By the students, for the students of Central Washington University

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

Golf Club has rough weekend

Austin Bennett, Assistant Sports Editor
October 8, 2015

Chance Davis, golf club team member and officer, took his team to its first regional golf tournament of the fall quarter. The team traveled to Sunnyside, Wash. to compete against University of Oregon and...

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Mariner’s playoff hopes sail early

Zac Herreth, Sports Editor
October 7, 2015

After starting the season as a favorite to make it to the World Series, the Seattle Mariners have had one of the most frustrating baseball seasons in 14 years of obscurity. The team is coming off of...

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The Wildcat women work on their ball handling

Central soccer looks for kick-start

Zac Hereth, Sports Editor
October 7, 2015

Coming off of last season’s fourth-place conference finish and a berth in the GNAC tournament, the Wildcats women’s soccer team has stumbled out of the gates with two losses to start their conference...

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Senior Kaitlin Quirk gets ready to bring the heat with a spike against Simon Fraser Sept. 26.

Wildcats roar to quick start

Austin Bennett, Assistant Sports Editor
October 7, 2015

Central’s volleyball team lost their first three games of the season during the Concordia University volleyball tournament, but since then, have reeled off six straight wins. The Wildcats entered...

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Hawks find comfort in home nest

Austin Bennett, Assistant Sports Editor
October 7, 2015

After eight long months, the Seahawks finally got a win. It looks like the Seahawks are getting back into their groove. The defense dominated, special teams were flawless and the offense took care of...

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Tim Stanfill dives into the tri zone undefended.

Tim Stanfill pays to play

Austin Bennett, Assistant Sports Editor
October 7, 2015

Tim Stanfill, rugby standout and 2012 graduate of Central, has continued his athletic career with the Seattle Saracens and on the 50-man roster for the United States national rugby team. Before attending...

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Junior wide receiver Jesse Zalk celebrates.

Football team gets even at home

Zac Hereth, Sports Editor
October 7, 2015

Central’s football team begins conference play with a new permanent starting quarterback after junior Jake Nelson left the team Monday, Sept. 26. The team is coming off back-to-back blowout home wins,...

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Jake Nelson (right) watches drills in his last week of practice.

Jake Nelson leaves football team

Zac Hereth, Sports Editor
October 5, 2015

After passing for 4,254 yards and combining for 46 touchdowns in just over two seasons, junior quarterback Jake Nelson left the Central football team Monday Sept. 28. Nelson’s departure came just...

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Central Hosts Summer Sports Camps

Justin Phan, Staff Reporter
July 5, 2015

High schools from all around Washington State come to Central every year for summer camps. At Central the athletic clubs offer a variety of summer camps for all high school athletes. Sports offered...

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Wildcats football ready to pounce into action for second season under Shoemaker

Wildcats football ready to pounce into action for second season under Shoemaker

Jake Nelson, Staff Reporter
June 3, 2015

fter a seven win, four loss season in 2014, the Central football team looks to have an even better season coming under second-year head coach Ian Shoemaker. With key returners coming back on both sides...

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The Seahawks wrap-up historic off-season and look ahead to the year after a Superbowl loss

The Seahawks wrap-up historic off-season and look ahead to the year after a Superbowl loss

Maxwell Monson, Staff Reporter
June 3, 2015

With the majority of offseason over, the Seahawks have found themselves in familiar territory. Heading into the new season, they are once again being boasted as one of the most talented teams in the NFL. There...

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Junior right-hander Alhanon Miller gave up two hits in three innings.

The Central Baseball beard decoded

Jake Nelson, Staff Reporter
May 30, 2015

eards in baseball have become more popular than ever. Many major league teams have become more lenient about allowing players to grow facial hair, only requiring a few restrictions. Beard popularity...

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