Updated Monday, Nov. 2

NOVEMBER 2

Girls swimming made a big splash at the District Championship meet over the weekend in Walla Walla, with three Bullpups representing Gonzaga Prep. Nina Emry had an incredible meet, capturing first place in both the 50 and 100-yard freestyle. Lauren Brazil also brought home two outstanding finishes, taking first in the 100-yard backstroke and third in the 100 freestyle. Brielle Schmidt added a strong seventh-place finish in the 100 backstroke. Congratulations to all three swimmers on an excellent championship meet! Nina and Lauren now advance to the State Championship meet November 13 and 14.

Girls soccer took on a demanding three-game District Playoff schedule last week. The Bullpups opened against Richland, battling through regulation before ultimately falling in a penalty-kick shootout after converting six straight attempts. The team bounced back in a big way against Ferris, earning a 3-1 victory behind three first-half goals from Annika Mortvedt, Sofia Santiago, and Sophia Thorn. The Bullpups wrapped up their season Saturday against Mead. RESULT: 0-2, Loss. 

Meanwhile, girls bolleyball closed out its regular season in impressive fashion, sweeping Lewis and Clark in three straight sets. Mara Sandberg led the attack with 12 kills and three aces, while Parker Davis orchestrated the offense with 31 assists. Cienna Pierpoint anchored the defense with 17 digs, Rowan Greenfield contributed 16 receptions, and Olivia Olson added two blocks. The team now turns its attention to the postseason, hosting Chiawana Tuesdsay in the first round of District Playoffs. 

And speaking of postseason success, both cross country teams are sending individuals to State after a great weekend at the District Championship meet Saturday, on the Veterans Memorial Golf Course in Walla Walla. The firls finished fifth as a team in a highly competitive regional field. Erin McMahon led the way with an outstanding seventh-place finish, followed by Lucy Ladum in 18th and Bella Buckner in 24th.

The boys team had an outstanding championship performance of its own, racing to a third-place team finish. Miro Parr-Coffin captured the individual District Championship with a first-place finish, while Ian Kleiderer crossed the line in eighth, Marshall Loew finished ninth, and Zach Kayner took 22nd. Congratulations to both teams on an incredible season and earning their spots at the State Championship meet this weekend.

Football nearly pulled off a tremendous comeback Thursday night against Lewis and Clark. After trailing 20-7 at halftime, the Bullpups came roaring back with 14 third-quarter points before taking a 28-27 lead in the fourth. Andrew Yarno led the offense with 92 rushing yards and two touchdowns on the ground, while adding 158 passing yards and a touchdown through the air. Jackson Monigold contributed 44 rushing yards and a touchdown, along with four catches for 58 yards. Cam Barbieri was a favorite target, hauling in seven receptions for 97 yards, while Connor Crinion added a 20-yard touchdown catch. RESULT: 28-31, Loss. The team has a play-in game vs. Richland Tuesday. 

OCTOBER 26

Girls soccer kicked off the week in a big way, dominating Shadle Park in an 8-0 shutout! The Bullpups came out firing, scoring five goals in the first half and three more after the break for an outstanding team performance. Jazzy Arredondo put away 4 of those goals and added an assist—her first goal coming in the first 10 seconds of the match, likely the fastest score in program history. Goalkeeper Elle Jones had her first start of the season and turned in a clean sheet. The team hosts Richland tomorrow night at 6 p.m. in the first round of district playoffs. 

On the football field, the Bullpups continued to battle, with several players making their mark in Friday’s matchup against Ridgeline. Paul Davidow connected on a 34-yard field goal in the first quarter, while Walker Bassuer hauled in a 34-yard touchdown reception in the fourth, and quarterback Andrew Yarno added a 34-yard rushing touchdown in the final minutes. Z’Khari Burgess led the ground game with 103 rushing yards, and Parker Ryan paced the receivers with 40 yards. On special teams and defense, Jacob Wood made his presence felt with 60 yards on kickoff returns and two interceptions. RESULT: 17-35, Loss. They play Lewis & Clark for their final regular season match-up at ONE Spokane Stadium this Thursday at 7:30 p.m.

