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COLFAX — Local results for the fifth week of the Colfax Men’s golf league are as follows: A-Bracket Ackerman Heating and Air: Augie Allenbach (sub), 6, Jake Ackerman, 7, Kyle Nance, 6, Dustin Dawson, 12, total, 31. Medical Micro Machining: Scott Snodgrass, 10, Jake Hahn, 7, Jonathon Morgan, 10, Steve Warwick (sub), 10, total, 37. Colfax Body Repair: Jeff Davies, 10, Randy Davis, 2, Ron Morgan, 12, Rob Scott, 8, total, 32. Almota Elevator: Bye. Idaho Forest Group: Elias Whitefoot, 12, Jacob Keck, 11, Tyson Rogers, 12, Randy Lindbo, 6, tot...
By Jake Hull Gazette Reporter PALOUSE - Another state champion in Whitman County was crowned Saturday, May 25, in Yakima. The Garfield-Palouse Vikings girls track and field team took home first place in the state meet, which was held Thursday through Saturday, May 23-25, in Yakima. The Vikings out-scored Mt. Vernon Christian by 14 points to capture the state title. This would be the second-straight year where the Vikings girls win the 1B state title. Along with the team title came individual sta...
The following Tekoa-Rosalia Timberwolf softball players were named to the 1B All-League team: Clare Wilkins, Libby Lehn, and Meagan Maley. The Timberwolf team started the season dominating opponents, before ultimately coming up just short of reaching the 1B state softball tournament....
ST. JOHN - McKenzie Stanley of St. John-Endicott/LaCrosse high school capped off her senior golf season with a fourth place finish in the 1B state tournament. The tournament was held Tuesday and Wednesday, May 21 and 22, in Tumwater at the Tumwater Valley Golf Club. On the first day of the tournament, Stanley finished with an overall round of 93, qualifying her for the second day of the tournament. Day two saw Stanley shoot an impressive 88 on the day, which was tied for second-best score of...
COLTON - After a long and grueling season, the Colton Wildcats took home the fourth place trophy at the state tournament. The tournament was held Friday and Saturday, May 24 and 25, in Yakima. Entering the tournament as the number four overall seed, the Wildcats took on fifth-ranked Mossyrock in the first round. The game was played on Friday, May 24. Colton would trail 2-0 in the second inning before scoring two runs of their own in the bottom of the second inning, leveling the game at two. In...
COLFAX — This paper will be the last issue with my name and stories/photos in them. I started working at the Whitman County Gazette as the sports reporter in May of 2023, just a week or so after graduating from Washington State University with a degree in multimedia journalism. Unsure of what lay ahead during my final weeks as a senior, I saw an opportunity to apply for this current job, which I had always said was my “ideal job” while in school. My dream quickly became reality when I began working for the paper. In my first week I trave...
PALOUSE - After the two-day 1B and 2B district championship track meet, the Garfield-Palouse Vikings girls stood alone atop the podium. The meet was held Wednesday, May 15, and Saturday, May 18, in Ritzville. Wednesday was primarily the finals for most of the field events, with a few happening Saturday. The meet Saturday was primarily the finals for the running events, with top times heading to the state meet in Yakima, Thursday through Saturday, May 23-25. The Viking girls scored 147.5 team...
COLTON- For the first time since the 2021-22 season, the Colton Wildcats softball team will participate in the state tournament. The tournament will be held Friday and Saturday, May 24 and 25, in Yakima. Colton will be guaranteed two games on Friday, and advance to play Saturday with one win needed from their two games Friday, May 24. To advance to state, Colton had to upset Almira-Coulee-Hartline, which they did. The game was played on Friday, May 17, in Spokane. Colton scored four runs in the...
COLFAX - After making the state tournament last season, the Colfax Bulldogs failed to qualify in the 2023-24 season. The team was knocked out of the district tournament Friday, May 17, with a 13-10 loss to the Asotin Panthers. The game was played at Dwight Merkel Complex in Spokane. Asotin had 12 hits in the game with nine errors, where as Colfax had just nine hits with three errors. Colfax would score eight total runs in the first three innings, leading by three. Asotin would answer with a...
