![EC Middle School student Alexis competing at an equestrian event.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1759854132/eastsidecatholicorg/jd0f5xypfhwi0i5juuzq/AlexisAugustEdited.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1759854132/eastsidecatholicorg/jd0f5xypfhwi0i5juuzq/AlexisAugustEdited.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1759854132/eastsidecatholicorg/jd0f5xypfhwi0i5juuzq/AlexisAugustEdited.jpg","width":517}])
Riding High and Galloping to National Glory
Eastside Catholic middle school student Alexis M. had an outstanding summer in equestrian competition, earning Show Champion titles at two World Champion Hunger Rider (WCHR) events in Oregon.
She is currently ranked #2 in the Western U.S. (WA, OR, ID, MT, WY) and #2 nationally, in her division.
Her success reflects months of hard work, dedication and care for her two ponies, Half-Pint and Butterscotch.
Way to go, Alexis!
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![Eastside Catholic Girls Basketball Team after winning 3A State Championship]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1773767901/eastsidecatholicorg/yzxynjuzailnxhioaknk/DarnelliaRussell_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1773767901/eastsidecatholicorg/yzxynjuzailnxhioaknk/DarnelliaRussell_1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1773767901/eastsidecatholicorg/yzxynjuzailnxhioaknk/DarnelliaRussell_1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1773767901/eastsidecatholicorg/yzxynjuzailnxhioaknk/DarnelliaRussell_1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1773767901/eastsidecatholicorg/yzxynjuzailnxhioaknk/DarnelliaRussell_1.jpg","width":1600}])
Eastside Catholic Girls Basketball Head Coach Darnellia Russell led the Crusaders to the 3A State Championship earlier this month.
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Eastside Catholic captured the 3A girls state basketball championship with a 55-43 victory over Bellevue High School on Saturday night at the Tacoma Dome.
![Eastside Catholic Girls Basketball player shooting the ball over an opposing defender]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1772832557/eastsidecatholicorg/xpnswpqin6jvk8zqcjf6/GirlsBasketballState.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1772832557/eastsidecatholicorg/xpnswpqin6jvk8zqcjf6/GirlsBasketballState.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1772832557/eastsidecatholicorg/xpnswpqin6jvk8zqcjf6/GirlsBasketballState.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1772832557/eastsidecatholicorg/xpnswpqin6jvk8zqcjf6/GirlsBasketballState.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1772832557/eastsidecatholicorg/xpnswpqin6jvk8zqcjf6/GirlsBasketballState.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1772832557/eastsidecatholicorg/xpnswpqin6jvk8zqcjf6/GirlsBasketballState.jpg","width":2200}])
Eastside Catholic girls basketball defeated White River High School 67-48 in the 3A girls state basketball tournament.
![Eastside Catholic Boys Basketball Player Dunking a Basketball]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1772830602/eastsidecatholicorg/evthjuxprjlj37ngblj0/ECBoysBballState.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1772830602/eastsidecatholicorg/evthjuxprjlj37ngblj0/ECBoysBballState.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1772830602/eastsidecatholicorg/evthjuxprjlj37ngblj0/ECBoysBballState.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1772830602/eastsidecatholicorg/evthjuxprjlj37ngblj0/ECBoysBballState.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1772830602/eastsidecatholicorg/evthjuxprjlj37ngblj0/ECBoysBballState.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1772830602/eastsidecatholicorg/evthjuxprjlj37ngblj0/ECBoysBballState.jpg","width":2200}])
Eastside Catholic secured a 53-37 win over the Mt. Spokane Wildcats in the 3A boys state basketball quarterfinals.
![Head Football Coach Jeremy Thielbahr]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1771010005/eastsidecatholicorg/e9exbnq0bij8dz6gwraf/Jeremy_T_sm.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1771010005/eastsidecatholicorg/e9exbnq0bij8dz6gwraf/Jeremy_T_sm.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1771010005/eastsidecatholicorg/e9exbnq0bij8dz6gwraf/Jeremy_T_sm.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1771010005/eastsidecatholicorg/e9exbnq0bij8dz6gwraf/Jeremy_T_sm.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1771010005/eastsidecatholicorg/e9exbnq0bij8dz6gwraf/Jeremy_T_sm.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1771010005/eastsidecatholicorg/e9exbnq0bij8dz6gwraf/Jeremy_T_sm.jpg","width":2200}])
Eastside Catholic School is pleased to welcome Jeremy Thielbahr as Head Football Coach, bringing back a proven leader and longtime champion of the Crusaders program.
![Ryan Long and Tristan Weigum stand in front of a white banner with the EC and Nike logos]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770249736/eastsidecatholicorg/hxrdbgjkfuatioedzw1s/Ryan_Tristan_Signing_Day_2426.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1770249736/eastsidecatholicorg/hxrdbgjkfuatioedzw1s/Ryan_Tristan_Signing_Day_2426.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1770249736/eastsidecatholicorg/hxrdbgjkfuatioedzw1s/Ryan_Tristan_Signing_Day_2426.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1770249736/eastsidecatholicorg/hxrdbgjkfuatioedzw1s/Ryan_Tristan_Signing_Day_2426.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1770249736/eastsidecatholicorg/hxrdbgjkfuatioedzw1s/Ryan_Tristan_Signing_Day_2426.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1770249736/eastsidecatholicorg/hxrdbgjkfuatioedzw1s/Ryan_Tristan_Signing_Day_2426.jpg","width":2200}])
Eastside Catholic School proudly celebrates seniors Ryan Long and Tristan Weigum, who signed on National Signing Day, February 4, to begin their collegiate baseball journeys.
![Two Eastside Catholic girls varsity basketball players high five on the court.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770059076/eastsidecatholicorg/bihmcpwdl5ihwcpaojga/ECBasketballNews.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1770059076/eastsidecatholicorg/bihmcpwdl5ihwcpaojga/ECBasketballNews.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1770059076/eastsidecatholicorg/bihmcpwdl5ihwcpaojga/ECBasketballNews.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1770059076/eastsidecatholicorg/bihmcpwdl5ihwcpaojga/ECBasketballNews.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1770059076/eastsidecatholicorg/bihmcpwdl5ihwcpaojga/ECBasketballNews.jpg","width":1600}])
Eastside Catholic varsity girl's basketball took home a resounding 64-53 victory following a trip to Metro League rival Bishop Blanchet High School.
![Eastside Catholic boys cross country team running in cross country competition.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1767988471/eastsidecatholicorg/kqfyjxose4pv1cbnxhkj/XCGoodNews.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1767988471/eastsidecatholicorg/kqfyjxose4pv1cbnxhkj/XCGoodNews.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1767988471/eastsidecatholicorg/kqfyjxose4pv1cbnxhkj/XCGoodNews.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1767988471/eastsidecatholicorg/kqfyjxose4pv1cbnxhkj/XCGoodNews.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1767988471/eastsidecatholicorg/kqfyjxose4pv1cbnxhkj/XCGoodNews.jpg","width":1440}])
Eastside Catholic’s boys cross country team earned second place in the WIAA Scholastic Awards Program this fall.