Girls Swimming also made waves at the team’s Tri-Cities meet! In the 200-yard freestyle, Nina Emry raced to a second-place finish, with Lauren Brazil close behind in third. Congratulations to both swimmers on an excellent showing and good luck at the district meet this weekend!

And speaking of standout performances, girls volleyball had a championship-caliber week! The Bullpups opened with a 3-0 sweep of University on Tuesday. Mara Sandberg led the attack with 15 kills and added two aces, while Parker Davis delivered 23 assists and five aces. Cam Holbert contributed seven digs, and Cienna Pierpoint added 10.

Then came Thursday’s showdown with Ridgeline, where the team delivered another 3-0 victory to clinch the GSL League Title! Mara added 13 kills, while Rowan Greenfield powered the offense with 15 kills, seven digs, and two aces. Jayna Humbert chipped in seven kills and two blocks, Parker Davis finished with 30 assists and 13 digs, and Cienna Pierpoint led the team with 11 serving points. Congratulations to our GSL champions! The team will close out the regular season tomorrow against Lewis and Clark before turning their attention to postseason play.

SUBVARSITY SPOTLIGHT: Freshman A volleyball

Freshman A Volleyball has been making its mark this season with strong teamwork and standout individual performances! Makenna Barbieri-Minter leads the team in digs, while Jocelyn Dodd-Masters sets the offense as the team leader in assists. Izzy Moore and Joelle Holt lead the Bullpups in kills, and CC Anderson has delivered multiple aces to keep the pressure on opposing teams. Layluh Sloane has also come up clutch with timely digs to help secure key wins. With contributions across the court, these Bullpups are building momentum and showing off the talent and determination of Prep volleyball!

OCTOBER 21

Girls soccer opened with a big 4-1 win over Cheney last Monday, with Kaiya Weiler scoring twice, and Anna Green adding a goal. They followed that up last Wednesday with incredible resilience against Lewis and Clark. Trailing 0-2 at halftime, the team battled all the way back to earn a 2–2 tie, thanks to goals from Pearl Garabedian and Kaiya. Goalkeeper Amelia Pielli came up big with seven saves on the night. On senior night against Mead Tuesday, the Bullpups earned another hard-fought tie, finishing 0-0 behind a perfect night in goal from Amelia. Defensive standouts Sophia Thorn and Kayla Welsh made key stops throughout the game, keeping the opposition off the scoreboard. They play tonight at Shadle Park.

The JV Girls Soccer team delivered their own incredible comeback against Lewis and Clark. After conceding in the 13th minute, the Bullpups dug in defensively, led by freshman goalkeeper Kaylin Jensen, center back Gianna Charbeneau, and Charlotte Johnson. They held Lewis and Clark scoreless for the next 67 minutes and turned up the pressure in the second half, finishing with more than 12 shots and creating several dangerous chances, including a spectacular one-touch volley from Avery Stretch off a corner kick that was somehow cleared off the goal line. With just eight minutes remaining, Ava Arredondo found the equalizer to secure a 1-1 draw. This marks the fourth time this season the JV Girls have come back to win or tie a game. Good luck in your final week of the regular season!

Girls volleyball continued to roll, earning three straight-set victories in the last week! The Bullpups opened with a 3-0 win over Shadle Park, led by Mara Sandberg’s 13 kills and Parker Davis’s 16 assists. The team followed that with another 3-0 sweep against Mead, as Parker dished out an impressive 42 assists and Mara added 19 kills. Last night, the team then continued its streak with a 3-0 victory over University. They host Ridgeline tomorrow for a big senior night game.

Girls cross country had an outstanding finish to the GSL season. At their home meet last Wednesday, the Bullpups took first place ahead of Lewis and Clark and Ridgeline, led by Erin McMahon’s first-place finish overall. Lucy Ladum finished fifth, and Claire Gee finished sixth. At their final GSL meet against Mead, Central Valley, and Cheney yesterday, the girls earned second place as a team, with Erin finishing third, Claire fifth, Lucy sixth, and Bella Buckner 12th. 

Boys cross country also turned in some outstanding performances. At Liberty Lake County Park, Miro Parr-Coffin raced to first place overall, followed by Marshall Loew in third and Zach Kanyer in 11th. In their meet at Mead yesterday, the Boys earned second place as a team, with Miro capturing another individual victory, Marshall finishing 11th, and Ian Kleiderer taking 13th. The girls and boys teams will compete in the District Championship race next, on October 31st.

