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  • Gorillas sweep, secure seventh place

    Derek Bilodeaux, The Record-Times|Updated Nov 19, 2025

    YAKIMA - The No. 13-seeded Davenport Gorillas claimed seventh place at the WIAA Class 1B state volleyball tournament Thursday, Nov. 13, sweeping No. 15-seeded River View 25-12, 25-21, 25-16 in the seventh/eighth-place match at the Yakima Valley SunDome. Davenport (18-6) never trailed in the first set and pulled away late in the second and third sets to secure the straight-set victory and the seventh-place trophy on Day 2 of the tournament. "These girls, knowing that I was...

  • Reardan advances with 21-18 thriller over Asotin

    Derek Bilodeaux, The Record-Times|Updated Nov 13, 2025

    REARDAN — A last-minute 3-yard touchdown run lifted Reardan’s own Hunter Flaa led to a 21-18 victory over Asotin in a Washington Class 2B high school football playoff game Nov. 8, sending the Screaming Eagles to the state quarterfinals. Reardan (12 seed) advances to face No. 5 Okanogan on Friday at 7 p.m. The teams traded scores in a scoreless third quarter before the fourth-period flurry. Asotin took an 18-14 lead on Cody Ells’ 7-yard run with 2:52 left, but Reardan answered with a 75-yard drive capped by Flaa’s plunge....

  • Gorillas, Eagles qualify for state

    Derek Bilodeaux, The Record-Times|Updated Nov 6, 2025

    COLFAX — Davenport and Reardan runners punched tickets to the WIAA state cross country meet in Pasco Saturday, Nov. 8, after strong showings at the District 6 1B/2B Regional Championship last Friday at Colfax Golf Club. Davenport qualified four athletes: eighth-grader Addy O’Connell (32nd, 21:43.0), sophomore Charlotte Soliday (16th, 20:07.2), senior Josie Wynecoop (12th, 20:02.8) and junior Kyler Davenport (14th boys 2B, 17:08.8). Reardan advanced sophomore Simon Sobotta, who placed 23rd in the boys 2B race in 17:55.2. Dav...

  • Davenport tops Bridgeport 42-22

    Derek Bilodeaux, The Record-Times|Updated Nov 6, 2025

    DAVENPORT — A strong rushing performance and three forced turnovers lifted Davenport to a 42-22 win over Bridgeport on Senior Night at Hering Field on Friday. The Gorillas rushed for more than 300 yards and converted five of six two-point attempts. Sophomore Daman Gale led the offense with a 49-yard touchdown run, while senior Carl Medhaug returned a fumble 35 yards for a score. Davenport opened with a touchdown on its first drive and never trailed. After Bridgeport tied t...

  • Odessa setter earns all-league honor

    Derek Bilodeaux|Updated Nov 6, 2025

  • Reardan eliminates Liberty (Spangle)

    Derek Bilodeaux, The Record-Times|Updated Nov 6, 2025

    FREEMAN — Reardan, the No. 4 seed in the District 7 2B tournament, defeated No. 5-seeded Liberty (Spangle) 3-2 in a loser-out match Nov. 4 at Freeman High School-Aux Gym. In another District 7 2B loser-out match at Freeman, top-seeded Freeman swept Davenport 3-0. Earlier this season, Davenport beat Reardan 3-0 on Oct. 23 in Davenport....

  • Reardan rallies past Asotin in four sets

    Derek Bilodeaux, The Record-Times|Updated Nov 6, 2025

    REARDAN - Juniors Emersen Sprecher and Tenice Waters powered Reardan past Asotin 26-24, 15-25, 25-21, 25-19 in a Northeast 2B volleyball matchup Monday night at Reardan High School. Sprecher tallied 11 kills, six digs and two blocks, while Waters added eight kills and five blocks as the Screaming Eagles battled back after dropping the first set. "The girls have worked really hard," coach Elise McCammond said. "I was really into the game, too." Reardan (in McCammond's second...

  • Reardan rolls past Medical Lake 41-6

    Derek Bilodeaux, The Record-Times|Updated Nov 6, 2025

    MEDICAL LAKE - Reardan's ground game exploded for six rushing touchdowns Friday night, lifting the Screaming Eagles to a 41-6 rout of Medical Lake in Northeast 2B League football. The Eagles (5-4, 4-3) stormed out with 27 first-quarter points and led 40-0 by halftime. "We came ready to play," coach Matt Clouse said. "Medical Lake got a couple of long plays on us, but the defense always stepped up and got the ball back." Seniors Blake Wynecoop and Hunter Flaa each scored on...

