Last Friday, Bullpup football secured the GSL title with a 31-23 win over Mead on senior night. In the first quarter, Andrew Yarno recovered a fumble and took it to the end zone for a score. Jack Pierce had an interception, and quarterback Sam Kincaid connected with Isaiah Docken for his first of two receiving touchdowns on the night. Jacobe McClelland had an interception before Paul Davidow’s 32-yard field goal, which put the Bullpups up 17-10 at half. In the third quarter, Nikko Alexander took a reverse for a 42-yard touchdown, and Yarno sealed the game after an interception with 2 minutes left on the clock. Their last game of the regular season is at University on Thursday.
At their last GSL meet of the season in Cheney, the girls team placed first overall. Erin McMahon and Claire Gee finished 1st and 2nd, respectively. Bella Buckner, Lucia Ladum, and Makena Krauss rounded out the race with top-10 finishes. For the boys, who took 2nd, Miro Parr-Coffin led the way with a 5:41 pace. Zach Frazier, Noah Martinet, and Marshall Loew were just behind with top-8 finishes on the day. Both teams will compete at the District 6 Championships this weekend, at Wandermere Golf Course.
The debate team got its season started this weekend at Coeur d’Alene High School, where 27 Bullpups competed in their first tournament, the Rookie Rumble. Congrats to the first-place winners in Public Forum, Kellen Cronin & Jackson Ridnour. Lincoln Douglas competitor Ezra Longmire placed 2nd. Lucas McNallen earned top 5 speaker honors in LD, and Darin O'Connor earned top speaker award in PF. The next tournament is November 7-8 at Lake City.
The girls soccer team began its playoff push on Saturday with a 2-0 win against Pasco on Saturday. Jolina Olson scored the first goal within a minute of the opening kickoff. Laura Thompson scored the second. The team plays next at Chiawana tomorrow.
In hockey news, Mickayla O’Hara and Ailey George won their tournament over the weekend. Mickayla had two goals and an assist in the championship, and Ailey played tough defensively in addition to providing a key assist.
Volleyball played Mead on Thursday and swept in 3 straight sets. Noella Migliuri had 2 aces, 7 kills, 25 assists, and 17 digs. Cienna Pierpoint had 23 digs, Mara Sandberg had 17 kills, Karolina Flanagan and Jayna Humbert had 2 blocks. They host University tomorrow for senior night.
OCT. 20
The cross country teams had their 3rd GSL meet last week, against Shadle Park and University high schools. The boys won their race, with three Bullpups finishing in the top 4: Zach Frazier, Nathaniel Kayner, and Marshall Loew. Noah Martinet came in 8th. The girls also won their race, dominating the field with six runners in the top 10: Erin McMahon, Claire Gee, Bella Buckner, Lucy Ladum, Makena Krauss, and Eva Kelly. They have their fourth and final GSL meet tomorrow afternoon in Cheney.
The football team beat Central Valley 49-7 on Friday. Jimmy Grainger got the game rolling with a 63-yard score on the first possession. Jonah Keller added 4 rushing touchdowns on 6 carries, for 150 yards. Dylan Croall and Jacobe McClelland added receiving touchdowns. The Bullpup defense held the Bears to just 156 yards total offense. Nehemiah Areta, Ross Parker, and Will Jackson all had interceptions on the night. They play Mead at home this week.
The volleyball team played two matches last Tuesday at Ridgeline. Against Mt. Spokane, the team won 3-1. Mara Sandberg had 4 aces, 16 kills, and 10 digs. Sophia Schwab had 4 aces and 8 digs. Cienna Pierpoint had 3 aces and 10 digs. And Noella Migliuri had 3 aces, 32 assists, and 21 digs. Later that night, the team won in 3 straight sets. Rowan Greenfield had 2 aces and 9 kills. Karolina Flanagan added 7 kills. On Thursday, the team beat CV 3-0. Gracie Chillimidos and Parker Davis each had 4 aces. They host Freeman tomorrow.
The girls soccer team played Cheney on Wednesday. Emilia Fowler scored the lone Bullpup goal on an assist from Sophia Thorn. They take on Central Valley this Wednesday at home for their senior night.
