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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 Sabrina Wheelhouse
Bo Banner, Kyler Gracey, Drew Wallen and Will Ortner run onto the field against Dixie State.

Strong defense leads CWU into the 2017 football season

Sabrina Wheelhouse, Staff Reporter
May 31, 2017

It’s almost that time of the year again where fall sports are getting back into the swing of things. CWU football begins reporting for preseason practices Aug. 6. They will spend the first two weeks...

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Jojo Hillel attempts to gain a couple extra yards against Dixie State at Tomlinson Stadium.

Friendly battle for the CWU QB position

Sabrina Wheelhouse, Staff Reporter
May 24, 2017

It’s a battle for the starting quarterback position, but these four guys aren’t letting it get between their friendship. Tommy Hays, Riley Hennessey, Jojo Hillel and Andrew Graham are working together...

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Junior Mackenzie Gaul pitches in CWU’s 11-7 loss to Western Oregon University on April 28.

Gaul succeeds in junior season

Sabrina Wheelhouse, Staff Reporter
May 17, 2017

The first game of the 1988 World Series, with two outs in the ninth inning, the LA Dodgers are down 4-3 with a runner on first base. Kirk Gibson is the pinch hitter despite having two injured legs at the...

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CWU eyes the GNAC title this weekend

CWU eyes the GNAC title this weekend

Sabrina Wheelhouse, Staff Reporter
May 10, 2017

Desi Storey, head coach of CWU’s baseball team, has led the Wildcats to another successful season and landed a spot in the GNAC. “It has been a good season overall. Obviously we have high expectations...

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Junior Chris Dalto pitching during a four-game series against Saint Martin’s University. Dalto has appeared in 43 out of 46 games for the Wildcats.

Dalto succeeds on mound, batters box

Sabrina Wheelhouse, Staff Reporter
May 3, 2017

Not many people can say that they play the sport they love at the college level with their life-long friends but lucky for one Wildcat, he can. Chris Dalto was first introduced to baseball through his...

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Freshman Justin Hampson takes a look at a pitch during their series with Northwest Nazarene.

Battle for the GNAC Title

Sabrina Wheelhouse, Staff Reporter
April 26, 2017

In sports, there’s something exhilarating for both fans and players when the top teams compete for the number one spot. This weekend, CWU baseball will take on Western Oregon University (WOU) and it...

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Baseball looks to cruise past Crusaders

Baseball looks to cruise past Crusaders

Sabrina Wheelhouse, Staff Reporter
April 19, 2017

The Wildcats are currently 23-15 overall and 17-11 in the conference which puts them tied at second with Northwest Nazarene University (NNU) in the GNAC standings. The last time the Wildcats faced NNU,...

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Jake Levin throwing a pitch during his three-run, complete-game performance against Montana State University Billings.

Levin continues to succeed on mound

Sabrina Wheelhouse, Staff Reporter
April 12, 2017

Due to his size and athleticism, most people would think he is a basketball or football player. At 6-foot-5, Jake Levin plays first base and is a pitcher for the CWU baseball team. Levin has been a huge...

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