Girls Tennis
Makenna Kim ’27 capped off another outstanding season with a runner-up finish at the WIAA State Tennis Championships in Yakima. She opened the tournament in dominant fashion, cruising to a 6-1, 6-1 first-round victory before overwhelming her next two opponents by 6-0, 6-0 scores to earn a spot in the championship match. The finals featured the highly anticipated rematch of the Emerald Sound Conference title match against the tournament’s top seed.
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In the championship match, Makenna battled point-for-point and left everything on the court, ultimately falling in two hard-fought sets. Her second-place finish marked the second consecutive year she has earned the State Runner-Up medal, further cementing her place among the most accomplished tennis players in recent Bush history.
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Makenna’s impact extended beyond her individual success. Her exceptional performance throughout the tournament helped lead the Blazers to the State Runner-Up team trophy, capping off a memorable weekend for Bush Tennis.
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Track & Field
The Blazers sent six highly motivated athletes to the WIAA State Track & Field Championships in Yakima, each with their sights set on bringing home hardware. They delivered in impressive fashion. Competing through a wide range of conditions – scorching heat on the opening day, rain and cool temperatures on day two, and near-perfect championship weather on Saturday – every Bush athlete earned a spot on the podium. By the end of the meet, the Blazers had collected eight state medals and created memories that will last a lifetime.
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Seniors Kai A. and Xander T. put the finishing touches on remarkable Bush careers. Kai placed 9th in the 1600m before earning a state medal with a 5th-place finish in the 3200m. In that race, he was joined by teammate Luke M. ’28, who delivered an outstanding performance of his own to finish 6th, as the two Blazers battled side-by-side down the stretch.
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Xander added two more State Championships to his already legendary resume, capturing titles in both the 110m hurdles and 300m hurdles. Freshman Helena Pullen announced herself on the state’s biggest stage with a 5th-place finish in the long jump, while juniors Ryan E. and Leo N. capped off excellent seasons by earning state medals in the 800m (7th place) and 3200m (5th place), respectively.
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From start to finish, it was an exceptional weekend for Bush Track & Field and a fitting conclusion to one of the most successful seasons in program history. The coaching staff could not have been prouder of the effort, resilience, and accomplishments of this remarkable group of athletes.