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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

FRIDAY, MAY 1, 2009

Shadle's Rodgers commits to WSU 

COUGARS Just got finished talking with Shadle Park High's Jake Rodgers, who decided Thursday he is going to accept a football scholarship from Washington State. The 6-foot-7, 245-pound senior-to-be said he like the WSU atmosphere and how everyone seems so close knit, among other reasons…

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The Spokesman-Review Shock head coach Adam Shackleford has assistant Rob Keefe looking on. (Jesse Tinsley / The Spokesman-Review)

Shock back home to face Iowa

No. 1-ranked Spokane, healing up after a run of injuries the last two weeks, returns to the Arena on Saturday night to take on Iowa, which started off 3-0 before dropping its last two games. Read on below for an unedited game preview that will…

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Patience at the plate can pay dividends

Having sat through countless college softball games this spring and witnessing the Mead-Central Valley Greater Spokane League baseball game Thursday afternoon, I remain mystified how impatient hitters can be. Panther Cody Lunt had been brilliant for five innings against the Bears, but his relief, Kramer…

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