  • Northwest Christian edges Davenport in overtime

    Derek Bilodeaux, The Record-Times|Updated Nov 6, 2025

    LIBERTY LAKE - Northwest Christian advanced to the District 6 1B/2B girls soccer championship Wednesday with a 4-3 double-overtime win over Davenport at the Hub Sports Center. Sophomore Julianna Pope scored the deciding goal with less than two minutes remaining in the second overtime, her second of the match. Davenport senior Glenna Soliday recorded a hat trick, scoring at the 26:30 mark of the first half and twice in the second. Her final goal put Davenport ahead 3-2 with...

  • Odessa overwhelms Wellpinit 72-26

    Derek Bilodeaux|Updated Nov 6, 2025

    WELLPINIT — Odessa snapped a three-game skid dominantly Friday night, rolling past Wellpinit 72-26 in Central Washington 1B League football. The Tigers (3-6, 2-5) piled up more than 400 rushing yards and scored twice on interceptions in a statement win to close their season. “The energy compared to the last game was greatly different — more focus and energetic coming out the gate,” head coach Joe Schlomer said. “Our guys had fun and turned it around.” Freshman Hudson Walter led the charge with 97 rushing yards and three t...

  • Davenport football and cheer senior night

    Derek Bilodeaux|Updated Nov 6, 2025

  • Wildcats lap up district win against Tigers

    Derek Bilodeaux, The Record-Times|Updated Oct 30, 2025

    ODESSA - A strong second-half surge carried Wilbur-Creston-Keller to its fifth straight win, a 22-8 district victory over Odessa under the lights Friday night at Finley Field. The Wildcats (7-1) seized control in the second quarter after trading early scores. Sophomore Jager Brashears broke loose for a 33-yard touchdown run, then added another in the third quarter to help secure the lead. Quarterback Dustin Strozyk threw for 122 yards and two touchdowns. "We got to work on...

  • Odessas' rally comes up short against Warrior wall

    Derek Bilodeaux, The Record-Times|Updated Oct 30, 2025

    ODESSA - Almira-Coulee-Hartline swept Odessa 25-10, 25-22, 25-8 in a varsity volleyball match Thursday night, ending the Tigers' season on Senior Night and leaving them one spot short of the league championships. The Warriors dominated the first and third sets, but Odessa pushed ACH to the limit in the second, trading points in a back-and-forth battle that showcased the Tigers' resilience. Odessa coach Alli Schroeder said her team prepared extensively for high-pressure...

  • Davenport digs deep, sweeps Screaming Eagles clean

    Derek Bilodeaux, The Record-Times|Updated Oct 30, 2025

    DAVENPORT - Dominant offense and sharp teamwork carried Davenport to a straight-set victory over Reardan, 25-18, 25-15, 25-14, in Northeast 2B League volleyball Thursday on senior night. The match honored seven seniors, including setter Faith Bell, who was recognized for surpassing 1,000 career assists, while Naomi Rainwater powered the Gorillas with 20 kills. "It's a special moment for all of them," coach Jill Morrison said. "They've been five-year varsity players. This is...

  • Flags down, pride up: a dad's field of dreams

    Derek Bilodeaux, The Record-Times|Updated Oct 30, 2025

    As your newest voice in the sports section, I’ll let you in on a little secret: I’m not just scribbling from the press box. I’m living it. Five kids call me Dad, and three of them are suiting up in uniforms this fall. The youngest, a kindergartener with pigtails and boundless energy, just hung up her flags for the season. The older two are grinding under Friday night lights at Davenport High. And me? I’m the guy wiping turf off scraped knees one minute and chasing deadlin...

  • Lions spoil Gorilla homecoming

    Derek Bilodeaux, The Record-Times|Updated Oct 23, 2025

    DAVENPORT - The Davenport Gorillas fell 52-40 to the Columbia-Hunters Lions during their homecoming game Friday, Oct. 17, at Hering Field. The Lions took an early 6-0 lead before Davenport tied it in the second quarter. Columbia-Hunters led 28-20 at halftime and broke away in the third quarter with key turnovers, extending their lead to 52-32. The Gorillas rallied late with touchdowns from Titus Lathrop and a Bennett Wagner-to-Shane Stiles pass, but an interception ended the...

  • Tigers rally past Redskins in four sets

    Derek Bilodeaux, The Record-Times|Updated Oct 23, 2025

    ODESSA — The Odessa Tigers volleyball team electrified their home crowd with a gritty four-set win over the Wellpinit Redskins on Tuesday night, kicking off their final week of preseason action with a victory. The Tigers dropped the opening set 20-25 to a tenacious Wellpinit team but roared back to take the next three sets 25-21, 26-24, and 25-16, clinching the match and igniting the home fans. “We started off our last week of preseason games with a home court win,” Odessa coach Alli Schroeder said. “Aubrey Iverson passed...

