Golf:

The Chelan Goats golf team made the trip to Cascade for a CTL matchup and delivered a strong performance on a challenging course.

The boys came away with a decisive win, continuing to build momentum late in the season. Every varsity golfer finished with a score under 100—an impressive feat given the difficulty of the course. Connor Draggoo stayed hot with back-to-back rounds of 88, while Grant Coonrod matched him with a personal record 88 of his own. Carson led the charge in spectacular fashion, firing a blistering 31 on the back nine to pace the Goats. Wyatt Sather also had a solid day, tying his season PR with a 98.

On the girls’ side, the Goats battled hard but came up just short in a very close match. Hallie continued her outstanding run of consistency, carding an 87 and proving she’s one of the most reliable players in the lineup, with scores in the 80s week after week.

Despite the tough course, both teams showed resilience and growth. The Goats are clearly finding their rhythm at the right time—having fun, improving, and gearing up for postseason competition.

With the final week of the regular season ahead, the focus is clear: keep building and finish strong.

Go Goats!

Tennis:

On Friday, April 24 and Saturday, April 25 the Chelan Boys and Girls tennis teams competed in the 79th Inland Empire Tennis Championships in Spokane.  This is the largest high school tennis tournament in the nation, drawing all of the top programs and players from Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho.  This year there were 57 schools spanning all WIAA classifications, 798 athletes, and 11 sites with over 90 courts.

The Goats had an exceptional showing this weekend, again placing 1st in the 1A classification.  Chelan was 13th overall out of 57 schools spanning all classifications despite not entering a full roster (no mixed doubles).  Chelan was by far the smallest school in the top 20!

In #1 girls doubles, juniors Alison Horner and Brooklyn Foyle nearly busted the bracket, but fell short by the closest of margins to #2 seed Wenatchee in the opening round 4-6, 6-3 and then 9-11 in the 3rd set tiebreaker.  The girls followed that up with two solid wins, 6-4,6-2 over Mt. Spokane and 6-1, 6-1 over East Valley Spokane, which qualified them for extended play on Saturday.  Foyle and Horner began Saturday with another narrow loss to host Ridgeline 5-7, 4-6, but finished the day with an impressive 6-2, 6-0 over Sandpoint (ID) to finish 7th overall.

In #2 girls doubles, junior Maddie Cowan and sophomore Lizzy Hutchinson also made an impressive Friday run.  They defeated West Valley Yakima 6-3, 6-0 in their opener, won 6-2, 6-3 over Prosser in round 2, and 6-4, 6-4 over Royal in round 3.  Unfortunately Maddie and Lizzie came up short against the #1 seed and eventual bracket champion Mead in the loser-out quarterfinals.

In #3 girls doubles, juniors Reese Bordner and Josie Bekel also compiled several victories.  After falling to #1 seed Mead in the opener, Reese and Josie responded with back to back victories 6-0, 6-0 over Connell and 6-4, 4-6, 10-8 over West Valley Spokane to qualify for Saturday.  On Saturday, the girls won their consolation semifinal 7-5, 6-4 over Post Falls (ID), but fell short in the consolation final 4-6, 7-6, 3-6 to Prosser.  Bordner and Bekel finished 6th overall!

In #1 girls singles, senior Estee Flynn began Friday with a dominant 6-0, 6-2 win over Rogers, but finished her day with a 3-6, 2-6 loss to Ferris.

In #2 girls singles, senior Keely Collins played the best tennis of her HS career.  After an opening round loss to Central Valley, she rattled off three straight wins plus a forfeit: 6-1, 6-2 over Rogers, 6-4, 6-1 over East Valley, 6-3, 3-6, 10-5 in the consolation semifinals vs Grandview, and then a consolation finals forfeit to Southridge. Keely placed 5th overall!

In #1 boys doubles, senior Wade Sanderson and sophomore brother Owen also showcased a deep Friday run over large schools:  6-3, 6-2 over Lake City, 6-3, 6-2 over Chiawana, and 6-4, 6-0 over Moses Lake.  Unfortunately their tournament ended with a loss to #3 seed University in the quarterfinals.  However, the Sandersons played some of their strongest tennis of the season.