The Bowl Pups had their first match of the season and got off to a great start. There were a number of personal records on the day: Peyton Hoover rolled a 192, Reese Lempka had her first 200 game with a 204, and Julieanna Miner set a new school record for the girls team with a 262. Newcomer Paul Davidow rolled a 189, Cody Hough had a 222, and Parker Ebel had 10 strikes in a row, finishing with the third highest boys’ score of all-time with a 288.
The slowpitch team wrapped up their season against Mead. 4 Bullpups hit .500 or better on the night: Kate van Loben Sels, Nenah Ainsworth, Averie Dotson, and Anna Brodigan. Congratulations on a great season to all of the players on that team - especially seniors Nenah, Kate, Taryn Barbieri, Alese Spakousky, and Isabel Webb.
OCT. 13
Last week, Bullpup volleyball returned to form with two decisive victories over league opponents. En route to their 3-1 win over Ridgeline, Noella Migliuri had 36 assists and 16 digs. Mara Sandberg had 14 kills and 12 digs. And Ciena Pierpoint served an 8-point swing to lock up the final set — she finished with 3 aces and 20 digs. Versus Shadle Park, the team won in 3 straight sets. Rowan Greenfield and Jayna Humbert had 7 kills and 3 blocks each. And Ruthie Grangier added 6 kills. They play at Ridgeline tomorrow night.
The slowpitch team had a big week with three games. Versus Mead on Tuesday, Abrihet Epps and Anna Brodigan picked up hits. Against Cheney, Nena Ainsworth and Kate van Loben Sels had two hits, and Gracie Rhyne had an RBI. On Saturday, Taryn Barbieri was 2-for-3 with two RBIs, and Alese Spakousky was 1-for-1 with an RBI. They play Ferris or Mead on Wednesday.
The girls soccer team played Ferris and Lewis and Clark. Jolina Olson scored the lone goal for the Bullpups against the Saxons. They play next at Cheney on Wednesday.
The cross country teams ran at the Nike Hole in the Wall Meet in Lakewood. Both teams finished 14th overall in the Elite Division. They have a third GSL meet this Wednesday at Ridgeline.
The football team beat Shadle Park 63-0 on Thursday. Quarterback Sam Kincaid threw four touchdown passes in the first half. Isaiah Docken hauled in two of those, and Jack Pierce added a 27-yard interception return. The defense also held Shadle Park to just five first downs and a total of 100 yards of offense. Jimmy Granger scored the initial rushing touchdown, and Dylan Kroll and Nikko Alexander added touchdown receptions. Andy Agada, Jacob Nguyen, and Max Ramierez scored touchdowns late in the game. They host Central Valley this Friday.Over the weekend, Savannah Holbert wrapped up the Fall Rodeo season in Colfax by finishing first in the Barrels, securing her first-place rank in the state for that event. Congratulations, Savannah!
The girls slowpitch team played Rogers and Shadle Park. Against the Pirates, Anna Brodigan was 2-for-4 from the plate, with 3 RBIs and pitched a complete game from the mound, striking out two. It was a strong performance for the Bullpups, with 6 different hitters picking up RBIs and the team scoring 8 runs in the 3rd inning. Versus the Highlanders, Sophia Gum was 2-for-2, Kate van Loben Sels smashed a double, and Emma Laughlin had 2 RBIs. The team plays at Ferris today and hosts Mead for senior night tomorrow.
Bullpup football continued to roll, beating Lewis & Clark 47-6 on Friday. Jonah Keller opened the game up with a 72 yard rushing touchdown and took a 97 yard kickoff return to the house in the third quarter. Quarterback Andrew Yarno connected with wide receiver Isaiah Docken for a 12-yard touchdown in the fourth and rushed for two more scores of his own, for 139 total yards on the night. On defense, Nehemiah Areta had a sack and Spencer Paulson picked up a fumble, then ran it to the end zone for a touchdown. They take on Shadle this Thursday at ONE Spokane Stadium.
The cross country teams ran two races last week. In their home GSL matchup, the boys were led by Zach Frazier and Miro Parr-Coffin, who finished 1st and 2nd, respectively. Marshall Loew was 9th. For the girls, Erin McMahon, Claire Gee, and Bella Buckner finished in the top-10. At the Battle for the 509 Invitational, the boys team finished 4th in a field of 24 teams and the girls were 2nd overall. Both teams will travel to Lakewood (WA) for the Nike Hole in the Wall meet this weekend.
