game - two home runs and eight RBIs She also homered against league powerhouse Othello later in week Northwest Christian of Colbert boys track and field: In arguably the best head-to-head showdown of the spring Shamblin became first javelin thrower over 200 feet (200-5) in winning the Van Kuren Invite He held off West Valley's Cooper Henkle (198-8) East Valley of Yakima baseball: Junior right-hander will never forget this outing against 2A CWAC power Selah Mount Baker softball: Been known to explode for big games during her big-hitting career and the Mountaineers' catcher did against Elma - two home runs and seven RBIs on her 3-for-3 showing in a wild 11-10 non-league win TODD MILLESTodd Milles is a Regional Editor for SBLive Sports © 2025 ABG-SI LLC - SPORTS ILLUSTRATED IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF ABG-SI LLC The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Sports Illustrated or its affiliates All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit If you or someone you know has a gambling problem crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER — Students and teachers in Yelm started the new school year Wednesday School was canceled Tuesday after an agreement had not been reached "We feel good about what we were able to bargain and compromise and negotiate," Yelm High School teacher and union co-president Tasha Johnson said The Yelm Education Association told KOMO News the collective bargaining agreement includes: "I think they came to a pretty good compromise but there's still some things on the table that they'll probably have to still figure out down the road Especially class size," teacher Arla Dahlberg stated The teachers' union previously voted to strike and prepared for it in what would have been the first teacher picket in Yelm in decades But signing off on a new contract means the signs will be stored "The community support has been huge because that has bolstered our membership that tells them Yelm cares about their teachers," union co-president Kathryn Cullum stated A Yelm School District spokesperson in an emailed statement to KOMO News explained the district "had to make staffing changes and reduce spending "due to a levy loss earlier this year She adds the district will continue to monitor "the budget deficit and reflect on how decisions impact students and staff." ALSO SEE:Mount Vernon paraeducators vote in favor of new contract, classes to begin Tuesday It's a time of high angst for employees across multiple school districts. In Mount Vernon, a paraeducator's strike through a separate union for better pay and more resources delayed their first day of school The Washington Education Association says districts are facing budget shortfalls due to insufficient state funding making it hard "to ensure adequate staffing and to provide wages that recruit and retain educators." The WEA confirms there are no other local unions that are planning strikes anywhere else in the state though some unions are still bargaining with their school districts — The Yelm Education Association and Yelm Community Schools reached a tentative agreement on a new contract Monday evening The Washington Education Association (WEA) the largest representative of public school employees in Washington said no picket lines will be in front of schools Tuesday The WEA continued to note that members will gather at 1 p.m Tuesday at the Performing Arts Center at Yelm High School to take a ratification vote on the new agreement "YCS officials and educators in the YEA have been bargaining to reach a new contract for this school year since June 21," the WEA wrote in a press release following the annoucement Yelm Education Association members voted to go on strike on Sept if a ratified tentative agreement is not reached." Union leaders told KOMO News the last time Yelm teachers went on strike was in 1963 and there’s a lack of respect we feel going on,” Natasha Dunnam a fourth-grade teacher who’s been with the district for 33 years and they want to know what’s going on with money and the teachers are looking out for kids.” union leaders and the district have been unable to agree on a new contract Union leaders said they’ve been asking for manageable class sizes and caseloads for teachers and counselors with some counselors now splitting their time between two schools “We now have elementary counselors that are in two buildings instead of having one counselor per elementary we now have a counselor traveling between two buildings,” Kathryn Cullum co-president of the Yelm Education Association “The largest caseload I’m aware of is for 800 