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

Cougars get berth to NCAA

Nov. 6, 2012 in Sports on Page B1 The strength of the Pac-12 Conference – and a 1-0 win over Washington on Friday – assured the Washington State Cougars a trip the NCAA women’s soccer tournament. “Playing in …
Seniors spark young Eagles in exhibition

Nov. 5, 2012 in Sports on Page B1 The new-look Eastern Washington basketball team relied on some old hands Sunday afternoon at Reese Court. Amid all the fresh faces in the lineup, it fell to senior guards Kevin …
Eagles put together complete game in beating Cal Poly

Nov. 4, 2012 in Sports on Page C1 Timing is everything, and Eastern Washington picked the right time to play its most complete game of the season. Playing against the background of a sellout crowd, a ranked opponent … 2
EWU expects triple threat from Cal Poly

Nov. 3, 2012 in Sports on Page C1 Cal Poly promises to bring a punishing ground game to Roos Field today. No problem, Eastern Washington linebacker Ronnie Hamlin said.
’Cats head to state

Nov. 2, 2012 in Sports on Page B5 Domination wasn’t measured on the scoreboard Thursday afternoon on the soccer field at Mt. Spokane High. Rather, it was defined by the tactics the Kamiakin Braves were forced to adopt …
Murphy catches on with Eagles

Nov. 2, 2012 in Sports on Page B1 In a classic mismatch, the NFL-bound quarterback rolled out on third down, planted and threw downfield. Waiting for him, one hand in a cast, was a 5-foot-9, second-string defensive back …
Cal Poly brings triple option to Eastern

Nov. 1, 2012 in Sports on Page B1 His name is Tim Walsh, and he’s definitely comfortable in his own offense. For many reasons, the triple option “is who we are,” the Cal Poly head coach said this …
Eastern’s remaining games have playoff-type feel

Oct. 31, 2012 in Sports on Page B1 The rain was dancing off the track at Roos Field on Tuesday afternoon as the Eastern Washington football players splashed their way to practice, three days after a tough loss …
Southern Utah T-birds topple No. 1 Eagles

Oct. 28, 2012 in Sports on Page C1 CEDAR CITY, Utah – After living most of this football season on the edge, Eastern Washington finally lost its footing. Getting back up won’t take long, EWU quarterback Kyle Padron … 1
EWU puts offensive balance against pass-happy T-birds

Oct. 27, 2012 in Sports on Page C1 CEDAR CITY, Utah – Quarterback Brad Sorensen and the Southern Utah football team are putting up some impressive numbers this year. The Thunderbirds are averaging 270 yards per game through …
Eastern’s Ena earned reputation for toughness

Oct. 26, 2012 in Sports on Page B1 Friendships run a little deeper in the trenches, Paul Ena will tell you. So do reputations for toughness, one that Ena has built during four seasons on the defensive line …
Mt. Spokane stands stop district girls soccer

Oct. 25, 2012 in Sports on Page B4 The Mt. Spokane soccer players were walking toward the parking lot at Spokane Falls Community College on Wednesday night when one of them shouted, “We’re halfway there, girls!” She didn’t …
Strong-armed Southern Utah quarterback challenge for EWU

Oct. 25, 2012 in Sports on Page B3 When asked about the next quarterback who will confront the Eastern Washington defense, linebacker Ronnie Hamlin chose his words carefully. “We haven’t faced a guy like him before,” Hamlin said …
Central Valley wins district girls soccer title

Oct. 24, 2012 in Sports on Page B5 For the Central Valley girls soccer team, Tuesday night was all about resilience. Less than a week after falling short of the Greater Spokane League title, the Bears took an …
Spokane trio lead Vandals’ soccer success

Oct. 24, 2012 in Sports on Page B7 The injury is almost forgotten now, unlike the memories Liz Boyden will carry forward after a bonus year of soccer at the University of Idaho. A broken leg three matches …
Top-ranked Eastern holds back Hornets

Oct. 21, 2012 in Sports on Page C1 As a wall of television cameras shielded him from the icy wind, Eastern Washington football coach Beau Baldwin warmed up to the subject of life at the top. Moments after … 1
Eagles welcome Hornets to start second half

Oct. 20, 2012 in Sports on Page C1 Six games into the football season, only one thing is certain: The Eastern Washington football team is halfway home. With a 5-1 record and a No. 1 national ranking, the …
EWU men chosen third in media poll, sixth by coaches

Oct. 19, 2012 in Sports on Page B3 Eastern Washington’s strong finish last season made an impression, especially with the people who cover Big Sky Conference men’s basketball. Despite returning only two starters, the Eagles are picked third …
EWU’s Greg Herd found his place at wide receiver

Oct. 19, 2012 in Sports on Page B1 Among the many memories of Eastern Washington’s national championship season is a soggy football wobbling its way toward Greg Herd in the FCS quarterfinals against North Dakota State. Down by …
Despite being No. 1, Eagles must focus on consistency

Oct. 17, 2012 in Sports on Page B1 Eastern Washington players and coaches have embraced the idea of being No. 1. They’ve also embraced the reality that being No. 1 isn’t the same thing as being perfect.