COUGARS There have been shrieks of disgust from the soccer fans downstairs, but we've ignored them as we pounded out the follow to Washington State's 20-13 defeat to California on Saturday. That elicited shrieks of disgust as well, we're sure. Read on.
The WIAA has posted the state volleyball brackets. You can see them here.Click the tab below for more information.Question: How do you see the Eastern Washington, Spokane/area teams faring at state?Annie Arnzen of Mt. Spokane is seen in the picture above trying to hit through…
They move to the semifinals this week in the Idaho high school football playoffs, and just one District I team - Coeur d'Alene - remains in the hunt for a state championship. Not a surprise. Outside of the 5A Inland Empire League, football in North…
Click the tab below to see first-round matchups in 4A, 3A and 2A. I'll add 2B and 1B when I have them. ALSO: I'll link to the state volleyball brackets later when they are posted by the WIAA.
COUGARS This is the 10th in a 12-episode installment entitled, WSU, The Day After. In nine of those installments, one of the other words in the title has had to be some form of the word defeat. Same with today. Read on.
Once again Spokane area runners were outstanding at the state cross country meet.There were eight team trophies for the boys, highlighted by championships for North Central (the Indians fifth straight) and Lakeside, and five for the girls, with Riverside winning 1A.As for individuals, Greater Spokane…
The Vandals pulled away for a 70-59 win over Lewis-Clark State in their second exhibition game of the season. The game, with 1,033 at Memorial Gym, came directly after the Idaho football team's loss to Nevada. Brandon Wiley led the new-look Idaho team with 18…
Robb Akey has always been expressive -- it doesn't matter if the Vandals win or lose. But this evening, in a small room full of reporters, the coach was even more energetic and candid than usual after the most lopsided loss of the year. You…
COUGARS As this one was on television, you had the opportunity to watch what could never be described as an artful football game. But it was tight, coming down the fourth quarter. We have more on the link, so read on.
Central Valley and Lewis and Clark advanced to the state tournament by winning play-in games on Saturday while Mt. Spokane (celebrating a regional title in photo) is also off to state in 3A, East Valley in 2A and Lakeside in 1A.
Nevada controlled the first half, rolling up 421 yards to go up 28-3 over Idaho at the Kibbie Dome. Colin Kaepernick, UNR's dynamic senior QB, was 17 of 24 for 275 passing yards and four touchdowns in the first half. Nevada drove 94 yards in…
We've made our way to the press box in the Kibbie Dome and we're ready to launch our first attempt at and online chat. We'll be discussing the Idaho-Nevada game -- kickoff is at 2 p.m. and we'll be providing updates and commentary throughout. You…
COUGARS This is the 10th game in a 12-game season. We have some thoughts on the first nine and what might happen today, so read on.
COUGARS The morning has broken warm, if not sunny, with the temperature expected to be in the low 60s during the game. Is this Pullman in mid-November or Vegas? OK, that comparison made even me laugh. Let's get to the morning links before I write…
Those familiar with this blog (and don't forget about my updates at twitter.com/SRJimm) know the drill. Read on for my day-after Southern Oregon post.
Last year in Reno wasn't pretty. Not from a defensive perspective, and not for the Vandals. Idaho and Nevada rolled up a combined 1,156 yards, 48 first downs and 115 points (70 for the Wolf Pack). It was quite a spectacle, but will it be…
Ferris throtted Wenatchee 48-3 and Mt. Spokane did likewise to Kennewick 62-35. You can link to the Ferris story here and the Mt. Spokane story here.
Other than one magical run, Bishop Sankey couldn't get untracked and Richland ended Gonzaga Prep's football season with a 21-7 win Friday night at Fran Rish Stadium. The story is here.
Back with a shorter game story -- space is tight and it was an exhibition game, after all. You can find it below and check back in the morning for a day-after post. Don't forget to follow my Zag updates on Twitter.com/SRjimm. Tell your friends.
The Spokane Chiefs fall 3-2 in overtime at Brandon. The long box is below and a careful look at it shows a little heartbreak for the vistors, especially on the winning goal. Rob Henderson's story tells the tale.
COUGARS A tired Lewis-Clark State team – the Warriors played last night in Missoula – wasn't much of a test after about 10 minutes, but Washington State still did what it needed to do in its 89-49 exhibition win at Friel Court. Read on for…
Gonzaga thumped NAIA Southern Oregon 90-58 on Friday in the Bulldogs' exhibition opener at the McCarthey Athletic Center.Steven Gray and Sam Dower each scored 17 points. Demetri Goodson added 12 points, seven rebounds and three assists. Robert Sacre finished with 11 points and 10 rebounds.…
The Vandals host No. 25 Nevada tomorrow at 2 p.m., and for the first time we'll be hosting an interactive online chat during the game. If you can't make it to the Kibbie Dome, it will hopefully be a great way to keep tabs with…
Gonzaga leads Southern Oregon 44-24 at halftime of GU's exhibition opener. Ten Bulldogs scored, led by Steven Gray's 13 points. Demetri Goodson, who didn't start, added seven points, five rebounds and three assists. Robert Sacre scored seven points and grabbed seven boards. GU made 50…
COUGARS A quick halftime post from the basketball game where Washington State leads Lewis-Clark State 46-29. Faisal Aden paced the Cougars in the first 20 minutes with 15 points, including 3 of 4 from beyond the arc. DeAngelo Casto has 10 points and three rebounds…
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