WENATCHEE — There is no question Kara Melton, the new girls’ swim and dive coach for Wenatchee, has some big shoes to fill when the season gets underway in March. She’s taking over for a legend in James Elwyn and will lead one of the premier girls’ swim programs in the state.

Youth sports leagues across the state are gearing up for a traditional fall season — or at least something close to it — after new safety guidelines were approved by the governor's office and state health officials this week.

FLOWOOD, Miss. — Dawson Pike, the former Wenatchee Panther QB/DB, is playing football right now.

BURNABY, B.C — The British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL) Board of Governors on Friday unanimously approved a COVID-19 alternative plan for the 2020-21 season.

After weeks of speculation, the WIAA Executive Board took action Tuesday night, announcing on their website that football, girls’ soccer, 1B/2B boys’ soccer and volleyball will all be moved to the early spring.

WENATCHEE — As the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, no one really knows what prep sports are going to look like in the fall.

The Washington Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) released a set of health guidelines Monday afternoon, laying the groundwork for high school sports to return in the fall.

The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association said Wednesday it was planning for high-school sports to return in the fall, but creativity will be key as it negotiates the coronavirus pandemic.

WENATCHEE — While most everyone else is desperate to get outside and adventure around the state freely and without restriction, the Wenatchee Wild and their incoming recruits are itching to get back inside — on the ice specifically.

WENATCHEE — For Wenatchee seniors Logan Nelson, Freddy Reynaga, Carlos Viramontes and Colby Gillin, the torch had been passed. This spring was supposed to be their time to shine.

EAST WENATCHEE — Eastmont High School head golf coach Pat Welch thought this was going to be Emilee Wentworth’s spring.

Authors Note: This is the third installment of a three-part story looking back at Wenatchee’s lone 4A state soccer title in 2016. It was a season to remember; not because of how effortlessly the Panthers maneuvered through their season. They didn’t. There were bumps throughout its entirety, …

Authors Note: This is the second installment of a three-part story looking back at Wenatchee’s lone 4A state soccer title in 2016. It was a season to remember; not because of how effortlessly the Panthers maneuvered through their season. They didn’t. There were bumps throughout its entirety,…

Note: This is the first installment of a three-part story looking back at Wenatchee’s lone 4A state soccer title in 2016. It was a season to remember, not because of how effortlessly the Panthers maneuvered through their season. They didn’t. There were bumps throughout its entirety, even in …

As the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association sees the athletic portion of its academic year end with no spring-sports championships, the natural question is: What about the fall?

WENATCHEE — When coach Jeff Zehnder got his first glimpse of Jared Rubash as a freshman, he was impressed.

EAST WENATCHEE — This spring was supposed to be Kaitlyn Duncan’s comeback season.

LEAVENWORTH — For anyone who’s attended a Cascade soccer game over the past three years, chances are, you’ve heard the name “Cholo” roar through the stands on more than a few occasions.

EAST WENATCHEE — Over the past three seasons, Eastmont senior captain Nate Balauro has been the gold standard at midfield because of his tenacity, skill, endurance, leadership, and unique ability to flush any negative and remain focused.

WENATCHEE — One day while at a volleyball camp at Wenatchee High School, Kaylee Coble, then a seventh-grade gymnast just piquing her interest in pole vaulting, asked her mom Candis to find out what the school record was.

WENATCHEE — Good news can often come at unexpected moments.

WENATCHEE — Pole vaulting is not the most glamorous event in track and field, but it is one of the most difficult, according to Wenatchee High School assistant track coach David Morris. It is all about technique and takes a great deal of talent, patience, strength and body awareness.

CHELAN — Coming into the spring tennis season, seniors Emma McLaren and Tobin Wier were expecting to compete for another medal at the 1B/2A/1A state tournament in Yakima later this month.

EAST WENATCHEE — Eastmont High School senior Jacob Bindley had been working on his swing all offseason.

CHELAN — If there is one player Dana Papasedero and the Chelan Mountain Goats could count on over the last three years, it’s pitcher Connor Wilson.

EAST WENATCHEE — This year’s Eastmont boys soccer team, collectively, was the most talented that head coach Vidal Hurtado said he’s had in his three seasons at the helm.

CASHMERE — With the CTL playoffs officially wrapped up and the Cashmere boys’ and girls’ both repeating as district champs, the All-League basketball teams were released this week.

WENATCHEE — The Wild pushed their winning streak to five and moved into fourth place in the Interior Division after downing the visiting Vernon Vipers 5-2 Friday night at Town Toyota Center.