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    Brent, is a former reporter/photographer for the Gazette-Tribune and sometimes works as a freelance sports reporter for the G-T. Prior to working at the G-T, he was the sports editor for Sunrise Publishing from 2000-2005 in Michigan. He subsequently owned and operated Buckland Media, a high school sports website, in Michigan until 2010. He and his wife Kim, who have an adult son, moved to Tonasket in 2010. Brent worked as a full time reporter/photographer at the G-T from 2011 - 2014).
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    Photo by Brent Baker — Michael Orozco scored eight key fourth quarter points in the Tigers' victory over Omak, but his defense on the Pioneers' Country Pakootas was a big reason for Tonasket's victory.
    Fantastic finish ends CTL streak
    By Brent Baker • February 9, 2012 10:47 am

    TONASKET – With one mad full-court dash to cap a desperate fourth quarter rally, four years of frustration ended in…

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    Photo by Brent Baker — Tonasket girls basketball coach Mike Larson (left) and athletic director Kevin Terris (right) accept the Okanogan Valley Officials Association Good Sportsmanship Award prior to Thursday's game with Omak. Presenting the award on be
    Defense not enough for Tiger girls
    By Brent Baker • February 9, 2012 10:44 am

    TONASKET – Defense may win championships, but not without the rebounding and offense to go with itThough the score didn’t…

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    Photo by Brent Baker — Tears flowed freely for John Stedtfeld and the Tonasket boys basketball team after the dramatic finish to their 49-game Caribou Trail League losing streak on Thursday, Feb. 2.
    Half-Baked: Exciting, sure, but what does it mean?
    By Brent Baker • February 9, 2012 10:41 am

    When it comes to high school sports, it’s always about much more than just the final score.Admittedly, moments like those…

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    Photo by Brent Baker — The Tigers' Ryker Marchand looks for instruction moments before he pinned his Cashmere opponent on Friday, Feb. 3. Marchand finished third at 126 pounds to qualify for regionals.
    Tigers take third at district, send 13 to...
    By Brent Baker • February 9, 2012 10:38 am

    At the start of the season, even Tonasket wrestling coach Dave Mitchell wasn’t sure what to expect from his youthful…

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    Tonasket, Berghs to move forward with crematory negotiations
    Tonasket, Berghs to move forward with crematory negotiations
    By Brent Baker • February 2, 2012 12:51 pm

    TONASKET – The Tonasket City Council voted during its Tuesday, Jan. 24, meeting to begin the negotiations with Bergh Funeral…

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    Oroville's Becky Arrigoni shoots for two points against the Manson Trojans at the Hornet's home game in Coulton Auditorium last Thursday.
    Oroville girls top Manson twice in three days
    By Brent Baker • February 2, 2012 11:47 am

    MANSON – Oroville’s girls basketball team moved into a virtual tie for third place in the Central Washington League North…

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    Alex Alverez also won his match with a pin. Alverez, who was honored at Senior Night, is one of the most improved wrestlers on the Hornet team.
    Hornets hit Republic for final league mixer
    By Brent Baker • February 2, 2012 11:46 am

    REPUBLIC – Oroville’s wrestlers spent most of Saturday, Jan. 28, jockeying for district tournament seeding at the final league mixer…

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    Cascade rolls past Tonasket boys
    Cascade rolls past Tonasket boys
    By Brent Baker • February 2, 2012 11:43 am

    LEAVENWORTH – Cascade’s boys basketball team won just about every statistical battle with Tonasket on Saturday, Jan. 28, which went…

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    The Tigers' Caleb Lofthus gets his Chelan opponent on his back at Saturday's dual meet.
    Tiger wrestlers gear up for districts
    By Brent Baker • February 2, 2012 11:30 am

    TONASKET – The Tonasket wrestling team wrapped up its regular season with three Caribou Trail League dual meets last week…

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    Tonasket School Board approves new curricula
    Tonasket School Board approves new curricula
    By Brent Baker • January 26, 2012 2:04 pm

    TONASKET – The Tonasket School Board’s approval of curricula for middle school suicide prevention education and high school language arts…

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    Jane and Bob Thompson, shown receiving an award at the Armed Forces Legacy Project in November, were named Citizens of the Year by the Tonasket Chamber of Commerce at the 2012 annual fundraising banquet. Photos by Brent Baker
    Bob and Jane Thompson are Tonasket Chamber 'Citizens...
    By Brent Baker • January 26, 2012 1:52 pm

    TONASKET – The Tonasket Chamber of Commerce installed its new officers and bestowed its annual slate of honors Thursday, Jan….

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    Brewster girls display CWL dominance over Oroville
    Brewster girls display CWL dominance over Oroville
    By Brent Baker • January 26, 2012 11:28 am

    There probably aren’t a whole lot of tears being shed in the Central Washington 2B League over the prospect of…

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    Trey-less Hornets fall at Brewster
    Trey-less Hornets fall at Brewster
    By Brent Baker • January 26, 2012 11:25 am

    Much of Oroville’s success this season has come from its 3-point shooting prowess. So when the Hornets got shut out…

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