Dave Nichols

Current Position: sports reporter

Dave Nichols joined The Spokesman-Review in 2014. He is the high school sports editor for The Spokesman-Review, and also the beat writer for the Spokane Chiefs and Spokane Indians.

Email: daven@spokesman.com
Phone: (509) 459-5441
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Sports > Spokane Chiefs

Spokane Chiefs blow two-goal third period lead in 3-2 loss to Medicine Hat

UPDATED: Sat., Jan. 25, 2025

For much of Friday's game, the Spokane Chiefs defense – and notably goaltender Dawson Cowan – had one of their better performances of the season.

Sports > High school sports

Emma Myers ties season-high with 30 points, Ridgeline girls pull away from Ferris; Falcons boys hold off Saxons

UPDATED: Sat., Jan. 25, 2025

Like it or not, the Ridgeline girls are on a collision course with undefeated Central Valley for the Greater Spokane League title and seeding in the District 6 tournament. Every game on the way is another step toward that showdown, the last regular-season game on the schedule on Feb. 7 at CV.

Sports > High school sports

Small school roundup: Jake Graham leads Riverside boys; Macy Cummings paces Lakeside girls

UPDATED: Sat., Jan. 25, 2025

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Sports > High school sports

GSL roundup: Brynn McGaughy paces Central Valley girls; Jaden Ghoreishi goes for 37 in Mt. Spokane boys win

UPDATED: Fri., Jan. 24, 2025

Roundup of Friday’s Greater Spokane League boys and girls basketball action.

Sports > High school sports

Prep roundup: University wrestling rolls to another league win; Mead tops Hermiston in late season nonleague tilt

UPDATED: Thu., Jan. 23, 2025

From staff reports

Sports > High school sports

‘Embrace it’: Finally healthy, Lucas Dickau making name for himself as point guard, senior leader at Mt. Spokane

UPDATED: Thu., Jan. 23, 2025

The name Dickau is synonymous with Spokane basketball.

Sports > Spokane Chiefs

Rasmus Ekström scores twice, Spokane Chiefs edge first-place Everett 3-2

UPDATED: Wed., Jan. 22, 2025

The Spokane Chiefs don't have to catch the Everett Silvertips, who occupy the top spot in the U.S. Division and the Western Conference of the Western Hockey League, in order to achieve their ultimate goal this season.

Sports > High school sports

Small school roundup: Kalista Malone paces Colville girls past Lakeside; Brady Boness paces Lind-Ritzville/Sprague to victory

UPDATED: Wed., Jan. 22, 2025

Roundup of Tuesday's high school basketball action from across Eastern Washington.

Sports > High school sports

Tough defense, balance scoring helps Gonzaga Prep boys down rival Mt. Spokane; Bullpups girls overcome shooting woes against Wildcats

UPDATED: Wed., Jan. 22, 2025

It might be a little early in the season to discuss a league title, with a more than half of the regular season games left on the schedule. But when the last two undefeated teams in the league face off, it has to be mentioned. Especially since the two opponents are perennial state qualifiers and own the last four league titles between them.