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By the students, for the students of Central Washington University

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By the students, for the students of Central Washington University

The Observer

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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OPINION: ESPNs Colin Cowherd shows his age and lack of expertise in his rant against professional gaming

OPINION: ESPN’s Colin Cowherd shows his age and lack of expertise in his rant against professional gaming

Jonathan Glover, Sports Editor
May 28, 2015

ook out, America. There’s a new sport on the horizon and it doesn’t involve balls, pads or large crowds of people getting drunk in a parking lot before games. Well, it might actually involve the latter. I’m...

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Breaking down the best beards in professional sports today

Breaking down the best beards in professional sports today

Zac Hereth, Staff Reporter
May 27, 2015

You can’t have great sports without great beards. Whether it’s the traditional hockey playoff beard, the baseball hitting streak beard or the good luck beard for whatever achievement the team is striving...

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The playoff beard: myth or reality?

The playoff beard: myth or reality?

Maxwell Monson, Staff Reporter
May 27, 2015

Beards have become a common sight on players come playoff time. Fans have seen James Harden sporting a great display of facial hair on the hardwood. When you catch an NHL playoff game, it’s hard to find...

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