SWXRN - High School Sports

"Running My Troubles Away": Once A Means Of Survival, An Adopted Ethiopian Is Now Running For A Future

Josh Liebeskind — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 12:24:00 EDT

Once a means of survival, an adopted Ethiopian is now running for a future.

Former College Player Helps Future Player Earn Scholarship

Shaun Sheddy — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 20:23:00 EDT

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.

Isaiah Thomas Brings Elite Youth Basketball Camp to Tri-Cities

Shaun Sheddy — Fri, 7 Jun 2013 19:52:00 EDT

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.

Southridge High School AD accepts Ephrata Middle School principal job

Jim Foley — Mon, 3 Jun 2013 23:23:00 EDT

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.

Hanford High School Honors Champions

Shaun Sheddy — Fri, 31 May 2013 20:18:00 EDT

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."

Selah softball celebrates state title with classmates

Jim Foley — Fri, 31 May 2013 02:39:00 EDT

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.

Vintage Racing At Spokane County Raceway

SWX Right Now Staff — Fri, 31 May 2013 01:51:00 EDT

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.

Chandler Smith Leads Region Past Metro, 74-64

Neil Stover — Thu, 30 May 2013 02:39:00 EDT

High school girls basketball players from across the Inland Northwest competed in the 20^th annual Region vs. Metro Jack Blair Memorial Classic Wednesday in Post Falls.

Hanford celebrates future collegiate student-athletes

Jim Foley — Thu, 30 May 2013 02:20:00 EDT

The Hanford Falcons know how make an impression. Wednesday they lined up 15 future collegiate athletes.

Coeur d'Alene's Pereira Named Idaho Baseball Gatorade Player of the Year

SWX Right Now Staff — Wed, 29 May 2013 00:37:00 EDT

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,

Local Athletes Shine in WIAA State Track and Field

John Collett — Tue, 28 May 2013 03:18:00 EDT

Here's a breakdown of all the local athletes who won state championship at the WIAA State Track and Field Championships.

High school basketball on SWX

Mon, 4 Feb 2013 17:26:00 EST

List of high school basketball games shown live and replayed on SWX-TV and webcast on SWXRightNow.com.

Greater Spokane League Honors 2012/13 Scholar-Athletes

SWX Right Now Staff — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 22:15:00 EDT

Winners of GSL Scholar/Athlete Awards for 2012/13 were recognized at the annual award luncheon on Thursday, April 18^th, at the Spokane Club in downtown Spokane on Thursday.

Mead Downs Arlington to Claim 4A Championship

Neil Stover — Sun, 3 Mar 2013 02:32:00 EST

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.

Morning Drive: Gonzaga reaches No. 2, HS Hoops Madness

Jared Frank — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 14:26:00 EST

This morning my attention is focused, really, on just two things: a milestone in Gonzaga basketball history and high school hoops madness.

Buzzer Beater Helps Lift University to State

Neil Stover — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 02:52:00 EST

University knocked off Holy Names 55-52 in overtime Friday to clinch a spot in the State Tournament.

Shadle Park Among GSL Teams Headed to State

Michelle Dapper — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 00:37:00 EST

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.

G Prep Advances to Regionals, Upsets in 3A

John Collett — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 02:52:00 EST

It was a successful night for Gonzaga Prep swept their district games, with the boys topping Ferris 50-44 and girls topping Lewis and Clark 38-35.

SIGNING DAY: Local Athletes Sign on Dotted Line

SWX Right Now Staff — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 17:16:00 EST

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.

CV Boys and Mead Girls Win Districts

John Collett — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 02:34:00 EST

The Mead Panthers and Central Bears are the GSL district champions after winning their championship games on Saturday.

SLIDESHOW: Mead Girls Beat Gonzaga Prep for GSL Title

SWX Right Now Staff — Fri, 8 Feb 2013 15:48:00 EST

Delany Junkermier scored 15 points to lead Mead past Gonzaga Prep 51-47. The win secured the Greater Spokane League title for the Panthers.

Richland celebrates student-athletes entering collegiate sports

Jim Foley — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 01:57:00 EDT

More student-athletes made their college decisions. Thursday 13 Richland High School students announced where they will play college sports.

Tri-Cities schools set for WIAA championship weekend

Jim Foley — Fri, 24 May 2013 02:01:00 EDT

Friday state baseball gets back to business. Kennewick enters the state semifinal against Auburn Mountainview at GESA Stadium.

Academic All-Star: Clayten Ayres of Kennewick High School

Jim Foley — Thu, 23 May 2013 00:42:00 EDT

Kennewick High School senior Clayten Ayres ranks fourth in his class with a 3.97 GPA. This year he was all-conference in baseball and football.

Cardinals sign top pick Gonzales

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:31:00 EDT

The St. Louis Cardinals have come to terms with Marco Gonzales, their top pick from the Major League Baseball draft this month.

Rutgers and Washington State to play in football

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:27:00 EDT

Rutgers and Washington State have agreed to play a home-and-home football series beginning in 2014.

This Hour: Latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:35:00 EDT

Kendrys Morales hit an RBI single in the 10th inning against his former team, leading the Seattle Mariners to a 3-2 victory against the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday night.

Sports Minute: Here is the latest Washington, Oregon and Alaska sports news from The Associated Press

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:35:00 EDT

Kendrys Morales hit an RBI single in the 10th inning against his former team, leading the Seattle Mariners to a 3-2 victory against the Los Angeles Angels last night. Charlie Furbush faced only one batter to get the victory,...

Morales lifts Mariners to 3-2 win over Angels

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:06:00 EDT

Kendrys Morales hit an RBI single in the 10th inning against his former team, leading the Seattle Mariners to a 3-2 victory against the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday night.

Thompson helps Storm beat Mystics 96-86 in OT

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:54:00 EDT

Tina Thompson scored 30 points, including five 3-pointers, to lead the Seattle Storm to a 96-86 overtime win over the Washington Mystics on Tuesday night.

LA Angels belt Seattle with 21 hits in 11-3 win

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 01:17:00 EDT

Albert Pujols had an RBI double among his four hits, Josh Hamilton hit a two-run homer, and the surging Los Angeles Angels pounded out a season-high 21 hits in an 11-3 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Monday night.

Sewage problem puts A's, M's in same locker room

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 20:36:00 EDT

A sewage problem at the Coliseum forced the Oakland Athletics and Seattle Mariners to use the same locker room after Sunday's game.

Thompson, Little carry Storm past Sun

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 19:15:00 EDT

Tina Thompson scored 17 points, and Camille Little had 15 points, nine rebounds and five assists to lead the Seattle Storm past the Connecticut Sun, 78-66 on Sunday.

Colon wins 6th straight as A's rout Mariners 10-2

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 19:28:00 EDT

Bartolo Colon worked seven strong innings to win his sixth straight decision, Josh Reddick homered and matched a career high with four hits, and the Oakland Athletics avoided a sweep with a 10-2 victory over the Seattle...