Football faced a tough challenge against Mead, falling 0-55. The Bullpups will look to regroup this Friday at home versus Ridgeline for senior night.

Slowpitch softball wrapped up its district playoff run against Mead. Although the Bullpups lost 0-26, the team battled through a challenging matchup and put in tremendous work throughout the season. Thank you to all of our players for their effort and commitment this year!

The Bowl Pups got their season rolling over the weekend with their first match to establish team averages, and Anna Miner wasted no time setting the bar high! Anna opened with a fantastic 216 high game and a four-game average of 182. Reese Lempka, Tiernan Waggoner, and Peyton Hoover each established averages above 140, while the rest of the team got off to a strong start with averages above 100. And here’s a bowling feat worth celebrating: Peyton picked up the 4-6-7-10 split, a spare conversion with only about a one-percent chance of success.

Two Gonzaga Prep students also shined at the 2027 Miss Spokane Teen Competition last Sunday! Congratulations to Anna Breno, who received the Miss Congeniality Award, and Bella Cameron, who earned both the Non-Finalist High Talent Award and the Committee Award. We are so proud of both students for representing Prep in this scholarship competition and celebrating their talents!

OCTOBER 12

Football delivered a thrilling 31-27 victory over Cheney on Friday night! Andrew Yarno rushed into the end zone for the opening score, and Z’Khari Burgess electrified the crowd with an 80-yard kickoff return. Paul Davidow added a 42-yard field goal, and Luke Thompson came up with a fumble recovery on defense. In the second half, Jackson Monigold powered in a 15-yard rushing touchdown before Andrew connected with Cam Barbieri for a 23-yard go-ahead score. With Cheney driving late, Jack Thacker sealed the win with a game-ending interception. The team heads to Mead this week.

Girls Soccer picked up a 3-1 win over Ferris on Monday before battling Ridgeline to a 2-2 draw on Wednesday. Against Ferris, Pearl Garabedian, Anna Green, and Jolina Olson each found the net, while goalkeeper Amelia Pielli made seven saves to help secure the victory. Against Ridgeline, Pearl scored in the first half, and Sophia Thorn found the net in the second to earn the Bullpups a draw. They’re back in action tonight at Cheney.

Volleyball kept rolling with two GSL victories last week, sweeping both Mt. Spokane and Cheney in straight sets! Against Mt. Spokane, the Bullpups took control with set scores of 25-19, 25-15, and 25-14. Against Cheney, Mara Sandberg led the attack with 14 kills and 10 digs. Rowan Greenfield added 11 kills and four aces, while Parker Davis dished out 32 assists and served up four aces of her own. The team travels to Shadle Park tomorrow night.

Boys Cross Country turned in an impressive performance at the Nike Hole in the Wall Invitational at Lakewood High School. Racing in the elite division, Miro Parr-Coffin finished an outstanding second out of 160 runners. Marshall Loew recorded a season-best time, and Ian Kleiderer ran a new career personal best. Both the boys and girls teams host their third GSL meet this Wednesday at Liberty Lake County Course, taking on Lewis and Clark and Ridgeline. Come out and support our Bullpups!

Slowpitch Softball put up plenty of offense in an 18-8 win over East Valley on Monday. Olivia Gum had a monster day at the plate, going 4-for-4 with three doubles and a solo home run in the fifth inning! The team followed that up by collecting 12 hits against University. RESULT: 9-19, Loss. In the opening round of district playoffs against Lewis and Clark, the Bullpups nearly pulled off an incredible comeback. After trailing 10-1 through three innings, Prep battled all the way back to make it an 10-11 game in the seventh. Olivia went 2-for-3 with a home run, a triple, and three RBIs, while Anna Brodigan delivered an RBI single during the rally. The Bullpups loaded the bases with no outs in the seventh but couldn’t quite find the tying run. A tough finish, but an outstanding display of fight and determination!

The JV Slowpitch team delivered a dramatic finish last Monday, taking down Shadle Park 14–13 with a walk-off win at home! The Bullpups’ bats were on fire, piling up an incredible 25 hits, led by Rowdy Ridley, who went a perfect 5-for-5 with a home run. Riley Drake added seven strikeouts in the circle to help secure the victory. What a finish and an outstanding offensive performance by our Bullpups!

