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The Raiders defeated the Waterville Shockers 7-1 after jumping out ahead in early innings April 23. The Raiders got on the board in the second inning when Nick Baker stole home plate as a pitch got away from the Shocker catcher. Cameron St. Pierre stole home later that same inning from another error. Brit Egbert scored a run for Lake Roosevelt in the third inning, and Egbert, Hunter Whitelaw, Tanner Whitelaw, and Malachai Rasmussen each brought a runner home in the fourth. Egbert, Tyson...
Raider golfers teed up at the Desert Canyon golf course in Oroville last week. We’re getting to know each other quite well, since they are our only league opponent this season!” Head Coach Steve Files said about the Oroville Hornets. Darin Whiteman finished the course in 69 strokes, one stroke better than Jaxson Rise of Oroville. “Darin and Jaxson had quite a duel, with both players posting personal-best rounds for the season,” Files said. “They’ve played many rounds together over the years, since they’ve both been playing since the eighth gr...
Hannah Wapato placed first in both the 1,600- and 3,200-meter races in a Davenport track meet April 16, and Steven Flowers took first in the shot put at Quincy on Saturday. At Davenport, Wapato finished the 1,600 in 6 minutes, 26.57 seconds, and the 3,200 in 13:22.29. Brothers Steven and Bobcat Flowers placed first and third respectively in the shot put, with Steven throwing a distance of 45 feet, 6 inches, and Bobcat throwing 41-10. Steven Flowers also placed first in the 100-meter race in 11.5...
The Lady Raiders are at the top of their league following three more softball wins last week. In Pateros April 16, the Lady Raiders won 14-0 as Emma Marchand pitched 10 strikeouts for LR while only allowing one hit. “The pitching was the difference in this game,” said Head Coach Jaci Gross. “Also, the girls had 10 hits and Pateros had one.” Marchand was effective on offense as well, hitting three triples and batting in six runs. The Lady Raiders beat the Lady Tigers twice in Tonasket Saturday in a doubleheader. LR narrowly won the first g...
The Raiders dominated Pateros on the diamond at Lake Roosevelt last week, but lost closer games in Tonasket. Lake Roosevelt defeated Pateros 19-1 April 16, sometimes going through their full batting lineup in a single inning. In Tonasket April 20, the Raiders lost both games in the doubleheader, 6-3, and 8-0. Tonasket is on top of the Central Washington 2B league with a 9-0 league win-loss record, 9-1 overall. The Raiders are 2-6 in the league, 4-6 overall. Head Coach Billy Nicholson was...
The Raiders have been making a racket playing tennis against Entiat and Oroville last week. Hosting Entiat at home in Coulee Dam April 16, the Raider girls won 5-0, and the boys won 3-1. In Oroville on April 18, the girls won 5-0, and the boys lost 4-1. “Our girls’ team continues their winning ways,” said Head Coach Steve Archer. “They are looking stronger and stronger as we head into postseason play. We want to be playing our best tennis as the season comes to an end and advance as far as possible.” The Raiders hosted Liberty Bell yesterday...
Raider golfers competed with golfers from around the state at the Gamble Sands Invitational in Brewster last week. Darin Whiteman finished 18 holes of golf in only 76 strokes at the event, placing 11th out of 131 golfers April 17. “A very good result on a super challenging course,” remarked Head Coach Steve Files. “It was a terrific event again this year,” Files said. “A great experience for our players to meet and compete against some of the best golfers from around the state. It was ideal weather, other than some gusty winds at times. I...
The Lady Raiders lost their first of two softball games Saturday, then won the second in a doubleheader against the Brewster Lady Bears. Playing on a rainy, windy day in Grand Coulee, the Lady Bears defeated the Lady Raiders 15-11 in the first game, LR's first loss of the season. "The first game, we saw six fielding errors to Brewster's one fielding error," explained Head Coach Jaci Gross. "We also had several mental errors, which is unlike our defense." Emma Marchand went two for four with a...
The Raiders track and field team competed at the Nike-Van Kuren Invite on Saturday, and one athlete competed at a Pasco meet. Steven Flowers competed in the shot put event at the Pasco Invite April 13, “an elite meet even more competitive than a state meet,” Head Coach Lori Adkins said. “All classifications of schools go head to head. The qualifying marks to gain entry to the meet are high.” “When Steven received the invitation back in December to compete in the shot put event, we were elated!” Adkins said. “We couldn’t be prouder of Steven’s h...