COLFAX - The Colfax Bulldogs senior graduating class of 2024 celebrated Thursday, May 16. The ceremony celebrated all the graduating seniors who are moving on to other endeavors after high school. Of the many seniors signing to attend college, trade school or the work force, six seniors signed to participate in collegiate sports as well. Seth Lusting will play basketball at Walla Walla Community College. Lustig was the point guard for the Bulldogs, including this past season where he was a...
COLFAX - The Colfax Bulldogs baseball team watched as their season ended after a 3-2 defeat against the Asotin Panthers. The game against the Panthers was played on Wednesday, May 8, in Spokane. In the game, Asotin would strike first, scoring two runs in the bottom of the fourth inning. Colfax would respond with two runs in the top of the sixth inning to tie the game at two, however, the Panthers scored the go-ahead run in the bottom of the sixth to end the Bulldogs season. Senior pitcher JP...
COLFAX — After three sunny weeks in Colfax, the mens golf league results and standings are as follows: A-Bracket Almota Elevator: Nathan Johnson, 9, Steve Warwick (sub), 6, Tyson Rogers (sub), 12, Jeff Batterton, 11, total, 38. The McGregor Company: Matthew Scholz, 11, Phil Hergert, 13, Steve Evans, 11, Randy Lindbo (sub), 8, total, 43. Medical Micro Machining: Scott Snodgrass, 13, Jake Hahn, 10, Jonathon Morgan, 6, Rob Whitmore, 11, total, 40. Idaho Forest Group: Bye. Whitman Family Dental: Al Kirkpatrick, 9, Ken Arthur, 12, Ken McGreevy, 6...
PULLMAN — The Pullman Greyhounds boys tennis program defeated the Clarkston Bantams 6-1, winning the district each year since boys tennis was introduced in Pullman. Pullman athletic director also announced that the boys tennis team were named academic state champions for the second time in the last three seasons. Results for the boys match against Clarkston is as follows: Singles — Mir Park, Pul, def. Cole McKenzie 6-4, 6-4; Reed Newell, Pul, def. Haven Morfin 7-5, 6-2; Nathan Sutton, Pul, def. Logan McKarcher 6-0, 6-0; Svanik Bose, Pul, def...
COLTON - After being shut-out 11-0 by DeSales in the district semifinal game, the Colton Wildcats responded. Colton would defeat the Dayton Bulldogs 8-2 in a loser-out match on Monday, May 13, in Spokane, advancing them to their next match, and automatically qualifying the team for district crossover matches. Colton scored seven runs in the bottom of the fifth inning to propel them to victory over the Bulldogs. Kiya Soza pitched all seven innings for the Wildcats in the game against Dayton. She...
PALOUSE — The final league meet of the 1B 2024 track and field season saw the Garfield-Palouse Vikings girls team take first overall. The St. John-Endicott/LaCrosse Eagles would shine as well on the day, taking second overall for both the boys and girls divisions. The meet took place on Tuesday, April 30, in Pomeroy. The Viking girls scored 137 team points, followed by the Eagles with 87 team points. The Oakesdale Nighthawks had 43 team points for fifth place, and the Tekoa-Rosalia Timberwolves scored 35 team points. For the boys, the Eagles t...
COLTON – The Colton Wildcats were shut-out 11-0 by the DeSales Irish in their opening district game. The game was played on Tuesday, May 7, in Colton. Colton came into the game ranked number one in the district, with DeSales at number two. The Irish took down the Tekoa-Rosalia Timberwolves 13-3 in the opening game to advance themselves against the Wildcats. With the win over Colton, DeSales will play for the district championship, as well as automatically qualifying for the district 7/9 c...
PALOUSE - The Garfield-Palouse Vikings season has ended after a 18-6 loss to DeSales in the opening district game. The game was played on Friday, May 3, in Dayton. The Vikings led 5-2 after one inning, but allowed nine runs in the second inning to see the game end. "I'm very pleased with the performance of our team this year. We have lots of talented underclassmen that came in this year and even more next year," said Garfield-Palouse Vikings head coach Gabe Cocking....
