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The Raiders lost to a league rival last week before beating another on Friday to retain the top spot in their league. Lake Roosevelt led Oroville by a handful of points most of the game Dec. 11, with a 26-23 halftime score. Although LR was up by seven points at one point in the third quarter, the Hornets took the lead briefly, and the game was tied 42-42 at the start of the fourth. The large crowd roared with cheers and boos from fans for both teams. Some referee calls were met with very strong...
Raiders grappled with wrestlers from across the Pacific Northwest last week, facing tough competition in Oroville, Cashmere, and at North Idaho College in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Three Raiders — Kaleb Horn, David Crowe, and Tony Nichols — competed in the invitation-only Tri-State Tournament at North Idaho College Dec. 14-15. “Tri-State is a huge, prestigious, tough tournament,” said Raider Head Coach Steve Hood. The event hosts wrestlers representing 66 teams from Washington, Idaho, Oregon, and Montana. The 4A Mead Panthers team won the event...
Wed., Dec. 19 HS sports pictures and HS basketball practice at Middle School 6:30 p.m. Winter Concert HS gym Thurs., Dec. 20 6 p.m., HS Wrestling here with Cascade LRHS Basketball at Brewster, BJV/4:30 middle school/GJV/4:30 p.m. high school/GV 6/BV 7:30 Sat., Dec. 22 LRHS Basketball here with Warden, BJV/4:30 middle school/GJV/4:30 p.m. high school/GV 6/BV 7:30 Thurs., Dec. 27 LRHS Basketball at Eagle Holiday Classic, West Valley HS, Spokane. Boys V vs. Medical Lake, gym #2 noon. Girls V vs. Liberty, gym #2 1:30 pm. Fri., Dec. 28 10 a.m., HS...
Raider wrestlers competed at the LR Mix & Match before winning the Connell Invite last week. Lake Roosevelt competed against worthy opponents from Wilbur-Creston-Keller, Davenport, Inchelium, and Okanogan, with a total of 59 matches in the LR gym Dec. 5. "It was a very good night for everybody, the idea being that they get mat time, get matches," said Head Coach Steve Hood, who seemed happy with the competition the other schools brought in to challenge his wrestlers. "There were lots of good wre...
The Lady Raiders basketball team defeated Bridgeport and Soap Lake last week to go 3-0 for the season. In Bridgeport Dec. 4, the Lady Raiders dominated the Fillies, 56-13. "This was a good game that allowed us to work on things and give players minutes that they normally would not get," said Head Coach Peewee Pleasants. Kelsie Olbricht led Lake Roosevelt with 10 points in the game. The Lady Raiders had a remarkable 52 rebounds total. The Lady Raiders traveled to Soap Lake Dec. 7, winning a...
Wed., Dec. 12 5 p.m., Jr. High Boys Basketball at Oroville 5 p.m., (time change), LRHS Wrestling here with Okanogan, Wilbur/Creston & Davenport Fri., Dec. 14 LRHS Basketball at Tonasket, BJV/4:30 middle school/GJV/4:30 p.m. high school/GV 6/BV 7:30 LR Wrestling at Tri State Invite Norht Idaho College Sat., Dec. 15 10 a.m., LRHS Wrestling at Cashmere LR Wrestling at Tri-State Invite North Idaho College Tues., Dec. 18 LRHS Basketball at Okanogan, BJV/4:30 middle school/GJV/4:30 p.m. high school/GV 6/BV 7:30...
The Lake Roosevelt Raiders had two strong basketball wins last week, defeating Bridgeport and Soap Lake on the road, both by double digits. The Raiders lead the Central Washington 2B league with a 3-0 win-loss record, the only undefeated team in the league right now. Tonasket and Brewster are ranked next in the league, with 2-1 overall records. Lake Roosevelt defeated the Mustangs 74-40 in Bridgeport Dec. 4. Tyler Jordan led the Raiders with 17 points. Sam Wapato scored 15 for the Raiders,...
The Raiders wrestling crew won the Davenport Invitational on Saturday, defeating 14 other teams with a total of 177 points. Medical Lake Gold came in second in the tournament with 157 points. Five Raiders took first place at the tournament, including Colton Jackson wrestling in the 106-pound bracket, David Crowe wrestling at 138, Tony Nichols at 152, Brandon Long at 195, and Steven Flowers at 220. Winning second place were Robert Thomas at 120 pounds, Kaleb Horn at 145, and Connor Klingenberg at 220. Also placing at the tournament were Tony Mar...
