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  • Teams unite to support Coach Jenkin in cancer fight

    Byrne Bennett, The Record-Times|Updated Jan 15, 2026

    REARDAN – The Screaming Eagles and Newport Grizzlies basketball teams set aside rivalry on Saturday, Jan. 10, to rally behind Colfax coach Reece Jenkin, who is battling pancreatic cancer. The evening was about more than basketball. Both communities transformed the games into a show of solidarity, with players and cheerleaders from both schools donning purple shirts, a symbol of support for pancreatic cancer awareness. Jenkin, a 1999 Reardan High School graduate, has i...

  • Reardan edges Davenport in rivalry win

    Byrne Bennett, The Record-Times|Updated Jan 15, 2026

    REARDAN – Rylynn Green scored 16 points, including a half-court buzzer beater, to lead Reardan to a 56-49 win over rival Davenport in an NE2B girls basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 13. Davenport's Clare Lathrop asserted her dominance early, netting eight points in the paint in the opening eight minutes. Reardan responded with a balanced attack, using four different players to take a slim 14-11 lead after one quarter. The Screaming Eagles broke the game open midway through the s...

  • Vaughn's 23 points spark win

    Byrne Bennett, The Record-TImes|Updated Jan 15, 2026

    REARDAN – Behind a dominant 23-point performance from Justin Vaughn, the Screaming Eagles secured a 58-46 win over the Davenport Gorillas on Tuesday, Jan. 13. The win is crucial for Reardan, keeping them within a single game of league-leading Northwest Christian in the NE2B-North District. The Screaming Eagles established early control, ending the first quarter with a 19-12 lead thanks to Vaughn's perimeter shooting and Fred Frolov's interior presence. Reardan maintained t...

  • Reardan boys win Christmas tournament

    Byrne Bennett, The Record-Times|Updated Jan 8, 2026

    REARDAN - The Screaming Eagles' boys basketball team defeated Bonners Ferry 75-53 to win the 79th annual Reardan Lions Club Christmas Tournament on Dec. 30. In the opening minutes, Reardan's top scorers, Justin Vaughn, Maveric Sobotta and Fred Frolov, made a strong statement. Bonners Ferry quickly realized that if they wanted to stay competitive, they would have to shut them down. The Badgers couldn't do it. In the first quarter, Vaughn hit two long bombs, and Sobotta and...

  • Reardan girls fall to Bonners Ferry in close game

    Byrne Bennett, The Record-Times|Updated Jan 8, 2026

    REARDAN - The Bonners Ferry girls basketball team, which plays at Idaho's 4A level, beat the Screaming Eagles 55-50 in a see-saw battle on Tuesday, Dec. 30, to win the 79th annual Reardan Lions Club Christmas Tournament. For three quarters, neither team could gain separation from the other, as they matched each other basket-for basket. After one quarter, Reardan led 17-15. Bonners Ferry took the halftime lead 29-27 and took a 40-39 into the fourth quarter. In the fourth, the...

  • Forfeits plague Reardan wrestling

    Byrne Bennett, The Record-Times|Updated Jan 8, 2026

    REARDAN – An undermanned Screaming Eagles' wrestling squad struggled to fill several weight classes, resulting in seven forfeited matches in their meet with Newport on Wednesday, Jan. 7. The Grizzlies won the meet 58-24. Despite the forfeits, the Screaming Eagles found success in three weight classes. Terry Ough (113 pounds) started the night strong for Reardan with a win by fall over Alex Garris. Owen Pendell (138 pounds) and Nate Pendell (165 pounds) secured victories by pin...

  • Reardan Wrestling Senior Night

    Byrne Bennett, The Record-Times|Updated Jan 8, 2026

  • Reardan boys rout 3A Peninsula

    Byrne Bennett, The Record-Times|Updated Dec 31, 2025

    REARDAN - The Screaming Eagles' boys basketball team defeated Peninsula (Gig Harbor) 69-46 in the 79th annual Reardan Lions Club Christmas Tournament on Dec. 29. In the game's opening minutes, it appeared the Seahawks' superior height might be too much for the Screaming Eagles to deal with. Peninsula racked up six fast points under the hoop and were suddenly up 8-2. Reardan settled down and showed that its quickness and solid defense could counter the Seahawks' height...

  • Reardan girls beat Lakeside in tourney opener

    Byrne Bennett, The Record-Times|Updated Dec 31, 2025

    REARDAN - The Screaming Eagles' girls basketball team defeated Lakeside 57-38 in the 79th annual Reardan Lions Club Christmas Tournament on Monday, Dec. 29. The Screaming Eagles' fast-paced play and strong defense proved dominant as they controlled the backboards and disrupted passing lanes. Reardan grabbed 35 rebounds and turned Lakeside turnovers into points. The Screaming Eagles deflected 11 passes and had 9 steals in the game. Reardan led 19-9 after one quarter and 27-16...

