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DAVENPORT – The clash between the Gorillas' volleyball team and Northwest Christian Tuesday, Oct. 22, was expected to go down to the wire, and that it did. The Gorillas entered the match 10-0 in NE2B play and the Crusaders came in 9-1, with their sole loss to Davenport on Oct. 8. After battling five sets, NWC squeaked out a 3-2 win (24-26, 25-18, 25-15, 18-25, 17-15). The first game set the tone for the nail-biter that was to follow. Gorillas' front row players Chloe H...
REARDAN - Three weeks ago, Davenport overpowered the Screaming Eagles soccer team with a 6-0 win on its home field. On Thursday, Oct. 17, the teams squared off again, this time on Joe Johnson Field. After regulation time had expired, and two overtime periods were played, the teams were tied 2-2. The Gorillas broke the logjam by outscoring Reardan 4-2 in a sudden death shoot-out to give them the 3-2 victory. Eight minutes into the game, it appeared the Gorillas might be on...
REARDAN – After playing many years at the 1B level, Freeman made its first appearance at Joe Johnson Field Friday, Oct. 18, as a new member of the 2B Northeast League. The Scotties won the game 45-6, spoiling the Screaming Eagles' Homecoming night. Reardan head coach Matt Clouse was forced to field an inexperienced squad because of a roster that has been decimated by injuries, particularly to its offensive line. Eight varsity players watched the game in street clothes. At t...
REARDAN - The Screaming Eagles’ volleyball team started the 2024 season with a bang, winning seven of their first eight games. Since then, they have dropped six of the last nine. On Saturday, Oct. 19, they hosted 8-1 Northwest Christian hoping to knock off one of the top teams in the NE2B league. That didn’t happen as the Crusaders won in straight set, 25-15, 25-22, 25-20. Early in the first set, Reardan went toe-to-toe with NWC. Front row players Emersen Sprecher, Raegan Soliday and Kaylynn Clouse dominated the net sco...
REARDAN – For decades, the pavilion in the park held community events, Mule Days' plays and picnics. Ultimately, it succumbed to years of wind, rain, sun and snow and fell into disrepair. Now, thanks to a grant, local funds and donations, a cadre of volunteers has refurbished it to its past glory. Since last year, the future of the deteriorating structure was the discussion at Town Council meetings. A solicited bid suggested the demolition of the pavilion and the cost to r...
REARDAN – A well-balanced attack propelled Davenport to a three set sweep over the Screaming Eagles Tuesday, Oct. 15. Selah Hupp, Naomi Rainwater and Chloe Hammond each notched ten or more kill shots in the Gorillas 25-20, 25-19, 25-21 win. In the first set, Reardan opened up a 6-3 lead before the Gorillas ran off eight straight points to take an 11-6 lead. The dominance of front row players' Emersen Sprecher and Kaylynn Clouse brought the Screaming Eagles back, tying the g...
REARDAN – After dropping two of the first three sets, the Screaming Eagles' volleyball team eked out a five set win (25-17, 19-25, 20-25, 25-12, 15-13) in their match with the St. George's Dragons on Thursday, Oct 11. In the matches' first set, the Screaming Eagles displayed more energy and aggressiveness than their opponent. They went on an early 6-0 run to jump to an 8-2 lead. They stretched the lead to 24-14 before Reardan sophomore Kaylynn Clouse put the exclamation p...
REARDAN – The town is reaping the benefits of an $850,000 Washington Transportation Improvement Board grant to pave approximately 3.4 miles of roads within the town limits. Three cents of the statewide gas tax funded this and other TIB projects. Tommer Construction Company was awarded the project and is applying an Otta seal surface, which is a cost-effective treatment that places gravel on top of a bituminous binding agent. Initially, it appears to be gravel until black o...
REARDAN – After being tied at nil at halftime, the Screaming Eagles' girls soccer team scored three goals in the second half to defeat Upper Columbia Academy 3-1 in their 2B league game Tuesday, Oct. 8. From the game's opening kick-off, it appeared Reardan and UCA were evenly matched as neither team penetrated deep into their opponents' end of the field, making the first 40 minutes a back-and-forth affair with few shots on goal. The Screaming Eagles took control in the s...
DAVENPORT - It took the Gorillas' girls soccer team less than one minute to show their superiority over visiting Upper Columbia Academy when freshman Charlotte Soliday outworked her defender to score the team's first goal in their 6-0 win, Thursday, Oct. 3. After losing its two previous games, Davenport stepped onto the pitch, focused and playing like a well-oiled machine. The players' passing was intentional and crisp, their defense was smothering, and their speed and...
REARDAN – Defending NE2B league champion Northwest Christian (Colbert) handed the Screaming Eagles their third straight loss in its 27-0 win Friday, Oct. 1 at Joe Johnson Field. Reardan opened its offense full throttle on the game's first drive. Quarterback Rysen Soliday came out determined to sling the ball to his receivers. On the team's second play from scrimmage, Soliday connected on a 12-yard pass to a diving Evan Krupke for a first down. He then launched a bomb to an o...
DAVENPORT – After defeating Colfax and Northwest Christian at the Sheridan Welch Crossover Classic over the weekend, the Gorillas' volleyball team made quick work of St. George's Tuesday, Oct. 1, winning the match 25-17, 25-18, 25-10. Astraya Sosa and Faith Bell fueled the Dragons' offense with 27 assists to heavy-hitters Chloe Hammond, Selah Hupp and Naomi Rainwater who had 12, seven and five kills, respectively. Tatum Hupp and Selah Hupp anchored the Gorillas' defense w...
