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DAVENPORT — High school sports in Davenport, Reardan and Harrington are the newest casualty of Gov. Jay Inslee’s “stay home, stay safe” quarantine. The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association — the organization that helps organize sports and other activities, confirmed Monday that the school shutdown ordered Monday by the governor also includes all spring sports. That means baseball, softball, track and field, golf, tennis and boys soccer are canceled for the 2020 spring season. “This will include all regular sea...
ODESSA - Five local high school students presented independent science and engineering research March 18 during the annual Eastern Washington Regional Science and Engineering Fair. This year, the competion was virtual, and conducted online. Each completed the paperwork required, uploaded poster presentations, and waited for the judges decisions. Although many of the special awards could not occur this year, these aspiring scientists earned the following Regional Awards: Chloe...
OLYMPIA -- The state earlier today announced all publicly owned lands managed by Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission and Department of Fish and Wildlife are closed to the public. The closure will last at least two weeks, officials said, noting it includes wildlife areas as well as public access areas such as trailheads and boat launch facilities. Gates and facilities will be locked and all public services suspended, officials said. Rangers will be "present to...
Reardan – After a career in education spanning decades, Reardan-Edwall School District Superintendent Marcus Morgan is retiring. Morgan is finishing his eleventh year with the school district. “It’s time to chase my grandson and spend time with my dear wife,” Morgan said “we plan to travel a little more and spend time with family.” Morgan has family members living in the Medical Lake, WA area and in Oregon. Morgan studied at Washington State University before accepting a...
Harrington – On Wednesday, March 4, members of the Eastern Washington University football team traveled to Harrington for a Reading Rally with school students. Children from preschool age up to high school seniors participated. The university football players read to students gathered in elementary classrooms before a question and answer session. The students and football players then went outside to toss footballs and enjoy the mild weather. Students in grades 7-12 d...
Renton – The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association has announced its intentions of going forward with its spring state championship tournaments should schools reopen on Monday, April 27. Gov.Jay Inslee ordered all Washington K-12 schools to close this month for a minimum of six weeks to attempt to slow the spread of COVID-19. April 27 is the soonest schools could open under the order. WIAA Executive Director Mick Hoffman said his staff is operating under the h...
Kimberly Dewey, 18, a senior at Reardan High School has signed a letter of intent to play basketball for Whitworth University in Spokane. "The basketball program [ in Reardan] has always been deep in my heart and I hope I have inspired others to chase after their dreams," Dewy said, "I am beyond excited to start my new journey at Whitworth. I feel it will be a perfect fit for me and my love for basketball. Thank you to the Reardan community for the endless support and always...
Ryan Moffet, an Odessa native, finished his four years of high school basketball with not only a state championship in the 1B classification but also the state scoring record with 3,216 points in which he was up against players from the 1B to the 4A classifications. He and his teammates formed a cohesive unit that had matured over the high school careers of its members. By the time Moffet and his five fellow seniors qualified for the state tournament, they had proven...
Odessa vs. ACH At the Spokane Arena March 5, the Odessa Tigers began their march toward the state championship by playing arch-rival ACH, which had won its first-round game against Rainier Christian the previous day. Throughout the regular season and district play, the Tigers defeated the Warriors by quite lopsided scores. During this state matchup, however, the Tigers looked flat from the get-go. The fire that had sustained them up to this point in the season appeared to...
Over the course of the last several months Davenport High School FBLA members, and Partnership with Business Project co-chairs Macie Hopkins, Kristof Panke, and Brayden Duff have built a partnership with Haden’s Aquafaba. This brand-new, up-and-coming company started in Wilbur is the only ready-to-use liquid aquafaba on the market made with organic chickpeas! Our chapter has partnered with Haden’s Aquafaba to launch its social media marketing campaign. Through the partnership, FBLA members had the opportunity to learn fir...
Odessa vs. Oakesdale The regional playoff game against Oakesdale took place at West Valley High School in Spokane this past Saturday, Feb. 29. The Tigers had some trepidation about this matchup, said one Odessa fan. Early in the season, the two teams had met for a non-conference game, and although the Tigers won, it was quite a close contest all the way through three quarters. There was concern that the Nighthawks would be even better prepared for their second matchup. As it...
The Knowledge Bowl team that placed fourth in the regional competition is headed to the state tournament. Jett Nelson, Pilot Weishaar, Eric Johnston, Colton Messer, Ryan Moffet and Camden Weber make up the team. The state tournament will be held March 21, 2020 at West Valley High School, located at 9800 Zier Road in Yakima. The entire Knowledge Bowl Team (JV and varsity for 2019-2020 consists of Eric Johnston, Ryan Moffet, Makayla Nelson, Camden Weber, Kaya Kuchenbuch, Chase...
SPOKANE – The Davenport Gorillas girls basketball team's season came to a close after falling to St. George's 44-41 in the consolation bracket semifinals of the Northeast 2B basketball tournament at West Valley High School in Spokane. The Gorillas were playing in the loser-out game after falling to 58-37 in the semifinals two nights earlier. Davenport started strong and finished strong against St. George's. It was the middle that was the problem for the Gorillas. Davenport o...
