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Prep track notebook: NWC’s Henry dealing with tumor

Wed., April 20, 2016

Micah Henry hoped to challenge for a state championship this spring in the 3,200 meters. Especially after the Northwest Christian junior took fifth in the State 1B cross country meet last fall and fourth in the 3,200 a year ago.

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Blaine Bennett named interim coach at Post Falls

Fri., April 15, 2016

Blaine Bennett, who was fired after five seasons as Central Washington University’s head football, has been named Post Falls’ interim head coach.

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Prep track: CV girls take big stride toward 5th straight league title

Thu., April 14, 2016

The Central Valley Bears handled Lewis and Clark 95.66-54.33 in a Greater Spokane League dual and took a big step toward a fifth straight championship.

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Prep notebook: Rosters set for annual Jack Blair game

Thu., April 14, 2016

Rosters are set for the Jack Blair Memorial girls basketball game which features the best of the Greater Spokane League against the best of the best from throughout the region.

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Prep track notebook: U-Hi’s Noah Martin soaring to new heights

Wed., April 13, 2016

When Noah Martin looks up, the University senior doesn’t see a ceiling. At least not anymore.

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Jaya Allen poised to lead Highlanders deep into postseason

Wed., April 13, 2016

Something is gnawing at Jaya Allen. Her Shadle Park softball team captured the Greater Spokane League championship last spring but fell short of expectations when it failed to advance to the State 3A tournament.

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Prep softball notebook: Bre Burke bringing it for CdA

Tue., April 12, 2016

Most of the standout pitchers in the Coeur d’Alene softball program’s rich history have tasted the ultimate end-of-season reward.

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Herb Criner left lasting legacy with Coeur d’Alene football

Tue., April 5, 2016

Herb Criner appropriately finished his coaching career and life as a state champion.

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GSL fastpitch softball: Jaya Allen shuts out University for undefeated Shadle Park

Thu., March 31, 2016

Jaya Allen had an off day at the plate Thursday, but the Shadle Park junior more than made up for it in the circle.

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All-State basketball players named in Washington, Idaho

Wed., March 30, 2016

Four area prep basketball players were accorded player of the year honors by the Associated Press on Wednesday.

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Prep track glance: Returning state placers throughout the region

Wed., March 30, 2016

The Central Valley boys and girls are picked to defend their league championships but the Bears are going to have their hands full.

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Rogers’ Khalil Winfrey overcomes untimely injury, sets sights on state meet

Wed., March 30, 2016

If sprinter Khalil Winfrey has his way, he’ll leave his footprints all over the Rogers High track record book.

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Area high school softball season preview

Tue., March 22, 2016

By season’s end last spring, Greater Spokane League teams fell short of expectations. Just one team, North Central, qualified for a state tournament.

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Dunk ruled after the horn, Saint Joseph’s edges Cincinnati

Fri., March 18, 2016

As the horn sounded, the ball was over the cylinder but still on Octavius Ellis’ fingertips. Seven seconds earlier, Isaiah Miles sank a 3-pointer and eight-seeded Saint Joseph’s survived in the waning moments for a 78-76 win over No. 9 seed Cincinnati.

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Experts predict tight game when Cincinnati meets Saint Joseph’s

Thu., March 17, 2016

Rare is the year when a double-digit seed is considered a threat to move deep into the NCAA men’s basketball tournament.

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NC standout Justin Janke headed to WSU

Wed., March 16, 2016

The best long-distance runner in Washington has decided to stay close to home.

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Greg Lee: Another winter full of golden moments

Wed., March 16, 2016

Another winter is in the books, and it was another winter chock full of golden moments.

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Prep notebook: Dale Poffenroth retires

Wed., March 16, 2016

Dale Poffenroth has no idea what is on the other side of coaching. He is retiring as Coeur d’Alene girls basketball coach after 12 seasons.

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CV picks longtime assistant Ryan Butner as new football coach

Tue., March 15, 2016

Ryan Butner put his handprints on the Central Valley football program long before the head coaching job opened.

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Sandpoint football coach Satini Puailoa retiring

Tue., March 15, 2016

Satini Puailoa is retiring from coaching and teaching, effective at the end of the school year.

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Ferris boys basketball coach Don Van Lierop retires

Thu., March 10, 2016

After 30 years of coaching, Don Van Lierop is stepping away. The Ferris boys basketball coach resigned last week.

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CV girls cap unbeaten season with 4A title

Sat., March 5, 2016

Playing with no fear, youthful Central Valley dispatched the Snohomish Panthers 57-48 in the State 4A championship game at the Tacoma Dome.

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Mt. Spokane tops Edmonds-Woodway for fourth place

Sat., March 5, 2016

Mt. Spokane jumped out early against Edmonds-Woodway and never relinquished the lead, cruising to a 58-42 victory in the State 3A tournament game deciding fourth and sixth places at the Tacoma Dome.

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G-Prep boys beat Curtis in overtime for third place

Sat., March 5, 2016

TACOMA – Matty McIntyre knew his team wouldn’t panic Saturday afternoon. What the Gonzaga Prep boys basketball coach didn’t know, though, was how much fuel was left in his Bullpups’ tanks.

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No. 1 Federal Way edges Gonzaga Prep 46-44

Fri., March 4, 2016

TACOMA – The Gonzaga Prep boys basketball team expected to be playing for a state championship. So the Bullpups aren’t going to settle for a moral victory. Not when they were on the cusp of pulling the off the biggest upset of the season.