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Peterson Anchors St. George’s Title Run

Sun., May 28, 1995

B track Until the final jump, the Ritzville girls held the edge on St. George's. Before the final handoff, Ritzville still held the advantage.

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Chase’s Races Put Republic Close To Title

Sat., May 27, 1995

State B track The Chase is on for the team title. If the Morgan Chase of today resembles the one from Friday, that title could belong to Republic.

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Medical Lake’s Poteet Runs To 3,200-Meter Victory

Sat., May 27, 1995

State A track "Didn't she just get done running?" asked the puzzled security guard as Amie Poteet dashed away. As a matter of fact, yes. Poteet ran 3,200 meters on Friday and didn't mind logging a few more.

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Clearing Hurdles Knocked Out Of Football Season, U-Hi’s Terry Coy Jumped At The Chance To Compete In Track And Field

Sat., May 6, 1995

Nobody is close to Terry Coy as he runs the 110 hurdle event Thursday against Rogers High and the host team, Gonzaga Prep. Photo by Steve Thompson/The Spokesman-Review

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Highlander Trio Score Straight A’S Off The Diamond

Thu., May 4, 1995

Shadle Park's baseball and academic stars, from left: Brett Corigliano, Christiaan Ross and Steve Schaber. Photo by Shawn Jacobson/The Spokesman-Review

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Nc’s Paul Riley Sprinting Toward School Record

Thu., May 4, 1995

North Central's Paul Riley hits the tape during a 100-meter dash. Photo by Christopher Anderson/The Spokesman-Review

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Swift Throws In With Valley Christian Sophomore One Of The Favorites In State In Javelin And Discus, And She’s Working On Shot Put

Thu., May 4, 1995

Danielle Swift of Valley Christian school is a state veteran and the best javelin thrower in local Class B ranks. Photo by Steve Thompson/The Spokesman-Review

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Chair Perch Treacherous For Coach

Sat., April 29, 1995

They call Frank Sinatra the Chairman of the Board. Maybe Kevin Frandsen can take the name Bored by the Chair. Frandsen, University High School's boys track and field coach, came within an inch of big trouble last week during a Greater Spokane League meet at Rogers High School.

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Hitting Stride Keith Osso Has Become A Two-Sport Force At EV By Carving Out Roles In Baseball, Football

Sat., April 29, 1995

Connecting with a high fastball during practice, East Valley center fielder Keith Osso, batting .590 this season, is used to feeling the sweet spot. Photo by Steve Thompson/The Spokesman-Review

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Exchange Students Dislike Bar Against Varsity Play

Thu., April 27, 1995

The foreign exchange students at Rogers can only play junior varsity sports. Photo by Christopher Anderson/The Spokesman-Review

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Life Sport Mcelhinny Isn’t Too Distraught That Knee Injuries Forced Him Out Of Other Sports And Into Golf

Thu., April 27, 1995

Tim McElhinny, a first-string golfer at University High, works the practice green at Meadowwood. Photo by Steve Thompson/The Spokesman-Review

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Softball Player Determined To Make A Big Hit In Life

Thu., April 27, 1995

Brandy Nelson is back in the swing after breaking her ankle right before softball season. Photo by Christopher Anderson/The Spokesman-Review

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Graduation Doesn’t Keep Tabish Away

Sat., April 22, 1995

Jennifer Tabish Photo by Steve Thompson/The Spokesman-Review

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Wv Soccer Player Takes Life On The Run Jason Roberts Maintains 3.9 Gpa While Juggling 4 Jobs, Athletics And Romance

Sat., April 22, 1995

Jason Roberts plays defense for the West Valley soccer team. Photo by Steve Thompson/The Spokesman-Review

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Gordon Back Up To Speed In Soccer After Knee Rehab

Thu., April 20, 1995

The odd thing about tearing an anterior cruciate ligament is that the overall pain isn't excruciating, Andy Gordon said. The real pain, he said, comes during rehabilitation. "Trying to get (his knee) stronger with weights - that was the hard part," Gordon said. "It really hurt at first.

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He’s Not Batting, But Assistant Is Still A Hit

Thu., April 20, 1995

Nick Isotalo is assistant coach for the University High School softball team. Photo by Steve Thompson/The Spokesman-Review

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If You Build It … Lakeside High Eagles Are Now Playing On A Diamond Of Their Own

Thu., April 20, 1995

Lakeside Eagles practice at their new field. Photo by Craig Buck/The Spokesman-Review

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Shadle Runner Dashes From Slow Start Into Fame

Thu., April 20, 1995

A teammate congratulates Amy Sawatzky after winning the 800-meter race during last weeks track meet at Ferris. Photo by Colin Mulvany/The Spokesman-Review

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Some Coaches Go To Schools Just For Sport

Thu., April 20, 1995

Television cameraman Kenny Haynes and college teacher Daman Hagerott have more in common than working in fields that rely on communication. Both are Greater Spokane League coaches who never see their players during the school day.

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Ring Dreams Following In His Family’s Footwork, Ben Berg Pursues A Boxing Career

Sat., April 15, 1995

Otis Orchards boxer Ben Berg trains on the road each day and works out in the Dogtown gym in Hillyard. Photo by Steve Thompson/The Spokesman-Review

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Boaters Will Need Conservation License At Public Launches In/Around: Liberty Lake

Sat., April 8, 1995

People who have spent thousands of dollars on a boat might want to consider one more investment: A $10 conservation license. Without that document, boaters who launch at public access ramps before April 29 - or after that date without a fishing license - are breaking the law.

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Anticipating Success With G-Prep’s Joe Ascolese A Step Ahead, Bullpups To Battle Mead In Gsl Soccer

Thu., March 23, 1995

Gonzaga Prep junior Joe Ascolese (5), a returning all-greater Spokane League performer, has a leg up on the competition. The Bullpups hopes to dethrone nine-time defending champion Mead. Photo by Dan Pelle/The Spokesman-Review

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2 Games In A Day Take Toll

Sat., March 11, 1995

AA notebook Mount Vernon didn't harbor any ill will toward Gig Harbor. Yet the Bulldogs had to play two games in one day because of Gig Harbor's actions.

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Cheney’s Undefeated Year Ruined By Franklin In Semis Blackhawks Lose Guard, 17-Point Lead In Falling To 25-1

Sat., March 11, 1995

Cheney's Melissa Krogh looks for an opening against Franklin's Marcia Garcia. Photo by Christopher Anderson/The Spokesman-Review

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Time To Prove Skeptics Wrong

Wed., March 8, 1995

For different reasons, Frontier League teams at this week's State AA basketball tournaments are prompting people to ask, "Are they for real?" The Cheney girls (23-0) are the only undefeated AA team left, boys or girls. Yet traditional Class AA powers wonder if the Blackhawks prospered with an easy schedule.