The Lady Raiders took down the Manson Trojans on Saturday to kick off the 2018-19 basketball season. Lake Roosevelt scored 21 points in the first half, holding Manson to only six. LR scored another 21 points in the second half, this time only allowing five from Manson, for a final score of 42-11. "Getting off to a good start is huge," said Head Coach Peewee Pleasants about winning the first game of the year. "It's something that we talked about back in the summer, not playing behind the eight ba...
Wed., Dec. 5 5 p.m., Jr. High Boys Basketball at Oroville 6 p.m., LRHS Wrestling here with Okanogan, Wilbur/Creston & Davenport Fri., Dec. 7 5 p.m., LRHS Basketball at Soap Lake, BJV/GJV 4:30/GV 6/BV 7:30 Sat., Dec. 10 a.m., LRHS Wrestling at Connell Invitational...
The Raiders decisively beat the Manson Trojans on Saturday in Coulee Dam in the first game of the basketball season. Manson led 14-12 at the end of the first quarter, when the Raiders switched from a man-to-man to a zone defense. The Raiders took the lead, scoring 25 points in the second quarter to Manson's 11, and led 37-25 at halftime. "We started pushing the pace," said Head Coach Jeremy Crollard. "We have speed, we have athleticism, we have shooters, so we have to push the pace against...
Thursday Mixups TEAM W L San Poil Valley 31 17 Only Nine 25 19 The Star 20 28 High Game: John Stensgar 212; Mae Stensgar 183 High Series: John Stensgar 548; Mae Stensgar 464 Splits: Gwen Hilson 2-5-6-75-7; Soy Redthunder 5-10; Mae Stensgar 2-4-10/5-6 Previous - Amber Grant 7-3-6-10 DAM KEGLERS TEAM W L Team 5 150 110 Team 1 145 115 Flying W 133.5 126.5 Team 3 123.5 136.5 Native Spirit 107.5 152.5 High Game: Dale Bjorson 257; Candy Weed-Butz 201 High Series: Dale Bjorson 641; Candy Weed-Butz 483 Splits: Sandy 2-4-8; Bob Tonasket 4-10; Kevin...
High school basketball season is firing up. Tyler Jordan, who stands 6-5, dunks the ball during the Crimson & Gold, Raiders vs Raiders warm-up game Nov. 20 at Lake Roosevelt High School, setting the tone for another season of Raider and Lady Raider basketball. Watch for The Star's early season special section next week, with schedules, rosters and expectations. - Jacob Wagner photo...
Wed., Nov. 28 6 p.m., LRHS Wrestling at Okanogan Thurs., Nov. 29 5 p.m., LRJH Boys’ Basketball here with Brewster Sat., Dec. 1 10 a.m., LRHS Wrestling at Davenport Tournament LRHS Boys’ and Girls’ Basketball here with Manson. GJV noon, GV 1:30 p.m., BJV 3 p.m., BV 4:30 p.m....
Sean Garvin, who played volleyball for the Lady Raiders until an injury sidelined her in 2017, won a national championship on Saturday in Kansas with the College of Southern Idaho Golden Eagles. Garvin's high school injury had dashed plans for a full-ride scholarship to Western Washington University. Not giving up hope, Garvin underwent physical therapy, applied to more colleges, and accepted a full-ride scholarship to CSI. The National Junior College Athletic Association Division I Volleyball...
The Lake Roosevelt Raiders football team suffered their first loss of the season Saturday in Coulee Dam, losing 28-24 to the Onalaska Loggers in the first round of the state tournament, ending their season. Onalaska took an early lead, scoring two touchdowns and two two-point conversions to go up 16-0 in the first quarter. But Raider Cameron St. Pierre returned a kickoff for a touchdown, keeping the Raiders in the game with a 16-6 score. In the second quarter, Onalaska scored on a run, and the R...
Plenty of Lake Roosevelt athletes received All-League honors in the Central Washington 2B League, including senior Steven Flowers, who won both offensive and defensive most valuable player in football. Also making the first team for offense in football were Trevor Johnson and Terry Yazzie, both outside linebackers. Making second team on offense were Hunter Whitelaw and Trevor McCraigie, both wide receivers, and kicker Sam Wapato. Wapato also received an honorable mention for wide receiver, as did Kaleb Horn and Darin Whiteman. Making first...