  • Choir hosts magical banquet

    Byrne Bennett, The Record-Times|Updated Dec 24, 2025

    DAVENPORT – The high school swing choir held its annual Christmas banquet titled Joy to the World in the school auditorium, Sunday, Dec. 21. Prior to the concert, choir members served approximately 90 guests a pork tenderloin dinner with cheesecake dessert. Each table featured an intricate centerpiece and colorful table settings designed by their parents. Four Christmas trees decorated the stage, each with twinkling lights that contrasted the singers' black attire, giving t...

  • Fire truck brings Santa, Christmas cheer

    Byrne Bennett, The Record-Times|Updated Dec 24, 2025

    REARDAN – Instead of being pulled in a sleigh by eight tiny reindeer, Santa Claus arrived at the Community Hall on Saturday, Dec. 20, atop a bright red fire truck. The unusual entrance delighted local children and marked the start of Christmas week. In the past, the Reardan Lions Club and Lincoln County Fire District 4 hosted separate Christmas events for children. This year they joined forces to host the Reardan Hometown Christmas. Youngsters of all ages, some timid, o...

  • Colbert shines in Gorillas' win

    Byrne Bennett, The Record-Times|Updated Dec 24, 2025

    DAVENPORT - Davenport dominated the court Friday, Dec. 19, building a commanding lead en route to a 76-53 win over St. George's. Caige Colbert scored 31 points and pulled down 17 rebounds to pace the Gorillas. Colbert scored 14 points in the first half, while Bennett Wagner added 11, fueling a scoring surge that gave Davenport a 25-point lead midway through the second quarter. The Gorillas crashed the boards and out-hustled the Dragons, with Colbert grabbing 10 of the team's...

  • Soliday's shooting touch, too much

    Byrne Bennett, The Record-Times|Updated Dec 24, 2025

    DAVENPORT - Davenport's offense was unstoppable Friday, Dec. 19, as the Gorillas rolled to a 70-37 rout of St. George's. Senior Glenna Soliday buried six 3-point shots and scored 26 points, leading the charge and posting the team's highest point total of the season. Davenport dominated St. George's from start to finish, using full-court pressure to generate 18 steals, while crisp ball movement created numerous open shots. In the first quarter, senior Clare Lathrop controlled t...

  • Lions Club to host 79th Christmas tourney

    Byrne Bennett, The Record-Times|Updated Dec 24, 2025

    REARDAN – The Lions Club will host its 79th annual Christmas Basketball Tournament at Reardan High School on Monday, Dec. 29 and Tuesday, Dec. 30. This is the longest-running Christmas tournament in Washington, and all proceeds will benefit the school’s athletic department. The Reardan girls, who play in the 2B classification, host Lake Roosevelt (2B), Lakeside (1A) and Bonners Ferry (4A). The Reardan boys, also in the 2B classification, host Lake Roosevelt (2B), Peninsula (Gig Harbor-3A) and Bonners Ferry (4A). The Scr...

  • Kornfed Ted's grand opening

    Byrne Bennett, The Record-Times|Updated Dec 18, 2025

    REARDAN - The aroma of fresh burgers and the buzz of conversation filled Kornfed Ted's on Saturday, Dec. 13, as Reardan's newest eatery welcomed a steady stream of enthusiastic diners to its grand opening. In the past, the building at 305 W Broadway Avenue housed restaurants named Sully's, The Red Rooster and the Highway Cafe. It is now home to Kornfed Ted's, an Australian Shepherd, movie star, and the restaurant's namesake. For local resident Jennie Wagner, attending the...

  • Reardan boys lead league with two more wins

    Byrne Bennett, The Record-Times|Updated Dec 18, 2025

    REARDAN – The Screaming Eagles boys basketball team improved to 6-1 and stayed atop the NE2B-North standings with wins over St. George's on Saturday, Dec. 13, and Chewelah on Tuesday, Dec. 16. In a half-filled gym, with no band or cheerleaders, Reardan won what felt more like a scrimmage than a league game with its 68-36 win over St. George's. It was their fourth win in five days. Reardan jumped out 14-0 before the Dragons scored their first basket with eight seconds left in t...

  • Screaming Eagles edge Gorillas at Winterfest

    Byrne Bennett, The Record-Times|Updated Dec 18, 2025

    DAVENPORT - Fueled by a loud Winterfest crowd, the Reardan High School boys and girls basketball teams came away with gritty rivalry wins over the Gorillas on Friday, Dec. 12. The Screaming Eagles' girls won 49-45, while the boys closed out the Gorillas 53-48. The first eight minutes of the girls' game pitted the skills of Reardan's Tenice Waters against those of Davenport's Clare Lathrop. Out of the gate, Waters scored eight points while Lathrop scored seven. It was on the...

