Justin Reed

Current Position: Sports correspondent

Justin Reed is a freelance writer in the sports department. He covers a range of sports, including soccer and high schools.

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Sports > Area sports

In a season of firsts, Spokane Velocity have one final first in mind – a USL championship

UPDATED: Sat., Nov. 16, 2024

It has been a season of firsts for Spokane Velocity FC as the first-year team finds itself as one of two teams remaining in the USL League One playoffs.

Sports > Area sports

Small colleges: CCS men look to improve scoring punch; NIC hopes to soar behind high-flying Vaughn Weems

Sun., Nov. 3, 2024

The Community Colleges of Spokane and North Idaho College basketball begin their second seasons on different paths.

Sports > High school sports

2024 Fall Preps Preview: University girls soccer star Carsyn Gildehaus returns to pitch after series of concussions

UPDATED: Thu., Sept. 12, 2024

Fluorescent lights beaming down in her University High School classrooms forced Carsyn Gildehaus to wear sunglasses during class.

Sports > Area sports

Former Gonzaga standout Vito Higgins relishes opportunity as Spokane Velocity goalkeeper coach

UPDATED: Sat., June 8, 2024

Vito Higgins had just watched Spokane Velocity FC lose to Central Valley Fuego FC after a stoppage time goal sent the match to penalties, which ultimately went Fuego FC’s way.

Sports > High school sports

2024 Spring High School Sports Preview: Boys soccer capsules for Greater Spokane League

Thu., March 21, 2024

From staff reports

Sports > High school sports

2024 Spring High School Sports Preview: Ferris coach Robin Crain the player helped lay the foundation for local soccer

Thu., March 21, 2024

Mead High School didn’t have a soccer program in the mid-1970s. In fact, the only high school team playing in the Spokane area was St. George’s.

Sports > Pro

‘Wind from the west’: Spokane women’s professional soccer team unveils name, colors and brand

Mon., Nov. 6, 2023

It was fitting that a slight breeze was felt humming through the downtown Spokane core on Sunday afternoon as previously announced USL Spokane was officially introduced as Spokane Zephyr FC.

Sports > Whitworth

College basketball 2023-24: Whitworth men lose three starters, but bring plenty of experience into season

Wed., Nov. 1, 2023

Change was expected this offseason for Whitworth as the Pirates lost three starters from their 2022-23 squad who accounted for 36 points a game.

Sports > Whitworth

College basketball 2023-24: With a year of experience, women’s coaches from Whitworth, CCS, NIC ready for next step

Wed., Nov. 1, 2023

Last season all three programs – Whitworth, Community Colleges of Spokane and North Idaho College – featured new head coaches, riding the recruiting from previous regimes.