Last Tuesday, the volleyball team beat Ferris in 3 straight sets. Claire Miles and Sophia Schwab had 3 blocks each, Parker Davis had 3 aces, and Noella Migliuri had 6 digs. In a back-and-forth 5-set loss vs. LC, Karolina Flanagan had 23 digs and 2 aces. Mara Sandberg had 17 digs, 8 kills, and 3 aces. And Rowan Greenfield added 16 digs. They host Ridgeline tomorrow.
Finally, girls soccer tied Mt. Spokane 1-1. Kyla Welsh scored a header on a cross from Sophia Thorn. Goalkeeper Amelia Pielli had 7 critical saves on the night. The team hosts Ferris tonight at 6:30.
SEPT. 29
On Friday, the football continued their winning ways, beating Cheney 31-14. Jimmy Grainger rushed for 74 yards and 3 touchdowns. Sam Kincaid connected with Isaiah Docken for another score, late in the second. The Bullpup defense held Cheney to less than 200 yards on the night. They host Lewis and Clark this week. The theme is All American Cookout — come enjoy free hot dogs in the student section before the game in your red, white, and blue, stars and stripes, aprons, denim, or flannel clothing.
Slowpitch had 3 games last week. Vs. Central Valley, Nenah Ainsworth was 3-for-3, and Sarah Wessman was 2-for-2. Against Deer Park, Taryn Barbieri, Berkeley Lopez, and Anna Brodigan each picked up 2 hits. In the Mt. Spokane match-up, Alese Spakousky and Isabel Webb picked up RBIs. They play at Lewis & Clark today.
Over the weekend, Bullpup volleyball won the gold bracket of Spokane's Sheridan-Welch Classic, a 64-team tournament with teams from Washington, Idaho, and Alaska. The Pups didn't drop a single set in the tournament and knocked off defending champ Wenatchee in consective sets to bring home the title. Last Tuesday, the team beat Cheney in 3 straight sets. Mara Sandberg had 17 kills, 6 aces, and 8 digs. Chloe Bruya and Jayna Humbert both had 5 kills in the match. Parker Davis added another ace and 9 digs. They play at Ferris Tuesday (the theme is Nike night) and at Lewis & Clark on Thursday (Wear your Adam Sandler clothing for that one.).
Last week, both cross country teams ran against Central Valley and Mead. For the boys, Miro Parr-Coffin finished the race in first, with Zach Frazier just behind in second and Marshall Loew in 8th. The girls had a great team race, controlling the pack and securing places 4 through 7 on the day by Erin McMahon, Claire Gee, Bella Buckner, and Lucy Ladum. Makena Krauss was ninth. The teams host Mt. Spokane, Lewis & Clark, and University on Wednesday at Liberty Lake County Park for their senior night. Bullpup Cup points will be awarded to the classes with the most attendance there, so please show up in your Blue and White!
Savannah Holbert had a huge weekend at the Yelm Rodeo — winning the barrels on both days and taking 4th in team roping on Sunday. She will look to retain her #1 ranking at the final rodeo of the fall season next weekend in Colfax.
Girls soccer beat Shadle Park 8-0 last Wednesday. Alex Guinn scored the opening goal on a penalty kick. Sophia Thorn netted one from the corner and added another goal late in the 1st half. Laura Thompson had 2 goals on the night, and Jolina Olson scored as well. They host Ferris tonight.
SEPT. 22
Last Tuesday, the girls soccer team beat Cheney 3-1. Madelyn Balmforth netted the opening goal. Then, Emelia Fowler and Anna Green scored the next two to secure the win. They host Rideline tonight.
Volleyball team picked up two huge wins last week. Against Lewis and Clark, the team won in 3 straight sets. Noella Migliuri had a stellar night with 3 aces, 22 assists, and 12 digs. Rowan Greenfield had 8 kills. On Thursday, the team beat Mt. Spokane 3-1 on the road. Mara Sandberg had 24 kills and Noella added 32 assists. They play at Central Valley tomorrow.
The slowpitch team secured their first win against North Central 22-12 on Tuesday. Alese Spakousky was 3-4 with 3 singles and 2 RBIs. Emma Laughlin hit 3-5 with a double and 6 RBIs. Sophia Gum picked up the win, allowing only 2 earned runs in 5 innings on the mound. They host Central Valley after school today.
