From horse racing and baseball in Stanwood over 130 years ago to nationally recognized pickleball tournaments on Camano Island today, it’s safe to say that sports have always had a special place in this community’s heart.

School sports have pretty much always been an important part of life around here — the rivalries that developed over the years between the different high schools that finally consolidated into one are legendary.


This is an installment in our "Exploring History" series, which takes a deeper look at the fabric of the Stanwood-Camano area. Send suggestions for future articles in our history series to newsroom@scnews.com

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