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Hayden Stinchfield and the GOAT dog Addie tearing it up

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor

Hayden Stinchfield is a senior in Criminology from Washougal, WA. He is considered by some experts to be the greatest to ever spot birds. Hayden began working at the Evergreen in fall 2022, and became Sports Co-Editor in summer 2023.

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WSU football head coach Jake Dickert looks up at the scoreboard during an NCAA football game against Oregon State, Saturday, September 23, 2023 in Pullman, Wash.

Dickert, Cougs vs Gameday, everybody

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor
September 28, 2023
Three Cougs lead the pack during the Cougar Classic on Sept. 15, 2023 Credit: Washington State University/Bob Hubner

Cougar cross country gets off to running start at home

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor
September 19, 2023
Whitman County Courthouse on Feb. 17, 2023.

Remaining Pac-12 members see first win in lawsuit against conference

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor
September 11, 2023
ZzuCru holds up a tifo display during an NCAA women’s soccer match against EWU, Aug. 17, 2023, in Pullman, Wash.

Student section beware: sports pass moving to cyberspace

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor
August 24, 2023
WSU forward Mouhamed Gueye reaches for the ball during the tip-off of an NCAA mens basketball game against Northern Kentucky, Dec. 7.

Mouhamed Gueye stars in NBA Summer League

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor
July 20, 2023
WSU forward Mouhamed Gueye dribbles toward the basket during an NCAA basketball game against Oregon State, Feb. 16, 2023, in Pullman, Wash.

Atlanta Hawks draft Mouhamed Gueye

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor
June 23, 2023
WSU guard Justin Powell shoots the ball during an NCAA mens basketball game against Utah, Dec. 4.

Justin Powell to join Miami Heat for Summer League

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor
June 22, 2023
Louie Hinchliffe placed 20th in the 100-meter NCAA National Championships

WSU track and field season ends in Texas

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor
June 13, 2023
WSU men’s basketball head coach Kyle Smith celebrates after winning the NCAA basketball game against UW, Feb. 11, 2023, in Pullman, Wash.

WSU men’s basketball roster: arrivals

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor
June 13, 2023
Spencer Mahoney commitment was announced on Tuesday

WSU lands four-star prep forward

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor
June 8, 2023
Then-freshman weight thrower Amy Kraemer competes in the women open weight throw at the WSU Open Indoor Track and Field Meet on Jan. 19, 2019 at the Indoor Practice Facility.

Track and field sets records at preliminaries, sends runner to championship

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor
June 1, 2023
WSU forward Mouhamed Gueye celebrated during a NCAA men’s basketball game against California Jan 11th.

WSU men’s basketball roster: departures

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor
May 25, 2023
Carlos Murrieta graduates from the Murrow College with dual degrees in public relations and broadcast production.

Murrow Hall and club ball: Carlos does it all

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor
May 6, 2023
WSU forward DJ Rodman celebrates after shooting a 3-pointer during an NCAA basketball game against California, Jan. 11.

COMMENTARY: Cougs lose DJ Rodman to transfer portal months after he promised to stay

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor
May 6, 2023
WSU has landed another serious scorer from the portal, this time with national championship experience: Joseph Yesufu.

WSU men’s hoops lands second transfer, national champion Joseph Yesufu

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor
April 28, 2023
WSU guard TJ Bamba goes up for a shot during an NCAA men’s basketball game against Oregon, Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023, in Pullman, Wash.

WSU lands first transfer, Division II All-American Jaylen Wells

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor
April 21, 2023
WSU guard TJ Bamba drives toward the hoop during an NCAA mens basketball game against Utah, Dec. 4.

Former Cougs Bamba, Wilson announce transfer destinations

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor
April 18, 2023
LeBron Bronny James Jr.

Bronny, future Pac-12 stars show out at Nike Hoops Summit

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor
April 14, 2023
WSU forward Mouhamed Gueye drives toward the hoop during an NCAA mens basketball game against Utah, Dec. 4.

Gueye, Powell declare for NBA Draft

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor
April 7, 2023
Angel Reese played for Maryland before transferring to LSU and winning the National Championship in 2023.

COMMENTARY: The controversy around Angel Reese is disgusting and racist

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor
April 5, 2023
Caitlin Clark vs. Michigan Feb 6, 2023.

College hoops has a new face, and she’s generational

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor
April 1, 2023
WSU guard TJ Bamba makes his entrance during ZzuMania, Nov. 2.

Bamba declares for NBA Draft, enters portal, Jackson enters portal

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor
March 27, 2023
WSU forward Mouhamed Gueye jumps for a layup during an NCAA mens basketball game against Texas State, Nov. 7.