Last Thursday, several members of the DECA program joined schools from across Eastern Washington at the Area 11 Bootcamp. During the competition portion, Berkley Hestdalen, Bayler Fix, Camryn Holbert, and Andrew Krustangel earned near-perfect scores, with Berkley finishing in the top five among all competitors. Lola Corns also earned a top-three finish in her group’s pitch deck competition. The Bullpups compete next at the Area 11 competition on December 17. Congratulations to all who participated and represented Gonzaga Prep!

OCTOBER 5

Let’s begin with some huge news out of the Colfax Rodeo — we officially have a State Champion in the building for the second consecutive year! Savannah Holbert took 3rd in the barrels at Colfax on Saturday, 2nd on Sunday, 6th in the breakaway on Saturday, and 6th in the team roping on Sunday. She finished the fall season as the No. 1 barrel racer in the state and the No. 1 all-around cowgirl in the state. Congratulations, Savannah!

The girls swim team had another historic performance in Richland last week: Lauren Brazil and Nina Emry set school records amid cool, windy conditions at a competitive multi-team meet. Lauren lowered the mark in the 100 backstroke by nearly 2 seconds with a 1:05.92, while Nina’s time in the 200 freestyle lowered the record by more than 10 seconds. Both Lauren and Nina remain ranked among the top 5 in their events in 4A District 6. Brielle Schmidt swam season bests in the 200 IM and 100 backstroke, both in District 6 qualifying times. They are back in action at the EWU Aquatic Center at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday against Clarkston.

In motocross news, Bella Hardin continued her outstanding season this weekend at the Airway track, competing in multiple classes across Rounds 5, 6, and 8. In the Women’s class, Bella went 6-for-6 with six race wins, winning every race she entered and taking the holeshot - the first rider out of the starting gate - in five of those races. She also competed in the 250 class, against men and women riders, where she earned 3rd and 1st-place finishes to win the overall championship for the day. In Round 8, Bella added another 1st-place finish in the Women’s class, along with 4th- and 5th-place finishes in the 250 class.

The football team picked up a statement win over Ferris on Friday, 42-20. After the game was tied 7-7 at halftime, the Bullpups exploded for 21 points in the third quarter and added two more touchdowns in the fourth. Andrew Yarno accounted for three touchdowns, rushing for scores of 44 and 27 yards, and connecting with Cameron Barbieri on a 7-yard touchdown pass. Z’Khari Burgess added two fourth-quarter rushing touchdowns, and Paul Davidow was perfect on all six extra-point attempts. The team returns home on Friday to host Cheney.

Last week, girls soccer opened with a 1-1 tie against Mt. Spokane. Jolina Olson assisted on a Kaiya Weiler goal early in the second half, and keeper Amelia Pieli had 7 saves. Then, on Wednesday, they beat University 3-0. Pearl Garabedian assisted Kaiya on both of her goals, and added a score of her own. The team plays at Ferris tonight.

The slowpitch team hosted Ferris last Monday. Olivia Gum homered to center field in the 1st inning and had 2 RBIs. Emma Loebach, Emma Laughlin, and Anna Brodigan all had 2 hits. RESULT: 17-5, loss. Then, the team rebounded with a big win over Rogers, 18-12. Emma Laughlin collected 5 hits in 5 at-bats, including two extra-base hits: a double in the second inning and a triple in the sixth. Olivia led with 4 RBIs, Gracie Rhyne had 2 hits, 3 RBIs, and 3 runs scored, and Sophia Gum had 2 hits and 2 RBIs. They play at Shadle Park after school today.

The boys cross country team ran a near-perfect race in their GSL matchup against University and Ferris last Wednesday, with 4 Bullpups finishing in the top 5: Miro Parr-Coffin was 1st, Marshall Loew was 2nd, Ian Kliderer was 3rd, and Zach Kanyer was 5th. Anthony Abeid was close behind in 9th, helping the team win the meet.

