It’s A Roberts Hat Trick; Ducks Sign U-Hi Wrestler

Thu., Nov. 14, 1996

Andy Roberts, two-time State AAA wrestling champion from University High School, followed his brothers and signed a letter of intent with the University of Oregon on Wednesday.

Roberts won state as a freshman (108 pounds) and a junior (129) and missed postseason as a sophomore with an injury.

Roberts’ brothers, Kevin and Dusty, also signed with Oregon out of University. Kevin graduated last spring as the second-winningest wrestler in Oregon history and a two-time All-American. Dusty, a two-time state champ at U-Hi, is a redshirt freshman starter at 142 pounds.

“We’re real excited to have Andy. We project him at 134 pounds next year and eventually 142,” Oregon assistant coach Chuck Kearney said.

Eastern signs 6-7 wing

Tim Van Wieringen, a 6-foot-7 wing player from Lake Washington High School in Bellevue, Wash., has signed a letter of intent to attend Eastern Washington University and play basketball for the Eagles next year.

Van Wieringen is the first Washington signee for Eastern head coach Steve Aggers

As a junior last season, Van Wieringen averaged 12 points and six rebounds per game to earn honorable mention All-Kingco League honors.

Gonzaga women sign Tipps

Melanie Tipps, a 6-1 post for Sumner, said she will sign with Gonzaga. Tipps was the South Puget Sound League South Division MVP as a junior after averaging 19 points a game.

Earlier, 5-10 guard Holly Turner of Mead announced she would play for Gonzaga.

College soccer

Chad Brown scored a pair of second-half goals to boost the Community Colleges of Spokane to a 3-1 men’s NWAACC victory over Edmonds Community College Wednesday afternoon at Spokane Falls.

The win sends the Sasquatch (17-3-1) into the semifinal round of the NWAACC Championships. CCS will play either Bellevue, Pierce or Green River on Nov. 21 at Bothell.

Megan Troy and Katie Snow each scored a goal to send the Community Colleges of Spokane to a 2-0 win over visiting Edmonds Community College in women’s NWAACC soccer action.

The victory gives CCS (17-2-5) a bye into the semifinal round of the NWAACC Championships. The Sasquatch will begin play on Nov. 21.

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