Archive for February, 2009
Howerton shines
There have been many instances in the past where I’ve attended collegiate sporting events in our community – both as a fan and as a reporter – and had the opportunity to witness sterling performances by former high school standouts who have left the valley to attend two- or four-year schools.
Such was the case Saturday night [...]
McKeown’s magic
Touchet basketball coach Tim McKeown enjoyed his share of success when he was at the helm of the school’s girls basketball program.
Perhaps its finest hour in the McKeown era came last season, when the Indians finished third in the Class 1B state tournament in Yakima.
Now in his first year as coach of the boys varsity team, it appears [...]
Warrior women on a roll
Don’t look now, but the Walla Walla Community College women’s basketball team is surging.
Just three weeks ago, the Warriors were near the abyss of the NWAACC Eastern Region standings with a 1-3 league record after a home loss to first-place Yakima Valley.
Since that disappointing start against Eastern Region opponents, WWCC has won five straight – [...]
Home Sweet Home
Until this past week of NWAACC Eastern Region play, the phrase ‘Home Sweet Home’ was one that the Walla Walla Community College men’s basketball team could not relate to.
The Warriors were in the midst of a four-game losing streak in games played at the Dietrich Activity Center. The latter three defeats were league counters against Blue [...]
Something special
There is something special going on at Walla Walla High School these days.
The Blue Devil girls basketball team improved its record in the Big Nine Conference’s Cascade Division to 9-1 and overall mark to 15-3 with a couple of victories over the weekend.
Wa-Hi smashed Eisenhower, 60-36, on Friday night and posted a 63-58 overtime triumph on Saturday at [...]
