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Gonzaga forward Corey Kispert (24) reacts after making a 3-point basket against Virginia during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)

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Kispert’s career game leads No. 1 Gonzaga over No. 16 Virginia

The Edmonds native scores 32 points and ties a school record with nine 3-pointers in a 98-75 win.

Gonzaga guard Jalen Suggs (1) shoot a 3-pointer during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Iowa, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020 in SIoux Falls, S.D. (AP Photo/Josh Jurgens)

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Star freshman Suggs leads No. 1 Gonzaga over No. 3 Iowa

He scores a career-high 27 points as the powerful Bulldogs defeat the Hawkeyes 99-88.

Utah running back Ty Jordan (22) runs for a score as he eludes a tackle by Washington State linebacker Jahad Woods (13) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

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Utah mounts rally as Washington State’s season ends with loss

The Utes erase a 21-point halftime deficit and pull away for a 45-28 victory.

Washington coach Jimmy Lake stands with official Michael Weseloh as he waits for a review of a call during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Stanford on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

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UW opts out of potential bowl bid, football season over

Washington is still not able to practice due to COVID-19 cases and contact tracing.

Cameron Underwood (right) looks to the basket during practice Monday evening at Everett Community College in Everett on March 2, 2020. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Community sports roundup: NWAC delays play until March

In addition, all NWAC championships have been canceled and play will be restricted to regions.

Washington's Nate Roberts, right, stumbles and loses his defensive posture on Montana's Kyle Owens in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020, at Alaska Airlines Arena in Seattle. (Dean Rutz/The Seattle Times via AP)

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UW men fall to Montana for 1st time since 1994

The Huskies shoot 8 of 19 at the free-throw line and drop to 1-5 on the season after…

Josh McCarron, junior at Archbishop Murphy High is The Herald Defensive Player of the Year. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Murphy’s McCarron will have ‘dream come true’ on signing day

The standout senior is set to sign his National Letter of Intent with Virigina football Wednesday.

California student equipment manager Will O'Connor removes equipment for his team from Martin Stadium after the NCAA college football game between Washington State and California was canceled because of a case of COVID-19 on the Cal team, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)

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California at WSU football game canceled before kickoff

The Golden Bears were not able to field the minimum amount of players after a positive COVID-19 test.

Oregon's LJ Figueroa, left, struggles for control of the ball with Washington's Quade Green, bottom right, and Hameir Wright during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

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Washington men rally, fall to Oregon

Marysville Pilchuk alum RaeQuan Battle scores 19 points in the Huskies’ 74-71 defeat.

Readers deemed the Seattle Seahawks’ loss to the New York Giants the worst loss among the state’s football teams the past weekend. (AP Photo/Larry Maurer)

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POLL RESULTS: Seahawks defeat deemed the worst

Voters overwhelmingly picked Seattle’s loss to the Giants as the state’s worst from last weekend.

Washington defensive back Jacobe Covington wears a mask on the sideline against Oregon State during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

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UW’s rivalry game with Oregon canceled due to virus issues

Washington does not have the minimum amount of scholarship players available to play Saturday’s game.

Washington coach Jimmy Lake, left, stands on the sideline during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Utah, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

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UW football pauses all team-related activities

Saturday’s game vs. Oregon is in limbo due to an increase in positive COVID-19 cases with the Huskies.

Washington's Nate Roberts (right) saves the ball from going out of bounds during a game against Seattle University on December 9, 2020, at Alaska Airlines Arena in Seattle. (Scott Eklund/UW Athletics)

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Washington rolls past Seattle for 1st win of season

The Huskies’ defense holds the Redhawks to just 29% shooting from the field in a 73-41 win.

Washington State quarterback Jayden de Laura (4) walks off the field after an injury during the second half of the Cougars’ 38-13 loss at USC on Sunday. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

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POLL: Which of the state’s football losses was the worst?

The Seahawks, Huskies and Cougars all lost on the same weekend for the first time since 2011.

A sign outside of Bankers Life Fieldhouse shows the display for the Gonzaga vs. Baylor basketball game that was scheduled to play in an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Indianapolis. The game was canceled due to COVID. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

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No. 1 Gonzaga vs. No. 2 Baylor called off over virus tests

Two positive COVID-19 tests in the Zags’ program force the highly anticipated game to be postponed.

Stanford running back Nathaniel Peat, center, pushes into the end zone on a 3-yard touchdown run against Washington in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

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Washington falls in early hole again, loses to Stanford

For the second straight week the Huskies fall behind by 21, but another comeback falls short, 31-26.

Washington quarterback Dylan Morris gestures after Washington defeated Utah 24-21 in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

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No. 23 UW helped Stanford, but it’s all business on gameday

The Huskies gave the vagabond Cardinal a place to practice, but will looking for a big win Saturday.

Washington guard Nahziah Carter (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Arizona Saturday, March 7, 2020, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

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Carter announces departure from UW men’s basketball team

The senior guard had been suspended indefinitely, but is now leaving for good to pursue a pro career.

Drew Timme and the rest of the Gonzaga men’s basketball team played Auburn the day after a Bulldogs player tested positive for COVID-19. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

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POLL RESULTS: Readers split on Gonzaga choosing to play

A small majority objects to the Bulldogs playing a day after a player tested positive for COVID-19.

Washington State offensive lineman Josh Watson (65) lines up for a play during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Oregon in Pullman, Wash., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. Oregon won 43-29. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)

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Even a COVID-19 diagnosis can’t rattle Cougars’ Watson

The Cascade graduate is staying positive during his senior season at WSU despite all the challenges.