The Observer

Defense keys Wildcats’ quick start

Jake Nelson, Staff Reporter
December 6, 2015

Central’s women’s basketball team has hit the ground running this season with a record of 5-1 overall, after winning their first GNAC game Tuesday, 78-72. Head coach Jeff Harada knew that there...

Haynes tackles leadership role

Jake Nelson, Staff Reporter
November 21, 2015

Nothing was more important for linebacker Kevin Haynes, captain of the Central football team, than winning the final game of his sophomore season to send his senior brothers out the right way.

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Wildcats clawing at GNAC title

Jake Nelson, Staff Reporter
November 17, 2015

With only two weeks remaining in the regular season, the Central volleyball team’s next four games couldn’t get any more important. Central’s next two games are at home against Saint Martin’s...

Veterans lead Wildcat attack

Jake Nelson, Staff Reporter
November 5, 2015

The Central women’s basketball team looks to have a breakout season and return to the GNAC tournament once again. In the 2014-15 season, Central had a record of 12-15 and was able to advance to the...

Faith leads wide receiver Zalk

Jake Nelson, Staff Reporter
October 29, 2015

At 5-foot-8 and 160 pounds, wide receiver Jesse Zalk has never been the biggest guy on his football teams, but that hasn’t stopped him from being a successful player. Zalk, a double major in communication...

Hard work pays off for Haldane

Jake Nelson, Staff Reporter
October 22, 2015

With Central’s football season already halfway over, senior Mitch Haldane’s time in crimson and black is coming to an end. Haldane, an environmental studies major with a specialization in biology,...

Men’s rugby wins Viking Cup

Jake Nelson, Staff Reporter
October 14, 2015

Central men’s rugby team became the first American school to win the Vikings Sevens Tournament held at Western Washington University in Bellingham, Wash. Central accomplished this in the tournament’s...

Volleyball hosts block party

Jake Nelson, Staff Reporter
October 8, 2015

Central’s volleyball team returns home after a successful trip to Oregon, where they toppled Western Oregon University and Concordia University. Central beat Western Oregon 3-0 and had a thrilling...

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...

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...

Central Challenge Course now open for enjoyment, wind not included

Jake Nelson, Staff Reporter
May 6, 2015

The big wooden structure just northeast of Central’s campus overlooking the baseball fields isn’t just for show, in fact, the fully functioning challenge course has been a part of Central’s recreation...

Darren Honeysett setting his sights high as he prepares for his senior season

Jake Nelson, Staff Reporter
April 28, 2015

Junior baseball player Darren Honeysett has set the bar high for himself as he prepares for his senior year on the baseball diamond next season. With standout numbers he put up this year, Honeysett looks to improve this off-season and be a leader for Central next year.

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Kasey Bielec to remember bittersweet, four-year legacy left with wildcats baseball team

Jake Nelson, Staff Reporter
April 23, 2015

Senior baseball player Kasey Bielec’s time is coming to an end at Central. With a slim chance for Central to make the playoffs, he may not get to end his senior year on the diamond like he wanted to – with a win in the GNAC championships.

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Central’s baseball team to take on Idaho in four game series

Jake Nelson, Staff Reporter
April 21, 2015

The Wildcats’ baseball team heads to Nampa, Idaho to take on the Northwest Nazarene University (NNU) Crusaders for a four-game series starting Friday.

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Central finds life in second half of two-game series

Jake Nelson, Staff Reporter
April 4, 2015

The Central Wildcats baseball team took the final two games of four against Western Oregon University Wolves by a score of 6-3, and 9-4, after losing both games Friday. The two wins increase the Wildcat’s...