The girls cross country team also won their GSL matchup. Erin McMahon finished 2nd, Claire Gee was 4th, Lucy Ladum 5th, and Bella Buckner 6th. Then, the girls traveled to Chambers Bay for the Jon Payne Invitational, where top teams from around the state competed. The team took 5th overall in the Elite Division, led by Erin, who was 14th in a field of 255 runners, and Claire, who was 37th. 

Special shout out to the JV girls team who showed out with huge results all week. In their GSL race, the team cleaned up — sweeping all 8 podium spots. Gwyn McCarter was 1st, Lily Alberton was 2nd, and Michaela Quinn was 8th. Then, at Jon Payne, 12 Bullpups set personal bests. Zoe Bailey made headlines with a 6th-place finish, and Hattie Condon, Averie Dotson, Margo Carney, and Kora Lengerich rounded out the scoring, all placing in the top 20 in a stacked field of more than 250 racers.

Both cross country teams will run next in meets this weekend: Boys at the Hole in the Wall, and Girls at the Battle of the 509.

The volleyball team had a huge week, winning all 4 of their matches. First, against Central Valley, they won 3-1 with Jayna Humbert recording 12 kills and 2 blocks, Olivia Olson tallying 8 kills, and Parker Davis leading with 13 serving points and an ace. They followed that up with another GSL win over Ferris 3-0. Then, against top-ranked Curtis High School, Rowan Greenfield began her weekend run of pure domination with 21 kills and 3 aces. RESULT: 3-1, win. In the team’s 3-0 win over Central Kitsap on Saturday, Rowan picked up 20 kills, 10 digs, and 3 blocks. They play Mt. Spokane tomorrow.

SEPTEMBER 28

Last Tuesday, against Ridgeline, Emma Loebach was a perfect 3-for-3 with 2 runs scored and an RBI, while Gracie Rhyne had 2 hits and a run scored. Sophia Gum, Olivia Gum, and Berkley Lopez each added 2 hits and an RBI. GAME RESULT: Loss, 6-13. The Bullpups bounced back later in the week with a dominant 11-0 shutout over North Central, as Anna Brodigan threw a complete-game shutout and Emma Laughlin and Olivia Gum each finished with 2 hits, 2 RBIs, and multiple runs scored. Slowpitch hosts Ferris after school today.

The volleyball team stayed unbeaten in GSL play with another impressive three-set sweep of Lewis and Clark. Kenna Servine and Jayna Humbert had serving aces, Cam Holbert had 16 digs and Gracie Chilimidos had 7, Maggie Lemberg had 6 kills and Chloe Bruya had 4. The Bullpups are back home tomorrow night as they host Central Valley.

On Wednesday, the girls soccer team rolled past Central Valley 5-0. Jolina Olson and Pearl Garabedian each recorded a goal and an assist, while Annika Mortvedt, Averee Tichacek-Martinez, and Jazzy Arredondo also found the back of the net. The Bullpups host Mt. Spokane this evening.

The girls cross country team put together one of the week's most dominant performances, winning their first GSL meet with 13 Bullpups finishing in the top 15. Erin McMahon led the sweep in 1st, followed by Lucy Ladum in 2nd, Bella Buckner in 3rd, Claire Gee in 4th, and Shalini Byrd in 6th.

At Mountainside, the boys cross country team was led by Miro Parr-Coffin, who finished 1st overall, while Marshall Loew placed 5th, Ian Kleiderer 12th, and Henry Ehrbar 14th. Then, at the prestigious Nike Bob Firman Invitational, Miro raced to an incredible 2nd-place finish in the Elite Division. Both teams race University and Ferris this Wednesday.

A shoutout to our JV boys cross country team, who completely filled the podium at their league meet. Alec Lonergan finished 1st, Andrew Sun 2nd, Jax Grabicki 3rd, Haven Hammond 4th, and Lyric Rucker 5th. At Bob Firman, Lyric followed with another outstanding race, while Micah Carter and Raife Lengerich both ran personal bests in the Freshman Division.

On Friday night, the football team took on Mt. Spokane. Parker Ryan threw for 87 yards, Quinn Mudd rushed for 49 yards and a fourth-quarter touchdown, and Ross Parker hauled in a 29-yard reception. The Bullpups take on Ferris after school this week at One Spokane Stadium. RESULT: Loss, 6-29.