students which is well above and beyond what is recommended for counseling support.” Union leaders are also asking for their state-funded salary increases and a safety call button in every classroom so teachers can quickly call for help “Our bargain has been about having good working conditions and student learning conditions,” Yelm Education Association Co-President Kat Cullum said we need manageable class sizes and equitable access to resources that make it possible for students to learn We also need to be able to support our own families without falling behind and students who have supported us throughout this long process.” Prior to the tentative agreement being reached the district had said in a message to parents they would continue to bargain in good faith and are committed to resolving this as quickly as possible asking for patience and understanding from the community while they work to come to a tentative agreement Both the district and union officials also shared students will still get a full 180 days of instruction Yelm will return for a full 180 of instruction and an updated school calendar will be developed,” district officials wrote in a statement on the district website Nearly three weeks after receiving his first FBS offer Bol Bol announced Saturday on social media that he was accepting that offer - to the Boise State Broncos 235-pounder has given Yelm's pass rush a big boost in his short time and that was immediately pick up on by the Broncos and California But he chose to commit to the Broncos - the same program that teammate Jacob Tracy hs pledged to "He is just scratching the surface in what he can do," Yelm coach Jason Ronquillo told SBLive WA in September Bol Bol - an Alberta product - was at a WSU camp where his family met Cougars volunteer assistant Brian Foote who used to be on Ronquillo's staff at Yelm When the family mentioned it was looking for an exchange-student school in the United States for Bol Bol to play his senior year Foote suggested they check out the 2022 Class 3A champions Once counselors from both schools were in contact Bol Bol was found a host family in Yelm - and moved to Washington in July But this is the Class 4A state play-in playoffs, and Richland should be equally The two teams meet at 7 p.m. Pacific time in Yelm. A live feed is available on NFHS Network (subscription only) SBLive is tracking scores across the state of Washington through Week 10 Stay with us for the latest score and game updates from pregame to teardown Refresh this post and scroll down for the latest FINAL: RICHLAND 24, YELM 20 Yelm: Parker Myers with a third rushing touchdown to cut the lead back to one possession Richland: Jackson Woodard to Colson Mackey again to extend the lead Richland: Jakob Brannon with a 34-yard touchdown run Yelm: Parker Myers’ second rushing touchdown of the game gives Yelm the lead back Richland: Richland takes the lead on a 17-yard pass from Jackson Woodard to Colson Mackey in the corner of the end zone Richland: Samuel Amaya with a 27-yard kick to get Richland on the board Yelm: Tornados on the board on a 2-yard keeper from Parker Myers on the first play of the second quarter * WEEK 10 WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PLAYOFF PRIMER To get live updates on your phone - as well as follow your favorite teams and top games - you can download the SBLive Sports app: Download iPhone App | Download Android App — A Yelm man was arrested late Monday night for assault and domestic violence according to the Thurston County Sheriff's Office (TCSO) SheriffDerek Sanders said the man stole the vehicle from a family member and poured gasoline on his entire body before fleeing in the car The man was arrested for fourth-degree assault, second-degree malicious mischief, and taking a motor vehicle without permission, Sanders said in a Facebook post Sanders said when deputies arrived at the address near Yelm Highway SE the man was "immediately" non-compliant and crisis negotiators could not persuade him to surrender Deputies attempted to stop the man from escaping with "less lethal munitions" but he fled onto a dirt road in the stolen car The man then turned around and slammed into an officer's car with a police dog inside an impact the TCSO said was so serious that a wheel on the patrol car was sheered off completely and wound up about 50 feet from the impact point Sanders said deputies were then able to forcefully remove the man from the vehicle and transport him to a TCSO jail adding that he was also booked for first-degree assault with a deadly weapon following the chase Sanders applauded his deputies for taking