In #2 boys doubles, senior Nick Diaz-Manda and sophomore Loen Moody drew an unfortunate opener against #1 seed Meed (noticing a Mead theme here?!), and had their day end in round 2 against Central Valley.  Tough matches against tough large school opponents, but good experience.

In #3 boys doubles, senior Sean Rynd and junior Cooper Neff put together a solid showing.  Following a very close opening round loss to Coeur D’Alene 4-6, 5-7, Sean and Coop won their next two Friday matches 6-0, 6-4 and 6-4, 6-2 to qualify for Saturday matches.  In their consolation semifinal, Rynd and Neff took down Royal City 6-4, 6-2 before coming up short against East Valley 4-6, 2-6 in the consolation final.  Sean and Cooper finished 6th overall!

In #1 boys singles, junior Angel Mendez lost his opener 3-6, 3-6 to Liberty Bell, but rebounded with a 7-5, 6-2 win over East Valley Yakima.  In his 3rd match Friday, Angel lost a heartbreaker 6-2, 0-6, 8-10 to Grandview.

In #2 boys singles, junior Elijah Moody also lost a heartbreaker 0-6, 6-3, 6-10 to Central Valley, scored an illness forfeit over Lakeside, but ended Friday 1-6, 3-6 to Lake City.

Next up:  it’s Senior Day on Tuesday, April 28th vs Omak, 4pm start here in Chelan

Track:

Chelan High School Track & Field Shines at Naches Valley Invite

The Chelan High School Track & Field team put together a stellar performance this past Friday, April 24, at the Naches Valley Invite. Competing against a deep field in District 5, our athletes brought home several top finishes, personal bests, and season records.

Top Performers: Mens Results

The boys’ team was led by strong performances in the sprints and throws:

• Levi Kanehen (Fr): Dominated the Discus with a 1st place finish and a new personal record (PR) of 134-02. He also secured 3rd place in the Shot Put (41-03.00).
• Noah Kanehen (Jr): Took 2nd place in the Javelin with a season-best toss of 140-03 and earned 4th in the 400 Meters (52.88a PR).
• Bryce Ware (Jr): Showed great speed and versatility, taking 3rd in the 100 Meters (11.63a) and 6th in the 200 Meters.

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Top Performers: Womens Results

The girls’ team continues to impress, particularly in the distance and relay events:

• Indy Fielding (Jr): Captured 1st place in the 3200 Meters with a commanding personal record of 11:50.89a.
• Lucia Galvan (Fr) & Adriana Franco (So): The distance duo finished 3rd and 4th respectively in the 1600 Meters.
• Sprint Relays: The team of Josseline Galvan, Charlotte Ensminger, Makenzie Culver, and Reeghan Evans powered to a 3rd place finish in the 4×100 Relay (55.14a) and 4th in the 4×200 Relay.
• Samantha Ehlert (Fr): Leaped to a 6th place finish in the Long Jump with a PR of 14-07.75.

Individual Milestones

Several athletes hit new Personal Bests (PB) or Season Bests (SB) during the meet:

• Manny Cazarez (Sr): 4th in Shot Put and 5th in Discus.
• Edison Garton (Fr): 5th in 300m Hurdles.
• Reeghan Evans (So): New PRs in both the 100m and 200m.

Jordyan Hardwick (Sr): 6th place in Javelin

Baseball:

The Chelan Goats took on Omak in a three-game CTL series, coming away with two big wins in a competitive set.

Game 1 – Chelan 6, Omak 4
The Goats used production from the bottom of the lineup to secure a 6-4 victory on Friday. Kasey Sweeney, Carson Morgan, and Braxton Boyd combined for four of Chelan’s eight hits, scoring two runs and driving in three.

Omak jumped out early with a three-run homer in the first, but Chelan responded in the third inning, capitalizing on a fielder’s choice by Boyd and an Omak error to take the lead.

Boyd earned the win on the mound, going the distance with seven innings pitched, allowing four runs (three earned) on seven hits while striking out nine. Rowan Macnamara, Boyd, and Spencer Richardson each collected two hits, while the Goats stayed aggressive on the bases with five stolen bases.