FRIDAY DAM KEGLERS TEAM W L #5 206 14 Native Spirit 169.5 150.5 Flying W 163.5 156.5 #3 150.5 102.5 #1 135 185 High Game: Dave Butz 232; Candy Weed-Butz 178 High Series: Dave Butz 667; Candy Weed-Butz 485 Next week is Finals. 1st half winner: Team 5 versus 2nd half winner Native Spirit WEDNESDAY SENIORS High Game/Series: Mike Lackner 160/489; Karen Lackner 149/389...
The Raider tennis teams have been playing here and there, but only the girls' team had a win in the past week. The Raiders played in Tonasket April 9, where the girls lost 3-2 against the Tigers, and the boys lost 5-0. "The two wins at girls' first and second singles were big wins for the team," Head Coach Steve Archer said, referring to Alexia Ryan defeating Julie Bello 5-7, 6-3, 6-3, and Savannah Hobrecht defeating Noni Alley 3-6, 6-2, 6-3. "Alexia and Savannah's matches were similar, in that...
The Raiders had a dominant win against Pateros but were mauled by the Brewster Bears in a doubleheader last week. The Raiders traveled to Pateros April 9, where they beat the Billygoats 11-3. But the Raiders hosted the Brewster Bears in a doubleheader in Coulee Dam Saturday, losing the first game 22-1, and the second 11-1. The Raiders played a home game against Pateros yesterday, results of which will be reported in next week's Star. On Saturday, they play a doubleheader in Tonasket starting at...
The Raiders golf team competed at their home meet for the season at Banks Lake Golf Course April 11. "We're still trying to get into the groove out there," Head Coach Steve Files said. "It's midseason, but we're not quite in midseason form yet." LR competed with golfers from the Wilbur-Creston-Keller high school team, and Almira-Coulee-Hartline on the back nine holes at Banks Lake Golf Course. WCK's Carson Odegaard had the best score with only 40 strokes, followed by ACH's Conner Emerson who...
Thurs., April 11 2:30 p.m., Raider Golf here with Wilbur-Creston 3:30 p.m., Jr. High Track, All School Jamboree, at Liberty Bell 4 p.m., Raider Tennis here with Pateros Friday, April 12 4 p.m., Raider Tennis at Omak 6 p.m., HS Boys Basketball awards in Raider HUB Sat., April 13 8:30 a.m., Raider Track, Nike-Van Kuren Invite, SFCC 11/1, Raider Baseball here wth Brewster DH 11/1, Raider Softball here with Brewster DH Tues., April 16 4 p.m., Raider Tennis here with Entiat 4 p.m., Raider Track, CLA Invite, Quincy 4:30 p.m., Raider Baseball here...
THURSDAY MIXUPS FINAL STANDINGS TEAM W L San Poil Valley 69 43 Only Nine! 63.5 44.5 The Star 47.5 64.5 High Game Scratch - Chance Epperson 277; Mae Stensgar 223 High Game Handicap - John Stensgar 294; Gwen Hilson 274 High Series Scratch - Chance Epperson 720; Mae Stensgar 541 High Series Handicap - John Stensgar 791; Gwen Hilson 729 FRIDAY DAM KEGLERS TEAM W L #5 173 107 Flying W 156.5 123.5 Native Spirit 142.5 137.5 #3 137.5 142.5 #1 110 170 High Game: Dale Bjorson 222; Candy Weed-Butz 166 High Series: Dale Bjorson 577; Candy Weed-Butz 427...
Raider tennis players have been hitting the courts north and south, playing in Liberty Bell and Entiat. In Liberty Bell March 26, the girls lost 2-3, and the boys lost 5-0. Again, members of the small boys’ team won matches that are recorded as losses because players aren’t allowed to compete in multiple games, with Terrie Yazzie defeating Nick Fitzmaurice 8-3, and Tucker Keeley defeating Konnor Doran 8-3. “Three matches stand out from our contest with Liberty Bell,” Head Coach Steve Archer said. “On the girls’ team, Tarissa Clark’s match at th...
