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Carol Mezen goes to work at the Masters CrossFit Games in Alabama.

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BI woman 8th at international CrossFit Games

Bainbridge Island firefighter and paramedic Carol Mezen made the most of her first trip to the international Masters…

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Carol Mezen puts in some reps during a workout at Kitsap CrossFit in Poulsbo, preparing herself for the Masters CrossFit games.

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Bainbridge firefighter qualifies for Masters CrossFit Games

Carol Mezen’s career as a firefighter and paramedic nearly ended before it even began— her fire academy struggles…

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Pebbles Featherston spars against an opponent.

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BI martial arts club wins 48 gold medals at nationals

Bainbridge Island’s Pacific Fusion Martial Sports Team earned numerous national titles and gold, silver and bronze medals at…

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Young girls jump over small hurdles in one of the events.

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Over 1,000 participate in BI’s All-Comers Track Meets this summer

A record 265 participants and hundreds of fans attended the sixth and final 2024 Kiwanis All-Comers Track Meet…

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Ainsley James controls the ball against Scotland.

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BI girl shines at international lacrosse tourney

It’s not the Summer Olympics, but it’s about as close as you can get if you’re a 16-year-old…

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A swarm of Spartans wrap up the ball carrier in a 45-3 victory over Olympic in 2023.

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2A Spartans hope to contend for league football title

Playoff appearances have been sporadic and short-lived in the recent history of Bainbridge High School football, and when…

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Ella Short returns a volley from Susan Kanes at the 5th annual Founders Tournament.

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Founders tourney: Pickleball community ‘saves lives’

Hawaiians return, say it helped after devasting fires

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Seahawks legend Steve Largent chips the ball onto the green.

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Tice celebrity Kitsap golf event expects to raise $150K

The Mike Tice Foundation held its third Celebrity Golf Tournament at White Horse Golf Course in Kingston July…

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BI Rowing sends team record 4 boats to nationals

Bainbridge Island rowing sent a record four boats to the U.S. Rowing Youth National Championship in Sarasota, Fla.,…

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Izzi Pujolar returns to the U19 Women’s National Tournament in North Carolina for her second time.

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3 BHS lacrosse stars play for U19 national team

Bainbridge Islanders do not get recognized at the state level or nationally often. However, Lindsay-Kate Meyers, Sophia Weindl…

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North Kitsap’s boys tennis wins a state title.

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NK wins 2nd Kitsap Athletic Cup

Cinderella teams dancing, dynasties forming and state titles returning featured the 2023-24 high school sports season in Kitsap…

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Bainbridge Football Booster Club donates $139,000 to the program.

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BHS FB boosters donate $139k to boost athletics

Bainbridge High athletics is looking to take its programs to the next level by likely improving its weight…

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Dozens of Kitsap spring sport standouts honored

The end of the high school sports spring season brings with it honors bestowed on players who excelled…