Update: Mercer Island Players Shine at Spokane Hoopfest

Several Mercer Island players competed in Hoopfest this weekend, a three-on-three tournament in Spokane. Two groups took home a title in their divisions.

In Motion: You Say Kombucha, I Say Kom-Boo-Cha

The popular fermented tea drink can be found at local grocery stores, or you can try making it in your kitchen.

Girls Golf Star Haley Chinn to Play First Tee Open at Pebble Beach

Chinn follows in the footsteps of older sister Lindsay, for whom she caddied at the First Tee Open at Pebble Beach in 2009.

Sandman Wins Final in SWGA City Golf Tournament

Founded in 1927, SWGA held its first Championship at Glendale in 1928 and has continued ever since.

Mercer Island to Compete in Kang Klassic Boys Basketball Tournament

Mercer Island will join 19 other teams at the Kang Klassic boys basketball tournament this weekend at Lake Washington High School in Kirkland.

Baseball: Select U10s Take Honors at Pasco Tournament

The Mercer Island 10U Thunder defeat Kennewick, 9-1 in the championship game over the Memorial Day weekend.

Eight Mercer Island Dads Compete in Ski to Sea Race

Mercer Island's "Don't Panic Dads!" team came in 100th out of 500 teams in the 100th running of the Ski to Sea Relay Race

Mercer Island Women Compete in 83rd Annual SWGA Golf Tournament

Six Mercer Island women will play in the Seattle Womens Golf Association City Tournament on June 13-17 at Sahalee Country Club

How Mercer Island Fared At The WIAA Track/Field Finals

Three Mercer Island track athletes placed during the tournament. The Islanders sent a total of six athletes to the championships, ending up with three top-8 finishes.

Mercer Island High School Boys Win 3A State Championships

MIHS Boys tennis team win the 3A state championships for the first time in 5 years.

MI Boys Lacrosse Wins State Championship

The Islanders held off Bainbridge Island to win 5 - 3, taking home the Division I State Championship Trophy for the 5th time.

Mercer Island Wins State Lacrosse Championships

Mercer Island Boys Win State Lacrosse Championships 5-3

For Seniors, It's Never Too Late To Hit the Gym

Exercising into our 70s, 80s, 90s and beyond provides a slew of health benefits.

Northwest Yeshiva Senior Places 2nd in Golf Tournament

Northwest Yeshiva High School senior Elie Aboulafia won 2nd place in the state high school golf tournament

MI Lacrosse Proceeds to State Semi-Final in Decisive 15-2 Win Over Kings Way

Mercer Island is handed a chance to avenge last-year's heartbreaking state championship loss to rival Bellevue in a semi-final rematch next Wednesday at 8 p.m. (May 25) at Islander Stadium.

Islanders Lacrosse to Face Vancouver's Kings Way in State Quarterfinal

The Islanders face-off against the Kings Way Knights at 7 p.m., May 20 at Islander Stadium.

Boys Lacrosse: Islanders Down Skyline, Await Challengers in State Tournament

Mercer Island's 18th win on the season gives the Islanders a berth to the State Tournament quarterfinals, held 7 p.m., May 20 at Islander Stadium.

Local Runner to Tackle Toughest Foot Race in the World

Jess Mullen will compete in the Badwater Ultramarathon, a race that stretches 135 miles through Death Valley and up Mount Whitney.

Kangs End Islander Baseball Season in 6-2 Playoff Loss

Junior David Oppenheim went 3-4 and homered in the loss.

Baseball: Islanders drop semifinal, must win two Saturday

Mercer Island falls 5-0 to Mount Si in KingCo 3A semifinals

Boys Soccer: Mercer Island's Season Ends with Loss to Lake Washington

Mercer Island falls short against stingy Kangs defense.

Boys Lacrosse Score Senior Night Victory Over Lake Washington

The Islanders trounced Lake Washington 19-5 in their last home game of the season.

Mahony Leads Mercer Island Lacrosse in 'Island War' Blitzkrieg over Bainbridge 18 – 3

Dough Mahony delivered 6 goals for Mercer Island in a dominating performance over one of the state's best lacrosse programs.

Summer Camp for Runners

Ambitious vacationers can still sign up for the six-day Gore-Tex TransRockies Run, in which participants cover 113 trail miles in the Colorado Rockies.

Lacrosse ‘Island War’ Takes Place This Saturday

Mercer Island Teams of all ages face Bainbridge Island rivals on Mercer Island

In Motion: Racing Toward Century Mark

For 78-year-old runner Mel Preedy, who has finished 402 marathons, age is just a number. The beloved figure at local races plans to run a marathon when he turns 100.

Lindquist Declares For UW Huskies

The Mercer Island quarterback is considered a top prep prospect and was also considering school at Stanford University in California.

Undefeated Bainbridge Cruises Past Mercer Island in Girls Lax

Lady Islander's Elizabeth Bachman had 3 goals but the team's total offensive scoring was matched by Bainbridge's top-scorer Jaclyn Biggers in the 17-7 defeat.

Lindquist Nominated for U.S. Army All-American Bowl

Mercer Island High School quarterback Jeff Lindquist has been nominated for the 2012 U.S. Army All-American Bowl

Mercer Island Little League Holds Opening Day Festivities; U-11 Select Baseball Team Wins Weekend Tournament

Mercer Island Little League will hold Opening Day festivities at South Mercer Play Fields at 11 a.m. today.

Popularity of Quidditch is Sky High

“Harry Potter” author J.K. Rowling invented Quidditch, but college athletes have made the sport real—and real fun.

Streak Buster: Mercer Island Softball Picks up First Win Since 2008

The Mercer Island High School softball team beat Federal Way earlier this week for its first win since 2008.

Friday’s Mercer Island, Issaquah girls high school lacrosse matchup voted Seattle Times People’s Choice Game of the Week

Broadcast highlights to be featured on KONG TV’s AAA Washington Varsity News and SeattleTimes.com

MI Lacrosse: Girls D-1 Team Crush Holy Names, Lynnwood Forfeits to Boys

A total of 10 Islanders had their names on the scoring sheet as Mercer Island defeated Holy Names, 19-7 in Seattle.

Island Resident Rambaldini Named US State Lacrosse Player of the Week

Rambaldini, a senior and team captain at Eastside Catholic, scored a total of 11 goals last week against Lynnwood and Skyline.

Sound Cycling: The No-Pollute Commute

May is Bike to Work Month, a perfect time to get in shape for summer. But how do you keep your work clothes clean and your bike running smoothly? Patch cycling columnist Bill Thorness has the answers.

Comcast Will Televise MI Lacrosse Tonight vs Issaquah

The Cable TV provider Comcast will air four Washington state high school this season, including tonight's contest against Issaquah.

Sound Cycling: Complete Streets is Intelligent Design for Road Planners

Mercer Island transportation revisions will incorporate elements of Complete Streets designs.

Washington State Boys, Girls Lacrosse Standings & Top Scorers April 10

Mercer Island Boys Lacrosse is tied for first, while the Girls Lacrosse Division 1 team is tied for second.

Weekend Baseball Photo Gallery: Mercer Island vs Mt. Si

The Islanders had a rough weekend, losing to Lake Washington and Mt. Si. They are 4-3 overall and 1-2 in KingCo 3A/2A.