Mead outside hitter Taylor Ellingsen is one of six high schoolers to commit Wednesday to playing volleyball at Washington State. Ellingsen has won thee GSL titles with the Panthers and is a valedictorian>>
Mead outside hitter Taylor Ellingson is one of six high schoolers to commit Wednesday to playing volleyball at Washington State.>>
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UPDATE: Below is a list of high school athletes who have signed letters of intent to play sports at collegiate programs.
(Name-High School-College-Sport)
Girls Madison Wright – Gonzaga Prep – Southern Utah – Basketball Kayleigh Valley – University – Montana – Basketball Brooke Reilly – Mt. Spokane – Idaho – Basketball Addisyn Bursch – University – North Carolina State – Swimming Kennadie Clute – Mt. Spokane – Montana State – Volleyball Jade Redmon – Mead – Eastern Washington – Basketball Karlee Wilson – Lewiston – Idaho – Basketball Kelsey Moos – Reardan – Arizona State – Basketball Mackenzie McPhee – Mead – Regis University – Basketball Darby Santos – Shadle Park – Lewis Clark State – Volleyball Hallie Gennett – Post Falls – Sacramento State – Basketball Taylor Ellingsen – Mead – Washington State – Volleyball Dani Failor – Post Falls – Army - Basketball Amy Hasenoehrl - Lewiston - Idaho - Golf Dara Kolar - Post Falls - Idaho State - Softball Kaycee Hurt - Shadle Park - Regis University - Basketball
Boys: Brett Bailey – University – San Diego – Basketball Brandon Gfeller – Colfax – Montana – Basketball Alex Marcinkowski – Gonzaga Prep – Oregon - Tennis
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Wednesday marked the early signing period for high school athletes to declare their intentions for college next season, with several Spokane-area teens sending in letters of intent to their respective future programs.
In basketball, Gonzaga Prep's Madison Wright signed a letter to play at Southern Utah next season. Kayleigh Valley, from University High, committed to Montana. Mt. Spokane's Brooke Reilly is headed to Moscow to play basketball for the Idaho Vandals.
Brett Bailey, also from University, signed a letter to play basketball for the University of San Diego. He is the reining MVP of the Greater Spokane League and the first All-State player to join the USD Toreros.
In other sports, Olympic Trials swimmer Addisyn Bursch, from University High, will join the North Carolina State swim team. Mt. Spokane's Kennadie Clute will play volleyball at Montana State. And Gonzaga Prep's Alex Marcinkowski committed to play men's tennis at the University of Oregon.
High school girls basketball players from across the Inland Northwest competed in the 20th annual Region vs. Metro Jack Blair Memorial Classic Wednesday in Post Falls.>>
High school girls basketball players from across the Inland Northwest competed in the 20th annual Region vs. Metro Jack Blair Memorial Classic Wednesday in Post Falls.>>
Thursday, April 18 2013 10:15 PM EDT2013-04-19 02:15:45 GMT
Winners of GSL Scholar/Athlete Awards for 2012/13 were recognized at the annual award luncheon on Thursday, April 18th, at the Spokane Club in downtown Spokane on Thursday.>>
Winners of GSL Scholar/Athlete Awards for 2012/13 were recognized at the annual award luncheon on Thursday, April 18th, at the Spokane Club in downtown Spokane on Thursday.>>
Mead completed its dream season with a 58-42 win over Arlington to claim the Washington 4A State title. It is the the Panthers' first championship since 1996.>>
Mead completed its dream season with a 58-42 win over Arlington to claim the Washington 4A State title. It is the Panthers' first championship since 1996.>>
Sunday, February 17 2013 12:37 AM EST2013-02-17 05:37:02 GMT
The Shadle Park Highlanders edged Hanford, 49-47 in the 3A Regionals to punch their ticket to the state tournament. George Pilimai led the Highlanders with a game-high 19 points. Shadle Park claims the 2-seed to state.>>
The Shadle Park Highlanders edged Hanford, 49-47 in the 3A Regionals to punch their ticket to the state tournament. George Pilimai led the Highlanders with a game-high 19 points. Shadle Park claims the 2-seed to state.>>
Sunday, February 10 2013 5:16 PM EST2013-02-10 22:16:38 GMT
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He stole the national spotlight last fall when he kicked a 67-yard field goal, and on Wednesday Austin Rehkow said he would be playing college football at the University of Idaho next season.>>
He stole the national spotlight last fall when he kicked a 67-yard field goal, and on Wednesday Austin Rehkow said he would be playing college football at the University of Idaho next season.>>
Tuesday, June 11 2013 12:24 PM EDT2013-06-11 16:24:12 GMT
Daniel Schofield, left, and Andrew Gardner were both born in Ethiopia. They leave on June 8 for a 16-day trip to Ethiopia to donate supplies and look for family members.
