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Feb11
A GRIP ON SPORTS
I can't prove it, because I'm not a computer doctor, but I'm afraid my computer-machine-thingee caught a virus over the past few days. Running hot, battery problems, slow to get moving. Yep, all the earmarks. But after a day spent reloading the system file and downloading the newest versions of my favorite software – by favorite,I mean most used; there is no value judgment here concerning anyone's products – my machine is back in fine fettle. ...
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Feb10
Attached above is a brief video interview I did Thursday with Central Valley girls basketball coach Freddie Rehkow.
NOTE: The North Central boys go to Mt. Spokane on Saturday in a play-in game to see which team goes to No. 2 seed Shadle Park on Tuesday in a District 8 3A opener. Tipoff Saturday at Mt. Spokane is 7:30.
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A GRIP ON SPORTS
OK, I'll admit it. I picked St. Mary's to win last night. When asked my choice on the Patchin, Lukens and Osso radio show (featuring Vince Grippi), I went with the Gaels. What was I thinking? Well, read on and I'll tell you.
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The Central Valley girls basketball team finished as Greater Spokane League champ two years ago. Problem was, the Bears didn’t finish the job. They were bounced out of the district tournament in a decisive manner.
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The Gonzaga Prep boys basketball team shared the ball on the final night of the Greater Spokane League regular season Thursday. The Bullpups finished with 20 assists as Gonzaga Prep cruised past the visiting North Central Indians 67-31.
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Feb09
Click the menu below to see our prep offerings today. Pictured above is standout student and athlete Aleisha Hathaway of Shadle Park, the subject of my feature today.
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A GRIP ON SPORTS
Yep, it's Rivalry Thursday in Spokane. The best rivalry on the West Coast (that's your opinion, as per our poll from yesterday) is about to tipoff the second of what may be three matchups this seasons. Tonight's edition comes from the McCarthey Athletic Center, home of the loudest, rowdiest, most intimidating crowd in the West Coast Conference. ...
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Shadle Park senior Aleisha Hathaway is at the head of her class in more ways than one. An all-Greater Spokane League selection a year ago, Hathaway is one of the best players in the league for a third straight season.
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Sophomore Cody Benzel was 3 for 3 from 3-point range and scored nine of his 13 points in the first half as the Ferris Saxons built a 15-point first-half lead in their 63-46 victory over the Lewis and Clark Tigers in the Rubber Chicken game on Wednesday night at the Arena. The game was the Greater Spokane League regular-season finale for both teams. Chase Haack led Ferris (14-6, 12-6) with 21 points, scoring 19 in the second half. He added 12 rebounds.
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The man who put Sandpoint football on the map in the state of Idaho is returning, and he has plans to take the Bulldogs to loftier heights. Satinia Puailoa, 56, led Sandpoint to a state championship in 1997 and runner-up finish in 2003 before stepping down.
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The 5A Inland Empire League boys basketball season concluded Wednesday and the only thing settled in the four-team league is the fourth seed. Coeur d’Alene had a chance to capture the league championship outright, but the Post Falls Trojans had other plans.
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Feb08
The 5A Inland Empire League boys basketball season concluded Wednesday and the only thing settled in the four-team league is the fourth seed.
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Shadle Park senior Aleisha Hathaway is at the head of her class in more ways than one.
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The Coeur d'Alene girls basketball team captured the 5A Region I tournament championship, 50-22, over Post Falls. In the photo above, taken on my company Iphone, is Coeur d'Alene junior guard Caelyn Orlandi, who had a team-high 14 points, nine rebounds and two assists. Here's the link to my game story.
The Central Valley boys captured the school's first Greater Spokane League championship since 1999. ...
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A GRIP ON SPORTS
For the first time in quite a while, we're suffering through a tough Internet day. It's tough to connect with sites, it's tough to tweet, it's just tough to do anything. And we know it's our problem because it's intermittent. So we're working on it while we type – and by working on it, we mean we're ignoring it for now hoping it will fix itself. ...
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Austin Rehkow didn’t play much in the first half Tuesday night, sitting the final 11 minutes, 38 seconds before halftime, saddled with two fouls. But, boy, did he make up for it in the second half.
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The Gonzaga Prep girls basketball team secured second place Tuesday in the Greater Spokane League. The visiting Bullpups outscored the Mt. Spokane Wildcats 21-4 in the deciding second quarter as Gonzaga Prep pulled away 61-49.
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It was quick and lethal. The Coeur d’Alene and Post Falls girls basketball teams were tied at 14 early in the second quarter. A 12-0 run by the No. 1-ranked Vikings put them ahead 26-14 at halftime.
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Colfax and Northwest Christian both won Tuesday night and finished in a tie for second place in the Bi-County 2B League. After a third-quarter meltdown, the Bulldogs regrouped and held off visiting Davenport 55-48. Rachel Robinson scored 12 points for Colfax.
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Brandon Kohler made a layup with 0.4 seconds left and Reardan won 59-57 at St. George’s on Tuesday on the final night of the regular season in the Bi-County 2B League. The win, coupled with Davenport’s loss to Colfax, gave the Indians (12-8, 11-5) sole possession of third place.
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Feb07
It was quick and lethal. The Coeur d’Alene and Post Falls girls basketball teams were tied at 14 early in the second quarter. A 12-0 run by the No. 1-ranked Vikings put them ahead 26-14 at halftime.
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Austin Rehkow didn't play much in the first half Tuesday night, sitting the final 11 minutes, 38 seconds before halftime, saddled with two fouls.
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Idaho girls basketball teams are in the midst of state-qualifying tournaments.
The Greater Spokane League and Great Northern League boys and girls basketball teams conclude regular-season play this week before launching into district tournaments next week.
Washington small schools are in the midst of their district tourneys.
And wrestling teams gear up for regionals this weekend - with state next week.
Click the tab below to see the latest GNL boys and girls basketball scoring leaders.
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A GRIP ON SPORTS • UPDATED: 11:55 A.M.
Today is not what you would call a compelling sports day. Really. Caught in the malaise that is post Super Bowl week, the sporting world took 24 hours to catch its breath. Sort of. Read on.
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Feb05
A GRIP ON SPORTS
When I awoke this morning, something felt different. No, the knees still hurt. And the waistline hadn't shrunk. But something was strange. Was the sun actually brighter? Were the birds really chirping louder? Did the air seem fresher? Yes. It is Super Bowl Sunday, when a Disney-like aura surrounds everyone in the world. I almost broke into song. Read on.
