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In brief: Ferris, G-Prep players honored

Prep football: Four Greater Spokane League players were chosen to The Associated Press Washington 4A all-state first teams announced Tuesday.

Senior offensive lineman Dillon Beschel and senior defensive back Riley Stockton of state champion Ferris, and senior running back Bishop Sankey (pictured) and senior defensive lineman Charlie Hopkins of Gonzaga Prep were honored on the 4A first team.

Senior tight end Kellen Clute of Mt. Spokane was a 3A choice and East Valley senior defensive lineman Jake Reynolds was a 2A choice. There were no area players on the 1A first team.

Colfax had three seniors who were multiple honorees on the 2B first team: Tyler McNannay (running back, kicker, punter), Kellen Morgan (tight end, defensive back) and Tuffy Hickman (offensive and defensive line).

Almira/Coulee- Hartline had seniors Brandon Boutain (receiver), Shawn Prindle (OL, DL), and junior Derek Isaak (DB) selected to the 1B team. Other first-team choices included Cusick junior Johnny Andrews (OL, DL) and senior teammate Tyler Edwards (DB) plus Colton senior Steve Eacker (DB).

Boyle takes over for Indians

Baseball: The Spokane Indians announced that Mike Boyle will replace Hall of Famer Bob Robertson as the team’s play-by- play announcer. Boyle has been the radio voice of the Spokane Chiefs for the past eight years.

Boyle is no stranger to the Indians or the Northwest League, having often served as a backup announcer to Bob Robertson. Boyle has also acted as the play-by-play announcer for the Tri-City Dust Devils since 2006.

Mariners trade catcher Johnson

Baseball: The Seattle Mariners traded catcher Rob Johnson to the San Diego Padres for a player to be named later or cash considerations.

Johnson had been designated for assignment by the Mariners on Dec. 13 after the Mariners signed designated hitter Jack Cust and needed a spot on the 40-man roster.

Johnson was Seattle’s opening-day starter behind the plate in 2010, but his struggles at the plate eventually led to his demotion to Triple-A Tacoma, where he hit .297.

Associated Press