It’s time to move on to track season - and field too

PREPS

The morning has been full already. It took almost an hour to wade through the e-mail and comments. But that’s behind me – somewhat, because later today I’m going to weigh in with my thoughts about softball and baseball routs and what can be done about them. And that will be the end of the issue on this site – and now I can move on to the news.

On the Washington side of the border, Dave Trimmer previewed Greater Spokane League track today on the Prep Page, with a feature on East Valley’s Eleaya Schuerch and quick facts concerning the girls and the boys . Dave also covered the opening day of GSL track.

Mike Vlahovich rounded out the Washington Prep Page by weighing in on the Spokane Schools’ plan to eliminate ninth-grade athletics in a cost-cutting move. I gave you my thoughts at this link if you would like to refresh your memory. We also had the Quick Hits and a roundup of Wednesday’s action.

In Idaho, the main feature concerned fastpitch softball and led with Coeur d’Alene High pitcher Jenna DeLong. There is also this preview of North Idaho’s prep softball leagues and this story of Cd’A’s extra-inning win over Lake City. We also had a roundup of other Idaho prep action. There is also this story on St. Maries’ pitcher Dalton Baker.

• The McDonald’s All-American games were last night in Louisville, and U-Hi’s Angie Bjorklund scored 13 points for the West girl’s team.

• One of the best softball programs in Washington resides at Prairie, and, according to this Columbian story , the Falcons are going to be tough again. The Columbian has previews of every sport in the Vancouver area here .