Zags start game week 1
GU's season opener arrives Saturday when Mississippi Valley State visits the Kennel, one night after taking on Washington State.A recap of Gonzaga's scrimmage with Texas and a few other notes below.
MONDAY, NOV. 9, 2009
Spokane adds three more
The Shock have announced three more player signings, including a former Husky and a former af2 standout who made the transition to the AFL in 2007-2008. More below.(Note: There are expanded write-ups on each player at spokaneshock.com.)
Akey: I'm supposed to pay homage to BSU 3
It's only Monday and already Idaho coach Robb Akey is making waves for comments regarding Saturday's clash with Boise State. Read on to find out what he said. We also have an update on QB Nate Enderle.
Gonzaga women get a little love
Graham Hays of ESPN hints that the Gonzaga women are a darkhorse to do the unthinkable - reach the Final Four and touts junior point guard Courtney Vandersloot. And Michelle Voepel of ESPN has five questions for the new season, one of which involves Tennessee…
More on Ferris cross country win
Talk about confident! A week or so ago Mike Hadway talked about looking forward to a dunk in the 18th hole water hazard at Sun Willows Golf Course. It was a tradition started when Mead cross country coach Pat Tyson was tossed into the pond…
Monday morning hockey update
We don't pretend to be all knowing when it comes to the Western Hockey League, but our goal is to help you know more.So, almost every day we check in with Gregg Drinnan, who has the pulse of the WHL and so much more. (We…
WSU starts full week 5
COUGARS Ready for a full week? Let's see. There's basketball games Monday and Friday night, we'll have our season preview in Wednesday's paper and, like always, we'll have something from football nearly every day. Sounds like a full week to me. Read on.
SUNDAY, NOV. 8, 2009
Looking back at WSU's loss in the desert 1
COUGARS Well, there is basketball tomorrow. It's obvious some of you are looking forward to that. We'll be there. But before we begin another sport and another season, we're still wrapped up in football. Our follow on WSU's loss at UA is on the link,…
Eagles hold off MSUB in basketball exhibition
Eastern Washington University's men's basketball team outlasted NCAA Division II Montana State University-Billings in the last of its two exhibition games at Reese Court on Sunday.I've attached an unedited version of the short game story that will appear in Monday morning's S-R below.
WSU's latest defeat, the day after 2
COUGARS Our travel plans necessitated rising at 3:45 a.m. Palouse Standard Time today to make our flight, and even with that, it seemed as if I didn't have enough time to get going. I did download some links, and we offer them to you on…
SATURDAY, NOV. 7, 2009
Manic rally comes up short for Idaho
The way things were heading through three quarters tonight, it looked as if Idaho would go quietly for once. But no, the Vandals made things oh-so interesting in the fourth quarter before falling 31-21 to Fresno State. Read on more in my game story.
Kamiakin throttles Bears 3
Five first half turnovers, all inside their own 35, put Central Valley in a hole but the Bears only trailed Kamiakin 14-0 at the half.The Bears took the second half kickoff and on their second play fumbled the ball away again inside the 35.It could…
Chiefs win 4th straight
Solid defense and opportunistic offense gave the Chiefs a 2-1 win Saturday night against a top tier Western Hockey League foe. Spokane defeated the Vancouver Giants 2-1 at the Arena.Below is the unedited game story I filed for Sunday's paper and a few more notes.
Highlanders girls state race champs
Shadle Park girls captured their first state 3A cross country championship and a couple of girls who played for volleyball titlists last year are champions in their second fall sport. Chelsea Chandler who played for the Highlanders volleyball titlists last year, was fourth scorer in…
Ferris, NC secure overland legacy
Ferris made it 22 straight for Greater Spokane League 4A boys cross country teams at the state meet today in Pasco. North Central won its fourth straight 3A title and will be shooting for the Saxons during the Nike Cross regionals next week in Boise.Here's…
Enderle appears to be out
We're in the press box a few minutes before Idaho's clash with Fresno State, and all indications are that quarterback Nathan Enderle (bruised rotator cuff) won't play. As first reported here, the junior has taken very few reps throughout the week and was warming up…
WSU falls once again 15
COUGARS We are being kicked out of the press box, so I'll post my game story and notebook. When I get to Phoenix, I'll check your comments and add some notes.
Arizona handing it to WSU 34-0 at half 1
COUGARS The halftime score is one thing – the Cougars trail 34-0 – but the health of Jeff Tuel's right knee is another. The word is he has a slight sprain and it will be evaluated at halftime. It looked a lot worse. He went…
One more player goes down for WSU 1
COUGARS Arizona Stadium is empty. The wind is blowing lightly out of the south, making the flags in that end zone wave slowly. There's a few hours before the game and we've got notes and thoughts. Read on.
Football, hoops take center stage for UI
Lots to get to this morning. The Idaho basketball teams opened their schedules with an exhibition doubleheader sweep last night and the Vandal football squad faces a sizable test tonight vs. Fresno State. Keep reading for more.
Morning links on WSU's game day 2
COUGARS Game day in the desert. When the sun comes up, I'm sure it will be another perfect golfing day. Football? I'm not so sure. Isn't that game supposed to be played on the frozen tundra or something? Ah well, at least no one will…
FRIDAY, NOV. 6, 2009
Mt. Spokane overwhelms foe
The Wildcats were in a mismatch as they advanced to the first round of the state 3A football playoffs. They scored 33 first-half points en route to a 47-7 romp.Here's my story:
Tough night for Mead football 4
It took awhile for Mead's defense to adjust to Southridge and the offense never solved the Suns, whose pressure on a young quarterback led to a 14-10 victory. All scoring was in the first half.Here's my story:
Sandpoint drills Middleton
The Sandpoint football team opened the State 4A playoffs with a 30-0 win over visiting Middleton.Read correspondent William Love's unedited story by clicking the tab below.
Coeur d'Alene takes rematch
The Coeur d'Alene football team made the most of a second chance, pulling away from Lake City in the second half.Read my unedited game story by clicking the tab below.
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