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Prep baseball Mavs fall to top-seeded Bulldogs in District tourney

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The Meadowdale Mavericks overcame a dismal 3-12 start to qualify for the District 1 3A Baseball Tournament as the no. 12 seed. They won five straight games to finish the regular season and secured victories in their first two tournament contests. Unfortunately, their winning streak ended with a 6-3 loss to top-seeded Mount Vernon in the quarterfinals. Coach Darren Watkins praised his team's performance, emphasizing their ability to compete against a strong opponent.

Mount Vernon took an early lead, but Meadowdale responded with runs, showcasing their determination. The Mavericks scored once more in the seventh inning, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Bulldogs. Despite the defeat, Watkins expressed immense pride in his players for their resilience throughout the season. Meadowdale is set to play against the Shorewood Stormrays in another loser-out game on May 13.

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School board to vote on performance-based pathway for high school graduation, May 13

The State Board of Education approved a new performance-based graduation pathway for high school students. The district must establish policies to implement this option, modeled after the Washington State School Director’s guidelines. Other meeting agenda items include emergency waiver approvals and a student presentation on Project SEARCH.

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WA state fire marshal offers fire sprinkler safety tips this week

Home Fire Sprinkler Week emphasizes the life-saving benefits of residential fire sprinklers, which can control fires quickly, giving families more time to escape. The week addresses various themes, including the risks of homes without sprinklers and the affordability of sprinkler systems. Residents can learn more about fire safety through the NFPA website.