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TUESDAY, DEC. 23, 2008

Unpredictable is predictable 

The unpredictable is the norm in Greater Spokane League boys basketball. In tonight's final games before a 10-day break, Shadle Park lucked out thanks to clutch shooting by Luke Jordan in a 62-61 escape at home against Central Valley. Mead and LC moved up with…

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No. 7 Bulldogs stunned at home by PSU 

Back with the game story from Portland State's 77-70 upset over No. 7 Gonzaga at the McCarthey Athletic Center.Gonzaga couldn't contain 5-foot-6 guard Jeremiah Dominguez, who had 25 points, made seven 3-pointers, and grabbed six rebounds. He added five assists. Read on for the unedited…

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Vikings pull stunner  19 

The Portland State Vikings had trouble just getting to Spokane -- arriving via a charter bus trip that was split over two days after their flight was canceled Monday -- but that didn't stop them from pulling off one of the biggest upsets in college…

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Zags, Vikings hook up at the MAC 

Like many who went to the Battle in Seattle, I returned home on four wheels instead of an airplane. Got back early evening Monday. Gonzaga's opponent tonight, Portland State, is taking a similar path. Their flight was a snow-related cancel Monday, so they've opted to…

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Snow slows GSL pace 11 

Last week's snowtorm stranded me on my street and forced delays for Greater Spokane League baskeball. Tonight's games will precede a 10-day winter break that hopefully will mean cleaner streets and parking lots, easier access to games and smoother sailing for the rest of the…

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Hate to see him go 

Browsing through the Seattle Times today I saw Craig Smith's last Sideline Smitty column. He took a voluntary buyout the current sign of the times in the newspaper industry. His columns were always entertaining and it was fun getting together at the various state meets…

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Two games, two outcomes 

COUGARS Isn't college athletics fun? Last Friday, WSU's women's basketball team handed the University of Hawaii an 18-point defeat. The two teams played again Monday. Read on to find out what happened this time.

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