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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS
FALL PREVIEW
Chasing goals
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Returnees JoeAnna Avila (above) and Lylliana Wise are excited to see more development in the Rogers soccer program this fall. Find their story on page 2.
SOCCER ROGERS GIRLS SET SIGHTS HIGHER
With growing respect around the league for his program, coach Mike Duke believes wins will follow for the Pirates, who are led by seniors Lylliana Wise and JoeAnna Avila. PAGE 2
FOOTBALL MEAD HOPES TO PUT STAMP ON GSL
Coach Keith Stamps and senior quarterback Colby Danielson hope familiarity with each other will lead to big wins this fall; versatile Diezel Wilkinson is the pride of East Valley. PAGES 2-3
VOLLEYBALL SHADLE PARK RELOADS
Having lost four all-league selections to graduation, Highlanders coach Brooke Meyer will rely on young but experienced returners, led by middle Abbey Flerchinger. PAGE 4
CROSS COUNTRY MT. SPOKANE’S TROPHY QUEST
After sixth-place finish at state last year, experienced Wildcats runners want more; East Valley girls paced by standouts Abby Crossley, Logan Hofstee. PAGES 4-5
SOFTBALL U-HI CARRIES MOMENTUM
Titans won state slowpitch championship last year, qualified for tourney in spring season. Will perennial power defend its title in highly contested league? PAGE 6
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