the man into custody without the use of deadly force.The police dog and his handler are sore and are not injured This is not the first time the TCSO has arrested the man Sanders said the man was recently released from prison on a two-year sentence for trying to run over and kill a deputy with a bulldozer Sanders said 15 pending 911 calls were left without the TCSO able to respond because so many deputies worked to corral the man at the same time as other deputies responded to two more domestic violence calls Bol Bol An exchange student from Canada, the 6-foot-6, 235-pounder has seized one of the starting defensive end spots as a senior at Yelm High School - and college recruiters are paying attention to his raw talent On Thursday, Bol Bol received his first NCAA Division I offer - from the Boise State Broncos (who have gotten a commitment from lineman Jacob Tracy "You look at him with that frame and the way he runs like he does," Yelm coach Jason Ronquillo said "He is just scratching the surface in what he can do." Canadian exchange student Bol Bol received his first NCAA D1 football offer from Boise State in September of 2024 while at Yelm / Photo courtesy of IronWill FootballBol Bol had played football at Brooks Composite High School in Alberta and had been a standout on the summer camp circuit up north Bol Bol was at a WSU camp where his family bumped into Cougars volunteer assistant Brian Foote Foote casually mentioned for them to check out the 2022 Class 3A champions Ronquillo said the three-star prospect was behind in understanding the tactical side of football But he is proving to be quick learned with 22 tackles (two TFL) one sack and a pass deflection in three games this fall and what I mean by that is even though he knew where to stand and how to align (at defensive end) he was never given any understanding on keys or reads," Ronquillo said "We've given him baseline defensive tactics MYNORTHWEST NEWS 10:00 AM | Updated: 12:39 pm BY MADELINE OTTILIE, KIRO 7 NEWS A family is pushing for answers after a traumatizing moment at Yelm Middle School A student claims she got her period in her classroom but wasn’t allowed to use the restroom as it bled through her clothes I need to go change my pad,’” said 13-year-old Byllie Eighinger-Lemm who told her she should get up and go to the bathroom anyway she says school employees confronted her and told her she would need to report to in-school suspension after grabbing her belongings in front of her class “I knew that it was visible and that they could see it,” she said I was kind of scared because I was getting in trouble.” “She missed the rest of the week of school “She got in the truck and she was in tears.” The family is seeking accountability — and permanent change “These are young minds growing into adulthood,” Lemm said District officials told KIRO 7 they were looking into the incident “We are aware of the situation and are investigating the incident,” wrote District Communications Director Teri Melone “District and building administration have been in contact with the family and we will follow up with them after the investigation.” “What does justice look like for you in this?” KIRO 7′s Madeline Ottilie asked Eighinger-Lemm “Just knowing that she won’t do that to any other kid,” Eighinger-Lemm said “Knowing that could happen to someone younger than me… that’s kind of heartbreaking.” The two schools played each other in the WIAA Class 3A quarterfinals last fall The two faced off at 7 p.m. Pacific time. The game was streamed live on the NFHS Network (subscription required) SBLive is tracking scores across the state of Washington through Week 1 FINAL: YELM 42, MOUNT TAHOMA 34 Mount Tahoma: -- Game should have been over after incompletion then finished it off with 7-yard score from Cordero Yelm: -- Some confusion on last MT series - Thunderbirds only got three downs Looks like younger Ronquillo is serving in a "closer" role Yelm: -- Cannot believe how decisively this game has turned Myers to Jacob Ford on 44-yard catch and run Yelm: -- That is three scores in less than seven minutes for hosts Myers goes around right end for 13 yards and go-ahead touchdown Yelm: -- Jacob Ford gettin in the act on 4-yard run after Tornados recover squib kick at MT 24 Yelm: -- Tornados go 77 yards to open half capped by Ford's 51 yard scamper down the right sideline for a score Mount Tahoma: -- Answers Yelm score in a big way After Cordero hooks up with Quintanilla on 38-yard pass and Myers delivered on quarterback keeper around left edge for 58-yard score who splits two defenders on an inside route and goes 3 yards for