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• Whitworth AD will return to Illinois St.

  June 15, 2013 in Sports on Page C1 It’s back to Normal for Aaron Leetch. After serving two years as athletic director at Whitworth University, Leetch is returning to Illinois State to become that school’s deputy director of …

• Whitworth turned losses into success

  March 27, 2013 in Sports on Page B1 There’s nothing like a few losses to build some confidence. Ironically, that’s what happened in November to the Whitworth men’s basketball team, which dropped its first two games of the …

• Whitworth would be thrilled for a road trip next

  March 16, 2013 in Sports on Page C1 The Whitworth Pirates are in uncharted waters, even more so because they’re at home. Tonight’s NCAA Division III men’s basketball third-round playoff game against Mary Hardin-Baylor figures to be one …

• Whitworth would be thrilled if road trip next

  March 15, 2013 in Sports The Whitworth Pirates are in uncharted waters, even more so because they’re at home. Saturday’s basketball NCAA Division III third-round playoff game against Mary Hardin-Baylor figures to be one of …

• Fifth broken nose won’t stop Larkin from defending hard

  March 15, 2013 in Sports on Page B1 Mack Larkin prides himself on hard-nosed defense. If only his nose were a bit harder. “It’s been broken a few times,” Larkin says with a shrug. He pauses to count: …

• Whitworth host to Emory Saturday night

  March 9, 2013 in Sports on Page C5 Whitworth has been catching a few breaks this month from the NCAA, which is far better than the Pirates’ men’s basketball team catching another plane flight. That’s something the rest …

• Whitworth host to Emory Saturday night

  March 8, 2013 in Sports Whitworth has been catching a few breaks this month from the NCAA, which is far better than catching another plane flight.

• Whitworth turns to McCargar for scoring punch

  March 8, 2013 in Sports on Page B1 Warming the bench never felt this good. Not that it stays warm for long, the seat Colton McCargar leaves behind before he puts the heat on another team at Whitworth …

• Whitworth overcomes Whitman in double overtime

  January 9, 2013 in Sports on Page B1 The biggest problem with being a ranked team – and the Whitworth Pirates climbed to No. 5 in this week’s Division III poll – is that it does you no …

• Whitworth loses first home opener since 1978

  November 18, 2012 in Sports on Page C8 For the first time since 1978, Whitworth University opened the men’s basketball with a loss at home. St. Thomas University fended off a furious rally in the final minute by …

• Whitworth’s seniors go out with big win

  November 10, 2012 in Sports Whitworth’s seniors had a day on Senior Day. The Pirates sent five seniors out in style with a 37-20 Northwest Conference football win over Lewis & Clark on a chilly …

• Whitworth’s offense busts out against UPS

  October 21, 2012 in Sports on Page C1 Coming home after back-to-back losses, the Whitworth Pirates looked to Saturday’s Parents Weekend football game at the Pine Bowl against longtime rival Puget Sound as a chance to get back …

• Pirates shake off two straight losses with rout

  October 20, 2012 in Sports Coming home after back-to-back losses, the Whitworth Pirates looked to Saturday’s Parents Weekend game at the Pine Bowl against long-time rival Puget Sound as a chance to get back to …

• EWU men chosen third in media poll, sixth by coaches

  October 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 …

• No. 3 Linfield rolls past Pirates

  October 14, 2012 in Sports on Page C9 Mickey Inns passed for 261 yards and five touchdowns and backup Josh Yoder added a pair of TD passes as the third-ranked Linfield Wildcats (5-0, 2-0) romped to a 54-14 …

• Whitworth plays at No. 3 Linfield

  October 13, 2012 in Sports on Page C4 Whitworth’s football team has faced a number of challenges this season, including four road games, opponents coming off bye weeks and an unbeaten foe or two. It gets even tougher …

• Willamette comes alive in second half to upend Pirates

  October 6, 2012 in Sports It’s a combination that can turn a football game around in a hurry. The offense goes three-and-out, the defense wears down against a balanced attack and can’t get off the …

• Undefeated teams will meet at Whitworth

  October 6, 2012 in Sports on Page C5 Whitworth football is 5-0 with four road wins. Ronnie Thomas leads the Northwest Conference in rushing. The Pirates lead in time of possession, allow the fewest points and they’re the …

• Peterson leads Whitworth past Pacific 28-25

  September 29, 2012 in Sports Bryan Peterson passed for a career-high 354 yards and three touchdowns to guide the Whitworth Pirates (5-0, 1-0) to a 28-25 victory over the Pacific Boxers (1-3, 0-1) in a …

• Whitworth takes perfect record to Pacific

  September 29, 2012 in Sports on Page C7 With four unbeaten teams and a combined 15-6 record, Northwest Conference football appears to be on an upswing. Whitworth (4-0) has already matched last year’s win total. Third-ranked Linfield, Willamette …

• Undefeated Pirates travel to Pacific

  September 28, 2012 in Sports With four unbeaten teams and a combined 15-6 record, Northwest Conference football appears to be on an upswing.

• WSU’s men win Dash Thomas Memorial

  September 26, 2012 in Sports on Page B4 After a second-round surge, the Washington State men’s golf team hung on during Tuesday’s third and final round and won the Dash Thomas Memorial at The Club at Spurwing in …

• Gonzaga women face tough nonconference basketball schedule

  August 18, 2012 in Sports on Page C7 Pac-12 schools Stanford and Washington State, and Big Ten schools Wisconsin and Ohio State highlight Gonzaga University’s nonconference women’s basketball home schedule, released Friday. The Bulldogs, with 13-year head coach …

• Former Spokane Jet Chow dies at 78

  August 16, 2012 in Sports on Page B2 The local hockey community lost another member of its family on Saturday when former Spokane Jet Jimmy Chow lost his battle with cancer. Chow was 78. The Canadian-born Chow, a … 1

• Blanchette: Pirates coach Ramsay one for ages

  May 3, 2012 in Sports on Page B1 This replays itself probably once a season anyway, even now. The umpires come to the ballpark for the Saturday doubleheader, make their way to the Whitworth Pirates dugout and encounter … 1

• Blanchette: Pirates coach Ramsay one for ages

  May 2, 2012 in Sports This replays itself probably once a season anyway, even now. The umpires come to the ballpark for the Saturday doubleheader, make their way to the Whitworth Pirates dugout and encounter …

• Whitworth in the mix for baseball title going into final weekend

  April 27, 2012 in Sports on Page B4 Before Whitworth’s baseball team began its pursuit of the Northwest Conference championship, coach Dan Ramsay showed his players a photograph. This was during the Pirates’ first meeting of the season. …

• NCAAs for Whits, who hope to host game

  February 26, 2012 in Sports on Page C1 Whitworth played one of its cleanest games of the season Saturay night. The Pirates turned it over just seven times in a 86-71 victory over Puget Sound in the Northwest …

• Whitworth players, fans gear up for postseason

  February 23, 2012 in Sports on Page B1 Wade Gebbers has seen it before: The Whitworth men’s basketball team is peaking at the right time, and so are its fans. “It’s exciting to play at home, and the …

• Loofburrow returns ready to lead Whitworth into postseason

  February 20, 2012 in Sports on Page B1 Athletes take it one step at a time. That’s what they say, anyway. Three years ago, Jack Loofburrow couldn’t even do that.

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