Jim Allen

Sports reporter Jim Allen's primary coverage areas are Eastern Washington University football and men's basketball, and college and high school soccer. He also contributes to the SportsLink Blog.

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Recent stories by Jim

Lake City caps 28-0 season with state title

May 19, 2013 in Idaho, Sports on Page C1 As the Lake City softball team posed with the championship trophy Saturday afternoon and the digital cameras were clicking away, a fan summed it up perfectly. “This never gets old,” …
CdA, LC win, will meet again

May 18, 2013 in Sports on Page C4 COEUR D’ALENE – Scoreboard-watching was never easier than on Friday afternoon at Ramsey Park. With the softball teams from Lake City and Coeur d’Alene high schools playing at the same …
Ferris, Cheney net first-round state soccer victories

May 16, 2013 in Sports on Page B5 It’s two for the road. Cheney won dramatically, while Ferris won emphatically in the first round of the state boys’ soccer playoffs Wednesday.
Ferris boys riding strong finish

May 15, 2013 in Sports on Page B5 The state tournament is just the place to finish strongly – something the Ferris boys’ soccer team has turned into a habit lately. Last week the Saxons endured a road …
Ferris wins to advance to State 4A

May 12, 2013 in Sports on Page C7 Clayton Paull knew the long ball was coming. Cedar Kelly wasn’t so sure. With the Ferris boys soccer team leading Walla Walla by one goal with 10 minutes to play, …
Shadle Park loses; Titans eliminated

May 10, 2013 in Sports on Page B3 As the Kennewick soccer players posed with the 3A regional trophy at midfield of Albi Stadium, Shadle Park coach Donavon Hodgson called his players to the sideline for a little …
Scott defeats tumor at age 9, now stars in Cheney Blackhawks goal

May 9, 2013 in Sports on Page B1 Every day on the soccer field, the decisions come flying at Joe Scott: stay in the goalkeeper’s box or come out and challenge. Seize the moment or let it seize … 1
Long tossers

May 8, 2013 in Sports on Page B1 As the javelin left her hand toward the second-best mark in Eastern Washington University history, Cora Kellerman felt absolutely nothing. That’s the way it’s supposed to be. “On a really …
University, Shadle stay alive in 3A Regionals

May 8, 2013 in Sports on Page B5 Even on a sun-baked turf, it took Shadle Park 20 minutes to warm to the task Tuesday night. But once they did, the Highlanders never looked back in a 2-0 …
Surging U-Hi home at SFCC

May 7, 2013 in Sports on Page B3 Suddenly, it’s been smooth going for the University High School boys’ soccer team. The Titans won twice last week in District 8 matches on the smooth artificial turf at Spokane …
Assefa pulls away for first Bloomsday crown

May 6, 2013 in Sports on Page B1 It was champions’ day at Bloomsday, an elite men’s field full of past winners ready to repeat the feat. But darkhorse Belete Assefa and newcomer Emmanuel Bett left them all …
Eagles lookin’ ahead

May 4, 2013 in Sports on Page C1 As if he didn’t see enough different looks last season, Eastern Washington quarterback Vernon Adams saw a few more this spring: quicker receivers, a thicker playbook and teammates looking for … 1
SP claims district

May 2, 2013 in Sports on Page B5 By being a step quicker all night, the Shadle Park defenders collected most of the loose soccer balls Wednesday night. The Highlanders also collected the first District 8 3A title …
Saxons ice Bears

May 1, 2013 in Sports on Page B5 With penalty kicks looming, the Ferris players had every reason to feel a bit nervous Tuesday night. The Saxons had given up an equalizing goal with 16 seconds left in …
Younger Eagles getting chance to wow coaches

May 1, 2013 in Sports on Page B1 The Eastern Washington spring football game is history, but the players aren’t exactly marking time in the final three practices. Instead, head coach Beau Baldwin wants it to feel like …
Changes due for marathon

April 30, 2013 in Sports on Page B4 Runners can expect some big changes for this year’s Windermere Marathon on May 19. For starters, there’s the starting line, which is moving from a deserted industrial complex in Post …
G-Prep ready to emerge

April 30, 2013 in Sports on Page B5 Coach Matt Kinder says his Gonzaga Prep boys’ soccer team has been flying under the radar. Now the Bullpups are simply flying; they’re the hottest team in the Greater Spokane … 1
Eastern adds point guard, forward to men’s basketball

April 30, 2013 in Sports on Page B1 An athletic point guard and a versatile forward are the latest additions to the 2013 men’s basketball recruiting class at Eastern Washington University. Junior college point guard Drew Brandon and …
Eastern’s offense owns the day at Red-White Game

April 28, 2013 in Sports on Page C1 If spring football is about progress, the Eastern Washington offense made plenty on Saturday. The Eagles found their way into the end zone five times, but more important found themselves …
Red-White offers young Eagles chance to show abilities

April 26, 2013 in Sports on Page B1 Something was missing last fall for football player Cooper Kupp: football. With a scoreboard. Against an opponent who is not wearing the same uniform.