College sports

Parker Duskin (left) and Jaden Roskelley pose outside Hayward Field following the 2025 NCAA Outdoor Track & Field National Championships, which took place in Eugene, Oregon from June 11-14. The two graduated a year apart from Arlington High School, and Duskin competed for Washington State while Roskelley competes for BYU. (Photo courtesy of Jaden Roskelley)

Pair of Arlington alumni compete at NCAA Track Nationals

This year marks the first time two former Eagles qualified for nationals in same season.

 

Arlington’s Parker Duskin throws up a hand after defeating the competition in the 3A boys 300 hurdles at the 2022 WIAA State Track & Field Championships at Mount Tahoma High School in Tacoma, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Washington State track cuts impact former area athletes

Sprinter/hurdler and Arlington alum Parker Duskin says Monday’s decision is ‘not the Cougar Way.’

 

Everett Community College head coach Chet Hovde watches as the women's team practices on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 in Everett. Hovde, who died in 2024, will be inducted into the EvCC Hall of Fame along with others on Thursday. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

EvCC to induct 5 athletes, 1 team into HOF Thursday

A record-setting rebounder, a dual-threat pitcher, a cross country…

 

FILE — President Joe Biden embraces his son Hunter Biden after his speech on the first night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Aug. 19, 2024. President Biden issued a full and unconditional pardon of his son Hunter on Sunday, Dec. 1, using the power of his office to wave aside years of legal troubles, including a federal conviction for illegally buying a gun. (Eric Lee/The New York Times)

Comment: The power of pardon in a democracy

We can debate whether a particular pardon is wise, but the practice itself is a basis for liberty.

FILE — President Joe Biden embraces his son Hunter Biden after his speech on the first night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Aug. 19, 2024. President Biden issued a full and unconditional pardon of his son Hunter on Sunday, Dec. 1, using the power of his office to wave aside years of legal troubles, including a federal conviction for illegally buying a gun. (Eric Lee/The New York Times)
Everett Community College volleyball coach Whitney Williams talks to her team during a break in a match. Williams, who enters her fourth full season, is currently at 55 wins and has 15 matches remaining in the regular season to set a new all-time record. Williams could surpass former coach Robyn Peckol-Filimaua who served between 2012-18 and compiled 56 wins. (Photo courtesy of EvCC Athletic Director Garet Studer)

New all-time winning milestones in Everett Community College’s future

Whitney Williams, Kieren Raney and Randy Smith are on track to set new records this season.

Everett Community College volleyball coach Whitney Williams talks to her team during a break in a match. Williams, who enters her fourth full season, is currently at 55 wins and has 15 matches remaining in the regular season to set a new all-time record. Williams could surpass former coach Robyn Peckol-Filimaua who served between 2012-18 and compiled 56 wins. (Photo courtesy of EvCC Athletic Director Garet Studer)

As interceptions mount for WSU QBs John Mateer and Zevi Eckhaus, coaches ask for more leadership

Cougar quarterbacks responding to coaching each other during practices.

The Northwest Athletic Conference soccer friendlies are Aug. 20-21 at Starfire Sports Complex in Tukwila. (Logo courtesy NWAC)

Local college soccer teams playing “friendlies” this month

The Everett, Edmonds and Shoreline community college soccer teams will be in action at Starfire Sports Complex.

The Northwest Athletic Conference soccer friendlies are Aug. 20-21 at Starfire Sports Complex in Tukwila. (Logo courtesy NWAC)

On Day 1 of WSU fall camp, CB Stephen Hall shows development

Plus Cougars quarterbacks John Mateer and Zevi Eckhaus begin their battle for the starter’s job.

Former Auburn linebacker Wesley Steiner is a welcome addition to the Washington State University football team. (Stew Milne / AL.com)

WSU’s Jake Dickert raves about transfer LB Wesley Steiner

WSU’s fall camp began Wednesday with the Cougars entering uncharted territory.

Former Auburn linebacker Wesley Steiner is a welcome addition to the Washington State University football team. (Stew Milne / AL.com)
Head coach Mike Leach of the Washington State Cougars (left) and head coach Chris Petersen of the Washington Huskies shake hands after the Huskies defeated the Cougars 31-13 during their game at Husky Stadium on November 29, 2019 in Seattle, Washington. (Abbie Parr / Tribune News Service)

Former coach Mike Leach among five WSU Hall of Fame inductees

Leach helped the Cougars to 55 wins in eight seasons and six bowl games.

