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Runners of all ages turned out for the ninth annual Cheney High School Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving. The event was put on by the Cross Country booster club. A portion of the event's proceeds went to the Cheney Food Bank. The Cheney High cross country teams recently wrapped up their season. To learn more, read "Cheney boys bring home hardware from state."...
Eastern Washington hit the shots when they needed to late, making up for the ones that didn't fall early, rallying to earn a 96-90 men's basketball win over the University of San Francisco last Sunday, Nov. 27 at Reese Court. With the victory also came an unofficial title in the Eastern Classic following Saturday's 85-80 overtime win over the University of Denver. The win extended the Eagles' streak to four and improved their record to 5-2 while USF suffered its first loss of...
With Jacob Wiley getting red hot and scoring 20 points after being held scoreless in the first half, Eastern Washington scored an 80-76 double-overtime win over Seattle University in the consolation championship of the Legends Classic at Reese Court Nov. 22. The Eagles got key baskets from Bogdan Bliznyuk at the end of regulation and Cody Benzel in the first overtime to force the deciding second extra session. Read the full story here....
Hodgins earns Big Sky honors Eastern Washington University women’s basketball player Delaney Hodgins was named the College Sports Madness Big Sky Player of the Week after posting a pair of 20-point performances to help the Eagles go a perfect 2-0 last week. Hodgins strung together arguably her best two performances in an Eagle uniform as she averaged 26.5 points per game in a pair of wins, 83-50 at Utah Valley and with a 24-point performance in just 23 minutes of play in an 88-30 win over Multnomah University. Hodgins was bli...
(Note: All schedules subject to change. Consult school or facility websites to confirm.) COLLEGE BASKETBALL Men Sunday, Dec. 4, EWU at Seattle U, 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8, EWU hosts Great Falls, 6:05 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13, EWU hosts Morehead State, 6:05 p.m. Women Thursday, Dec. 1. 2016, EWU at Boise State, 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3, EWU at Cal State Northridge, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8, EWU hosts Cal State Fullerton 11 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, EWU hosts Gonzaga, 2 p.m. COLLEGE FOOTBALL Dec. 3, EWU hosts NCAA quarterfinal playoff...
Jay Lemaster was tops in Week 9 of the 2016 Cheney Free Press football contest, earning a $50 merchant’s gift certificate and missing just two games. Phil Conrath from Cheney was runner-up with three losses and won a $20 Owl Drug gift certificate. Winners must come to the Free Press office at 1616 W. First St. in Cheney to pick up their prizes. This week’s contest will be the final one for 2016. The Cheney Free Press thanks everyone who participated....
In my last Crunch Time column (Nov. 17, 2016), I wrote that mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor, who became the first athlete to simultaneously hold a championship in two weight divisions, (featherweight and lightweight) in the UFC, was seeking to own a stake in the organization. Since then, McGregor has gone from holding two championships to just having the lightweight belt — and he didn’t even lose the other one in a fight. The UFC announced that McGregor vacated the featherweight championship last Saturday, Nov. 26...
Cheney High School’s girls and boys varsity cross country teams competed in the Nike Cross Northwest Regional Qualifier Nov. 12 at Eagle Island State Park in Boise, Idaho. The Blackhawks were among 1,700 runners from Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Utah, Montana, Wyoming, Alaska and Hawaii competing in the event. Hannah Spakousky led the Cheney girls, running as West Plains, by placing 99th overall with a time of 20 minutes, 56.3 seconds. She was followed by Lexi Brooks in 214th (22:02.6), Jolene Whiteley 254th (22:33.8), Lecia B...
One thing that likely will not startle Central Arkansas when they first see the red Sprinturf at Roos Field for the first time will be its color. The Bears have their own wild-looking turf at Estes Stadium in Conway, Ark. where they dispatched Illinois State, 31-24, Nov. 26 in a first-round Football Championship Subdivision playoff. Playing on what is nicknamed, “The Stripes,” — alternating 5-yard swatches of purple and white — the 14th-ranked Bears, down 17-7, scored 24 four...
Cheney High School had 24 student athletes who were selected for 2016 fall Great Northern League teams. Athletes and some of their highlights are listed below. Football Charles Johnson (first team offense) ran for 128 yards in the Sunnyside game and 144 against North Central. Cameron Hardt (first team defense) scored a touchdown in the Eisenhower game. Cade VanWormer (first team defense) had two sacks in the Sunnyside game and scored a touchdown on an interception in the Eisen...
Judith Ann (McGill) Edwards, Cheney, went to be with our Heavenly Father on Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2016. Judi is preceded in death by her father Kenneth McGill, stepfathers Erven Feickert and Norman Peterson. She is survived by her loving husband Richard Edwards of Cheney, mother Esther Peterson of Cheney, brother Gary McGill and his wife Bobbe of Bellingham, Wash.; stepdaughters Amanda Asher and her husband Ryan of Hauser, Idaho, Heidi Monter and her husband Justin of Cheney;...
Phoebe R. Smith, 89, passed away on Nov. 19, 2016 at her home in Cheney. Phoebe was born in Lincoln, Neb. on Sept. 2, 1927 to Everett and Lena (Schee) Pringle. She lived in Denver, Colo. where her family farmed and after graduating high school in Denver she went to Seattle where she met and married Bill Smith at the age of 18. They lived in Pasco, Wash. for 23 years. The couple then moved and spent the next 47 years in Cheney. Phoebe worked at the libraries in Pasco and Cheney...
Members of Cheney Boy Scout Troop 356 were busy Friday, Nov. 25, unloading Christmas trees and setting up their stand for their annual sale. The Scouts will be selling trees from the southwest corner of the Yoke's Fresh Market parking lot every day while supply lasts....
Santa Express, a fundraiser to benefit the Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery, has opened this year in its new location on the main level of the Crescent Building located at Main and Wall streets in downtown Spokane. Entering its 24th year, Santa Express is open now through Friday, Dec. 23. Store hours are Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. – 8 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. and on Sunday from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Santa Express has become a Christmas tradition for many local families. With the help of Santa’s elves (volunt...
All events are free unless posted otherwise. To get your event or meeting in the weekly What’s Happening section send an email with date, time, location and event to [email protected]. Cheney • Dec. 2, Light Fitness Hour (adults 50+), Wren Pierson Community Center, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. • Dec. 2, Baby Play & Learn Storytime (ages 0–18 months), 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. • Dec. 2, Medicare Open Enrollment, community library, 1 – 4 p.m. • Dec. 2, Texas Hold’em (adults 50+), Wren Pierson Community Center, 1 – 3 p.m. • Dec. 3, All yo...
StageWest Theatre’s Old Time Radio production of “The Littlest Angel” and “The Gift of The Magi,” both adapted and directed by Judy Gross, opens this weekend. Friday and Saturday night performances are at 7 p.m., with a Sunday matinee at 3 p.m. All performances are at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 639 Elm St. in Cheney. Ticket prices are $12 adults, $10 seniors and $5 for students with valid school ID. Saturday, Dec. 10, is a special dinner theatre catered by Mike Hartman. The dinner menu is prime rib, baked potato, vegetable...
