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The Daily Evergreen

The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

Junior forward Morgan Weaver scored the second goal of the game, making her way past multiple Idaho Vandal players in the match on Sept. 6, 2018 at the Lower Soccer Field.

‘Women’s sports are on the rise’

JACLYN SEIFERT, Evergreen reporter October 4, 2019

For the past four years WSU soccer player Morgan Weaver brought the same energy and grit to her game every time she stepped on the field. “I want to be known as a hard worker. No matter what, I am...

Kemp found her home at WSU

Kemp found her home at WSU

JAKOB THORINGTON, Former Evergreen reporter October 4, 2019

During the time Renee Kemp attended high school and rowed in New Zealand, an unfamiliar man approached her at a regatta. That man was Karl Huhta, former Cougar rowing assistant coach. He told her he...

Then-redshirt junior forward Borislava Hristova pushes past the Warner Pacific defense in an attempt to score on Oct. 29, 2018 at Beasley Coliseum.

Hristova building something special

SHAYNE TAYLOR, Evergreen reporter October 4, 2019

Five years ago, she said she did not originally intend on playing basketball at WSU. After a visit though, Borislava Hristova, also known as Bobi Buckets, ended up enjoying the environment. Now, Hristova...

Freshman forward, MacKenzie Frimpong-Ellertson, takes the ball down the field during the game against Loyola Marymount on Sunday afternoon at the Lower Soccer Field.

‘Heart of the team’

KURIA POUNDS, Evergreen reporter September 17, 2019

The WSU Soccer team is a veteran team led by graduate goalkeeper Ella Dederick, senior forward Morgan Weaver and junior defender Hanna Goff, but the true surprise is coming from the underclassmen, and...

Freshman outside hitter Pia Timmer spikes the ball against the Liberty University on Saturday in Bohler Gym.

Athlete of the Week: Pia Timmer

SAM GRANT, Evergreen reporter September 17, 2019

The Daily Evergreen’s athlete of the week is WSU volleyball freshman outside hitter Pia Timmer. Timmer helped lead the Cougars to a three-game sweep over the opponents this weekend at the Cougar Challenge,...

Graduate midfielder Averie Collins protects the ball from Montana junior forward Alexa Coyle on Friday at the Lower Soccer Field in Pullman.

From ‘Cardinal’ to crimson

KURIA POUNDS, Evergreen reporter September 5, 2019

No. 17 WSU women’s soccer, starting out 3-0-0 and still in the top 25, is on a path toward the NCAA tournament. With leaders like sixth-year goalkeeper Ella Dederick and junior defender Hanna Goff, there...

Graduate student goalkeeper Ella Dederick high-fives her teammates. Dederick returned for a sixth year to help herself reach her professional soccer goals of one day making it to the national stage.

Dederick continues to make WSU history

GRACE ARNIS, Former Evergreen managing editor August 30, 2019

If graduate student goalkeeper Ella Dederick’s soccer career was a person, it would be a sophomore in college. Dederick played soccer for the first time at age 3 and never looked back. “I’ve always...

Senior rower Madeleine Bingham discusses becoming a rowing athlete after being a three-sport athlete in high school Monday in Bohler Gym.

Senior finds passion for rowing at WSU

KATIE ARCHER, Evergreen reporter April 18, 2019

Madeleine Bingham is following in her family’s footsteps and leaving her own mark at WSU after being raised a Cougar. The senior rower is a third-generation Cougar. Her grandparents and uncle on her...

Junior infielder Dillon Plew discusses his mother's positive impact on his time playing baseball on Wednesday at Bailey-Brayton Field.

‘She was always there for me’

ISAAC SEMMLER, Evergreen reporter April 12, 2019

This Mom’s Weekend, WSU baseball will take on Oregon in a three-game series with their mothers in attendance. For the majority of players on the team, it’s an exciting time as it brings back memories...

Freshman outfielder and catcher Koby Blunt, who grew up in Clarkston, Washington, rode sheep in rodeos as a kid. “He was always kind of around that western way of life early on,” his mother, Kopper, said.

From mutton busting to baseball

KATIE ARCHER, Evergreen reporter April 5, 2019

The Wall Street Journal featured a WSU baseball player when he was 6 years old, but not for baseball. Instead, it showcased his talent in mutton busting, a sheep riding event for kids in rodeos. “I...

Then-freshman infielder Kyle Manzardo waits for an incoming pitch, March 28, 2019.

Manzardo earns starting role in first year at WSU

DYLAN GREENE, Evergreen deputy sports editor March 29, 2019

Kyle Manzardo was surrounded by baseball since before he learned how to walk. While his father, Paul, was the head baseball coach at North Idaho College from 1998-2002, Kyle crawled in the dugout as...

WSU Freshman Yang Lee returns a ball during singles play against Seattle U on Feb. 22 in Hollingbery Fieldhouse. Lee won her match in straight sets. Lee enjoys being a Cougar as well as spending time with her fun team.

Freshman brings new energy to WSU

TY EKLUND, Evergreen reporter March 28, 2019

From Taiwan to the U.S., the positive aura that surrounds freshman tennis player Yang Lee helped her team reach a 16-4 record on the season. Growing up in Taichung, Taiwan, Lee enjoyed small-time elementary...

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