Head coach Mike Leach of the Washington State Cougars (left) and head coach Chris Petersen of the Washington Huskies shake hands after the Huskies defeated the Cougars 31-13 during their game at Husky Stadium on November 29, 2019 in Seattle, Washington. (Abbie Parr / Tribune News Service)

WSU elevates Anne McCoy to full-time athletic director

McCoy had been acting as interim athletic director since Pat Chun left for UW in March.

NWAC notebook: EvCC’s Gilbert excels at track championships

Plus how locals fared in tennis and softball. Baseball begins Thursday.

Everett Community College’s women’s soccer team won the 2014 Northwest Athletic Conference championship. (Photo courtesy of Everett Community College)

EvCC announces its 2024 Hall of Fame induction class

Men’s gymnastics, 2014 women’s soccer team headline this year’s class.

Everett Community College’s women’s soccer team won the 2014 Northwest Athletic Conference championship. (Photo courtesy of Everett Community College)

5 takeaways from Washington State’s spring ball slate

John Mateer appears to be the quarterback, but there’s lots of competition at running back.

Eastern Washington coach David Riley watches his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas Tech. Washington State hired Riley as its basketball coach on Tuesday, nabbing the two-time Big Sky Conference coach of the year at a time of uncertainty for the Cougars. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson, File)

Washington State hires EWU’s Riley as men’s hoops coach

Riley makes the short move to Pullman to replace Kyle Smith, who departed for Stanford.

Eastern Washington coach David Riley watches his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas Tech. Washington State hired Riley as its basketball coach on Tuesday, nabbing the two-time Big Sky Conference coach of the year at a time of uncertainty for the Cougars. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson, File)
Montana State coach Matt Logie shouts during the first half of the team’s First Four game against Grambling State in the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament March 20 in Dayton, Ohio. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

Report: WSU offers head coaching job to Montana State’s Logie

The Cougars have their sights on Matt Logie to replace men’s basketball coach Kyle Smith.

Montana State coach Matt Logie shouts during the first half of the team’s First Four game against Grambling State in the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament March 20 in Dayton, Ohio. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
University of Washington's new men's basketball coach Danny Sprinkle meets the news media, Wednesday, March 27, 2024 in Seattle. (Ken Lambert/The Seattle Times via AP)

Taking over at Washington personal for men’s basketball coach Sprinkle

Danny Sprinkle spoke about his connection to the school during his introductory press conference Wednesday.

University of Washington's new men's basketball coach Danny Sprinkle meets the news media, Wednesday, March 27, 2024 in Seattle. (Ken Lambert/The Seattle Times via AP)
Washington State athletic director Pat Chun, center, watches players on the first day of NCAA college football practice, Friday, Aug. 6, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Washington hires AD Chun away from rival Washington State

UW quickly targeted its in-state rival’s athletic director after Troy Dannen’s sudden departure.

Washington State athletic director Pat Chun, center, watches players on the first day of NCAA college football practice, Friday, Aug. 6, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Utah State head coach Danny Sprinkle is seen on the sidelines during the first half of a second-round college basketball game against Purdue in the NCAA Tournament, Sunday, March 24, 2024 in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Washington hires Sprinkle as new men’s basketball coach

Danny Sprinkle is coming off an NCAA Tournament run with Utah State and previously coached at Montana State.

Utah State head coach Danny Sprinkle is seen on the sidelines during the first half of a second-round college basketball game against Purdue in the NCAA Tournament, Sunday, March 24, 2024 in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Washington State head coach Kyle Smith watches his team play against Iowa State in the second half of a second-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament, Saturday, March 23, 2024, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

WSU men’s basketball coach Smith leaves for Stanford

Kyle Smith exits after winning Pac-12 Coach of the Year and leading the Cougars to the NCAA Tournament.

Washington State head coach Kyle Smith watches his team play against Iowa State in the second half of a second-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament, Saturday, March 23, 2024, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)