CWU unveils new logo

ELLENSBURG, Wash. — Central Washington has redesigned its Wildcat logo. The new cat’s head, red and outlined in black, is more streamlined than its predecessor, which had adorned CWU athletic material since at least 2000 and perhaps longer. It will also be available to the rest of the school, according to a staff member. The [...]

Ike’s Blanchard among 10 signing with CWU

ELLENSBURG, Wash. — Eisenhower’s Lizzie Blanchard has been listed among 10 high school soccer players who have signed letters of intent to play at Central Washington, the university announced Wednesday. Blanchard, a 5-foot-4 defender, was an all-CBBN 4A first-team selection last season. “Lizzy has good speed and a never-say-die attitude,” CWU coach Michael Farrand said. [...]

Local report: Franks earns regional honor

YAKIMA, Wash. — Hillary Franks, a Central Washington senior from West Valley, has been named to the NCAA Division II West Region all-star third team in soccer. A defender, Franks was joined on the squad by Wildcats teammates Carson McKole, who was named to the second team, and Amy Pate, who made the third team. [...]

Local report — Tyler leads CWU men’s hoops

ELLENSBURG —Toussaint Tyler scored 29 points and dealt nine assists Tuesday night as Central Washington scored a 91-87 victory over Another Level Blue Angels in a basketball exhibition in Nicholson Pavilion. Tyler, who missed all of last season with an elbow injury, hit 10 of 18 field goals including 4 of 8 from 3-point range. [...]

Local report: YVCC wins to end regular season

ONTARIO, Ore. — Jumping on Treasure Valley with two quick goals, Yakima Valley’s women’s soccer team completed its regular season in triumphant fashion Saturday with a 3-1 victory in East Region play. The Yaks, who had already secured an NWAACC playoff berth, finished 10-5-0 in the region and 12-6-1 overall despite an unusually high number [...]

College roundup: YVCC soccer earns playoff berth

PASCO, Wash. — They’re in. Yakima Valley’s women’s soccer team secured the first NWAACC playoff berth of coach Jake Sagare’s three-year tenure Wednesday, beating Columbia Basin 1-0 on the Hawks’ turf. The victory, YVCC’s second this season over archrival CBC, improved the Yaks to 9-5-0 in East Region play and 11-6-1 overall despite an unusual [...]

Brandli lifts CWU past NW Nazarene

NAMPA, Idaho — Freshman Danielle Brandli scored in the third minute of overtime Saturday to boost Central Washington past Northwest Nazarene 1-0 in GNAC women’s soccer. The victory, combined with Montana State Billings’ loss to Seattle Pacific, moved the Wildcats (8-3-2 conference, 9-4-4 overall) back into second place ahead of the Yellowjackets. Sophomore Kori Butterfield, [...]

Central soccer misses shot at postseason

BILLINGS, Mont. — Central Washington, hoping to enhance its NCAA Division II playoff hopes Thursday, came up empty in its showdown with Montana State Billings. The Wildcats scored an own goal and a sloppy exchange from their goalkeeper to a defender allowed another in a 3-0 GNAC loss to the Yellowjackets. “I am disappointed,” CWU [...]

McKole scores twice to lead CWU

ELLENSBURG, Wash. — Carson McKole scored twice to lead the Central Washington women’s soccer team past Saint Martin’s 3-0 on Sunday at CWU Soccer field. McKole’s first goal came in the ninth minute off an assist by Miranda Heslep. Her second came 29 seconds after halftime off a pass from former Ellensburg standout Hadli Farrand. [...]

College report: B. Franks scores to lead Central

MONMOUTH, Ore. — Brittany Franks’ goal in the 55th minute proved to be the game-winner Thursday as Central Washington kept its women’s soccer playoff hopes alive with a 2-1 GNAC win over Western Oregon. The victory improved the Wildcats to 6-2-2 in conference play and 7-3-4 overall. They’ll play their final home match Sunday against [...]

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