Game 2 – Omak 6, Chelan 0
Chelan couldn’t find its rhythm in Game 2, falling 6-0 on Saturday. Omak struck early with a three-run first inning and added insurance throughout the game.

Rowan Macnamara took the loss, pitching six innings and allowing six runs (four earned) while striking out six. Spencer Richardson accounted for Chelan’s lone hit in the contest, as Omak’s pitcher tossed a complete-game shutout.

Game 3 – Chelan 16, Omak 13
The bats came alive in a high-scoring finale, with Chelan outlasting Omak 16-13 in a back-and-forth battle.

The Goats wasted no time getting on the board, putting up five runs in the first inning behind key hits from Maddoc Finch, Rowan Macnamara, Henry Miller, and Braxton Boyd. They followed it up with a seven-run second inning, highlighted by Boyd’s bases-clearing single.

Omak responded with multiple big innings of their own, but Chelan held on behind timely hitting and aggressive baserunning.

Finch earned the win on the mound, while Tanner Orestad provided relief. At the plate, Miller led the way with three hits, while Macnamara drove in three runs. Finch and Boyd each added multiple hits, and the Goats showed patience and pressure offensively with 11 walks and nine stolen bases.

Series Summary
Chelan finishes the series 2-1, showing resilience and offensive firepower. The Goats now turn their attention to Cascade as they return home on Thursday, it is also senior night for the goats!!

Go Goats!

Soccer:

The Chelan Goats took care of business on Saturday with a 2-0 win over the Manson Trojans, capping off a special day as they honored their 11 seniors.

Before JV kickoff, the program recognized its senior class for their dedication, leadership, and impact on Chelan soccer setting the tone for an emotional and focused performance.

The Goats wasted no time getting on the board, as Edwuin Avila found the back of the net in just the 7th minute to give Chelan an early 1-0 lead. The defense held strong throughout the first half, keeping Manson off the scoreboard and maintaining control of the match.

Avila struck again in the 52nd minute, sealing the game with his second goal of the day and giving the Goats some breathing room at 2-0. From there, Chelan stayed composed, finishing the shutout with a complete team effort on both sides of the ball.

It was a fitting result on Senior Night—honoring the past while continuing to build momentum for the postseason. Next up the goats travel to liberty bell on tuesday.

Go Goats!

Softball:

The Chelan Goats softball team delivered an unforgettable day at Mountain Goat Field on Saturday, sweeping a CTL doubleheader against the Cascade Kodiaks while also celebrating their two seniors, Jayci and Jayden Simmons.

Game 1 – Chelan 12, Cascade 0
The Goats came out strong in the opener, rolling to a dominant 12-0 win behind a complete team effort. Olivia Mack was outstanding in the circle, throwing five shutout innings while allowing just one hit and striking out nine.

At the plate, Chelan’s offense was firing on all cylinders. Henley Gardner led the way, going 3-for-4 with 2 RBIs and 2 runs scored. Jayci Simmons had a huge game, finishing 2-for-3 with 4 RBIs, while Denali Corrigan added a 2-for-4 performance with 3 RBIs. Mack helped her own cause with 2 hits and 2 RBIs, and Faryn Huewe chipped in as well as the Goats cruised to the shutout victory.

Senior Recognition
Between games, the Goats took time to honor seniors Jayci and Jayden Simmons for their dedication and impact on the program. Their leadership and commitment have helped shape the culture of Chelan softball, making the moment a special one for teammates, coaches, and families.

Game 2 – Chelan 21, Cascade 12
Game two turned into an instant classic, as the Goats mounted an incredible comeback. Trailing 12-3 in the third inning, Chelan refused to back down and exploded offensively to storm back for a 21-12 win.

Maddi Stewart, Grace Roberts, and Cat Valdez each contributed with 2-hit performances, helping fuel the rally. The Simmons twins created havoc on the bases, combining for four stolen bases, while the team showed great patience at the plate, drawing 10 walks.

The Goats’ relentless approach and energy sparked the turnaround, turning a big early deficit into a statement victory and completing the sweep.

Looking Ahead
Next up the goats travel to Cascade on Tuesday to finish out the three game series with the Kodiaks. With just one more win in the next three games, the goats will claim their second straight CTL League Title.

Go Goats!