score Mount Tahoma: -- Cordero airs it out down right sideline and Durr is there to collect it on 69yard score Because heat index is over 100 degrees here in Yelm there will be mandatory team water break during first quarter intermission Think this will be a theme opening weekend The two face off at 7 p.m. Pacific time. The game will be streamed live on NFHS Network (subscription only) SBLive is tracking scores across the state of Washington through Week 5 FINAL: GRAHAM-KAPOWSIN 57, YELM 36 Unofficial stats - Tuivaiave (GK) 21 of 26 Graham-Kapowsin: You read it right — Tuivaiave has his SEVENTH touchdown pass on a 10-yarder to Braithwaite Yelm: Myers to Patin for second time tonight Graham-Kapowsin: Yelm’s secondary has been obliterated tonight Yelm: Easily Tornados’ best series of night and Myers hits Sumich on 10-yard score on fourth down Graham-Kapowsin: Roberson with the hat trick with his 11-yard score Unofficial stats - Tuivaiave (GK) 12 of 17 Graham-Kapowsin: Tuivaiave went back to his old pal — Roberson for 35-yarder to cap 86-yard drive Graham-Kapowsin: Tuivaiave’s deep passing on point Graham-Kapowsin: Tuivaiave lofts pretty 40-yard pass to Norris in end zone Bets hauls in tipped pass and runs 69 yards for score Graham-Kapowsin: Adtee foiled fake punt by Yelm * WEEK 5 WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PRIMER The 2021 Class 4A champions welcomed host Yelm - the 2022 3A titleholder - into their league (4A SPSL) with a complete-effort 57-36 victory in front of a packed house It is somebody who might be putting up performances like these for a while A.J Tuivaiave who was making his fifth career starter as a ninth grader at quarterback for the Eagles passed for 425 yards and a school-record seven touchdowns He had 273 yards of it in a big first half to stake his team out to a big lead Here are three takeaways from the Graham-Kapowsin-Yelm game: Yelm has a quarterback who can make plays with his legs in 2024 with Parker Myers / Photo by Todd MillesHE IS STILL ONLY 14The finding-his-voice kid in Tuivaiave comes out when he speaks But then you watch him carve up the route tree - lofty deep passes mixed in in side-arm whizzers - and you realize he is well-schooled beyond his years Tuivaiave is the latest standout under center for Jeff Logan who has been on staff for UW-bound Dylan Morris Fresno State-bound Joshua Woods and Montana State-bound Daveon Superales Tuivaiave started out just 3-for-6 before connecting with Kase Betz on a 69-yard touchdown at the end of the first quarter completing 20 of 26 passes (and 17 of his final 20 attempts including just one incompletion in the second half) And five of his seven touchdowns were on passes of 35 yards or longer including an 82-yarder to Betz late in the third quarter to give the Eagles a 50-22 lead perhaps the most promising development for the Eagles was the emergence of sophomore running back Blake Pearson He rushed for 127 yards on 26 carries Friday as the Eagles won the much-anticipated matchup at the line of scrimmage And his 25-yard scamper with a thunderous stiff-arm was the key play as the Eagles marched 86 yards in the final 1:51 to seize control of this game It ended with Tuivaiave's 35-yard touchdown pass to Mazaia Roberson with 17.5 seconds remaining for a 35-15 Graham-Kapowsin lead "After (we lost Julian DelosSantos to knee injury) 'Who is going to take the job?'" Logan said "And you can probably tell Blake Pearson is the kid who took it tonight." The thing about joining Class 4A in the new reclassification cycle - there are more capable passing offense in the WIAA's largest classification than in run-oriented Class 3A it is plainly obvious the Tornados need to shore up their pass defense Even with NCAA D1 prospect Maurice Williams back in the fold Yelm's secondary was constantly beaten by the big play Some of them came on contested catches by Eagles' wide receivers "Our plan was to get to the quarterback (Tuivaiave) and we had a hard time doing that in a timely fashion," Yelm coach Jason Ronquillo said and when you give a good quarterback time like that .. Encouraging was the second-half effort of Parker Myers (13-of-22 four TDs) as the offense waits on the return of workhorse running back Nathan Ford (collarbone) who should be back at the end of the regular season But this defense needs to tighten things up and our youth showed tonight," Ronquillo sWe made some mistakes that should never be made It was a rematch of the WIAA Class 3A quarterfinals who have since joined the 4A SPSL in the new reclassification cycle Nathan Ford rushed for 162 yards and a touchdowns and brother