YAKIMA — King’s High School brought home two state titles on Saturday, winning both the boys and girls Class 1A state track and field titles.

Led by strong performances in relays, distance and throwing events, the King’s girls compiled 95 points to finish 22 points ahead of second-place Lynden Christian. It was a tighter race for the boys, who won by a half point over Lakeside (Nine Mile Falls), outscoring the Eagles 66.5 to 66. South Whidbey finished third with 63.

Sophia Inglin won the 1,600-meter run, placed second in the 800 and ran the first leg of the Knights’ winning 1,600 relay. King’s also won the 800 relay, anchored by Lauren Belden, who finished fourth in the 400.

King’s throwers dominated the discus. Kimberly Beard, sitting fourth after four attempts, uncorked a personal-bes

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