  • Reardan battles through tough league week

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

    REARDAN - The Reardan Screaming Eagles endured a tough stretch in Northeast 2B League soccer, falling in three close matches against Kettle Falls, Davenport and Chesterton Academy of Notre Dame. On Tuesday, Oct. 21, Reardan fell 3-2 to Kettle Falls in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw through regulation and overtime at Joe Johnson Field. Kettle Falls senior Chloe Goodall opened scoring in the 21st minute, and Reardan's sophomore Chasyn Waters equalized early in the second...

  • Team nominated for sportsmanship award

    Derek Bilodeaux, The Record-Times|Updated Oct 23, 2025

    DAVENPORT - Davenport High School's football team was nominated for the Inland Empire Football Officials Association's Weekly Sportsmanship Award for Thursday, Oct. 10. The Gorillas hosted Nespelem High School in the visitors' first varsity game and were praised for their sportsmanship. Davenport players congratulated Nespelem after its first-ever touchdown and paused play respectfully after a late-game injury. The nomination makes Davenport eligible for the annual Tom Reser...

  • Cougars can't claw back against Gorilla's surge

    Derek Bilodeaux, The Record-Times|Updated Oct 23, 2025

    DAVENPORT - The Davenport Gorillas swept the Chewelah Cougars in a varsity volleyball match Saturday, Oct. 18, in front of a spirited homecoming crowd. The Gorillas controlled all three sets, winning 25-9, 25-13, and 25-19, and capped the night by celebrating junior Tatum Hupp's milestone of 1,000 career digs. Davenport set the tone early, scoring the first point in each set and maintaining relentless pressure. "Homecoming week is always a really challenging week," Davenport...

  • Reardan volleyball goes 1-1 in recent matches

    Derek Bilodeaux, The Record-Times|Updated Oct 23, 2025

    REARDAN — The Screaming Eagles varsity volleyball team split two matches last week, sweeping Chewelah 3-0 on Wednesday, Oct. 16, before falling 0-3 to Northwest Christian on Friday, Oct. 18. Reardan now stands at 8-7 overall and 6-5 in district play, holding a .533 overall win percentage and .545 district win rate. The team has a 4-4 home record, 4-2 away record, and 0-1 neutral record, with 28 sets won and 20 lost....

  • Tigers, Eagles, Gorillas ranked in football

    Derek Bilodeaux, The Record-Times|Updated Oct 23, 2025

    ODESSA — Three local football teams landed in MaxPreps’ latest state rankings for 2025. The Odessa Tigers (5-2) are ranked No. 10 in 1B with a 31.60 rating and a 17.1 strength of schedule. In 2B, the Reardan Screaming Eagles (4-3) sit at No. 15 with a -27.80 rating and -30.7 strength of schedule. The Davenport Gorillas (0-3) are ranked No. 19 with a -34.10 rating and a 0.0 strength of schedule....

  • What's in a name? The stories that turf our towns

    Derek Bilodeaux, The Record-Times|Updated Oct 22, 2025

    As a new sports reporter for the Lincoln County Record-Times, I’ve been soaking up pthe energy of our local games, but one question keeps tugging at me: where did the names of our football fields come from? The stories behind the fields in Davenport, Odessa, and Reardan are like uncovering treasures buried in the heart of our communities. Each name tells a tale of people who shaped our towns, and I can’t help but feel a spark of excitement as I dig into their origins. Take Davenport’s Hering Field, for starters. Back in 1939,...

  • Max Jensen meet results

    Derek Bilodeaux, The Record-Times|Updated Oct 22, 2025

    RICHLAND — The 56th annual Max Jensen Invitational cross-country meet, originally scheduled in Leavenworth but canceled, took place Saturday in Richland. Davenport boys placed 20th in the small school varsity race with 517 points, led by Kyler Davenport, who finished 33rd in 18:00.63. Josie Wynecoop led the girls, winning the small school varsity race in 20:25.31. Other boys results: Tecumseh Wilt, 17th in novice (2,850 meters), 12:53.14; Nova Petersen, 20th in novice, 13:07.35; Jackson Guhlke, 117th in small school v...

  • Tigers spike to victory

    Derek Bilodeaux, The Record-Times|Updated Oct 22, 2025

    ODESSA — Odessa’s girls volleyball team defeated Wilson Creek 3-1 on Tuesday in a match originally scheduled for Odessa. The Tigers won the first set 25-19, dropped the second 23-25, and secured the victory with 25-19 and 25-22 wins in the third and fourth sets. Leah Claassen led with 17 kills. Jordyn Lewis contributed 11 digs, 30 assists, and eight aces....

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