Tyler Wicke

Tacoma

Sports Reporter at Tacoma News Tribune

Sports reporter @thenewstribune

Articles

‘She can do it all’: Emerald Ridge’s Wirtala delivers gem, game-winning double

6 days ago | thenewstribune.com | Tyler Wicke

Emerald Ridge’s Alanna Wirtala (15) pitches against Puyallup during the softball game at Puyallup High School, on Friday, April 18, 2025, in Puyallup, Wash. Brian Hayes [email protected] PUYALLUPMark down another gem for Alanna Wirtala. Emerald Ridge’s ace notched her seventh complete game of the season and delivered the game-winning, two-run single in extras — the hero twice over in a gutsy road run over Puyallup on Friday evening, 5-2.
High school baseball: Midseason stat leaders in the South Sound

1 week ago | thenewstribune.com | Tyler Wicke

With playoffs approaching, find the South Sound’s baseball stat leaders in major hitting and pitching categories. Stats updated through April 15. BATTING AVERAGE (AVG)(min.
High school softball: Midseason stat leaders in the South Sound

1 week ago | thenewstribune.com | Tyler Wicke

With playoffs approaching, find the South Sound’s softball stat leaders in major hitting and pitching categories. Stats updated through April 15. BATTING AVERAGE (AVG)(min.
Vote now for The News Tribune’s Boys Athlete of the Week (April 7 to 12)

1 week ago | thenewstribune.com | Jon Manley |Tyler Wicke

Vote for The News Tribune’s Boys Athlete of the Week for contests played between April 7-12. Voting will remain open until noon Wednesday. The poll is located below. You can read about all of the candidates and their accomplishments below. Note: If you are not seeing the poll at the bottom of the story, try opening the story in a different browser, such as Chrome or Safari. Votes emailed will not be counted. Want to nominate a South Sound high school athlete in the future?
Vote now for The News Tribune’s Girls Athlete of the Week (April 7 to 12)

1 week ago | thenewstribune.com | Jon Manley |Tyler Wicke

Vote for The News Tribune’s Girls Athlete of the Week for contests played between April 7-12. Voting will remain open until noon Wednesday. The poll is located below. You can read about all of the candidates and their accomplishments below. Note: If you are not seeing the poll at the bottom of the story, try opening the story in a different browser, such as Chrome or Safari. Votes emailed will not be counted. Want to nominate a South Sound high school athlete in the future?
Vote now for The News Tribune’s Girls Athlete of the Week (April 7 to 12)

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Jon Manley |Tyler Wicke

Jon Manley, Tyler WickeMon, April 14, 2025 at 8:01 PM UTC4 min readVote for The News Tribune’s Girls Athlete of the Week for contests played between April 7-12. Voting will remain open until noon Wednesday. The poll is located below. You can read about all of the candidates and their accomplishments below. Note: If you are not seeing the poll at the bottom of the story, try opening the story in a different browser, such as Chrome or Safari. Votes emailed will not be counted.
Mariners notes: Arozarena walks off Astros; Robles to miss at least three months

2 weeks ago | thenewstribune.com | Tyler Wicke

Apr 9, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners left fielder Randy Arozarena (56) celebrates a walk-off walk against the Houston Astros at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images Stephen Brashear USA TODAY NETWORK Randy Arozarena’s eighth-inning grand slam brought the Mariners offense back to life in Wednesday’s series finale with the Houston Astros. His walk-off walk in the ninth inning won it. Down five runs with two innings to play in a rubber match?
Softballs beware: These South Sound sluggers are making noise in 2025

2 weeks ago | thenewstribune.com | Tyler Wicke

Lincoln’s Joy Wilde sprints to third base during the game against Lakes at Lincoln High School, on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, in Tacoma. Brian Hayes [email protected] There’s no shortage of softball sluggers in the South Sound — so who’s emerging as the most-feared hitter? Who’s the toughest out? With softball season in full swing, The News Tribune breaks down some of the area’s early standouts. Note: Stats are updated through April 7. NEVAEH HAAGENTimberline, soph.
Vote now for The News Tribune’s Boys Athlete of the Week (March 31 to April 5)

2 weeks ago | thenewstribune.com | Tyler Wicke

The Heritage Baseball Field 5, on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at Heritage Recreation Center, in South Hill, Wash. Brian Hayes [email protected] Vote for The News Tribune’s Boys Athlete of the Week for contests played between March 31-April 5. Voting will remain open until noon Wednesday. The polls are located below. You can read about all of the candidates and their accomplishments below.
Vote now for The News Tribune’s Girls Athlete of the Week (March 31 to April 5)

2 weeks ago | thenewstribune.com | Tyler Wicke

Lincoln’s Joy Wilde celebrates her three-run home run against Lakes during the game at Lincoln High School, on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, in Tacoma, Wash. Brian Hayes [email protected] Vote for The News Tribune’s Girls Athlete of the Week for contests played between March 31-April 5. Voting will remain open until noon Wednesday. The polls are located below. You can read about all of the candidates and their accomplishments below.