Jacob Ford tallied two second-half touchdowns to stir Yelm's frantic rally Here are three takeaways from the Yelm-Mount Tahoma game: Mount Tahoma's Elijah Durr could be headed for a breakout season in 2024 at cornerback and receiver / Photo by Todd MillesYELM HAS MORE BIG-PLAY CAPABILITY IN 2024All that NCAA D1 talent over the past few years finally funneled through at the end of last season - one that saw the Tornados lose to Bellevue in the WIAA championship game at Husky Stadium Three wiggly newcomers in quarterback Parker Myers and athletes Jacob Ford and Marcus Ronquillo (yes And a bruiser with underrated speed in running back Nathan Ford inclluding a 58-yard scamper for Yelm's lone first-half touchdown And Myers connected with Jacob Ford on a 44-yard catch-and-run play (mostly on the vision of Ford) to give Yelm a 35-21 lead with 57.8 seconds remaining in the third quarter to cap the wild comeback "I am excited for this year because me and seeing him and Marky grow is amazing," Nathan Ford said "I love watching them grow and be the next stars of Yelm football." there was a feeling of disbeleif among a home crowd used to winning games The Tornados didn't mess around coming out for the second half going right to the ground game in covering 77 yards in four plays capped by Nathan Ford's 51-yard touchdown run to cut it to 21-14 at the 9:45 mark Then came the play of the game - Jameson Patin's squib kick It was executed to perfection as the bouncing kick found an unoccupied space near the 25-yard line Yelm's coveraged team swarmed the live ball and recovered it at the Mount Tahoma 24 and the game was tied at 21-21 - before the Thunderbirds' offense even took the field "I've never been accused of not having balls "I am always strategizing on how to be aggressive Great job with the pooch kick into what we call 'Zone 6,' and the kids executed it flawlessly." If the first game is an indication, three-star 2026 prospect Elijah Durr who is currently the fifth-ranked in-state recruit by 247Sports.com is headed for a breakout season at Mount Tahoma He was the catalyst for the Thunderbirds' strong first half hauling in a pair of long touchdown catches from Mikkah Cordero - and finishing with four receptions for 154 yards Durr's first big play was on a 50-50 deep ball along the right sideline where he just snatched the ball at its highest point sidestepped the attempted tackle and was gone 69 yards for a touchdown - and 7-0 Mount Tahoma lead with 4:34 to go in the opening quarter waited for two defenders to commit in converging on a tackle - and split both of them for a 53-yard score "That is what we expect," Mount Tahoma coach Keith Terry said Elijah Durr is single-handedly one of the top three athletes in this state How to watch Washington high school football: Yelm vs October 4Data SkriveThere is an intriguing high school matchup with Yelm High School taking on Graham-Kapowsin High School in Yelm How to watch Graham-Kapowsin vs. Yelm high school footballYelm and Graham-Kapowsin will hit the field on Friday, October 4 at 7:00 p.m. PT. 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Team schedules reflect available data from NFHS and may not include every upcoming game CRIME BLOTTER A Thurston County Sheriff’s Office vehicle (Photo courtesy of Thurston County Sheriff’s Office) BY FRANK SUMRALL Deputies with the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) arrested a Yelm homeowner after a body was discovered inside the suspect’s home deputies responded to a 911 call regarding a suspicious circumstance at a home located on 153rd Ave More local crime: Wanted suspect last seen leaving Bellingham-area hospital in scrubs Deputies reported no one else was inside the home at the time The dead man is believed to be a Pierce County resident but authorities believe he did not live in the home detectives found enough evidence within the home to arrest the homeowner The homeowner was later arrested on suspicion of second-degree murder and was taken to Thurston County Jail “A couple of deputies came knocking on my door and started asking me several questions,” Nancy Wachter, a neighbor who lives across the street, told KIRO 7 I’ve never heard of any crime here.” More local crime: Woman allegedly overwhelmed by election killed father with ice ax in Rainier Valley Deputies have yet to release how the man died Anyone with additional information is encouraged to call the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office at (360) 704-2740 Contributing: KIRO 7 Frank Sumrall is a content editor at MyNorthwest. 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