Stories by Josh Horton for the Spokesman-Review

News > Spokane

East Valley Parent Partnership plays crucial role for struggling senior

Wed., May 31, 2017

Entering her senior year, Savannah Pfeiffer was told she had only a 2 percent chance of graduating on time.

News > Spokane

For East Valley senior, ASB stands for All Students Belong

Wed., May 31, 2017

East Valley’s Devonte Gorman wants everyone to be included.

Sports > Spokane Chiefs

Spokane Chiefs take center Jack Finley, goalie Campbell Arnold in opening rounds of WHL Bantam Draft

UPDATED: Thu., May 4, 2017

Jack Finley and his family sat in silence in front of their living room television at their home in Kelowna, British Columbia as the sixth pick was about to be announced during Thursday’s Western Hockey League Bantam Draft.

Sports > Spokane Chiefs

Import players Pavel Kousal and Ondrej Najman not returning to Spokane Chiefs next season

UPDATED: Tue., May 2, 2017

Czech Republic players Pavel Kousal and Ondrej Najman won’t return to the Chiefs next season, Spokane general manager Scott Carter confirmed Tuesday.

Sports > Spokane Chiefs

Nothing about Chiefs’ Jaret Anderson-Dolan is ordinary

UPDATED: Mon., May 1, 2017

Jaret Anderson-Dolan is known to turn heads. The 17-year-old forward has done so ever since appearing in his first Spokane Chiefs game at 15 in 2015.

Sports > Spokane Chiefs

WHL teams try to find diamonds in the rough in bantam draft

Mon., May 1, 2017

On Thursday, the Western Hockey League teams will determine which 14-year-old will be the future for their franchise. Naturally, uncertainty follows.

Sports > Spokane Shock

Bryan Pray keeps his composure, boosts Spokane Empire to narrow win over Salt Lake

UPDATED: Sun., April 30, 2017

Spokane wide receiver Bryan Pray, a five-year Indoor Football Leauge veteran, proved his worth as an experienced player in the Empire’s 31-29 win over Salt Lake on Sunday at the Arena.

Sports > Spokane Shock

Spokane Empire lineman Darren Pinnock thrives because of passion, versatility

Sat., April 29, 2017

At one point, it looked like football had bypassed Spokane Empire offensive lineman Darren Pinnock.

Sports > Spokane Shock

Spokane Empire hope to keep rolling after statement win over Arizona Rattlers

Sat., April 29, 2017

The Spokane Empire finally got their statement win.

Sports > Spokane Shock

Spokane Empire look for defining victory at Arizona

Fri., April 21, 2017

Saturday’s road game against the Arizona Rattlers is a statement game for the Spokane Empire.

Sports > Spokane Shock

Defense holds up in Spokane Empire’s victory over Colorado Crush

Fri., April 14, 2017

In a matchup last season, the Spokane Empire hung almost 100 points on the scoreboard in a 97-72 win over the Colorado Crush. What a difference a year can make.

Sports > Spokane Shock

Spokane Empire hope to vault atop conference standings with win against Colorado

Thu., April 13, 2017

Spokane Empire head coach Adam Shackleford knows what’s it stake on Friday as his team hosts the Colorado Crush at the Arena.

Sports > Spokane Chiefs

Spokane Chiefs season outlook: Looking forward to bantam and import drafts

Mon., April 10, 2017

This past season was filled with learning experiences for first-year general manager Scott Carter.

Sports > Spokane Chiefs

Spokane Chiefs season outlook: Some prospects to keep an eye on

UPDATED: Mon., April 10, 2017

The Spokane Chiefs relied on a great deal of rookies this season. And with a young team, the results were often inconsistent. Eli Zummack, Ty Smith and Matt Leduc all played significant minutes as 16-year-olds. Several 17-year-old players were rookies last season, too.

Sports > Spokane Chiefs

Spokane Chiefs season outlook: Progression on backend will strengthen chances for improvement

Tue., April 4, 2017

In terms of development, the most important group for the Spokane Chiefs is its defense.

Sports > Gonzaga basketball

Nigel Williams-Goss, Zach Collins named to NCAA All-Tournament team

UPDATED: Mon., April 3, 2017

Redshirt junior guard Nigel Williams-Goss and freshman center Zach Collins, along with North Carolina’s Kennedy Meeks, Justin Jackson and Joel Berry II, were named to the NCAA men’s basketball championship all-Tournament team after the conclusion of the Bulldogs’ 71-65 loss to North Carolina.

Sports > Gonzaga basketball

Zach Collins mum on his future with Gonzaga

UPDATED: Mon., April 3, 2017

Gonzaga fans will have to wait to hear whether Zach Collins will be a one-and-done or return for his sophomore season.

Sports > Gonzaga basketball

Przemek Karnowski’s lackluster finale doesn’t taint legacy

UPDATED: Mon., April 3, 2017

Przemek Karnowski was motionless during the postgame press conference after the national championship game. He rested his left fist on his cheek and stared blankly at the name tag in front of him on the podium. Finally he was awakened by a question.

Sports > Gonzaga basketball

Josh Perkins shut down in second half after knocking down 13 points before halftime

UPDATED: Mon., April 3, 2017

Josh Perkins was Gonzaga’s X-factor in the first half, scoring 13 points on 3 of 5 shooting and knocking down 3 of 4 shots from 3-point range. The second half was not as friendly. UNC clamped down on the redshirt sophomore guard and Perkins failed to score a point.

Sports > Gonzaga basketball

Even from up high, Gonzaga fans soak up the experience

UPDATED: Mon., April 3, 2017

Zags or no Zags, Amber Westlin and Josh Burch were going to the Final Four.The North Seattle residents booked their tickets to the Final Four right as they went on sale. But they had an inkling their investment would pay off.

Sports > Gonzaga basketball

Trip to the Great Outdoors illustrated Gonzaga players’ cohesiveness

Sun., April 2, 2017

Amidst a starry night sky and rows of trees, members of the Gonzaga men’s basketball team lined in a row and stretched out on their backs on a dock alongside Lake Pend Oreille River and collectively started dreaming.