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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

All content by Anna Eyears
Freshman outside hitter Makala Swart stands at the ready during a home game.

Welcome to collegiate athletics, freshmen

Anna Eyears, Staff Reporter
November 30, 2017

Every year the CWU athletics department hands out a select number of scholarships to promising young athletes. For many high school graduates these scholarships signify all the hard work they’ve...

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Wildcats face back-to-back battle

Anna Eyears, Staff Reporter
November 16, 2017

Jack Lambert CWU women’s basketball will face both Colorado School of Mines (CSM) and Metropolitan State University (MSU) Denver for the first time in GNAC history this week.. The Wildcats will...

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CWU volleyball bests SPU at home

Anna Eyears, Staff Reporter
November 5, 2017

CWU volleyball defeated Seattle Pacific University in three straight sets on Thursday night. They now have a record of 17-6, 12-3 GNAC. The Wildcats faced a tough first set as SPU put up a fight that...

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Malik Montoya dribbles during CWUs first home game of the season.

Wildcats to debut Malik Montoya

Anna Eyears, Staff Reporter
November 2, 2017

Like many young athletes, CWU basketball player Malik Montoya sparked an interest in basketball during his formative years. The junior guard began learning the ropes at just two years old. He recalls...

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Senior Marc Rogers dribbles around Northwest Opponents.

Men’s basketball squeezes by Northwest University

Anna Eyears, Staff Reporter
November 2, 2017

CWU men’s basketball narrowly defeated Northwest University 100-93 on Oct. 31 in a cutthroat exhibition game that ran into overtime. The Wildcats came out strong with a 46-42 lead at the end...

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Reilly Hennessey jumps over teammates and defenders during the Oct. 28 game against Azusa.

Wildcats overcome Azusa; improve to 9-0

Anna Eyears, Staff Reporter
October 28, 2017

The CWU football team defeated Azusa Pacific University 34-23 in their ninth win this season. The Wildcats remain the only undefeated team in the GNAC, with a current standing of 9-0, 6-0 (GNAC) and...

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Senior Austin Pernell hangs on to the ball as he tries to break free of two defenders during the Oct. 21 game vs. UNA.

CWU to face Azusa in rivalry game

Anna Eyears, Staff Reporter
October 27, 2017

The CWU football team will face Azusa Pacific University on Oct. 28 for the second time this season. The Wildcats are heading into the week undefeated, with a current standing of 8-0 and 5-0 GNAC....

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Sophomore Kyla Morgan

Morgan shines defensively for CWU

Anna Eyears, Staff Reporter
October 19, 2017

For Kyla Morgan, every moment on the court is an opportunity to make a difference while playing the sport she loves. The sophomore libero began playing volleyball in the fourth grade. She credits...

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Junior Dillon Sugg pushes away a defender during Saturdays homecoming game against Humboldt.

Wildcats ready for Western rematch

Anna Eyears, Staff Reporter
October 12, 2017

CWU football will play the Western Oregon (WOU) Wolves on Oct. 14  in Monmouth, Oregon. This will be the second time the Wildcats face the Wolves this season. The Wildcats will be looking to claim...

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Reilly Hennessey considers his next move during the Sept. 30 game against Simon Fraser. CWU won the game 62-0.

Hennessey at home with Wildcats

Anna Eyears, Staff Reporter
October 5, 2017

In Reilly Hennessey’s home in Camas, Washington, hangs a poster bearing the words “What do you want to be when you grow up?” Inscribed on the poster is, “I want to be a football player.”...

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