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Naselle rebounds from loss with road win
The Naselle Comets varsity girls volleyball team saw its perfect start to the season come to an end against Ocosta, but the team would rebound and “pay it forward” by defeating the undefeated Wahkiakum Mules on the road Monday night.Last week opened with a three-set sweep (25-13,…
Mules see perfect season end against Comets
The Wahkiakum Mules varsity girls volleyball team saw their perfect start to the season end with a four-set (21-25, 21-25, 25-16, 21-25) loss to the visiting Naselle Comets Monday. Ryen Hurley led the team with 10 kills and added a stuff block, while Sam Dela Cruz had 24 assists…
Offense rules as Mules, Comets stay undefeated
Four undefeated teams entered week four of the 1B Southwest season, and Wahkiakum and Naselle both left with their win streaks intact, delivering big wins over North Beach and Morton. More than 100 points were scored in the Wahkiakum-North Beach matchup, while Naselle’s game…
Naselle volleyball remains undefeated
The Naselle Comets girls volleyball team continued its undefeated start with a four-set victory over Taholah before claiming the championship at the North Beach tournament. Kaitlyn Steenerson led the tournament with 15 aces and 26 kills, while Jessie Smith recorded 81 assists and…
Naselle, Wahkiakum football continue their early dominance
Another week, another authoritative gridiron performance for the Comets and Mules.Both Naselle and Wahkiakum added another win to the ledger last Friday, each shutting out their opponents en route to a rout. Both teams are set to face other undefeated 1B Southwest teams this…
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Comets volleyball remains undefeated
The Naselle Comets girls volleyball team continued its unbeaten start with a three-set sweep of Mary M. Knight before battling Morton to a dramatic five-set victory. Jessie Smith, Emma Kragerud, Kaitlyn Steenerson and Sophia Colombo led the Comets with standout performances as…
Mules, Comets both win big in week two
Wahkiakum and Naselle both took to the football field this week, and each earned a lopsided victory. Last Friday, Sept. 11, the Mules dispatched Oakville 56-6, while the Comets streaked past Winlock 64-0.WahkiakumIt was the first game of Wahkiakum’s season after a forfeit left…
Naselle earns first win
Naselle opened the football season with a commanding 76-14 win over Ocosta, but Head Coach Kevin McNulty said the Comets’ discipline was just as impressive as the scoreboard. Naselle committed only one penalty, had no turnovers and quickly turned the game over to its younger…
Comets volleyball opens season sweeping CAA
The Naselle Comets are off to a strong start, opening the season 4-0 at the Oakville Jamboree before sweeping Columbia Adventist Academy in their first regular-season match. With a strong returning squad that placed seventh at state last year, the Comets are looking to build on…
Incumbents lag in Pacific County elections
Incumbents faltered in key elections in Pacific County, Wash., Tuesday night. Preliminary unofficial results for the mayoral race in the small city of Ilwaco show 24-year-old challenger Eddie Hillard with more than 70 percent of the vote, well ahead of incumbent Mike Cassinelli,…