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Whitworth women’s team looking for more than just survival this season

Thu., Nov. 2, 2017

The Whitworth women’s basketball team couldn’t seem to escape the chaos that enveloped their roster last season.

Sports >  High school sports

Idaho state volleyball: Lake City loses to Bonneville in 5A title match

Sat., Oct. 28, 2017

Last season’s run in the 5A State volleyball tournament wasn’t quite the trip Lake City had envisioned.

Sports >  Whitworth

Whitworth takes on road challenge against Pacific’s tough running game

Fri., Oct. 27, 2017

Whitworth is looking for its third consecutive win when the Pirates head to Forest Grove, Oregon, on Saturday to face the Pacific Boxers.

Sports >  High school sports

Lakeside sisters Lexi, Olivia Mikkelsen take shot at another state volleyball title

UPDATED: Wed., Oct. 25, 2017

Two of Lakeside’s volleyball starters are sisters – senior hitter Lexi Mikkelsen and her younger sister Olivia, a junior setter. The Mikkelsen sisters have played together on Lakeside’s varsity squad since Olivia joined the team her freshman year three years ago. Their mother, Emily Hathaway, played under legendary coach Linda Sheridan.

Sports >  Whitworth

Ian Kolste returns at quarterback to set another record in Whitworth’s victory

Sat., Oct. 21, 2017

One of the Whitworth’s press box officials shuffled through a packet of papers with some notes on the Pirates’ all-time records for quarterbacks.

Sports >  Whitworth

Fresh off big win, Whitworth aims for same story against Puget Sound

Fri., Oct. 20, 2017

Things don’t always work out the way the football gods say they will. Just ask the Huskies over in Seattle, or the Cougars down in Pullman.

Sports >  Gonzaga women

Gonzaga women’s basketball showcases mix of veterans, newcomers at FanFest

UPDATED: Sat., Oct. 14, 2017

In the first quarter inside the revamped McCarthey Athletic Center, Jill Barta reminded the hundreds of fans how powerful she is in the post and beyond the arc. Barta finished with 20 points, including a perfect 7 of 7 at the line, to lead her Zags on the white team to a 37-27 win at the Gonzaga women’s FanFest.

Sports >  Whitworth

Game preview: Whitworth at Pacific Lutheran

Fri., Oct. 13, 2017

Kickoff: Saturday, 1 p.m., Sparks Stadium, Puyallup, Washington Records: Whitworth (3-2, 0-2 Northwest Conference), Pacific Lutheran (1-2, 1-1)

Sports >  Whitworth

George Fox builds huge lead while defeating Whitworth for first time

Sat., Oct. 7, 2017

This wasn’t exactly the big comeback Rod Sandberg had hoped for.

Sports >  Whitworth

Game preview: George Fox at Whitworth

Fri., Oct. 6, 2017

The 22-ranked Whitworth Pirates (3-1) are looking for their first Northwest Conference win after falling to powerhouse Linfield 38-9 last week in the NWC opener for both teams.

Sports >  Whitworth

Whitworth receiver Nick Kiourkas, coach Alan Stanfield boast eight-year connection

UPDATED: Thu., Oct. 5, 2017

Whitworth wasn’t on Nick Kiourkas’ radar when he was searching for a place to land after high school graduation.

Sports >  High school sports

Rachael Schlect follows sister’s pathway to star for University’s volleyball team

UPDATED: Wed., Oct. 4, 2017

There are few people at school who are unknown to Rachael Schlect.

Sports >  Whitworth

Fast-starting Whitworth takes on perennial power Linfield

Fri., Sept. 29, 2017

It’s the conference showdown Whitworth fans seem to look forward to – or dread – every season, the Pirates vs. Northwest Conference powerhouse Linfield.

Sports >  Spokane Chiefs

Spokane Chiefs new head coach Dan Lambert watching more than bottom line

Thu., Sept. 28, 2017

Dan Lambert said his players – and the fans – might be keeping a watchful eye on the record again this year, but he’ll be more focused on developing players and improving his role as their head coach.

Sports >  Spokane Chiefs

Spokane Arena undergoes much-needed facelift for new Chiefs season

UPDATED: Thu., Sept. 28, 2017

The Spokane Arena has undergone a much needed facelift this summer, primarily focusing on the expansion of the north concourse.

Sports >  Spokane Chiefs

Spokane Chiefs load up on promotions for upcoming home schedule

UPDATED: Thu., Sept. 28, 2017

The Chiefs have plenty of giveaways and special events scheduled for fans this season at the Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena.

Sports >  Spokane Indians

Unhealthy air quality forces move of NWL playoff opener from Spokane to Vancouver for entire series

UPDATED: Tue., Sept. 5, 2017

The Spokane Indians Northwest League playoff opener Tuesday evening was postponed because of Spokane’s poor air quality.

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Pressure nothing new for postseason-bound Spokane Indians

UPDATED: Mon., Sept. 4, 2017

Matt Hagen was hoping his season finale at Avista Stadium might be a worry-free evening. But like most of Spokane’s games this season, it had Hagen concerned. “I think I aged about five years,” Hagen said.

Sports >  Spokane Indians

Spokane Indians roll into playoffs with dramatic win over Everett AquaSox

UPDATED: Sun., Sept. 3, 2017

Austin O’Banion knocked in the winning run with his only hit of the night in the Spokane Indians’ playoff-clinching 3-2 win over the Everett AquaSox in the Northwest League season finale at Avista Stadium on Sunday.

Sports >  Spokane Indians

Spokane Indians stay atop North Division race with win over Everett

UPDATED: Sat., Sept. 2, 2017

Indians starter Tyler Phillips fanned a season-best 12 batters in seven innings, leading the Spokane Indians to a 3-2 victory over the Everett AquaSox in the second of a three-game Northwest League series at Avista Stadium on Saturday.

Sports >  Spokane Indians

Indians lose but maintain one-game lead in North Division

Fri., Sept. 1, 2017

The Spokane Indians have fought their way out of a rough first half that had them stranded at the bottom of the Northwest League North Division standings.

Sports >  Spokane Indians

Devoted fan Lynn Hicks always gives Spokane Indians something to chew on

UPDATED: Thu., Aug. 31, 2017

Nearly every baseball player has his regular pregame rituals.

Sports >  High school sports

2017 Northeast 1B North preview: Republic, Cusick should compete for crown

Thu., Aug. 31, 2017

As long as they remain healthy, the Republic Tigers expect to be at the top of the standings this season.

Sports >  High school sports

2017 Northest 1B South preview: Odessa hopes offensive shakeup will boost results

Thu., Aug. 31, 2017

Odessa has piqued some interest in the Northeast 1B South league with a few position moves this year that will help fill some spots left vacant by eight starters who graduated last year.

Sports >  Spokane Chiefs

New Chiefs coach Dan Lambert praises players for quick adjustment

UPDATED: Sat., Aug. 26, 2017

First-year Spokane Chiefs coach Dan Lambert is already impressed by what he’s seen from his young squad. The three-day training camp was just enough for Lambert to get his first good look at this year’s talent and to implement a few of his coaching strategies.