Stories by Dave Nichols for the Spokesman-Review

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‘Full circle’: Ridgeline senior Emma Myers’ stock rise mirrors basketball program’s growing success

UPDATED: Thu., Jan. 16, 2025

Emma Myers has seen a lot in her four years on varsity for the Ridgeline Falcons.

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Andrew Cristall scores twice in return to Kelowna, Spokane Chiefs blank Rockets 10-0

UPDATED: Wed., Jan. 15, 2025

KELOWNA, B.C. – Andrew Cristall scored a lot of goals in his time with the Kelowna Rockets. On Wednesday, in his first game against his former teammates, he got his first against the Rockets. And his second.

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Jaden Ghoreishi provides inside presence for Mt.Spokane boys in win; Central Valley girls pull away from Wildcats

UPDATED: Tue., Jan. 14, 2025

The legacy of power forwards for the Mt. Spokane boys basketball team over the past decade is a big responsibility, but Jaden Ghoreishi is feeling more and more comfortable in the spot with each passing game.

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GSL roundup: Emma Myers paces Ridgeline girls over Gonzaga Prep; Jack Del Mese sparks University boys over Cheney

UPDATED: Tue., Jan. 14, 2025

From staff reports

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Small school roundup: Jakari Singleton leads Reardan boys over Medical Lake; Ella Johnson lifts Kettle Falls girls

UPDATED: Sat., Jan. 11, 2025

From staff reports

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GSL roundup: Emma Myers hits go-ahead 3-pointer, Ridgeline girls edge Sandpoint on the road

UPDATED: Sat., Jan. 11, 2025

From staff reports

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Andrew Cristall, Shea Van Olm notch hat tricks; Spokane Chiefs rout Wenatchee on the road 12-2

UPDATED: Sat., Jan. 11, 2025

From staff reports

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Spokane Chiefs fall in Everett, lose ground to first-place Silvertips

UPDATED: Fri., Jan. 10, 2025

EVERETT – The Spokane Chiefs scored twice in the span of 32 seconds at the start of the season period – but not again – and the Everett Silvertips extended their U.S. Division lead in the Western Hockey League with a 4-2 win at Angel of the Winds Arena on Friday.

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Shorthanded Gonzaga Prep girls hold off University with group effort; Hudson Floyd, Brogan Howell pace G-Prep boys

UPDATED: Fri., Jan. 10, 2025

The Gonzaga Prep girls team is missing two starters due to injury and a third played Friday with a sore ankle sustained in practice earlier in the week.

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GSL roundup: Karson Maze scores 19 points to lead Mead boys; Deer Park’s Brooklyn Coe passes career 1,000-point mark in win

UPDATED: Fri., Jan. 10, 2025

From staff reports

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GSL roundup: Mead wrestling cruises to win; University, Central Valley add victories

UPDATED: Thu., Jan. 9, 2025

From staff reports

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Dave Nichols: Spokane Chiefs blockbuster deal for Andrew Cristall signifies ‘all-in’ attitude for championship run

UPDATED: Thu., Jan. 9, 2025

On Wednesday, the Spokane Chiefs made a blockbuster deal for one of the most dynamic players in the Western Hockey League. It’s a strong signal that they are “all-in” in their pursuit of a WHL title and to earn a berth in this year’s Memorial Cup. It may not take the sting out of losing their bid to host the 2026 Cup, but winning cures a lot of ills.

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‘Feeling it’: Freeman’s Taylee Phelps big night latest step in basketball progeny’s journey

UPDATED: Thu., Jan. 9, 2025

Junior Taylee Phelps has been a leader for the Freeman girls basketball team each of her three years on varsity. The daughter of two athletes and younger sister of two brothers – Paysen and Boen – who came through the Scotties program, she’s grown up with basketball in her blood.

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GSL roundup: Mead boys, girls basketball sweeps Mt. Spokane in rivalry games; Cheney, Shadle Park wrestling post wins

UPDATED: Wed., Jan. 8, 2025

From staff reports

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Spokane Chiefs acquire high-scoring forward Andrew Cristall from Kelowna

UPDATED: Wed., Jan. 8, 2025

The Spokane Chiefs on Wednesday acquired 2005-born forward Andrew Cristall from the Kelowna Rockets in exchange for 2007-born forward Hayden Paupanekis, a first- and third-round pick in 2025, a second- and sixth-round pick in 2026, and a first-round pick in 2027.

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Nash Dunham provides offensive boost, Mead boys handle Ridgeline; Falcons girls hold off Panthers late

UPDATED: Tue., Jan. 7, 2025

The Mead boys have a busy week : three games including its annual district rivalry game and the league opener Friday.

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Small school roundup: Jake Graham leads Riverside boys; Zoe Galbreath scores 25 points for LRS girls

UPDATED: Tue., Jan. 7, 2025

From staff reports

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GSL roundup: Jaden Ghoreishi leads Mt. Spokane boys; Laura Thompson with big game for Gonzaga Prep girls

UPDATED: Tue., Jan. 7, 2025

From staff reports

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Coco Armstong scores in second straight, Spokane Chiefs down Kamloops 5-2

UPDATED: Sun., Jan. 5, 2025

Coco Armstrong has had a disappointing couple of hockey seasons, dealing with multiple injuries and a position change. If his efforts the past two nights are any indication, the 18-year-old from West Vancouver, BC, may be turning a corner.

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State football coaches association announces all-state honors for all classifications

UPDATED: Sun., Jan. 5, 2025

The Washington State Football Coaches Association announced on Sunday the recognition of student-athletes for each classification on the All-State Football Teams for the 2024 season.

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Nathan Mayes plays unlikely hero, Spokane Chiefs edge Kamloops 3-2 in first of back-to-back games

UPDATED: Sat., Jan. 4, 2025

The Spokane Chiefs entered their first home game of the new year with a seriously depleted lineup, missing several veteran players and a good chunk of their scoring offense due to illness, injury and other obligations.