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The Observer

By the students, for the students of Central Washington University

The Observer

By the students, for the students of Central Washington University

The Observer

Junior pitcher Mitch Yada, Centrals returning leader in innings pitched, has a preseason bullpen session.

Wildcats ready to claw back to top

Zac Hereth, Sports Editor
February 4, 2016

After winning the GNAC tournament in 2014, Central was picked to dethrone Western Oregon University (WOU) from their reign of dominance as GNAC regular season champs last season, but it didn’t happen. The...

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Senior center Alexis Berrysmith takes a jumper in the post in practice.

Central women host Western

Nathan Brewster, Staff Reporter
February 4, 2016

The second act of the heated rivalry between the Wildcats and Vikings women’s basketball teams commences tonight at Nicholson Pavilion. Central pulled out the win at Western Washington University...

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Centrals longsnapper Jason Diffee signs papers to get an NFL agent.

Wildcat longsnapper enters NFL draft

Ryan Kinker, Staff Reporter
February 4, 2016

While Super Bowl parties will be going on next weekend, Central senior Jason Diffee will have his focus on the NFL draft April 28-30. Diffee, Central’s long snapper for the past three seasons, has...

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OPINION: Seahawks last game a microcosm of seasons shortcomings

OPINION: Seahawks last game a microcosm of season’s shortcomings

Austin Bennett, Assistant Sports Editor
January 28, 2016

The Seattle Seahawks found themselves in a 14-0 hole early in the first quarter against the North Carolina Panthers in what would be their final game of the 2015-16 season. Sound familiar? Looking...

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Rugbys road to recognition

Rugby’s road to recognition

Evan Thompson, Contributing Writer
January 28, 2016

Part one of our two week series chronicling the rise of Central's rugby program. Part two can be read here. When the rugby program was elevated to varsity status on Feb. 26, 2014, it felt somewhat...

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New softball coach Mike Larabee

Former SEC coach takes over for Wildcats

Mitchell Johnson, Staff Reporter
January 28, 2016

Mike Larabee will bring his many years of D1 softball experience to Central after being hired as the new head coach. After going to the NCAA Regional Tournament in 2014, Central struggled in 2015. The...

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Maverick (left) and Aladdin (right) Schirmer use their sibling rivalry to push each other on the pitch.

Brothers push through the scrum

Samuel Beaumonte, Staff Reporter
January 28, 2016

It’s a scrum. The ball has just gone out of play and the referees call for the teams to line-up. Central’s rugby team has its forward pack ready with the opposing team mirroring them. Senior Aladdin...

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Centrals golf team at the NCCGA tournament last spring.

Proposed tax could be costly for golf team

Ryan Kinker, Staff Reporter
January 28, 2016

UPDATE: The Kittitas County Commissioners have approved the admissions tax. The cost of golfing may soon be changing for Central’s golf club, and not for the better. The Kittitas County Commissioners...

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Wildcat comeback falls just short in thriller against rival Vikings

Wildcat comeback falls just short in thriller against rival Vikings

Austin Bennett, Assistant Sports Editor
January 23, 2016

Central suffered a devastating loss to rival Western Washington University (WWU) tonight. WWU had a 21-point lead in the second half then Central went on a 24-5 run to bring them within four points late...

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Root Sports back at Central

Root Sports back at Central

Austin Bennett, Assistant Sports Editor
January 21, 2016

Dom Williams’ last second jumper to seal the victory for the Wildcats in their annual cross state rivalry game against Western Washington University (WWU) this past year was the exclamation mark ROOT...

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Time to bring the noise Central

Time to bring the noise Central

Zac Hereth, Sports Editor
January 21, 2016

Last week, 537 people were in attendance to watch Central’s women’s basketball team take on the second-ranked team in the country—a pivotal match-up for a Wildcat team coming off its biggest road...

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Parker becomes a vocal leader

Zac Hereth, Sports Editor
January 21, 2016

When attending a Central women’s basketball game, there are no guarantees about what will happen. However, over the past four years, Jasmine Parker swatting a shot has been just as close to a guarantee...

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