WSU hits Ducks hard, but not hard enough 4
COUGARS We're back, though you probably have given up and gone to bed. If you're still awake and need something to put you under, read on.
SATURDAY, OCT. 9, 2010
Chiefs fall
The Spokane Chiefs continue to struggle on the power play, going 0-9, to fall to Portland 2-1 for the second straight night at the Arena. Story is here, complete box below.
Eags win despite offensive struggles
Eastern Washington's offense committed five turnovers on Saturday, but its defense came through with a huge effort in an important 21-14 Big Sky Conference win over Northern Arizona at Roos Field.You can read the game story that will appear in Sunday's S-R here, and you…
WSU falls 43-23 to Oregon 19
COUGARS We're up in the interview room, but before anyone arrives, wanted to put up a post so you folks can comment. Up until Jeff Tuel's interception at the end of the third quarter, WSU still had a shot at the No. 3 team in…
WSU, Oregon ready to get going 3
COUGARS You know, for mid-October, this is a perfect day. Too bad it has to be ruined by a football game (insert rim shot here). But in a sense, this day would be perfect to fly a kite, fertilize the lawn, blow out the sprinklers,…
Saturday morning WSU vs. Oregon post 1
COUGARS It's football Saturday on the Palouse. The smell from the homecoming bonfire was still quite evident at 1 a.m., which just gave the party noises coming from the apartment complex a different feel than the usual Friday night. Another thing that's different? The town…
Akey pleased with bye week
The Vandals, off today during their one bye week of the season, had two lively practices Thursday and Friday before taking today off. We've got an update below on tailback Princeton McCarty -- he's expected to play next week with a broken finger -- and…
Ferris too much in showdown 2
After Mt. Spokane pulled even, Ferris pulled away in the Greater Spokane League showdown between unbeatens. Click here to read more.Gonzaga Prep running back Bishop Sankey routinely beats teams with his legs. Friday, he used his arm as well as the Bullpups handled Central Valley.…
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