And finally, congratulations to Savannah Holbert, who continued her outstanding rodeo season in Othello. Savannah finished 1st in barrels on Saturday and 2nd on Sunday, and she currently leads the state in barrels heading into her final fall rodeo this weekend in Colfax.

SEPTEMBER 21

In rodeo, Savannah Holbert had another strong weekend in Yelm. On Saturday, she took 1st in barrels, 4th in team roping, and 9th in breakaway. She came back Sunday with another 2nd-place finish in barrels and 4th in team roping. Savannah heads to Othello this weekend.

In the pool, Nina Emry had a record-setting day at the Mid-Columbia Invitational in Pasco for the girls swim team. Nina set two new school records, finishing 2nd in the 50 freestyle and 4th in the 100 freestyle. Both of those times are currently the fastest in 4A District 6. Brielle Schmidt also added two more District 6 qualifying times in the 200 IM and 100 butterfly. Shoutout to Lauren Brazil, who the previous weekend finished 3rd in the 100 free and 4th in the 50 free: both school records. The team is back in the pool Thursday at Kennewick.

On the football field, the Bullpups took on University Friday night. Quinn Mudd rushed for 104 yards, while Kellen Cronin connected with Jacob Wood on a 71-yard touchdown pass in the third quarter. On defense, Joe Pence recorded a sack, and Ross Parker came up with an interception. RESULT: Loss, 34-7. They travel to Mt. Spokane this week. 

The volleyball team also had a big week in GSL play, picking up straight-set wins over both Ridgeline and Mead. Against Ridgeline, Mara Sandberg led with 15 kills, Jayna Humbert had 5 blocks, Cienna Pierpoint recorded 14 digs, and Parker Davis added 12 digs. Against Mead, Rowan Greenfield led the way with 12 kills, Gracie Chilimidos had 2 aces, and Cam Holbert recorded 12 digs. The Bullpups host Lewis and Clark Tuesday. Before Thursday's match, the team recognized a remarkable achievement: Senior Mara Sandberg tallied her 1,000th kill in their match vs. Post Falls earlier in September. Congratulations!

On the slowpitch field, the Bullpups battled Cheney to a 13-12 extra-inning victory on Monday. Anna Brodigan earned the win with a complete game and 4 strikeouts, while also contributing two hits and an RBI at the plate. Emma Laughlin and Berkley Lopez each had two hits, two RBIs, and a double. Sarah Wessman, Jaylynn Stewart, and Emma Loebach each reached base multiple times and scored twice. The Bullpups host Central Valley Ridgeline Tuesday.

The girls soccer team picked up two wins last week, shutting out Central Valley 2-0 on Wednesday before earning a 1-0 victory over Central Kitsap on Friday. Annika Mortvedt scored the game-sealing goal late in the second half against Central Kitsap. They host Central Valley again on Wednesday.

And finally, the girls cross country team traveled to Missoula for the Mountain West Classic, featuring some of the top teams from across the Pacific Northwest. In a varsity field of more than 420 runners, Erin McMahon finished 28th and Lucy Ladum finished 50th, helping the Bullpups earn a top-10 team finish out of 55 teams. The girls and boys teams begin their GSL run on Wednesday at Mt. Spokane.

At the Spokane Interstate Fair, Miranda Manley turned in an outstanding week of Equestrian competition, earning first-place finishes in Trail, English Pleasure, Bareback, Western Pleasure, Western Equitation, Ranch Rail, and Ping Pong Drop, along with a 2nd-place finish in Showmanship and English Equitation, a 2nd in Bi Wrangle, 3rd in Barrels, 4th in Pole Bending, and 5th in Speed Barrels. Miranda’s strong showing earned her Intermediate Champion in Performance and Grand Champion across all ages, and she also received a Sportsmanship Award.

Rising Stars - JV Volleyball

It was a big week for the JV Volleyball team. After opening the week with a win at Post Falls, the Bullpups traveled to Yakima for the Sundome JV Tournament and battled their way to a 3rd-place finish! Leading the way was Harper Wynne, who served up an impressive 15 aces during the tournament. At the net, Keziah Chery continues to lead the team in blocks. And at libero, Stella Santangelo has been a defensive difference-maker, reading hitters, covering the back row, and consistently making tough digs to keep rallies alive and put her teammates in position to make plays.