Over the course of the last few months, Davenport FBLA Community Service Project co-chairs Ellie Telford, Kenzie Gerlitz-Simpson, and Navia Bowdish along with the FBLA chapter members have been promoting heart health and stroke prevention through a series of events and activities for all ages throughout the Davenport community. As part of the project, the chapter partnered with Lincoln Hospital & Clinics to provide an educational presentation at the Davenport Senior Center. Du...
Odessa vs. Selkirk The District 7 championship game was held at Deer Park High School on Feb. 22, and the undefeated Odessa Tiger boys took the #1 spot, handing the Selkirk Rangers a 78 to 34 loss. Odessa 9 27 18 24 78 Selkirk 11 4 17 2 34 The game's first quarter was something of a surprise to the team. Whereas, their usual game plan all season has called for building up a commanding lead right from the start, the Rangers put up a strong defense and even led the Tigers by...
Members of the Odessa High School FBLA chapter have been putting their leadership skills to work once again to benefit the Odessa community. Members met with Mayor Bill Crossley and Public Works Director Rod Webster to learn about current needs at the Odessa Cemetery. The group agreed that there were several areas that could use the services of the students. First, members drafted a map of the cemetery and then began working on creating a digital version. Second, members...
The Odessa Tiger girls accomplished a come-from-behind victory over rival school Almira-Coulee-Hartline at the District 7 tournament playoff game Feb. 19 in Deer Park. They nearly did the same thing on Saturday, Feb. 22 against Curlew in a battle for the 3rd place spot at district that would have given them a trip to the state tournament. Odessa vs. ACH The Tigers and Warriors had a close contest through three-quarters of the game. The fourth quarter was decisive, however, as the Odessa team outscored ACH by 31 points to 10....
The world is changing and so is the way Americans shop and spend their money. America has transitioned from an agricultural economy, to an industrial economy, to a service economy. Now we are moving toward an experience economy. This is the topic being studied by Odessa eighth-graders as part of the Odessa FBLA chapter’s American Enterprise Project. The students have researched businesses that currently offer experiences, such as Top Golf, LuLu Lemon and Petco. With the Sears store closing in Spokane’s Northtown Mall, stu...
Odessa High School's FBLA chapter used FBLA Week as an opportunity to raise funds for the March of Dimes. The annual Copper vs. Silver Contest resulted in raising over $116 for the March of Dimes. According to tradition, the losing senior class president, Ryan Moffet, received a pie in the face from the winning junior class president, Pilot Weishaar....
"Thanks to generous supporters from Lincoln County and across the state, the 'Buy a Pair, Show You Care' underwear drive was a huge success," says Odessa High School Future Business Leaders of America adviser Terri King. FBLA members delivered 1,231 pair of new children's underwear on a recent visit to Teen and Kid Closet in Spokane. They also had the opportunity to tour the facility and meet co-founder and KXLY newscaster Robyn Nance, who described the founding of Teen and...
Odessa vs. Cusick On February 15, the Tigers played a tough, fast Cusick team in the District 7 tournament held at Medical Lake High School. The Tigers came out on top 70 to 56. Odessa 25 14 20 7 70 Cusick 11 10 17 12 56 Ryan Moffet, despite taking a beating under the boards, led the scoring with 22 points. Camden Weber, shooting well from outside had 20, Marcus King 12, Tim DeWulf 11 and Jett Nelson 5. Weber and King shared the rebounding lead with five each. Moffet came up with four steals. The Tiger boys will play Selkirk...
The Odessa Tiger girls completed a successful season in basketball and made it into the District 7 playoffs. Odessa vs. Northport On February 12, the lady Tigers faced off against Northport at home in Odessa, for the first round of the tournament. The girls got a decisive win, 59-37. Odessa 16 18 10 15 59 Northport 6 12 15 4 37 McKennah Davison was top scorer for Odessa with 19 points, followed by Ashlyn Neilsen with 17 and Grace Nelson with 12. The Tigers played a pretty clean game, with no player having more than two fouls...
Odessa vs. Valley Christian On February 7, the Tigers played a rematch against VC at home in Odessa. The Tigers also took this one, 66 to 50. Odessa 25 14 20 7 66 Valley Christian 11 10 17 12 2 Ryan Moffet was once again high scorer with 29 points, as well as being named Maxpreps Player of the Game. He was followed by Camden Weber and Jett Nelson with 12 points each. Tim DeWulf hauled in 11 rebounds to pace the defense. Nelson had five steals, and Moffet handed off seven...
A total of 39 Odessa High School students attended the NE Region Winter Conference in Spokane on February 6. This first competition of the year represents the first time the current freshmen have ever competed in an FBLA event. Their efforts in creating original PowerPoint presentations and discussing them were rewarded, as 19 teams brought home awards and qualified for state. All of these projects will be reworked and improved upon and entered into the state competition in...
Odessa vs. Harrington On February 4, the lady Tigers were to face Harrington, but the Panthers have had to cancel the remainder of their varsity season because they had too few girls. The forfeit credits two points to Odessa as a formality. The February 12 playoff game against Northport at home in Odessa will be reported on in next week’s issue of The Odessa Record....
