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State 4A: Quarterfinals set for Central Valley girls, Gonzaga Prep boys

UPDATED: Wed., March 1, 2017

TACOMA – The State 4A boys and girls basketball tournament quarterfinals are set, and Central Valley’s girls and Gonzaga Prep’s boys have nice matchups.

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Idaho state boys preview: Post Falls knows the way to state

Tue., Feb. 28, 2017

It’s state basketball time so it must mean that the Post Falls boys team is headed to Nampa again.

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State 4A preview: Central Valley girls set to defend; Gonzaga Prep boys ready for run

UPDATED: Tue., Feb. 28, 2017

The Central Valley girls basketball team, reigning State 4A champs and winners of 52 straight games, are heavily favored to repeat.

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State 1A preview: Second a year ago, Freeman seeks title

UPDATED: Tue., Feb. 28, 2017

It’s no secret the Freeman boys basketball team wants to get back to the State 1A championship game.

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CV’s Courtney Carolan bounced back from knee surgery to have big impact

Sun., Feb. 26, 2017

Senior Courtney Carolan won’t be remembered as one of the Central Valley girls basketball team’s more gifted players. But she has established herself as No. 1 in a category that must come natural and can rarely be manufactured.

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Despite horrid free-throw shooting, St. George’s boys advance to State 2B

UPDATED: Sat., Feb. 25, 2017

The St. George’s Dragons made it much more difficult than it needed to be Saturday.

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Gonzaga Prep boys advance to Tacoma, survive strange game

UPDATED: Sat., Feb. 25, 2017

Gonzaga Prep sophomore sensation Anton Watson isn’t a super hero. When Watson is out of the game, though, the Bullpups are mortal – a much different team than when the 6-foot-7 forward is flying around dunking, swatting and scoring baskets, many times at will.

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Girls 1B regional: Shania Graham scores 28, lifts Republic over ACH

UPDATED: Fri., Feb. 24, 2017

Republic girls basketball coach Ted Torzewski says it is time for eight-time State 1B champion Colton to be dethroned.

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Idaho boys: Post Falls keeps season alive, eliminates CdA 65-46

UPDATED: Thu., Feb. 23, 2017

The Post Falls boys basketball team suffered its first loss at home since 2014 on Tuesday. The Trojans weren’t about to lose two straight.

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At Lakeland, wrestling a family affair for Edelblutes

Wed., Feb. 22, 2017

More than three decades ago, Walt Edelblute hauled his sons and as many friends as they could cram into his car to youth wrestling tournaments.

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Area basketball teams brace for state openers at regional sites

Wed., Feb. 22, 2017

Defending State 4A girls basketball champion Central Valley and the Gonzaga Prep boys, state runners-up a year ago, have been among the top teams in the state all year.

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Idaho boys: Lewiston stops Post Falls, captures 5A Region I title

UPDATED: Wed., Feb. 22, 2017

Lewiston goes 6-foot-8, 6-5 and 6-5 inside.

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WIAA announces matchups for state boys, girls basketball at regional sites

UPDATED: Mon., Feb. 20, 2017

The merits of the new state basketball format and seeding system for Washington high schools have been grilled since the WIAA announced the changes in late September.

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Lakeside’s Dalton Young caps wrestling career at 170-0

Sat., Feb. 18, 2017

TACOMA – Dalton Young had mixed emotions Saturday.

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North Central’s Clai Quintanilla finishes as first GSL four-time state wrestling champ

Sat., Feb. 18, 2017

TACOMA – Clai Quintanilla of North Central did something Saturday that hasn’t been done in the 41-year history of the Greater Spokane League.

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Central Valley’s Braedon Orrino overcomes demons, captures state title

UPDATED: Sat., Feb. 18, 2017

Central Valley senior Braedon Orrino overcame himself and the anxiety baggage that dogged him throughout high school Saturday at Mat Classic XXIX. Orrino was on point, dominating for an 8-1 decision at 145 pounds to finish his career as a State 4A champion.

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State 4A/3A wrestling: Transfer Dew Rogers of Shadle Park, Greater Spokane League off to good start

UPDATED: Fri., Feb. 17, 2017

TACOMA – Shadle Park senior Dew Rogers was off the radar most of the season.

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State 2A/1A/B wrestling: Colville’s TJ Baun bounces back after heartbreak a year ago

UPDATED: Fri., Feb. 17, 2017

TACOMA – TJ Baun of Colville is back at Mat Classic XXIX a final time, looking to win again after falling heartbreakingly short last year.

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Selfless best friends Allison Kirby, Keelie Lawler hope to lead Timberlake to repeat state title

Wed., Feb. 15, 2017

Timberlake basketball standouts Allison Kirby and Keelie Lawler discovered at an early age that together they’re better than by themselves. Their unselfish approach has not only served them well but also has served Timberlake well.

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Area teams, individuals poised for state gymnastics meets

UPDATED: Wed., Feb. 15, 2017

State gymnastics has expanded a day to accommodate an expanded 4A tournament.

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CV’s Braedon Orrino hopes to make most of last trip to state wrestling

Wed., Feb. 15, 2017

Braedon Orrino is down to his last chance.

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Billy Ames leads CV boys past LC in 4A subregional loser-out game

Tue., Feb. 14, 2017

Billy Ames provided a spark in the final two quarters, and his hustle proved infectious as the Bears rallied to knock off visiting Lewis and Clark 53-46 in a 4A subregional boys basketball loser-out game.

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GSL boys: Gonzaga Prep prevails in battle with Central Valley

Sat., Feb. 11, 2017

Central Valley’s triangle-and-two defense was designed to limit the Greater Spokane League’s leading scorer, Anton Watson, and Gonzaga Prep point guard Kea Vargas.

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Undefeated Central Valley girls cruise to 4A subregional win with defense as key factor

Fri., Feb. 10, 2017

Central Valley girls basketball coach Freddie Rehkow understands the ebb and flow regarding offensive production from his players.

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Miahna Waters big reason for Mt. Spokane’s success this season

UPDATED: Wed., Feb. 8, 2017

Greater Spokane League basketball has had its share of outstanding rebounders over the years.