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COUGARS Well, we're back. Sure, it's about a week later than we wanted to return, but we're back. For the reasons behind the late arrival, and a little Washington State news, read on.
MONDAY, MAY 17, 2010
SUNDAY, MAY 16, 2010
Shock improve to 4-2
Back with a bit longer game recap from Spokane's 68-63 win over Oklahoma City on Sunday. Read on.
Shock hold off Yard Dawgz
Spokane hiked its road record to 3-0 with a 68-63 victory over Oklahoma City on Sunday afternoon. The Shock went ahead for good on Brandon Hall's 8-yard touchdown on a screen pass. The score put Spokane on top 59-56 with 4:12 left. On the ensuing…
SATURDAY, MAY 15, 2010
Shock on the road again
The Spokane Shock are in Oklahoma City to face the Yard Dawgz on Sunday at 12:05. The Shock made a couple of roster adjustments for this game (more on that below). Also, Spokane is 30-4 all-time in road games, including a 63-56 win last week…
FRIDAY, MAY 14, 2010
Central Valley nips Ferris 1
The Central Valley Bears edged the Ferris Saxons 6-5 in 11 innings in the District 8 4A championship baseball game.Click the tab below to read my unedited game story.
University trips Mead
The University softball team topped Mead 3-2 in the District 8 4A championship game Friday afternoon at Whitworth University.Meanwhile, I'm at Avista Stadium to catch the Ferris/Central Valley District 8 4A title game. In a loser-out game earlier, Lewis and Clark downed Mead 6-4. Mead…
THURSDAY, MAY 13, 2010
Thursday Prep Page
Here's a feature on Mead baseball standout Jake Schrader.My column explains the demise of the 4A and 3A regional boys and girls basketball tournaments as we know them.The prep notebook features an item on East Valley softball pitcher Tiffany Lucas.Mike Thacker is returning to coaching,…
WEDNESDAY, MAY 12, 2010
Shock climb to sixth in rankings
Spokane's win over Arizona moved the Shock up to No. 6 in the coaches' poll. Arizona dropped from No. 6 to No. 7. Milwaukee moved into the top spot after knocking off previous No. 1 Chicago. I'd link to the poll, but I'm experiencing technical…
TUESDAY, MAY 11, 2010
Mead tops Ferris in district final 1
The Mead boys blanked Ferris 1-0 in the 4A District 8 soccer final at Albi.Mead, Ferris and Central Valley advance to regionals.Click the tab to read my unedited story.
Tough week ends well for Keefe
I put together some Shock notes with the focus on Rob Keefe's crazy week last week. Read on for the unedited version that will run in Wednesday's S-R.
MONDAY, MAY 10, 2010
GSL baseball statistics
Click the tab below to see final regular season statistics for Greater Spokane League baseball.
North Idaho track
Here's the updated North Idaho track and field honor roll.Click the tab below to see.
Busy prep week
Spring sports heat up this week. Let's hope that is literal - at least in the heating up part!District/regional events abound in Eastern Washington and North Idaho with state events around the corner. Take a moment here and let us know which teams look good…
Turiaf makes the walk
We posted earlier this week that ex-Zag Ronny Turiaf was going to walk during Sunday's GU commencement ceremony. Turiaf walked and then talked to Shawn Vestal in an S-R article.
Sauter and other Chiefs related notes
Doing a little reading from the weekend, picked up these tidbits from my favorite hockey source, Gregg Drinnan:"Also heard some speculation that Hardy Sauter, dumped as head coach of the Spokane Chiefs earlier in the week, could end up as the head coach of the…
FRIDAY, MAY 7, 2010
Shock get big road win
Read on for a recap of Spokane's win over Arizona.
Shock hold off Rattlers, 63-56
Spokane's William Mulder intercepted a Nick Davila pass off the net in the end zone on the last play of the game, preserving the Shock's 63-56 win over Arizona on Friday night.Spokane took the lead 63-56 on Raul Vijil's 23-yard TD catch with 1:24 remaining.More…
Vilarino leaving Gonzaga 1
Gonzaga is losing another guard. G.J. Vilarino (pictured above) has decided to transfer, a few days after Grant Gibbs was granted his release from GU.More below in a short article that will run in Saturday's S-R.
Mead sweeps track titles
Mead had no trouble on the last Thursday of the Greater Spokane League track schedule, both the boys and girls finishing 10-0. The district meet starts next Thursday at SFCC at 3:30 p.m. The 3A advances 8 individuals and four relays to regional in Yakima…
Chiefs revolving door
Columnist John Blanchette noted that coaching the Spokane Chiefs and tenure don't go together.
THURSDAY, MAY 6, 2010
CV, Mt. Spokane share baseball title
Central Valley topped Mt. Spokane for a second straight day as the teams finished tied atop the Greater Spokane League baseball standings.Click the tab below to read my unedited story and roundup, including district/subregional matchups.
Bouldin honored, Turiaf graduating
A couple of items of interest tonight. Matt Bouldin was among the honorees at the Bulldog Club Senior Athletes Social on Thursday night. More on those awards here. And ex-Zag Ronny Turiaf will be among 48 Zags student-athletes (including Bouldin, Will Foster and Chris Pontarolo-Maag)…
Shock, sans Sauk, take on Rattlers
It's going to be an interesting night in the desert tomorrow when Spokane faces Arizona. The Rattlers have six former Shock players, including 2009 standouts Nick Davila, Sergio Gilliam, Johnie Kirton, John Booker and Kyle Young, all key contributors on Spokane's arenafootball2 championship team.And news…
Thursday Prep Page
Click here to read Dave Trimmer's wonderful feature story on Coeur d'Alene thrower Shae Carson (pictured above).Click here to read my column on Central Valley senior pitcher Daniel Hammersley.Click here to read our prep notebook.Click here to read our Wednesday prep roundup.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 5, 2010
Gibbs to transfer from GU 3
Guard Grant Gibbs has decided to leave Gonzaga's program. More below in a short article that will run in Thursday's S-R.
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