Thursday Mixups TEAM W L Team 1 20 8 The Star 15 13 Only Nine! 10 14 High Game: John Stensgar 211; Mae Stensgar 223 High Series: John Stensgar 599; Mae Stensgar 536 DAM KEGLERS TEAM W L Team 1 88.5 51.5 Team 5 79.5 60.5 Team 4 66 74 Team 6 59.5 80.5 Team 3 56 84 High Game: Dave Butz 244; Candy Weed-Butz 189 High Series: Bob Schryvers 596; Candy Weed-Butz 459 WEDNESDAY SENIORS Karen M. 252-153-111=416 Mike L. 212-144-164=520 Bob S. 198-137-139=474 Sandy C. 129-125-131=385 Ray D. 135-138-133=406 Scott E. 164-158-200=522...
Lake Roosevelt continues to go undefeated in football, defeating DeSales on Friday, and now prepares to take on Onalaska on Saturday. On Nov. 2 in Coulee Dam, the Raiders defeated the Irish with a final score of 22-6. The Raiders scored first with a six-yard pass from Steven Flowers to Hunter Whitelaw. Flowers scored a touchdown on a 36-yard run in the third quarter, and the Irish scored a touchdown on a pass, also in the third. Flowers ran for another touchdown in the fourth, closing the game...
Hannah Wapato placed 11th and Soarin' Marchand placed 53rd at the state competition for cross country. Wapato and Marchand each competed in 5,000-meter races at the 1B/2B state competition at Sun WIllows Golf Course in Pasco on Saturday, Nov. 3. "It was a great day," said Coach Ann Green. "A little cold, cloudy, slightly windy also. The course was slightly different than years before and had at least six tough hills and about 99 percent grass." "To be honest, I was nervous and anxious for Hannah...
The Lady Raiders’ volleyball season came to an end in Royal City with a close loss against the Manson Lady Trojans last Thursday. On Nov. 1, the Lady Raiders traveled to Royal City for a postseason game with Manson, from which the winner would progress to the state tournament. The Lady Raiders lost 3-2, with scores of 13-25, 25-17, 17-25, 25-17, and 7-15. “It was a tough five-set loss,” said Head Coach Teri Sue Reed. “I’m proud of the girls for taking Manson to five; it’s the best they’ve done all year against that team. Of course I’m di...
The Lake Roosevelt Raiders have won the league championship for the first time in recent memory. The Raiders won 32-14 on Friday against the Brewster Bears at home in Coulee Dam. Things went the Raiders' way from the get-go, recovering their opening kickoff to the Bears and starting with good field position. Steven Flowers scored soon thereafter, rushing for a touchdown and a two-point conversion to give the Raiders an early 8-0 lead. Hunter Whitelaw scored next for the Raiders, following a...
Thurs., Nov. 1 6 p.m., Lady Raider Volleyball Districts against Manson (winner to state), Royal City main gym Fri., Nov. 2 9 a.m., State Cross Country send-off assembly 7 p.m., Raider Football here with DeSales, winner on to state Sat., Nov. 3 State Cross Country - Sun Willows Golf Course, Pasco. 10 a.m., girls’ race, good luck Hannah Wapato; 11:30 a.m., boys’ race, good luck Soarin’ Marchand...
The Lady Raiders won one and lost one in a volleyball district tournament held in Royal City last week, and a win against Manson on Thursday would send them to state. Against Tri-Cities Prep Oct. 25, the Lady Raiders lost in three sets, 19-25, 21-25, and 14-25 "We led in the first two sets and then lost momentum," said Head Coach Teri Sue Reed. "It was a game of really high and really low for us. We are working hard on evening it out." But the Lady Raiders did better against White Swan, winning...
Raiders Hannah Wapato and Soarin’ Marchand will be running at the state cross country tournament on Saturday. At the Districts 5-6 tournament at Blue Heron Park in Moses Lake Oct. 24, Wapato finished third in the 5,000-meter 1B/2B girls’ race with a time of 20 minutes, 30.29 seconds. Marchand placed 13th in the 5,000-meter 1B/2B boys’ race in 17:54.64. The top 21 girls and top 28 boys qualified for the state competition in Pasco on Saturday. “The race was great,” said Coach Ann Green of the districts competition. “As a team, everyone lo...