Washington State rower Academic All-American
Katie Dick, a rower from Washington State University, has been named to the 2013 Capital One Academic All-America Division I Women’s At-Large Second Team.
A native of Victoria, British Columbia, Dick has a 3.98-grade point average and graduated with a degree in Philosophy.
Dick just finished her third season in varsity boats and was a five-year member of WSU’s rowing program. She is the first Cougar rower to be named to any of the three Academic All-America teams.
Horse racing
A special fundraiser for Gallyn Mitchell and his family is to be held at Emerald Downs after the June 15 races (approximately 7 p.m.) in the Emerald Room on the fourth floor.
In April, Mitchell, Emerald’s all-time leading rider, suffered a heart attack and the family faces mounting medical expenses. Mitchell was Playfair’s champion rider early in his career, winning the 1990 title with 101 wins from 404 mounts.
The event, which is $15 per person, will feature a pasta buffet and auction. A cash bar will also be available.
An account in Mitchell’s name has been set up at Union Bank, where supporters can deposit cash gifts directly, no matter what the bank branch.
Letters of intent
Colville High senior wrestler Chandler Knight has accepted a scholarship to wrestle for the Doane College (Neb.) Tigers next season.
Knight was a three-time state-placer and twice a state finalist for the Indians. He compliled a 147-19 high school record.
“Chandler (184 pounds) is going to be a kid who will not only compete for a starting spot for us next season but will compete with every kid he wrestles,” said Doane coach Tyson Springer. “He is the type of kid people are going to want to watch. He is a competitor and we’re very excited to have him on the team next season.”
• Washington State University baseball recently signed two more players to letters of intent. They are Ian Hamilton of Skyview High School in Vancouver, Wash., and
Hamilton was named the Greater St. Helens player of the year. He held teams scoreless in three postseason starts, leading Skyview to the State 4A championship.
• Community College of Spokane announced an incoming class of nine players for the women’s basketball team. They are Bianca Gonzales (Pasco), Karlee Martin (Almira/Coulee-Hartline,), Alex Overton (Tekoa-Oakesdale), Aurorah Davis (Quincy, Wash.), Annie Anderson (Townsend, Mont.), Hailey Habich (Chelan, Wash.), Emily Schramm (Chelan, Wash.), Dez Dargan (Missoula) and Maria Guske (Northwest Christian). Guske was an all-state player her senior season. Martin was Northeast B league MVP as a senior. Overton was a four-year letter winner and three-time first-team All-Whitman County League selection.
Track
Washington State University announced 23 Cougars were named to All-Academic teams.
Locals who were named were: Matt Wardell, a sophomore from Post Falls (3.50 grade-point average, major undeclared); Ashley Kenney, a senior from Spokane Valley (3.46 GPA, general biology sciences); and Courtney Zalud, a junior from Colbert (3.27 GPA, general sciences).
Fitness
A Spokane Valley CrossFit team recently took third in a regional competition, qualifying for the national CrossFit championships in Los Angeles.
Members of the CrossFit Spokane Valley team are: Alcia Staton, Salem Giampietro, Andrea Scalici, Dan Staton, Kevin Longmeier and Jason Uberuaga.