OAKESDALE — The Cinco De Mayo Twilight track meet saw teams blow off some steam before regionals and state championships in the coming weeks. The meet was held on Friday, May 3, in Pomeroy. “Last meet was super fun to end the season. So fun and costumes in Pomeroy help blow off some tension and also connect with the athletes from the other schools. Everyone had fun. I think the coaches relay may have been the highlight,” said Oakesdale head coach Cap Perry. In the meet, Valley Christian took both the men’s and women’s titles, scoring 154.5 poi...
COLFAX — Jacob Ward advances to the district golf match after qualifying with a round of 85. The meet was held on Thursday, May 2, which took place in Deer Park. Connor McAnally also competed for the Colfax Bulldogs in the match, he shot a 99, failing to qualify for the district meet. Ward will compete in the district tournament, which takes place Wednesday, May 8, in Meadow Wood. All League will take place Tuesday, May 14, at Red Golf Club in Clarkston....
COLFAX - The Colfax Bulldogs baseball team opened their district tournament with a 13-3 victory over the Kettle Falls Bulldogs. The game was played on Thursday, May 2, in Colfax. "I thought we did a great job at the plate the entire game. We were patient when we needed to be, but still aggressive when we needed to be as well. Drawing eight walks, scoring in each inning and picking up the timely two out hits was key. Really proud of the way some of the young guys stepped up as well. We've been...
COLFAX - In the final regular season 2B team championship track meet, the Colfax Bulldog boys took third. The meet was held on Tuesday, April 30, in Colfax. St. George's were the overall boys winner in the meet with 109 team points, followed by Reardan with 95, and Colfax with 73. The overall girls winner was Davenport with 159 team points. Colfax finished 10th with 32 total team points. Results for the Colfax Bulldogs are as follows: Boys 100-meter- Zachary Cooper, 2nd. SR, 11.39; Ryan Robinson...
COLFAX – The Colfax Bulldogs defeated the Asotin Panthers in straight games, 9-3, 13-12. The games were played on Tuesday, May 7, in Colfax. Colfax recognized their softball seniors between games. The first game saw the Bulldogs score two runs in both the first inning and second innings, as well as four runs in the sixth inning to dominate against the Panthers, winning 9-3. Gracie Bofto pitched all seven innings played for Colfax. She allowed three runs, all earned, on six hits with two s...
COLFAX—The Colfax youth summer swim team will spend their summers in a different town this year. The local Colfax pool in Schmuck Park is closed for the summer due to renovations to the pool, forcing the swim team to relocate. According to Darcy Cochran, Colfax swim team head coach, “As of now, the plan is to rent the pool in the town of Garfield for practices.” Cochran said that there will be round-trip transportation for the kids by bus, and that the County meet, usually held in Colfax during the first week of August, will be in Palou...
COLFAX — The Colfax Bulldogs softball team are 11-7 heading into their final regular season week after sweeping Reardan, 10-0, 21-5. The baseball team have completed their regular season with a 13-6 overall record. Their last games were a victory over Reardan as well, 11-0, 10-6. Both teams played on Saturday, April 27, in Reardan. The baseball team shut-out the Screaming Eagles in the first game, winning 11-0. JP Wigen pitched all six innings played in the game. He would pitch a no-hitter, allowing just two walks as the only base runners in th...
TEKOA — The Tekoa-Rosalia Timberwolves fell in two games against the top-ranked Inchelium Hornets, 21-2, 24-2. Both games were played on Thursday, April 25, in Tekoa. The Hornets came into the game with a perfect 15-0 record, they now sit atop the 1B softball state standings with a 17-0 record. They are also tied with Bonney Lake as the only two undefeated softball teams in the state of Washington. Tekoa-Rosalia had just five hits in their first game, scoring their lone two runs. Inchelium had 23 total hits for 21 runs. The second game of t...