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On Saturday, March 3, the Inland Empire Hockey Association hosted a "Try Hockey For Free" event at the Eastern Washington University's ice rink located in the University Recreation Center. The session got youngsters of all ages on the West Plains a taste of the sport, in hopes of growing interest with the "Warhorse" organization that now calls Cheney home. Nearly 50 kids took part in the activity. Free Press reporter Paul Delaney caught some of the action.... Full story
The Medical Lakes girls' magical basketball journey ended when they reached into their bag of tricks last weekend at the Sun Dome in Yakima and found it empty. Playing in their first state tournament championship round in nearly 30 years, the Cardinals fell to a familiar foe, La Salle, 65-61 in overtime, a loss that dropped them to fifth place in the 1A event. But it was a trophy none-the-less for Medical Lake, who in 1991 ended up fourth. "(I) wish it would have ended a... Full story
Eastern Washington took it all out on the Southern Utah Thunderbirds March 1 at Reese Court, avenging an earlier loss in Cedar City.... Full story
Eastern Washington University's Bogdan Bliznyuk added yet another record to his resume in an 85-68 win over Northern Arizona. He has now made 74 consecutive free throws dating back to EWU's game at North Dakota on Dec. 31, breaking the previous NCAA Division I record of 73 set by Gary Buchanan from Villanova over a 21-game stretch in the 2000-01 season.... Full story
CHENEY Feb. 26 Cheney police assisted the Reardan police department with a juvenile runaway who was attending Cheney High School. Mohammed A. Al-Dhafeeri, 25, was arrested on the 1900 block of First Street for fourth-degree assault/domestic violence. A report of a lost passport was made on the 1100 block of Oakland Street. Cash and credit cards were found on the 2700 block of First Street. Feb. 27 Richard F. Doubrava III, 27, was arrested on the 2300 block of Washington Street for third-degree driving while license suspended...
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Delaney Hodgins’ record effort earns her another player-of-week honor After a historic two games, Eastern Washington University women’s basketball player Delaney Hodgins was selected as the Big Sky Conference Player of the Week, as announced by the conference office March 3. In two games, Hodgins scored 83 points. During the regular season finale and a 98-83 win over Northern Arizona, the senior set the Big Sky and EWU single-game scoring record with 46 points. The previous Big Sky record was 41 point...
Eastern Washington University spring football practice begins Tuesday, April 3, at Roos Field. The full schedule of practices is still considered tentative and subject to change. Eastern will scrimmage on April 13 (Friday) and April 21 (Saturday) before the annual Red-White Game takes place on Saturday, April 28 at 2 p.m. at Roos Field....
Nine Eagle seniors are expected to take part in testing in front of professional scouts at EWU’s annual Pro Day on Friday, March at 10 a.m. The inside portion of the testing is closed to the public and media because of space limitations, but the outdoor testing and drills at Roos Field will be open for viewing at approximately 12:30 p.m. (subject to change). Among those participating will be defensive end Albert Havili, projected as also being a possible linebacker or fullback on the next level. Others taking part will be d...
(Note: All schedules subject to change. Consult school or facility websites to confirm.) COLLEGE BASKETBALL Men March 6-10, EWU at Big Sky Championships (Reno, Nev.), teams, times TBD, Women March 5-10, EWU at Big Sky Championships (Reno, Nev.), teams, times TBD, For most current information visit: Cheney School District: www.cheneysd. Eastern Washington University www.goeags.com Medical Lake School District: www.mlsd.org...
The pairings have been set for the 2018 Big Sky Conference Tournament, and the Eastern Washington University mens basketball team will open today, (March 8) against either Portland State or Sacramento State. Riding a league-best six-game winning streak, the Eagles enter the tournament in Reno, Nevada, as the No. 3 seed with an 18-13 record under first-year head coach Shantay Legans. The Eagles will play at 8:05 p.m. The sixth-seeded Vikings (19-12) and No. 11 seed Sacramento...
The Eastern Washington University women’s basketball team earned a No. 3 seed and a first-round bye and opened the 2018 Big Sky Conference Tournament play on Wednesday, March 7 against No. 6 Portland State. The Eagles had a 12-6 conference mark and are 17-13 overall. Eastern capped off the regular season on a four-game win streak following wins on the road at Southern Utah, 70-49 on Feb. 28 and Northern Arizona, 98-83, March 2. EWU split a pair of meetings with Portland State this season, losing 75-60 on the road Jan. 4, b...
On Saturday, March 3, the Inland Empire Hockey Association hosted a "Try Hockey For Free" event at the Eastern Washington University's ice rink located in the University Recreation Center. The session got youngsters of all ages on the West Plains a taste of the sport, in hopes of growing interest with the "Warhorse" organization that now calls Cheney home. Nearly 50 kids took part in the activity. Free Press reporter Paul Delaney caught some of the action....
