Updated Monday, Oct. 5
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 VolleyballSEPTEMBER 14
The slowpitch team played twice last week. Against University, Emma Laughlin and Sophia Gum recorded hits, while Emma Loebach drove in a run with an RBI single. Then against Mead on Thursday, Gracie Rhyne had a double and Berkley Lopez went 1-for-2. The Bullpups host Cheney after school today.
On the football field, the Bullpups traveled to Kennewick Friday night. They’ll be back home this Friday for our Prep Pride game against University.
The volleyball team had a strong showing at the Yakima Sundome Tournament, finishing third overall after going undefeated in match play. The Bullpups picked up 2-0 wins over Seattle Academy, Walla Walla, Sunnyside, and Stanwood. They return home Thursday to host Mead.
The girls soccer team also picked up a big result, shutting out Pasco 8-0 on Saturday. Kaiya Weiler scored two goals, and Pearl Garabedian added a goal and two assists. The Bullpups travel to Central Valley this Wednesday.
In cross country, the girls took 2nd as a team at the Barbero Border Clash in Spokane Valley, led by three top-10 finishes. Erin McMahon was 4th, Claire Gee was 6th, and Lucy Ladum finished 10th. They compete at the Mountain Classic next weekend.
And the boys cross country team also finished 2nd as a team, competing at the Timberlake Invitational in Idaho. Miro Parr-Coffin took 1st overall, finishing six seconds ahead of the next runner, while Marshall Loew placed 12th. The team will look to keep that momentum going at The Course in two weeks.
SEPTEMBER 8
Slowpitch softball began the season with a strong offensive performance against East Valley, totaling 14 hits and 11 runs. Emma Loebach and Emma Laughlin each collected 3 hits, while Laughlin, Sophia Gum, and Jaylynn Stewart each drove in 2 runs. The Bullpups saved their biggest surge for the seventh inning, exploding for 7 runs on 6 hits. Slowpitch is back in action this afternoon as they host University High School.
Football opened the season Friday night against Regis Jesuit. Andrew Yarno rushed for a touchdown on the opening drive and finished the night with 2 touchdowns and 134 total yards. Jackson Monigold led the ground attack with 107 rushing yards, while Max Ramirez electrified the fourth quarter with a 70-yard kickoff return. And when it came time for the extra points, Paul Davidow was a perfect 4-for-4. The Bullpups hit the road this Friday to take on Kennewick High School.
Girls Soccer made a statement over the weekend with a 3-0 victory at Richland. Jazzy Arredondo led the offensive attack with 2 goals, while Amelia Pielli earned the clean sheet in goal. The Bullpups are back on the field tomorrow at Lewis and Clark.
The rest of our fall sports are ready to get rolling. Volleyball opens its season on Thursday at Post Falls, while our Cross Country teams begin their season Saturday with the Barbero Border Clash at The Course.
SUMMER 2026
Schrock advances in Drive, Chip & Putt
Gonzaga Prep sophomore Shea Schrock made his mark on the golf course this summer, competing in qualifiers and advancing to the Drive, Chip & Putt semifinals at Pebble Beach on Sept. 20. Shea will compete against 14 other West Coast qualifiers for a spot at Augusta National ahead of the 2027 Masters Tournament.
Three Gonzaga Prep wrestlers earn honors at Fargo Nationals
Gonzaga Prep wrestlers turned in strong performances at the Fargo Nationals, one of the nation’s largest and most competitive wrestling tournaments. Austin Schield captured the 16U Greco-Roman national championship at 138 pounds. He was joined on the podium by fellow Fargo All-Americans Ryder Owen, who placed fourth at 132 pounds, and Miro Parr-Coffin, who finished fifth at 106 pounds.
Savannah Holbert competes at National High School Finals Rodeo
Gonzaga Prep senior and barrel racer Savannah Holbert competed at the National High School Finals Rodeo in Lincoln, Nebraska in July, finishing 18th in the country. Last season, she won 10 rodeos and seven buckles, and was state champion barrel racer.
Bullpups perform at the Sydney Opera House
Three Gonzaga Prep students who are members of the Spokane Youth Symphony traveled down under, where they performed at the acclaimed Sydney Opera House this summer. What an incredible experience (L to R), Brendan Bittinger, Samuel Miller, and Nina Emry!