RITZVILLE – After scoring seven touchdowns in the first three games of the season, Lind-Ritzville/Sprague senior running back Brody Boness rushed for five more Friday, Sept. 27 in the Broncos' 34-13 win over Reardan. Boness showed his strength on the Broncos' first possession of the game when he took the handoff up the middle, shook several tackles and rambled 18 yards into the end zone for the first Lind/Ritzville/Sprague/Washtucna touchdown. On the Screaming Eagles' e...
REARDAN – The Screaming Eagles’ soccer team scored early and often in their 10-1 shellacking of Kettle Falls Thursday, Sept. 26. Noelle Raczykowski led Reardan’s attack with four goals. MacKenzie Bjornberg and Kylie Alsept each scored two goals and Carmella Oxstin and Elise Cox scored one apiece. Reardan head coach Richard Breedlove said he pulled Raczykowski from the game with 24 minutes left to allow other players the opportunity to gain experience. He was pleased with what he saw. “They came together and passed the bal...
REARDAN – After losing their first match of the season, the Screaming Eagles have reeled off seven straight wins to remain undefeated in 2B district play. Enthusiasm and hustle were the difference makers in their 3-1 win over Newport on Thursday, Sept. 26. In the first set, the teams traded points and were tied at eight apiece until front-row sophomores Kaylynn Clouse and Emersen Sprecher took control of the net. Reardan outscored the Grizzlies 17-8 down the stretch to win 25-...
DAVENPORT – Glenna Soliday, Charlotte Soliday, Kenley Hille and Hayley Suttenfield each scored goals in the Gorillas 6-0 win over rival Reardan in a soccer matchup Tuesday, Sept. 24. Because of Davenport's relentless attack on offense, the first half was played in front of the Screaming Eagles' goal. Junior Glenna Soliday kicked off the scoring five minutes into the game when she rifled a shot at the Reardan goalkeeper. The ball hit the goalie's hands and dribbled across t...
REARDAN – Injuries took a toll on the Screaming Eagles as they lost to Jenkins (Chewelah) 31-18 in their matchup Friday, Sept. 20. For three quarters, the Reardan offense moved the ball behind the running of Zander Thornton and Blake Wynecoop and the passing of quarterback Rysen Soliday, who tossed touchdown passes to Hunter Flaa and Shane Book. "We played well for three quarters," Reardan head football coach Matt Clouse said, "but after suffering key injuries in the fourth q...
REARDAN - Virginia Henderson, Gene Smith, Joe Mann and the school's 1966 basketball team were the first inductees into Reardan High School's Wall of Fame in a halftime ceremony at the Screaming Eagles game against Brewster, Friday, Sept 6. The selections were based on those who have shown exceptional commitment and service to the school through individual achievements, team successes or long-term dedication, while having had a positive impact on the school and the community....
REARDAN – Some losses are harder to take than others. Last season, Brewster ended the Screaming Eagles football season with a 14-13 win in the state playoffs. The two teams met again Friday, Sept. 6 to open the 2024 season. The fired-up Screaming Eagles squad overpowered the visiting Bears, winning the game 39-14. Reardan showed its offensive prowess on its first play from scrimmage when junior running back Blake Wynecoop took a pitch from senior quarterback Rysen Soliday a...
DAVENPORT – The Lincoln County Rodeo returns to the fairgrounds for two nights, Friday, Aug. 23, and Saturday, Aug. 24. Both shows start at 7 p.m. Friday night is designated “Purple Night” to bring awareness to pancreatic cancer. Attendees are asked to wear purple in honor of Gerry Stiles, a 30-year member of the Lincoln County Fair Board who passed away in 2019. Saturday night is “Military Night.” Stiles’ granddaughter Elly Bageant, who serves as Miss High School Rodeo Washington, will kick the Friday show off by carrying...
REARDAN – The School District has hired Elise McCammond to be the head coach for the high school girls' volleyball team for the 2024-25 school year. McCammond participated in volleyball, golf and track at Freeman High School. After placing 8th in the state her junior year, her senior team topped of an undefeated conference and district run with a 5th place finish. After graduating from Freeman in 2019, McCammond played at North Idaho College, where her team was undefeated i...
REARDAN – High school senior Gabe Branstetter competed in two events at the USA Track & Field National Junior Olympic Championships July 22-28 at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas. He finished 13th in the 800-meter run with a time of 1:56, and his team Spokane Speed Academy finished sixth in the 4x800 meter relay with a time of 8:05.98. Branstetter started competing in cross-country and track for Reardan High School when he was a freshman. Since his sophomore year, he h...
REARDAN – The Town Council will host its annual ice cream social Thursday, Aug. 26, at 6 p.m. in the park. “This is a great opportunity for people to meet their neighbors and to learn what is happening in the community,” Mayor Gail Daniels said. Reardan-Edwall School District superintendent Eric Sobotta will discuss the district’s projects and priorities, and his vision for the upcoming school year. Virginia Henderson will talk about the benefits WE C.A.R.E. (Care About Reardan Edwall) provides to those within the communi...
REARDAN - To celebrate its eight-year anniversary, the Inland Northwest Rail Museum is offering a western themed train ride on August 10 at its location at the juncture of Sprinkle Road and Highway 2, two miles west of town. "It will be a fun event for kids," museum president Dale Swant said. "I suspect they might even witness a train robbery. Instead of robbing the passengers, the bandit is going to hand out goodies to the kids." The museum is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Train...
ODESSA – The school district hired Dawn Hanson as the new high school volleyball coach for the 2024-25 school year. Hanson grew up in Monroe, WA, where she played high school volleyball. She graduated from Eastern Washington University in 1993 with a bachelor’s degree in education and a master’s degree in educational technology. Her 23 year coaching career included stints in Eatonville, Monroe and Lake Stevens. Hanson’s first varsity coaching job was at her high school...
