Success across Spokane Valley schools
SPOKANE VALLEY – This year, local schools showcased a dynamic year of sports, with athletes excelling in basketball, football, wrestling, soccer and more
Here’s a month-by-month breakdown of the stories that shaped Spokane Valley sports in 2024.
JANUARY
Cheney boys fall to Ridgeline
Cheney’s Evan Stinson scored 21 points but struggled in the final quarter as Ridgeline outscored Cheney 21-7. Ridgeline’s Easton Amend and Caden Andreas led the Falcons to a league victory.
FEBRUARY
Freeman wrestlers shine at state
Freeman grapplers claimed state medals at the Mat Classic, with Blaine Beard winning the 132-pound 4A title and Jonah Orndorff taking second in the 165-pound category.
Three state titles for Valley wrestlers
Libby Roberts, Czar Quintanilla, and Blaine Beard led Spokane Valley’s successful outing t the Mat Classic, with standout performances across divisions.
MARCH
Ridgeline defeats Cheney in soccer
Ridgeline broke a halftime tie with two second-half goals, earning a 2-0 win over Cheney in a Greater Spokane League match.
Freeman wrestlers reach finals
At the Jason Crawford Memorial Tournament, Freeman’s Lillian Marchand and Grason Bake both claimed silver, further solidifying their reputations as top wrestlers in the area.
APRIL
Mat Dawgs wrestlers perform strong
Freeman Mat Dawgs showcased depth at the Jason Crawford Memorial Tournament, with top performances from Wyatt Kegley, Hudson Flake, and others.
AUGUST
EWU emphasizes community impact
Tim Collins, Eastern Washington University’s athletic director, reflected on his first year, emphasizing the growing connection between the university and the region.
Freeman’s fall sports underway
Freeman soccer and volleyball teams started strong, with soccer star Rylee Russell scoring an impressive six goals in one match.
SEPTEMBER
Eastern football triumphs in opener
Eastern Washington defeated Monmouth 42-27, with standout performances by receiver Efton Chism III and quarterback Kekoa Visperas.
Freeman soccer starts 2-0
Freeman defeated North Central 2-0, with second-half goals from Morgan Lamotte and Rylee Russell leading the way.
OCTOBER
Freeman xcountry gets second at league meet
Freeman’s cross-country teams finished second at the Northeast 2B league meet. Josiah Kann and Emma Dreyer led the boys’ and girls’ teams, respectively.
Freeman soccer dominates Newport
Freeman’s Rylee Russell added six more goals to her tally in an 11-0 rout over Newport, leading the Scotties to an undefeated season.
NOVEMBER
Freeman volleyball advances to state
Freeman entered the state tournament riding a five-match winning streak after a dominant postseason run.
Cheney defeats University in GSL matchup
The Cheney Blackhawks capitalized on turnovers to defeat University 30-14. Cheney’s Andrew Houdonoubough intercepted a pass to seal the victory.
DECEMBER
Valley Christian opens basketball strong
Valley Christian routed Tekoa-Rosalia 66-41 in their basketball season opener. The Panthers’ defense dominated, holding the Timberwolves to just 8 first-half points.
Freeman wrestling tops Liberty
Freeman’s wrestling team opened its season with a 52-21 win over Liberty, securing multiple pins and forfeits.
Clare is an Eastern Washington University graduate and a reporter at Free Press Publishing.
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