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By the students, for the students of Central Washington University

The Observer

By the students, for the students of Central Washington University

The Observer

Whittaker is taking it easy after coming off a succesful indoor-season and placing eighth in the GNAC championships, but is still working on improving himself.

Whittaker jumps into outdoor-season

Nick Jahnke, Sports Editor
April 10, 2019

Zach Whittaker has been proving himself as one the Wildcats top jumpers. Awccording to Wildcat jumps coach Bryan Mack, Whittaker is coming off a great indoor-season, which concluded with him placing in...

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Sophomore Infielder Mitch Lesmeister warms up during practice. Soft toss gets the players arms stretched out.

Lesmeister shines in sophomore season

Bryce Weedman, Senior Sports Reporter
April 10, 2019

One of the players the Wildcats have turned to this season is sophomore infielder Mitch Lesmeister. Lesmeister is hitting .345 average with three doubles, one triple and three home runs. Lesmeister has...

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Senior Infielder Savannah Egbert has a .442 batting average and has a slugging percentage of .496. She also
has a .519 on-base percentage.

Softball heats up as playoffs get closer

Bryce Weedman, Senior Sports Reporter
April 10, 2019

CWU Softball is in the middle of a pretty good season, mid way through 2019. The Wildcats are in first place in the GNAC with a 22-12 overall record, and a 13-3 conference record. A one game lead over...

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Kelly Bills is the new offensive coordinator. Bills the former assistant coach and quarterbacks coach for Weber
University.

New offensive coordinator looks to make impact on and off the field

Austin Lane, Staff Reporter
April 10, 2019

The CWU football team has had much success in the past couple seasons. Since 2016, the team is 21-3 in GNAC conference games, including a perfect 8-0 record in the GNAC in 2017. Part of CWU’s successful...

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CWU spring football practices will begin April 5. Practices are open to the public and the spring game will take place on May 4, starting at 3 p.m.

Wildcat football moves into spring training

Nick Jahnke, Sports Editor
April 3, 2019

Wildcat football is about to kick off spring training. Practice will begin April 5, with two scrimmages throughout spring, ending with a spring game on May 4, according to press release on wildcatsports.com....

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In her second year as a Wildcat, Moyle has excelled at the catching position, as well as offensively at the plate. Up next, Moyle and the Wildcats will host Simon Fraser
University on April 6.

Moyle lights spark on softball offense

Hanson Lee, Managing Editor
April 3, 2019

With an 19-11 start to 2019, the Wildcats have gotten out to a nice start on the season. Behind the team’s early success has been sophomore catcher Theresa Moyle. In 22 games played and 17 games started,...

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CWU students utilizing the SURC basketball courts. Spring basketball intramurals are heating up, and so is
the competiton.

Forecast for spring intramurals

Bryce Weedman, Senior Sports Reporter
April 3, 2019

According to Jordan Bishop, coordinator of intramural sports, spring intramurals at CWU is something many students look forward to, mostly because the weather is warmer, and there are more opportunities...

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Departing from SEATAC on a clear day offers views of the cascade mountain range. The cascades give opportunity to hiking, skiing and snowshoeing to all who live
nearby.

OPR takes on Meadow Mountain snowshoeing

Tianbai Dun, Staff Reporter
February 28, 2019

CWU’s Outdoor Pursuits and Rentals (OPR) will hold another snowshoe activity in the eastern Cascade Mountains on March 2. OPR staff member Kendall Kramer said that the OPR staff chose Meadow Mountain...

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Friends on and off the court, Sadie Mensing (left) and Taylor Shaw (right) are the dynamic duo of the women’s basketball team.

Dynamic duos make a lasting mark at CWU

Bryce Weedman, Dez Rodriguez, Staff Reporter, Assistant Sports Editor
February 28, 2019

Many of us have a brother or sister, or best friend that we count as one of our siblings. Some of us have even been lucky enough to play a sport with them growing up. Consider the opportunity to play at...

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Fitness courses at CWU gaining interest amongst students

Fitness courses at CWU gaining interest amongst students

Dez Rodriguez, Assistant Sports Editor
February 28, 2019

For those students looking to get active while earning school credits, CWU provides an opportunity to pursue exercise as a part of their daily routines. They have a wide array of fitness courses that are...

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Men’s basketball will look to close out their season with one final homestand when they host Seattle Pacific
University on Feb. 28, followed by Saint Martin’s University on March 2.

Men’s basketball to miss 2019 postseason

Dez Rodriguez, Assistant Sports Editor
February 28, 2019

The CWU men’s basketball team faced many obstacles at the start of the 2018-2019 season. Newly hired head coach Brandon Rinta embarked on his first year at CWU after previously coaching at Lewis-Clark...

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Shoemaker hired as new EWU offensive coordinator, officially parts ways with Wildcat football

Shoemaker hired as new EWU offensive coordinator, officially parts ways with Wildcat football

Hanson Lee, Sports Editor
February 26, 2019

CWU head coach Ian Shoemaker will be parting ways with the Wildcat football program after accepting a coaching position as the offensive coordinator for the Eastern Washington University Eagles. After...

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