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Years ago a friend of mine used to ask, “Who is the Chicago All Star that wears the number 23? Most everyone would say Michael Jordan, and he would say no Chicago Cubs 2nd baseman Ryne Sandberg. Ryne Sandberg passed away this past week from prostate cancer. The Spokane native was certainly a Cub favorite. Now I’m not a Chicago Cub fan but I remember when Ryne Sandberg was an outstanding athlete for the North Central Indians on the north side of Spokane. I can’t say that NC wa...
MEDICAL LAKE — By the traditional measuring stick of wins and losses, the West Plains Cannons 14-24 record might be judged as having under performed in 2025. Five consecutive Spokane AAA regular season championships and as many appearances in state tournament play have set a high bar. On the clock since early March, Cannons’ head coach Austin Sharp earned some time off coaching boys from Medical Lake, Reardan and the surrounding communities. The time off came after having had his job go into “extra innings.” Despite basebal...
Sports physicals offered DAVENPORT — Lincoln Hospital and Clinics is offering sports physicals for student-athletes for a fee at Harrington and Davenport schools this month. Sports physicals will be offered from 1-4 p.m. today, Thursday, Aug. 7, in the Harrington High School multipurpose room; and from noon to 4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14, in Davenport High School gymnasium. Clinics are also offering physicals in Odessa, Reardan, Wilbur and Davenport. Meetings slated HARRINGTON —The fall athletic season kicks off this month wit...
DAVENPORT — The Spokane Indians will host a Davenport School District Fireworks Night on Friday, Aug. 16, at Avista Stadium. Gates open at 5:30 p.m., with the first pitch at 6:35 p.m. The Northwest League game features the Spokane Indians against the Vancouver Canadians, followed by a fireworks display. Avista Stadium is located at 602 N. Havana St., Spokane. Fans are advised to arrive early for pre-game activities and parking, available for free in the stadium lot. Tickets are available at spokaneindians.com or the Avista S...
SAVANNAH, Ga. - A Davenport High School junior placed fifth in the nation in the 4x100 mixed relay at the 2025 USATF National Junior Olympic Championships at Ted Wright Stadium. Representing Spokane Speed Academy, David Coriell, 16, said the atmosphere was electric, describing the intensity of lining up on the track surrounded by some of the nation's fastest young athletes. "There was a lot of speed there," he said. "Many people were competing for the national title, and it...
Davenport girls take a breather between drills during a soccer camp at Eastern Washington University, where young athletes from across the region sharpened their skills - and their sunburns....
REARDAN - A Reardan High School graduate's skill and determination in bull riding have earned him a statewide award. Justice "JC" Merriott, 19, was named Washington's Cinch Outstanding Athlete by the Washington State High School Rodeo Association. The award recognizes his standout performances and grit in the demanding sport of bull riding. "It means a lot to me," Merriott said. "It makes me happy to see people look up to me, making a difference for the younger generation and...
Laramie Gray, of Reardan, rounds the arena during the National Anthem at the Cheney Rodeo on Friday, July 11....
REARDAN — The Reardan-Edwall School District will hold its Back-to-School Night and Mandatory Athletics Night on Tuesday, Aug. 19 at Reardan High School, 215 East Spokane Avenue. The elementary Back-to-School Night for pre-kindergarten through sixth-grade students begins at 5 p.m. Families can meet teachers, tour informational booths, and enjoy free pizza. The event also introduces the new principal, Sarah Dinkins. The Mandatory Athletics Night starts at 5 p.m. with a student-athlete presentation, followed by a parent present...
DAVENPORT- A local teen recently earned one of the highest honors in Washington's high school rodeo community. Elly Bageant, a 16-year-old at Davenport High School's Virtual Academy, was crowned Miss High School Rodeo Washington 2024-25 during Memorial Day week 2024, serving in the prestigious role until Memorial Day 2025. The title marked a significant chapter in her journey with the Washington State High School Rodeo Association, where she had been an active member since six...
DAVENPORT - The annual Kids Fishing Derby at Cottonwood Creek drew 127 registered children, along with an estimated 10 additional young anglers, on Friday, July 18, according to coordinator Bob Guhlke. Hosted by the Davenport Lions Club, the derby offered children the chance to fish for trout, some of which were tagged for a chance to win new fishing poles. This year, the event focused on participation and fun rather than recording fish sizes or weights, a change from...
REARDAN - Tenice Waters, a 16-year-old junior at Reardan High School, has garnered attention from Division I basketball programs at Idaho State University, Utah, and UC Santa Barbara. The Wellpinit native and member of the Colville Tribes has not yet committed but is weighing her options after a standout spring and summer on the AAU circuit and at the Nike Tournament of Champions in Chicago. "I cried on the phone," she said. "Everything I dreamed of and worked for started to...
