Shining Bright in Spokane for Nov. 14

Greg Peach
EWU football

The senior defensive end set an Eastern Washington University single-season record for sacks with 16 when he chased down the quarterback twice against Northern Colorado last Saturday (Nov. in a 31-16 road victory. His 33 1/2 career sacks is also a school record, and he has two more games to add to his total with matchups against Big Sky Conference opponents Northern Arizona (Nov. 15) in Cheney and Weber State (Nov. 22) on the road.

The Eagles’ supportive eye

To casual spectators, he may seem like only one of the most dedicated Eastern Washington University fans at a given sporting event, but to those who know him, Terry Stratton is that and much more.

A nest of their own

Collegiate hockey in the Inland Northwest? With all of the attention this time of year toward the winding down of football and the bright prospect of basketball ahead, it may come as a surprise that there are competitive teams on skates right outside your back door.

While they may not be considered a “varsity” sport by technical means, the breadth of competition and quality of play by the Eastern Washington University club hockey team proves otherwise.

B-Aware of B-Moore

The gleam of a bald head for a young athlete screams intimidation. Add that to a 6’9”, 250-pound frame, and that makes a safe pick as inclusion for Scariest Athletes of the Northwest.

Meet Brandon Moore.

Shining bright in Spokane for Oct. 24

Two local football players, T.J. Conley and Ryan Kelley are shining bright in Spokane.

A grizzly disappointment

Well it’s over.
Montana came into Cheney and handed the Eagles a potentially season-ending 19-3 loss, but what’s more disturbing than Eastern Washington’s fourth loss of the season is the way it happened.
The Eagles offense, which has been the strength of the team all year and was able to stand toe-to-toe with Big 12 defenses in [...]

Bruised, but not beaten

Following Eastern Washington University’s 49-24 loss at the hands of FCS nationally-ranked Texas Tech, message boards from the Lone Star State were praising the effort and impressive nature of the Eagles’ tenacity and unwillingness to quit.

Building on experience

Division I soccer can be tough to adjust to. Just ask Eastern Washington women’s soccer Head Coach George Hageage after his young team dropped a 4-0 decision to Boise State on Aug. 20 in the season opener for the Eagles.

What’s on the docket this weekend?

While I will be enjoying some Emerald City relaxation with my bride-to-be, going to Pike Place Market and trips to Safeco Field, there will be plenty of Lilac City (and surrounding areas) action in the collegiate circuit if it piques your interest.

Playing through pain

Aside from the kicker on his team, former Eastern Washington University Eagle and Spokane Shock defensive back Isaiah Trufant is the smallest player on the Arizona Rattlers of the Arena Football League.

Just don’t let his stature fool you.

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