Stories by Ryan Collingwood for the Spokesman-Review

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Idaho state wrestling: Post Falls, undefeated Ridge Lovett aim for another state title

UPDATED: Thu., Feb. 21, 2019

Ridge Lovett has already pinned his way into Idaho wrestling lore for 5A power Post Falls.

Sports > Area sports

In rematch, CC Spokane no match for North Idaho

UPDATED: Wed., Feb. 20, 2019

Top-ranked North Idaho College clinched an East Region title after its 96-67 rout of Community Colleges of Spokane, the latest in a lengthy string of thumpings the defending NWAC champion Cardinals have doled out this season.

Sports > EWU football

Eastern Washington offensive lineman Kaleb Levao granted sixth year of eligibility

UPDATED: Wed., Feb. 20, 2019

Levao was recently granted a medical hardship waiver by the NCAA, allowing the 6-foot-4, 300-pound guard to pursue a sixth year of eligibility this fall.

Sports > Area sports

Women’s basketball notebook: Ex-Central Valley star Madison Hovren breaks records at West Point

UPDATED: Wed., Feb. 20, 2019

Army senior forward Madison Hovren – the Greater Spokane League’s all-time leading scorer during her time at Central Valley – is back to her record-breaking ways.

Sports > Area sports

RayQuan Evans draws interest from big colleges as North Idaho basketball career nears end

UPDATED: Wed., Feb. 20, 2019

Utah coach Larry Krystkowiak boarded a private jet Monday, a flight that landed on a chilly airstrip at Walla Walla Regional Airport.

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Mason Peatling, Eagles keep Vandals reeling

UPDATED: Wed., Feb. 20, 2019

Eastern Washington forward Mason Peatling made one thing clear following the Eagles’ 82-57 rout of Idaho on Monday: He isn’t fond of the Vandals. “We’ve got a little bit of a rivalry with them, and it’s natural to hate them. I don’t have any shame in saying that,” said Peatling, whose team won its seventh straight game at Reese Court. He played like it.

Sports > Area sports

Idaho women defeat Eastern Washington when officials reverse call

UPDATED: Wed., Feb. 20, 2019

When Mikayla Ferenz banked in the game-winning bucket Monday at Reese Court, Idaho’s recording-breaking guard smacked her hands together in frustration. She thought it didn’t count. But in the end, the officials ruled Ferenz’s shot counted, giving Idaho a 75-74 win in Cheney in front of a shell-shocked crowd of 1,600.

Sports > EWU basketball

EWU guard Jacob Davison as proud of his Eagle Scout status as he is of his basketball accolades.

UPDATED: Wed., Feb. 20, 2019

For all of his hoops-related praise, EWU’s Jacob Davison is just as proud to be among the 4 percent of Boy Scout members to earn the 109-year-old organization’s highest rank and achievement.

Sports > EWU basketball

Idaho and Eastern Washington men and women hoops teams face off in Cheney doubleheader

UPDATED: Wed., Feb. 20, 2019

When last-place Idaho (4-20, 1-12 Big Sky) visit Eastern Washington (9-15, 7-6) Monday at Reese Court, EWU the Eagles will be shooting for their seventh straight win in Cheney as they look to position themselves for a top-five finish and first-round bye in next month’s conference tournament in Boise.

Sports > EWU basketball

Eastern Washington bests Northern Colorado in OT, continues winning ways at home

UPDATED: Sat., Feb. 16, 2019

The Eagles needed an extra session Saturday to dispatch second-place Northern Colorado 88-78 at Reese Court, an overtime win fueled by a quartet of double-digit scorers and a key steal in the final seconds of regulation.

Sports > High school sports

State wrestling preview: Area wrestlers ready for bigger brackets at Mat Classic

UPDATED: Fri., Feb. 15, 2019

Mead escaped a double-leg takedown from its first opponent at the Mat Classic XXXI – torrential snowfall.

Sports > EWU football

All-American EWU center Spencer Blackburn granted sixth year of eligibility

UPDATED: Thu., Feb. 14, 2019

The NCAA approved Spencer Blackburn’s hardship request for a sixth year of eligibility, stemming from a thumb injury that sidelined him his entire redshirt freshman season in 2015.

