The Observer

Manning’s legacy more than numbers

Ryan Kinker, Staff Reporter
March 10, 2016

On Monday, quarterback Peyton Manning announced his retirement from the NFL after 18 seasons with the Indianapolis Colts and Denver Broncos. Manning joins cornerback Charles Woodson in retirement, both...

Season recap: Three highs, lows from men’s basketball

Austin Bennett, Assistant Sports Editor
March 10, 2016

Central’s men’s basketball team essentially road a seesaw all season with the way things turned out at the GNAC tournament. The Wildcats suffered an agonizing defeat to Seattle Pacific University...

Club feature: Central climbing

Nathan Brewster, Staff Reporter
March 10, 2016

Chalk dust fills the air and music blasts through the recreation center. It’s 3 p.m. and the climbing club is about to begin practice. The chalk in the air comes from the hands of the climbers. They...

Spring could be Central’s time

Zac Hereth, Sports Editor
March 10, 2016

As spring rolls into Ellensburg, we know one thing for sure—there will be wind—but this spring may bloom into an exciting sports season for Central. Fall brought some excitement when the volleyball...

Season recap: Three highs, lows from women’s basketball

Zac Hereth, Sports Editor
March 10, 2016

Although Central’s women’s basketball team was knocked out in the first round of the GNAC tournament last Thursday, this year was the team’s best season in nearly a decade. The Wildcats, 17-12...

Women’s GNAC tournament preview

Zac Hereth, Sports Editor
March 3, 2016

Before the hiring of head coach Jeff Harada, Central’s women’s basketball team struggled to find its way in the GNAC conference. Now, in Harada’s second year at Central, the Wildcats finished...

Men’s GNAC tournament preview

Austin Bennett, Assistant Sports Editor
March 3, 2016

Central’s men’s basketball team will get its own dose of March Madness starting today as they take on the defending conference champions, Seattle Pacific (SPU), in the first round of the GNAC tournament. The...

Give Jesus a chance

Zac Hereth, Sports Editor
March 3, 2016

Given that Jesus Montero reported to camp 40 pounds overweight two seasons ago, I never thought I’d say this, but it’s time to give Montero a chance. The Mariners signed left-handed hitter Adam...

Top of his class

Ryan Kinker, Staff Reporter
March 3, 2016

In 2012, Jake Ferris was a junior at Wilson High School in Tacoma. As a wrestler in the 195-pound weight-class, Ferris made his way to the 3A Washington State Championships, looking to end his season on...

A natural on the mound

Mitchell Johnson, Staff Reporter
March 3, 2016

Kiana Wood accomplished a feat many pitchers dream of: Every batter she faced failed to reach base—a perfect game. However, at the time, Wood wasn’t sure what a perfect game was. “[My dad]...

Central freshmen honored

Zac Hereth, Sports Editor
March 3, 2016

For the second straight season, a Wildcat women’s basketball player has taken home the honor of GNAC Freshman of the Year. Freshman guard Mandy Steward joined fellow backcourt member, sophomore Jasmin...

Stroud wins Defensive Player of the Year

Austin Bennett, Assistant Sports Editor
March 3, 2016

Senior forward Joseph Stroud swatted his way to GNAC Defensive Player of the Year and a First Team All-GNAC selection on Tuesday. Stroud had a total of 67 blocked shots this year and is two blocks...