The Raider track & field team competed in their first event of the season in Deer Park Saturday. The Glenn Wolf Memorial Invite “was an awesome experience for our athletes,” according to Coach Nancy Kuiper. “The meet was well run and allowed everyone a chance to compete.” Coach Lori Adkins agreed. “This meet gave us a chance to see where our athletes are at right now, a starting point that we can build from,” she said. “The coaches were pleased with the team leadership shown by experienced tracksters helping younger athletes be successful....
Raider golfers started their season at The Oroville Golf Club on March 28, playing nine holes with golfers from Oroville and Omak. “We’re still pretty rusty, but it felt great to finally get some competitive action,” remarked Head Coach Steve Files. Darin Whiteman had the best score on the course with 41 strokes, followed by Daxton Whiteman with 44, Derek Whiteman with 46, and Levi Shanklin-Bob with 51. Almira-Coulee-Hartline golfer Conner Emerson played as well, and had 50 strokes. The next golf event is scheduled for after spring break at ho...
The Lady Raiders' softball team is sitting pretty at the top of the league, starting their season with a 5-0 win-loss record, strongly dominating each game. Lake Roosevelt played in Oroville March 26, defeating the Lady Hornets 14-1 in the first game and 10-0 in the second of the doubleheader season opener. Cassidy Reyes pitched the first game, throwing three strikeouts, and Emma Marchand pitched the second game, throwing eight. Next, the Lady Raiders traveled to Omak March 28 for a non-league...
The Raider baseball team dominated one doubleheader but fell short in another, starting their season with a 2-2 win-loss record. The Raiders demolished the Oroville Hornets at home March 26 in the doubleheader season opener, winning the first game 26-0, and the second 12-0, completely shutting out the Hornets. "I'm glad to be playing games instead of practicing inside," said Head Coach Billy Nicholson. Lake Roosevelt played another doubleheader March 29, this time hosting the Liberty Bell...
Tues., April 9 4 p.m., Raider Tennis at Tonasket 4:30 p.m., Raider Baseball at Pateros Thurs., April 11 4:30 p.m., Raider Softball, here with Pateros 3:30 p.m., Jr. High Track, All School Jamboree, at Liberty Bell 4 p.m., Raider Tennis here with Pateros Friday, April 12 4 p.m., Raider Tennis at Omak Sat.,April 13 8:30 a.m., Raider Track, Nike-Van Kuren Invite, SFCC 11 a.m., Raider Baseball here wth Brewster DH 11 a.m., Raider Softball here with Brewster DH Tues.,April 16 4 p.m., Raider Tennis here with Entiat 4 p.m.,Raider Track,CLA Invite,...
Students of bull riding at Shane Proctor's annual school for that skill in Nespelem Tuesday, sit on a fence to watch bulls run through the arena. The story is on the front page. - Jacob Wagner photo...
Raider tennis players had their first week of play, during a week in which the last of four courts were finally cleared of the last of the snow by the Coulee Dam Volunteer Fire Department that Thursday. Two days before that, using only three of the four courts, the Lake Roosevelt girls won two out of their three games, but the boys lost all three. The Raiders hosted the Oroville Hornets in Coulee Dam March 19, when the girls' team won 5-0. "Our girls' team pretty much dominated the young...
Thurs., March 28 2:30 p.m., Raider Golf at Oroville 4 p.m., Raider Tennis at Entiat 4:30 p.m., Raider Softball at Omak Fri., March 29 11:30 a.m., Raider Track & Field at Glenn Wolf Memorial, Deer Park 3:30/5:30 p.m.,Raider Baseball here with Liberty DH Sat., March 30 11/1 p.m., Raider Softball here with Liberty Bell DH...
THURSDAY MIXUPS TEAM W L San Poil Valley 69 43 Only Nine! 63.5 44.5 The Star 47.5 64.5 High Game: Chance Epperson 246; Mae Stensgar 184 High Series: John Stensgar 663; Mae Stensgar 496 Splits: Frank Quinto 3-10; Chance Epperson 5-6 FRIDAY DAM KEGLERS TEAM W L #5 157.5 102.5 Native Spirit 139.5 120.5 Flying W 139.5 120.5 #3 126.5 133.5 #1 101 159 High Game: Dale Bjorson 255; Candy Weed-Butz 219 High Series: Kevin Rosenbaum 695; Candy Weed-Butz 497 SENIOR BOWLING Men's High Game/Series - Bob 201; Chase 438 Ladies’ High Game/Series - Sandy C...