Sports > Area sports

Women’s basketball notebook: Washington’s Jenna Moser will make one last stop in old neighborhood

UPDATED: Wed., Feb. 13, 2019

When Washington guard Jenna Moser toes the hardwood of Beasley Coliseum on Friday, she’ll have a sense of comfort amid the rivalrous frenzy.

Sports > National sports

New Alliance of American Football gives former area players another chance at big time

UPDATED: Wed., Feb. 13, 2019

Matt Linehan isn’t the highest-paid player on the Salt Lake Stallions’ 52-man roster. He isn’t fighting for scraps on the startup organization’s payroll, either.

Sports > EWU football

Reports: Eastern Washington offensive coordinator Bodie Reeder headed to North Texas

UPDATED: Tue., Feb. 12, 2019

Eastern Washington offensive coordinator Bodie Reeder has accepted the same position at North Texas, according to multiple reports.

Sports > High school sports

Prep wrestling: North Central, Rogers show quality over quantity heading to regionals

UPDATED: Thu., Feb. 7, 2019

North Central and Rogers may not have the depth to trip up the Greater Spokane League’s most tradition-rich programs in duals, but they’re both stocked with high-level talent.

Sports > Area sports

Women’s basketball notebook: Violet Kapri Morrow moves up in Eastern Washington’s record book

UPDATED: Wed., Feb. 6, 2019

When the Eagles (5-14, 4-6 Big Sky) play host to Montana State (11-10, 6-5) tonight at Reese Court, the Bobcats will likely see Morrow etch her name in EWU’s record books.

Sports > EWU football

Eastern Washington focused on cornerbacks in 2019 recruiting class

UPDATED: Wed., Feb. 6, 2019

Aaron Best and his coaching staff - through a series of high school highlight videos - displayed their 2019 recruiting class to a room full of red-clad fans at Northern Quest Resort and Casino.

Sports > EWU basketball

Jacob Davison’s 41 points leads EWU over Northern Arizona

UPDATED: Mon., Feb. 4, 2019

Jacob Davison scored a career-high 41 points Monday night in Eastern Washington’s 82-64 win over Northern Arizona, EWU's fifth victory in six contests.

Sports > EWU football

Rams’ passing game suffered without Cooper Kupp

UPDATED: Sun., Feb. 3, 2019

Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay said earlier this week that a talent like injured wide receiver Cooper Kupp can’t be replaced. That appeared to be the case Sunday.

Sports > NFL

Shining moments: Former Eastern Washington standouts Samson Ebukam, Cooper Kupp came up clutch in prime time

UPDATED: Sun., Feb. 3, 2019

EWU has produced dozens of NFL players over the last four decades, many who stuck around the league and experienced big games. Here’s a list of the seven most memorable NFL games by a former EWU star.

Sports > EWU basketball

Kim Aiken’s big game off the bench lifts Eastern Washington to win over Southern Utah

UPDATED: Sat., Feb. 2, 2019

Eastern Washington’s freshman forward scored the bulk of his team-high 24 points in the second half Saturday in a 82-79 win over Southern Utah at Reese Court.

Sports > EWU football

Los Angeles Rams miss injured receiver Cooper Kupp heading into the Super Bowl

UPDATED: Fri., Feb. 1, 2019

When the Los Angeles Rams face the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LIII on Sunday in Atlanta, Cooper Kupp, like he did four weeks ago in at the FCS national title game, will be taking in the spectacle from the sideline.

Sports > EWU basketball

Eastern Washington guard Tyler Kidd has keyed Eagles’ recent surge

UPDATED: Thu., Jan. 31, 2019

Since Tyler Kidd was plugged into the starting lineup in a 78-71 upset of Big Sky Conference favorite Montana three weeks ago, the young, guard-heavy Eagles (6-13 overall, 4-4 Big Sky) are 3-1.

Sports > Area sports

Women’s basketball notebook: Brianna King rules Frontier Conference this season

UPDATED: Wed., Jan. 30, 2019

No, Montana Western star Brianna King isn’t the only impressive player in the Frontier Conference.

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