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Mike Vlahovich
Mike Vlahovich is a sports writer for The Spokesman-Review in the Sports department. He covers high school sports, manages the weekly Prep Page and writes a column. Also writes the Washington Preps blog.
How to contact Mike
- Email: mikev@spokesman.com
- Phone: 509-927-2180
- Fax: 509-927-2175
Recent stories by Mike
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Schoesler helps WV stop streak
November 21, 2009 in Sports on Page C1
Defense has been a source of pride and the primary reason for West Valley’s football success this year, with Sam Schoesler in the middle of it. The Eagles’ third-year starting …
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Transfer helped Cusick Panthers stay on top
November 20, 2009 in Sports on Page B4
If there were a piece needed to complete Cusick’s football puzzle, it was at running back. The Panthers found it.
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Blackhawks had high hopes
November 20, 2009 in Sports on Page B4
Three years ago, Robyn Smith was the rookie head coach and Chelsea Breen, Tanya Baker, Kellie Zakrzewski, Nicole Fox and Jessica Ziemann were varsity freshmen when Cheney girls soccer last …
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QB Ward makes name for himself
November 19, 2009 in Sports on Page B5
By any other name, Travis Ward has been in the spotlight of Mt. Spokane football for two straight seasons. While his name was incorrect in The Spokesman-Review stories a couple …
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Ferris knows road to success
November 19, 2009 in Sports on Page B5
Ferris football players have taken to the road twice with positive results. The Saxons are hoping to make it three. “We’re 2-0 when we left this town and actually played …
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Shanholtzer gives Cusick two options
November 19, 2009 in Sports on Page B5
Although it originally wasn’t planned that way, Cusick’s Spencer Shanholtzer made an immediate splash at quarterback in 8-man football. The incoming freshman had expected to be a receiver based on …
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Notebook: ‘Perfect-10’ week for Doering clan
November 17, 2009 in Sports on Page B5
St. John-Endicott volleyball coach Megan Doering was asked what she thought was more exciting last week for her mother and Colfax volleyball icon Sue: That Sue won her 10th state …
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Ferris picks up victory
November 14, 2009 in Sports on Page C1
Quick-strike offense coupled with timely and opportunistic defense against a mistake-prone foe provided the ingredients to propel Ferris into a State 4A football quarterfinal appearance. Ferris travels to Yakima next …
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Ferris football moves on
November 13, 2009 in Sports Quick strike offense coupled with timely and opportunistic defense against a mistake-prone foe provided the ingredients for a Ferris State 4A football quarterfinal appearance. Ferris travels to Yakima next weekend …
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Eagles return to fold
November 13, 2009 in Sports on Page B3
For most teams, State 2A and 2B football playoff games tonight and Saturday will be pretty much old hat. It’s a new experience for West Valley.
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Saxons, Wildcats open state
November 13, 2009 in Sports on Page B1
Teams that somewhat mirror each other square off tonight in the first round of State 4A and 3A football playoffs. Greater Spokane League champion Mt. Spokane (9-1) travels to Fran …
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Mead’s Olgard took local volleyball to new level
November 12, 2009 in Sports on Page B1 The truth is out. In the early stages of her volleyball development, Alexis Olgard hated the sport. She didn’t like practices and made excuses not to go. “In fourth grade … 1
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NC proves programs can blossom
November 12, 2009 in Sports on Page B5
Last week, Lewis and Clark completed its 18th successive winning football season. Shadle Park, North Central and Rogers managed one win apiece. Is it inevitable, or can those programs compete …
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LC advances to state quarterfinals
November 11, 2009 in Sports on Page B5
Lewis and Clark advanced to the second round of the State 4A soccer playoffs with a 3-0 victory over Pasco Tuesday night at University High. The win was a product …
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Ex-WV star, three other ‘88 grads from area played in NFL
November 10, 2009 in Sports on Page B1
The timing was perfect last Thursday to catch up on the whereabouts of Tim Hanshaw and chat. “I have all the time in the world,” the ex-West Valley, BYU and …
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Prep notebook: Ferris leaves frustrations behind
November 10, 2009 in Sports on Page B3
The last team to qualify is the last team standing among Greater Spokane League 4A football playoff teams. Ferris put behind a season of frustration in one week and plays …
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Ferris, NC overwhelm boys cross country field
November 8, 2009 in Sports on Page C1 PASCO – The legend of Spokane boys cross country lives on – emphatically. Saturday afternoon at Sun Willows Golf Course, Ferris comfortably extended Greater Spokane League dominance of the State …
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Shadle leads pack
November 8, 2009 in Sports on Page C5
PASCO – Shadle Park two-time winner Andrea Nelson did not repeat as individual State 3A cross country champion Saturday, as she finished fourth. But what transpired was even better.
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Wildcats get to the points
November 7, 2009 in Sports on Page C1
Sunnyside got swallowed up in a sea of Mt. Spokane blue. Swarms of blue-clad Wildcats overwhelmed the Grizzlies on both sides of the ball Friday night at Albi Stadium, leading …
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Southridge keeps it simple, beats Mead
November 7, 2009 in Sports on Page C7
There was nothing particularly fancy about Southridge’s offensive attack. Quarterback Stephen Garcia either handed it off to Dallin Palmer or he kept it. But the Mead Panthers defense, as stout …
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