Bullpup football put on a clinic last Friday against Mt. Spokane, beating the Wildcats 48-20. Jimmy Grainger totaled 64 yards rushing and had 2 touchdowns on just 5 attempts. Sam Kincaid completed 9 of 10 throws, with 4 touchdowns. Isaiah Docken caught 5 of those passes for 104 yards and 2 touchdowns. Jonah Keller and Nikko Alexander caught the other two receiving scores. Jack Pierce continued to impress on special teams, returning 4 punts for 127 yards and Jacobe McClelland had an interception. They play at Cheney on Friday.
Savannah Holbert, who led the football team out on her horse Ice Man for the Prep Pride game, competed at the Othello Rodeo this weekend where she placed 2nd in the barrels. She will travel to Yelm on Saturday.
Also competing this weekend was the girls cross country team, who ran at the Mountain West Classic in Missoula, MT. The team placed 7th in a field of 92 schools. Erin McMahon, Claire Gee, and Bella Buckner carried the Lady Bullpups. The JV team also finished 7th overall, with Paloma Parr-Coffin leading the way.
The boys team ran in the elite division of the Tillamook Invitational in Oregon, finishing 6th overall. Among all runners, Miro Parr-Coffin crossed the finish line 2nd and Zach Frazier came in 4th. Both teams take on Mead and Central Valley this Wednesday.
SEPT. 15
Last week, the girls soccer team got their season started with matches against Ridgeline, Lake City, and West Valley. They have their first home game Tuesday vs. Cheney.
Slowpitch also began their season. Against Ferris, Emma Laughlin went 4-4 with 2 RBIs. Nina Ainsworth added a 3-run home run in the 1st inning. They play North Central at home on Tuesday.
The football team shut out Ferris 51-0 on Friday night at One Spokane Stadium. Quarterback Sam Kincaid connected with Jacobe McClelland, Isaiah Docken, and Jonah Keller for touchdowns on offense. Andrew Yarno had an interception on defense and ran it back for a score in the 4th quarter. The Pups host Mt. Spokane on Friday night in our Prep Pride game. The theme is Blue and White.
The girls volleyball team had a huge week, picking up wins against all five of their opponents. At the Sundome tournament this weekend, they went 3-0, dropping just one set. Over two games, Mara Sandberg had 31 kills, Cienna Pierpoint picked up 29 digs, Rowan Greenfield served 6 aces, and Sophia Schwab had 4 blocks. They play at home Tuesday vs. Lewis and Clark. The theme is white out.
The cross country teams ran at the Highlander Invitational this weekend. In the freshman race, Miro Parr-Coffin placed 1st. In the senior race, Zach Frazier finished 1st and Nate Kanyer was 10th. For the girls team, Hattie Condon, Kora Lengerich, Gwyn McCarter, and Gabby Gamon led the way for the Bullpups in their respective races. Both teams will compete at the Mountain West Classic in Montana this weekend.
At the Longview Rodeo this weekend, Savannah Holbert won the barrels and finished second overall on Sunday. She is currently the #1 ranked barrel racer in the state and will look to continue her strong start in Othello this weekend.
SEPT. 8
On Friday, the football team opened up the fall season with a dominating win over Ridgeline, 38-10. Quarterback Sam Kincaid threw for 4 touchdowns and 209 yards. Jonah Keller caught 3 of those touchdown passes and totaled 188 yards rushing and receiving. Nikko Alexander added his own score and Jack Pierce returned a 65 yard, pick-6 in the 2nd quarter. The team plays Ferris at One Spokane Stadium this Friday.
Over the weekend, the girls cross country team came out of the gate with blazing speeds - capturing a 2nd place team finish at Farragut State Park. Erin McMahon and Claire Gee led the way for the lady Bullpups with mile-averages of 6:25. The JV girls team placed first overall.
At Farragut, the boys team placed 3rd, with Zach Frazier finishing 2nd and Miro Parr-Coffin taking 3rd. Both cross country teams will compete at Shadle Park’s Highlander Invitational this Saturday.
Earlier this month, Savannah Holbert finished second out of 49 entries in the barrels at the Ritzville Rodeo. She competes next in Longview, WA, this weekend.
Hockey player Mickayla O’Hara was also recognized for her outstanding performances on the ice recently with an honorable mention at the AAA Dawg Daze of Summer Tournament in Connecticut.
Congratulations to these athletes and teams. Good luck to them and our slowpitch, volleyball, and girls soccer teams who get their seasons started this week.