Sports & Recreation

Sixteen teams from across the state will be trying to win the title. The Franklin Quakers are the defending champion, and the 3A boys title has not left the city of Seattle since 2001. Franklin, Rainier Beach, O'Dea and Seattle Prep have won titles in that span.

Here is Wednesday's schedule:

Franklin Pierce (Parkland) vs. Glacier Peak (Snohomish), 9 a.m.
Franklin vs. Lakes (Lakewood), 10:30 a.m.
Bremerton vs. Rainier Beach, 12 p.m.
North Central (Spokane) vs. Union (Vancouver), 2 p.m.
Meadowdale (Lynnwood) vs. Enumclaw, 3:30 p.m.
Foster (Tukwila) vs. Bellevue, 5 p.m.
Renton vs. Shadle Park (Spokane), 7 p.m.
O'Dea vs. Mt. Rainer (Des Moines), 8:30 p.m.

The championship game will be Saturday night at 7 p.m.

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And the crowd goes wild...

Submitted by Heather Reese on Thursday, March 4th, 01:25pm

Speedskater J.R. Celski got a warm welcome home at Westlake Plaza Thursday afternoon.

KOMO Radio's Tom Glasgow and TV's Theron Zahn were among the crowd honoring our local Olympians. They sent in these photos and video.

In addition to the new bronze medalist Celski, other athletes in attendance included:

Torin Koos Nordic Skiing
Christian Niccum Luge
Bree Schaaf Bobsled
Karen Thatcher Hockey
Roberto Carcelen Nordic skiing (Peru)

Great job in Vancouver!

From left to right: Christian Niccum (holding his daughter), Torin Koos, Bree Schaaf, Karen Thatcher, J.R. Celski, Roberto Carcelen

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Welcome home, Olympians!

Submitted by Heather Reese on Tuesday, March 2nd, 05:52pm

Join Mayor McGinn to welcome our local Olympic athletes home with a rally at Westlake Park on Thursday, March 4 between noon and 1:00 p.m.

Expected to attend:
J.R. Celski Speedskating
Torin Koos Nordic Skiing
Christian Niccum Luge
Bree Schaaf Bobsled
Karen Thatcher Hockey

The athletes will stick around after the rally for an autograph session.

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Christian Niccum, top, and Dan Joye of the United States compete during the men's doubles luge competition at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Whistler, British Columbia, Wednesday, Feb. 17. (AP Photo/Ricardo Mazalan)

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Bingo for Boating

Submitted by Heather Reese on Monday, March 1st, 05:04pm

Go boating, win prizes.

A group of Marinas are launching a program to encourage boaters to make stops in local ports.

Fifteen participants, including Bell Harbor Marina, are passing out bingo-like stamp cards.

Each time you visit a different marina this year for a minimum of one night of guest moorage, you'll get a stamp.

Complete a row of four marinas, and you'll get a "Passport to Puget Sound" t-shirt.

The first fifteen boaters to get a black out will each get a grand prize package which could include hotel accommodations, restaurant gift certificates, event tickets or the like.

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Sports & Recreation

Safeco saves energy

Submitted by Heather Reese on Thursday, February 25th, 12:40pm

Safeco Field is replacing its energy-sucking Out of Town scoreboard with a brand new LED one.

KOMO photographer Doug Piglsey snapped these pictures at Safeco on Thursday, where crews installed 84 "cabinets" that contain LED light bundles.

Those bundles will illuminate the scoreboard, which still sits above the bullpens in left field.

How much energy will it save?

Instead of using an average of 1.2 million kilowatt hours each year, the new board is expected to use about 130,000 total kWh per year.

That's one-tenth of the energy of the old board!

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Top Pot "Doughnut Dash" debuts at Green Lake

Submitted by KOMO Staff on Tuesday, February 16th, 11:34am

Did somebody say doughnuts?

Because runners love gluttony (remember the mashed potato-eating contest?) on Sunday April 25 Green Lake will host the Top Pot Doughnuts Inaugural 5K Doughnut Dash & Walk.

Each registered runner (It's $30.00 on or before April 24) will receive a limited-edition Top Pot Doughnut Dash T-shirt AND there will be doughnuts and coffee for runners to refuel post-race. The kids' race is free.

The fastest runners will have the best doughnut selection, so if you want a pink sprinkled one, you better start training now.

How far would you run for these? Photo by Spike Mafford.

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It's a weekend for outdoor enthusiasts at Qwest Field

Submitted by Heather Reese on Friday, February 12th, 01:03pm

Wanna get away? How 'bout a vacation on wheels.

Head over to Qwest Field to check out the largest RV show in the state.

Friday 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Buy your tickets online and get free parking.

Also at Qwest Field this weekend - the Seattle Golf Show.

This is your chance to see the largest selection of new golf equipment in one location plus a new product demo zone and giveaways.

Friday noon - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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Register now for Seattle Central Little League

Submitted by Rose Egge on Friday, January 15th, 04:35pm

Boys and girls should sign up now for the upcoming season of the Seattle Central Little League.

You can register online or download an application. Registration forms are also available at any local community center.

Parents are encouraged to get involved with their child. Volunteers are needed for coaching, umpiring, fund raising and other organizational activities.

Seattle Central Little League includes t-ball, coach pitch, baseball and fastpitch softball (minors & majors).

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