Stories by Jim Allen for the Spokesman-Review

Sports > EWU football

Eastern Washington athletic director candidate Lynn Hickey talks funding, facilities, future in public forum

Thu., April 19, 2018

Lynn Hickey has a resume as big as Texas. For better than four decades, she’s coached big-time women’s basketball, helped lead the athletic department at one of the biggest schools in the land, then built another tradition from the ground up.

Sports > High school sports

Rogers boys soccer earns historic victory over powerhouse Central Valley

UPDATED: Thu., April 19, 2018

As upsets go, this was one for the Greater Spokane League record books.

Sports > EWU football

Eastern Washington’s offensive line features depth, talent

Wed., April 18, 2018

In some ways, Jase Butorac and the Eastern Washington offensive linemen are growing up together.

Sports > EWU football

Eastern Washington football to focus on situational drills in second spring scrimmage

Wed., April 18, 2018

Consider Saturday’s Eastern Washington scrimmage as a dry run for next week’s Red-White Spring Game.

Sports > EWU basketball

Eastern Washington’s Bogdan Bliznyuk impresses in several pre-NBA Draft performances

Wed., April 18, 2018

Bogdan Bliznyuk is doing his best to follow in the footsteps of former Eastern Washington teammate Jake Wiley.

Sports > EWU football

Eastern Washington ‘on the precipice of greatness,’ athletic director candidate Vince Otoupal says

UPDATED: Wed., April 18, 2018

Vince Otoupal didn’t need a microphone Tuesday night.

Sports > EWU football

As choices narrow, Eastern Washington all but sure to fill schedule with D-II or NAIA opponent

UPDATED: Mon., April 16, 2018

The window has all but closed on Eastern Washington’s chances of completing its football schedule against an FCS opponent.

Sports > EWU football

ROOT TV to show four Eastern Washington, three Idaho football games this fall

UPDATED: Mon., April 16, 2018

Eastern Washington football will appear on four ROOT sports telecasts this fall, the Big Sky Conference announced Monday.

Sports > WSU basketball

Washington State names Hall of Famer Kamie Ethridge women’s basketball coach

UPDATED: Sun., April 15, 2018

Northern Colorado’s Kamie Ethridge, one of the most decorated women’s basketball players in American history and a Division I coach for the past 27 years, was named Sunday to lead the struggling Washington State women’s program.

Sports > EWU football

Pro Vision Academy gives high school football players clear view of potential

Sat., April 14, 2018

It was a classic case of 99 percent perspiration and 1 percent inspiration, but Greg Peach didn’t know it yet.

Sports > EWU football

Eastern Washington football faces tough slate this season, even with incomplete schedule

UPDATED: Sat., April 14, 2018

For all the hand-wringing over Eastern Washington’s incomplete football schedule, one thing is certain: The Eagles could fill one of their opens dates with a high school team and this would still be a challenging fall.

Sports > Gonzaga women

Gonzaga’s Jill Barta goes in third round of WNBA draft, then traded to Minnesota

UPDATED: Thu., April 12, 2018

Jill Barta may just get the best of both worlds.

Sports > EWU football

Eastern Washington plans 70-80 plays for first spring scrimmage

UPDATED: Thu., April 12, 2018

Eastern Washington coach Aaron Best says the Eagles will “push the envelope” on Friday in their first spring scrimmage.

Sports > EWU football

Jay-Tee Tiuli leads group of Eastern Washington players ready to bounce back from injury-filled 2017 season

UPDATED: Thu., April 12, 2018

Jay-Tee Tiuli, all 330 pounds of him, walked slowly but purposefully toward the practice field on Wednesday afternoon. The purpose: to raise a little havoc.

Sports > EWU basketball

Eastern Washington basketball signs 6-foot-4 guard Austin Fadal to national letter

UPDATED: Wed., April 11, 2018

Austin Fadal can do a little of everything, and next year he’ll be doing it at Eastern Washington.

Sports > High school sports

North Central soccer heads into early-season test against Gonzaga Prep with plenty of momentum, optimism

UPDATED: Tue., April 10, 2018

The North Central boys soccer team appreciates the hard work that’s put them atop the Greater Spokane League standings.

Sports > EWU football

Eastern Washington offense primed for another big season with return of nine starters

UPDATED: Sat., April 7, 2018

Eastern Washington running back Antoine Custer Jr. never seems to have a grumpy moment. You get the sense that he does squats with a big fat grin.

Sports > EWU football

Eastern Washington interim AD Lynn Hickey praises department, keeps mum on future status

Fri., April 6, 2018

After six weeks on the job, Eastern Washington interim athletic director Lynn Hickey said she’s “very impressed” with the quality of people in her department.

Sports

Helen Higgs steps down after 24 years as Whitworth women’s basketball coach

UPDATED: Fri., April 6, 2018

Helen Higgs, the winningest women’s basketball coach in Whitworth history, has decided to step down after 24 years, the school announced Friday.

Sports > EWU basketball

Former Eastern Washington star Bogdan Bliznyuk plays well at college all-star game

Wed., April 4, 2018

Former Eastern Washington men’s basketball star Bogdan Bliznyuk is making the most of his opportunities.

Sports > Area sports

Athletic department vacancies nearing double digits at Eastern Washington

Wed., April 4, 2018

While Eastern Washington continues the search process for a new athletic director, vacancies in the department are threatening to reach double digits.

Sports > EWU football

Eastern Washington deputy athletic director Marc Hughes steps down

UPDATED: Wed., April 4, 2018

After nearly 20 years at Eastern Washington, deputy athletic director Marc Hughes is resigning to pursue other interests, the school announced Wednesday.