Once again Spokane area runners were outstanding at the state cross country meet.There were eight team trophies for the boys, highlighted by championships for North Central (the Indians fifth straight) and Lakeside, and five for the girls, with Riverside winning 1A.As for individuals, Greater Spokane…
The Vandals pulled away for a 70-59 win over Lewis-Clark State in their second exhibition game of the season. The game, with 1,033 at Memorial Gym, came directly after the Idaho football team's loss to Nevada. Brandon Wiley led the new-look Idaho team with 18…
Robb Akey has always been expressive -- it doesn't matter if the Vandals win or lose. But this evening, in a small room full of reporters, the coach was even more energetic and candid than usual after the most lopsided loss of the year. You…
COUGARS As this one was on television, you had the opportunity to watch what could never be described as an artful football game. But it was tight, coming down the fourth quarter. We have more on the link, so read on.
Central Valley and Lewis and Clark advanced to the state tournament by winning play-in games on Saturday while Mt. Spokane (celebrating a regional title in photo) is also off to state in 3A, East Valley in 2A and Lakeside in 1A.
Nevada controlled the first half, rolling up 421 yards to go up 28-3 over Idaho at the Kibbie Dome. Colin Kaepernick, UNR's dynamic senior QB, was 17 of 24 for 275 passing yards and four touchdowns in the first half. Nevada drove 94 yards in…
We've made our way to the press box in the Kibbie Dome and we're ready to launch our first attempt at and online chat. We'll be discussing the Idaho-Nevada game -- kickoff is at 2 p.m. and we'll be providing updates and commentary throughout. You…
COUGARS The morning has broken warm, if not sunny, with the temperature expected to be in the low 60s during the game. Is this Pullman in mid-November or Vegas? OK, that comparison made even me laugh. Let's get to the morning links before I write…
Last year in Reno wasn't pretty. Not from a defensive perspective, and not for the Vandals. Idaho and Nevada rolled up a combined 1,156 yards, 48 first downs and 115 points (70 for the Wolf Pack). It was quite a spectacle, but will it be…
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