  • Reardan dominates, secures back-to-back wins

    Byrne Bennett, The Record-Times|Updated Dec 11, 2025

    REARDAN - Reardan opened its season with back-to-back double-digit wins, rolling past Liberty 76-43 on Friday, Dec. 5, and defeating Brewster 66-46 four days later. Justin Vaughn and Fred Folov combined for 49 points to lead the Screaming Eagles to a 76-43 win over Liberty on Friday. Four days later, the team notched another decisive win. In the home opener against Liberty, Reardan unveiled its high-octane offense and smothering defense. After being tied 17-17 midway through...

  • Screaming Eagles soar after tough loss

    Byrne Bennett, The Record-Times|Updated Dec 11, 2025

    REARDAN - The Screaming Eagles girls basketball team opened its home schedule with a pair of hard-fought games, narrowly losing to Liberty 50-45 on Friday, Dec. 5, before rebounding with a focused 56-47 victory over Brewster on Tuesday, Dec. 9. In its opener, Reardan shot 29% from the field and committed 17 turnovers in its loss to Liberty. The Lancers opened the game with a 12-3 run. In the second quarter, junior Marrin Landreth sparked the Screaming Eagles with consecutive...

  • Kornfed Ted's to open in two weeks

    Byrne Bennett, The Record-Times|Updated Nov 20, 2025

    REARDAN - A new family-friendly restaurant, Kornfed Ted's, is slated to open the first week of December. The restaurant is owned by Doc and Louise Williams who promise to bring "hometown flavor with an All-American menu" to the community. The restaurant's namesake, Kornfed Ted is a 2-year-old Australian Shepherd and movie star who has an upcoming role in Netflix film Train Dreams, scheduled for release on Nov. 21. Kornfed Ted, known for his striking "ghost eyes" is showcased...

  • New owner to reopen Reardan store

    Byrne Bennett, The Record-Times|Updated Nov 6, 2025

    REARDAN – After a month-long closure, The Reardan Store is set to reopen under new ownership. Raj Singh, who recently purchased the building at 140 South Lake Street, introduced himself to the community during a meet and greet at the Community Hall on Wednesday, Oct. 22. Singh takes over from previous owner Sarah Hanni who had operated the store since 2020. Singh shared his vision with the 30 people in attendance and encouraged them to offer suggestions so that it can best s...

  • Davenport dominates, seniors shine bright

    Byrne Bennett, The Record-Times|Updated Oct 31, 2025

    DAVENPORT – The Gorillas soccer team added two more wins to its streak, making it six straight as they prepare for a key matchup with Freeman on Wednesday, Oct. 30, to determine 2B state tournament seeding. Davenport (14-1) topped Northwest Christian 3-1 on Oct. 23 and rolled past Upper Columbia Academy 6-1 on Oct. 28. The win over Northwest Christian proved crucial, with both teams battling for the top spot in the NE2B league — Davenport entered 12-1 and NWC 10-1. Senior Glenna Soliday opened scoring with a long shot tha...

  • Grizzlies dominate Reardan in shutout

    Byrne Bennett, The Record-Times|Updated Oct 30, 2025

    REARDAN - The No. 4-ranked Newport Grizzlies rolled into town on Friday, Oct. 24, and overpowered the Screaming Eagles 43-0, handing them their fourth straight loss. Before kickoff, Reardan honored seniors Blake Wynecoop, Hunter Flaa, Kai Goldsmith, Wyatt Colvin, Brody Jones, Josiah Mendoza, and Levi Collier for their contributions to the football program. After winning the coin toss, the Screaming Eagles kicked off to Preston Wacenske, who raced 80 yards untouched into the...

  • Reardan, Davenport race hard at Districts

    Byrne Bennett, The Record-Times|Updated Oct 23, 2025

    REARDAN – The St. George's girls and the Freeman boys cross-country teams earned top honors at the District 6 NE2B League Cross Country Championships, Friday, Oct. 17 at Reardan High School's home course on Seven Mile Road north of town. The Dragons dominated the girls meet by placing four runners in the top 16 to earn 39 team points. Second place Chewelah scored 64 points, followed by Freeman (76), Asotin (82), Newport (87) and Colfax (124). Neither Davenport nor Reardan f...

  • Reardan XC Senior Day

    Byrne Bennett, The Record-Times|Updated Oct 23, 2025

    Coach Tyler Smedley, Tawnae Durbin, Marcus Durbin, Braden Durbin, Antony Durbin, and Carson Durbin at Reardan's Senior Day at the District 6 NE2B Cross Country Meet....

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