Jayce Halasz Emerges as Top 2028 Football Prospect with Elite Offers
A versatile high school star is reshaping his recruitment narrative with speed, offers and a clear vision for the fall season.
Jun 24, 2026
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Lucas Morgan Named 2026 All-Area Boys Soccer Player of the Year
Lucas Morgan, a senior at Sumner High School, earned The News Tribune’s 2026 All-Area boys soccer player of the year honor after guiding the Spartans to the Class 4A state championship game.
Jun 11, 2026
Michele Hackett Exits Gig Harbor for Stadium High School After Turbulent Tenure
After a roller‑coaster season that saw her both dismissed and restored, Gig Harbor’s celebrated basketball coach Michele Hackett has announced she will take the helm at Stadium High School, citing a personal mission to revive a winless program.
Jun 3, 2026
Eastmont’s Aaron Leon Leads Hat Trick to 3-1 Victory Over Sumner in 4A Boys Soccer Championship
In a tightly contested championship match in Puyallup, Washington, Eastmont's Aaron Leon scored a hat trick in the second half to secure a 3-1 win over Sumner. The victory capped Eastmont's flawless tournament run, while Sumner's season of firsts across multiple sports highlighted a landmark year for the school.
May 31, 2026
Washington High School Baseball Athletes Battle for Weekly Honor
The News Tribune’s Athlete of the Week poll spotlights top performers from recent state playoff games, with voting open until noon Friday.
May 27, 2026
Stadium High School Soccer Team Secures No. 1 Seed in WIAA Class 4A Tournament
With an 18‑1‑1 record, the Stadium High School boys’ soccer team enters the WIAA Class 4A state tournament as the top seed. Coach Dino Costa empowers his players to dictate play, leading to creative performances highlighted by Jack Luxenberg, Fisher Jarzynka, Abe Cooper and others as they prepare for a quarterfinal showdown.
May 20, 2026
Washington High School Baseball State Tournament: First‑Round Pairings Announced
The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association has released the first‑round matchups for the statewide high school baseball tournament, outlining venues for semifinals and finals across six divisions and highlighting the work of veteran reporter Jon Manley.
May 17, 2026