By MIKE MALTAIS The Methow Valley Killer Whales Swim Team captured its eighth consecutive Okanogan County championship during competition at the Okanogan pool last Saturday. The Killer Whales have been dining at the top of their food chain since 2005, gobbling with equal gusto Bullfrogs from Okanogan, Manta Rays from Omak and Bearacudas from […]
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Competition, fundraiser fill Whales’ week
By MIKE MALTAIS The Methow Valley Killer Whales had a busy week as the team sandwiched its Swimathon, the only season fundraiser, between two meets at Okanogan July 9, and Toppenish Saturday and Sunday (July 13-14). The Methow swimmers extended their undefeated season with a convincing win over the Bullfrogs at a dual meet in […]
Killer Whale pods blow past Brewster
Megan Woodward cuts the water in an individual medley event at last Thursday’s dual meet against Brewster at the Twisp pool. Photo by Mike Maltais BY MIKE MALTAIS Talent combined with sheer numbers helped the Methow Valley Killer Whales swim team win two meets against Brewster, Okanogan and Omak last week. The Methow team hosted […]
Killer Whales win first two meets
Tyler Darwood during practice last week. Photo by Mike Maltais The Methow Valley Killer Whales swim team opened its competitive season with a win over Okanogan in a dual meet against the Bullfrogs Thursday (June 20) and followed with a victory at the Apple Invitational in Omak Saturday (June 22). This week the pods […]
Killer Whales prepare for first opponents
Tyler Darwood cleaves the water during the Killer Whales time trials at the Twisp pool last Friday. Photo by Mike Maltais BY MIKE MALTAIS The Methow Valley Killer Whales swim team held time trials last Friday (June 14) on the fifth day of the group’s season-opening Boot Camp. Coach Jeanne Thornton-White has returned for […]