Once a means of survival, an adopted Ethiopian is now running for a future.>>
Once a means of survival, an adopted Ethiopian is now running for a future.>>
Monday, June 10 2013 8:23 PM EDT2013-06-11 00:23:02 GMT
RICHLAND, Wash. - High school student-athletes need more than natural talent to play at the collegiate level and succeed. But one man who gave that extra push for a local senior. >>
RICHLAND, Wash. - High school student-athletes need more than natural talent to play at the collegiate level and succeed. But one man who gave that extra push for a local senior. >>
Friday, June 7 2013 7:52 PM EDT2013-06-07 23:52:18 GMT
Isaiah Thomas brings his talents to the Southridge Sports Complex this weekend. The former Washington Husky is hosting an Elite Youth basketball camp for boys and girls. >>
Isaiah Thomas brings his talents to the Southridge Sports Complex this weekend. The former Washington Husky, and current Sacramento King, is partnering with the city of Kennewick to put on an Elite Youth basketball camp for boys and girls ages 6 to 16. The camp runs from 9 am to 3 pm and space is still available. Thomas says he just wants to be a positive role model for kids. >>
Monday, June 3 2013 11:23 PM EDT2013-06-04 03:23:08 GMT
Another athletic director will leave the Mid-Columbia Conference. Southridge High School A.D. Ken Murray will transition out of Tri-Cities to be the next Ephrata Middle School principal.>>
Another athletic director will leave the Mid-Columbia Conference. Southridge High School A.D. Ken Murray will transition out of Tri-Cities to be the next Ephrata Middle School principal.>>
Friday, May 31 2013 8:18 PM EDT2013-06-01 00:18:09 GMT
Many high school seniors graduate Saturday but before they turn the tassel and say goodbye Hanford High School sent them out with style. Today the school honored all of their successful athletes with a "Parade of Champions.">>
Many high school seniors graduate Saturday but before they turn the tassel and say goodbye Hanford High School sent them out with style. Today the school honored all of their successful athletes with a "Parade of Champions.">>
Friday, May 31 2013 2:39 AM EDT2013-05-31 06:39:08 GMT
Thursday Selah High School celebrated its softball team. Saturday the Selah Vikings won the 2A state softball championship. Selah beat RA Long in the title game.>>
Thursday Selah High School celebrated its softball team. Saturday the Selah Vikings won the 2A state softball championship. Selah beat RA Long in the title game.>>
Friday, May 31 2013 1:51 AM EDT2013-05-31 05:51:19 GMT
The Spokane County Raceway is hosting the vintage racing this weekend. We've put together a slideshow to preview some of the cars that will be racing.>>
The Spokane County Raceway is hosting the vintage racing this weekend. We've put together a slideshow to preview some of the cars that will be racing.>>
High school girls basketball players from across the Inland Northwest competed in the 20th annual Region vs. Metro Jack Blair Memorial Classic Wednesday in Post Falls.>>
High school girls basketball players from across the Inland Northwest competed in the 20th annual Region vs. Metro Jack Blair Memorial Classic Wednesday in Post Falls.>>
Wednesday, May 29 2013 12:37 AM EDT2013-05-29 04:37:09 GMT
Coeur d'Alene High School slugger Levi Pereira has been named the Idaho Baseball Gatorade Player of the Year. Pereira, a catcher, is signed to play for Gonzaga next season. According to USA Today Sports,>>
Coeur d'Alene High School slugger Levi Pereira has been named the Idaho Baseball Gatorade Player of the Year. Pereira, a catcher, is signed to play for Gonzaga next season. According to USA Today Sports,>>