REARDAN - At 25, Mason Payne is carving a path as a rising star in professional rodeo, representing Reardan, Washington, with grit and ambition. A three-time Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Columbia River Circuit finals qualifier, Payne currently ranks fourth in the Northwest Professional Rodeo Association and eighth in the Columbia River Circuit. This year, he has placed first through fourth in multiple rodeos, including events in Colville, Tonasket, and Yakima; Grange...
DAVENPORT - The Davenport High School volleyball team competed in the Pacific Northwest Summer Volleyball Classic in Centralia, Wash., from Friday, July 11 to Sunday, July 13. The team, composed of nine players - four returning varsity, four returning junior varsity, and one incoming freshman - faced tough competition and emerged victorious in the Division 1 Silver bracket. The tournament marked the first time this newly formed squad played together, with no prior joint practi...
DAVENPORT — Six Davenport High School varsity cheerleaders attended Camp 395 from June 26-29, a three-day intensive training hosted by Lilac City Cheer Academy at Jenkins Senior/Junior High School in Chewelah. The camp marked the first summer cheer camp for Davenport High School since before the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted such events. The team, the smallest among six schools in attendance, embraced a rigorous schedule, spending 12-hour days in the gym honing their skills. They resided in classrooms during the camp, f...
Two Rivers lights up the sky with magnificent display, Saturday, July 5th....
DAVENPORT — The Davenport Lions Club Kids Fishing Derby, a cherished tradition in Lincoln County, is set for Friday, July 18, from 7 a.m. to noon at Cottonwood Creek, coinciding with the city’s annual Pioneer Days celebration. The event, which draws families from across the region, offers children a chance to fish for stocked trout in a community-focused atmosphere, fostering memories and outdoor skills. Bob Guhlke, a 79-year-old lifelong Davenport resident and dedicated Lions Club member, founded the derby 16 years ago aft...
DAVENPORT — As temperatures climb and wildfire risk intensifies, fire districts across Lincoln County are enacting burn bans, with the National Park Service imposing some of the most stringent restrictions leading into the Fourth of July weekend. A total fire ban will take effect at Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area at 12:01 a.m. On Wednesday, July 3, the National Park Service announced. The ban prohibits all open flames, including those in designated fire rings and barbecue boxes. Shoreline fires, charcoal grills, t...
Surrounded by smiling kids in bright shirts and brand-new helmets, Chief Erika Rose and Amy Hardung paused for a photo after teaching the next generation how to ride safely and confidently on Wednesday, June 25. It was an evening where fun met purpose, and Odessa's streets gained a few more mindful young riders....
ODESSA - The Odessa Police Department hosted its annual Bike and Scooter Night on Wednesday, June 25, drawing dozens of local families to an evening of road safety education, giveaways and community fun. "Wow! What a great bike/scooter night 2025," Odessa Police shared in a statement. "Thanks to all the kids and parents who attended and encouraged your kids to learn the rules of the road. Safety on the roads in Odessa is very important to us; we want you to Ride Safe." The...
DAVENPORT — The Davenport School District has released its sports calendar for July and August, detailing athletic practices, camps, competitive events, and community pickleball sessions to prepare for the 2025-2026 fall season. The schedule includes football, volleyball, and community pickleball activities. This is what local athletes and families can expect for the upcoming summer months: July High school football summer camp kicks off 6–8 p.m., Monday, July 7, through Thursday, July 10, at Davenport High School and foc...
The dust has settled on the 2025 Davenport Junior Rodeo, which brought two full days of grit, speed and showmanship to the Lincoln County Fairgrounds, June 20–21. Youth contestants from across the region competed in a packed schedule of events ranging from barrel racing and dummy roping to steer wrestling and bull riding. In the Little People division, Stella Streeter dominated the leaderboard, taking first in barrel racing (21.701), Cal Stake (9.097), and dummy roping (6 p...
Ransom Gray attempts to hold on during the Junior Boys Steer Riding event at the Davenport Junior Rodeo on Friday, June 20, before taking a tumble beneath the steer. The day featured a full lineup of youth events, including mutton busting, bronc riding, and barrel racing. For more on the Junior Rodeo, see Page 10....
REARDAN – Twelve girls basketball teams took part in the 4th annual Reardan Slam Basketball Tournament at the high school June 13-15. The Screaming Eagles went 5-1 and defeated Garfield-Palouse 48-43 to win the championship. Other teams in the tournament were Medical Lake, Kettle Falls, Moses Lake, Pullman, Lake Roosevelt, Colville, Liberty, Brewster, Pomeroy and Saint George's. "Summer is the building block to the following season," Reardan coach Bob Swannack said. "And t...
Editors note: This is a continuation of the story that ran in the 6/12 issue of the Lincoln County Record-Times. Odessa The Tigers track team was 17 members strong this season. The girls placed second in North Sub District 6 and fourth at the District 6 meet. Seven athletes competed at the 1B state meet earning the Tigers a seventh place finish. Lily Starkel led the team with a gold medal in the high jump. She also placed sixth in the long jump. Reegan Carstensen placed third in the 100 hurdles; Alexis Eden placed fifth in...
