Chris Derrick

Chris Derrick is a sports reporter for the sports section. His primary coverage areas are the Spokane Chiefs, women's basketball and high school sports in the fall and spring.

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Email: chrisd@spokesman.com
Phone: 509-459-5502
Fax: 509-744-5655

Recent stories by Chris

CV rebounds, keeps trophy hopes alive

May 25, 2013 in Sports on Page C5 After a long, blustery day that had turned somewhat disheartening, Joe Stanton gathered his Central Valley Bears together and instantly knew they weren’t ready to give up. The Bears brought …
CV keeps trophy hopes bubbling at 4A softball

May 24, 2013 in Sports After a long, blustery day that had turned somewhat disheartening, Joe Stanton gathered his Central Valley Bears together and instantly knew they weren’t ready to give up.
Close-knit CV softball team returned to state without star power

May 24, 2013 in Sports on Page B1 Bailey Bergdahl soaked up the scene as Central Valley claimed its first regional softball title last Saturday, realizing that the memory would mean more than the win itself. “My favorite …
U-Hi coach Jon Schuh, daughter Karly set for last state trip together

May 23, 2013 in Sports on Page B1 Jon Schuh occasionally thinks that he should have introduced himself twice to people connected with University High softball: once as coach of the team and once as parent of one …
Central Valley advances to state softball

May 19, 2013 in Sports on Page C6 RICHLAND – The belly button ring is now open for discussion. Carissa Sdao had an agreement with her father that she could get her belly button pierced if she hit …
University advances to State 3A softball

May 19, 2013 in Sports on Page C6 RICHLAND – Hannah Wesselman gained playing time this season when University first baseman Alex Douglas missed some games with an injury. Wesselman put the extra cuts to good use.
Lake City leadoff batter piles up the runs

May 17, 2013 in Sports on Page B5 When Vanessa Shippy comes to bat, it’s a safe bet that she’ll soon be standing at second base. Shippy, Lake City’s junior leadoff hitter, is batting .771 (64 for 83) …
Stats take back seat for pitcher

May 17, 2013 in Sports on Page B5 Hannah Beloved’s best game of the season was not her favorite game. Beloved’s softball coach at Mead, Joel Shawen, and rival coach Joe Stanton both raved after Beloved pitched a …
NC stays course

May 15, 2013 in Sports on Page B5 Malia Wash’s first pitch was pounded for a triple. Hannah Wafstet’s first time on base was erased when she was called out for interference.
Sophomore call-up sparks Mead in district softball

May 11, 2013 in Sports on Page C5 Try to top this for a varsity debut: going 4 for 4 with the winning RBI during a winner-to-regional game. That’s what Mead sophomore Erin Kautzman accomplished during Friday’s 4-3 …
CV, U-Hi district softball champs

May 10, 2013 in Sports on Page B3 Pitching was the main winner Thursday as Central Valley and University claimed district softball titles at Whitworth. CV’s Carli Riordan (9-2) won the 4A title game 2-0 and U-Hi’s Brittany …
Deer Park, Riverside were surprises

May 10, 2013 in Sports on Page B3 To nobody’s surprise, Colville and Lakeside (Nine Mile Falls) continued their softball success this spring. Deer Park and Riverside stepped up to provide the surprises.
Doomsday Hill gives separation for Deba

May 6, 2013 in Sports on Page B1 Doomsday Hill allowed Buzunesh Deba to transform the 37th Bloomsday from a two-woman race into a one-woman race. Deba, a 25-year-old Ethiopian based in The Bronx, New York, broke away …
NC triumphs to claim share of GSL crown

May 4, 2013 in Sports on Page C5 Attention, all members of North Central’s 1985 softball team: Current NC coach Rob Kuehn would like to hear from you. Kuehn’s 2013 NC softball team joined the school’s ’85 team …
Bears top Titans

May 3, 2013 in Sports on Page B3 Carissa Sdao calls Brittany Hecker her best friend, but once in a while the friendship is put on hold. Sdao’s RBI single off Hecker in the seventh inning Thursday sparked …
T-wolves gain national notice

May 3, 2013 in Sports on Page B3 Lake City’s local dominance is starting to catch national attention. The Timberwolves (20-0) are ranked No. 3 nationally by Maxpreps.com, a first for an Idaho team, according to LC coach …
Colville rides battery of Cabbage, Madonna to 19 straight wins

May 2, 2013 in Sports on Page B4 Casual observers probably didn’t notice when Colville junior pitcher McKenna Cabbage made her varsity debut on March 14 and lost 9-3. Cabbage (18-1) hasn’t lost in the seven weeks since, …
Past champions return for Bloomsday

May 1, 2013 in Sports on Page B5 When Jon Neill spoke Tuesday morning about the stars aligning, he meant it in a figurative and literal sense. Neill, Bloomsday’s elite athlete coordinator, is so pleased with the elite …
NC battery holds off Mead

April 27, 2013 in Sports on Page C5 North Central’s late one-run lead was hanging in the balance Friday when seniors Emily Ebaugh and Malia Wash saved the day with their strong, accurate arms. Ebaugh, NC’s catcher, threw …
Central Valley pitcher Riordan considers herself lucky

April 26, 2013 in Sports on Page B5 After four surgeries in three years, Carli Riordan could be excused for wondering why fate has treated her so cruelly. Instead, Riordan feels nothing but good fortune.