The way things were heading through three quarters tonight, it looked as if Idaho would go quietly for once. But no, the Vandals made things oh-so interesting in the fourth quarter before falling 31-21 to Fresno State. Read on more in my game story.
Five first half turnovers, all inside their own 35, put Central Valley in a hole but the Bears only trailed Kamiakin 14-0 at the half.The Bears took the second half kickoff and on their second play fumbled the ball away again inside the 35.It could…
Solid defense and opportunistic offense gave the Chiefs a 2-1 win Saturday night against a top tier Western Hockey League foe. Spokane defeated the Vancouver Giants 2-1 at the Arena.Below is the unedited game story I filed for Sunday's paper and a few more notes.
Shadle Park girls captured their first state 3A cross country championship and a couple of girls who played for volleyball titlists last year are champions in their second fall sport. Chelsea Chandler who played for the Highlanders volleyball titlists last year, was fourth scorer in…
Ferris made it 22 straight for Greater Spokane League 4A boys cross country teams at the state meet today in Pasco. North Central won its fourth straight 3A title and will be shooting for the Saxons during the Nike Cross regionals next week in Boise.Here's…
We're in the press box a few minutes before Idaho's clash with Fresno State, and all indications are that quarterback Nathan Enderle (bruised rotator cuff) won't play. As first reported here, the junior has taken very few reps throughout the week and was warming up…
COUGARS We are being kicked out of the press box, so I'll post my game story and notebook. When I get to Phoenix, I'll check your comments and add some notes.
COUGARS The halftime score is one thing – the Cougars trail 34-0 – but the health of Jeff Tuel's right knee is another. The word is he has a slight sprain and it will be evaluated at halftime. It looked a lot worse. He went…
COUGARS Arizona Stadium is empty. The wind is blowing lightly out of the south, making the flags in that end zone wave slowly. There's a few hours before the game and we've got notes and thoughts. Read on.
Lots to get to this morning. The Idaho basketball teams opened their schedules with an exhibition doubleheader sweep last night and the Vandal football squad faces a sizable test tonight vs. Fresno State. Keep reading for more.
COUGARS Game day in the desert. When the sun comes up, I'm sure it will be another perfect golfing day. Football? I'm not so sure. Isn't that game supposed to be played on the frozen tundra or something? Ah well, at least no one will…
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