The Wapato Wolves interior lineman work on defensive line drills on Monday, Aug. 30 as they prepare for the team’s season opener against Zillah on Sept. 3.  A new season always brings high hopes for local teams as coaches prepare them for another exciting high school football season. Look for the Review Independent’s annual fall sports previews of local football, cross-country and volleyball teams from Toppenish, Wapato, Granger, White Swan and Zillah in the upcoming September issue.

The 2010 Toppenish Junior Rodeo attracted 193 contestants during the annual event on Aug. 7 and 8. Rodeo organizers awarded seven saddles, seven runner-up breast collars and 40 buckles.

The Toppenish Tarpons defeated the Othello Barracudas 606 to 161 during local swimming competition on July 27.

The Mabuhay Foundation will host its 10th annual golf tournament on Saturday, Aug. 7 at Black Rock Creek golf course in Sunnyside. The event will begin at 11 a.m. with a shotgun start of team foursomes.

The Toppenish Tarpons defeated the Naches Barracudas 537 to 260 in dual swimming competition on Tuesday, July 20.

The successful return of the Toppenish Fourth of July rodeo has the Rodeo board already planning for next year’s event, according to board president Barb Moses.

Luis Alcala, recent Toppenish High graduate, was again honored by being named the state Class 2A co-player of the year in soccer. 

This weekend the Toppenish Tarpons swim team will be hosting their annual AAU regional swim meet.

The results of the Toppenish – Selah swim meet on Thursday, June 24 included:
Team scores: Selah Swim eam Dolphins 439, Toppenish Swim Team Tarpons, 388.

2nd-3rd Grade Boys
Jun 9   
Grandview 28, Zillah Thunder 10