A season of memories both good and bad for WSU men’s basketball

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor
March 23, 2023
WSU forward Andrej Jakimovski drives to the hoop during an NCAA basketball game against Oregon State, Feb. 16, 2023, in Pullman, Wash.

Shorthanded Cougs end season with NIT loss

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor
March 20, 2023
WSU guard DJ Rodman sets up to stop Oregon guard Rivaldo Soares during an NCAA men’s basketball game against Oregon, Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023, in Pullman, Wash.

Cougs comeback falls short against Oregon

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor
March 20, 2023
WSU forward Mouhamed Gueye makes his entrance during ZZUMania, Nov. 2. 2022.

Pac-12 awards Mouhamed Gueye, TJ Bamba

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor
March 10, 2023
WSU forward Andrej Jakimovski drives to the hoop during an NCAA basketball game against Oregon State, Feb. 16, 2023, in Pullman, Wash.

Cougs take first game of tournament in blowout

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor
March 10, 2023
WSU forward Mouhamed Gueye shoots the ball during an NCAA mens basketball game against Detroit Mercy, Nov. 25.

Cougars start Pac-12 Tournament against Cal, Oregon

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor
March 8, 2023
WSU guard TJ Bamba jumps for a layup during an NCAA mens basketball game against Utah, Dec. 4.

Cougs sweep Apple Cup and secure winning season

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor
March 4, 2023
WSU guard TJ Bamba dunks the ball during an NCAA basketball game against Oregon, Feb. 19, 2023, in Pullman, Wash.

Cougars to face Huskies in final battle of season

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor
March 2, 2023
WSU forward Mouhamed Gueye dribbles toward the basket during an NCAA basketball game against Oregon State, Feb. 16, 2023, in Pullman, Wash.

Cougs beat Cal to almost cement winning season

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor
February 27, 2023
WSU guard TJ Bamba drives to the hoop during an NCAA basketball game against Oregon, Feb. 19, 2023, in Pullman, Wash.

Cougs beat Stanford to reach .500 in Pac-12

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor
February 27, 2023
WSU forward DJ Rodman passes the ball during an NCAA basketball game against Stanford, Jan. 14.

Cougs to begin final road trip in Stanford

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor
February 23, 2023
WSU guard TJ Bamba dunks the ball during an NCAA basketball game against Oregon, Feb. 19, 2023, in Pullman, Wash.

Cougs take vital win over Ducks

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor
February 21, 2023
WSU forward Mouhamed Gueye dunks the ball during an NCAA basketball game against Oregon State, Feb. 16, 2023, in Pullman, Wash.

Cougs dominate Oregon State at home

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor
February 18, 2023
WSU forward DJ Rodman celebrates after shooting a 3-pointer during an NCAA basketball game against California, Jan. 11.

Cougs to honor two seniors on Sunday

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor
February 16, 2023
WSU guard Dylan Darling defends against California guard Joel Brown during a NCAA men’s basketball game against California Jan 11th.

Dylan Darling’s blood runs crimson and gray

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor
February 16, 2023
WSU forward Mouhamed Gueye jumps for a dunk during an NCAA basketball game against UW, Feb. 11, 2023, in Pullman, Wash.

Cougs to play Oregon State at home

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor
February 16, 2023
WSU guard TJ Bamba flies upward after dunking the ball during an NCAA basketball game against UW, Feb. 11, 2023, in Pullman, Wash.

Cougs take first leg of Apple Cup at home

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor
February 13, 2023
WSU forward DJ Rodman shoots the ball during an NCAA men’s basketball game against Arizona, Jan 26.

Cougs to play first game of the Apple Cup

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor
February 9, 2023
The Miami Heats LeBron James (6) has his shot blocked by the San Antonio Spurs Kawhi Leonard during the second half in Game 4 of the NBA Finals at American Airlines Arena in Miami, June 12, 2014.

Where were you when LeBron became scoring king?

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor
February 9, 2023
Using sports as a date

Cougar sports as dates, ranked

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor
February 9, 2023
WSU guard TJ Bamba dribbles the ball during an NCAA men’s basketball game against ASU, Jan 28.

Cougs drop another against UCLA

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor
February 7, 2023
WSU center Mouhamed Gueye passes the ball during an NCAA men’s basketball game against ASU, Jan 28.

Cougs spoil career game from Gueye

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor
February 5, 2023
WSU guard Justin Powell shoots the ball during an NCAA men’s basketball game against Arizona, Jan 26.

Cougs to play a pair in Los Angeles

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor
February 2, 2023
WSU forward Andrej Jakimovski shoots the ball during an NCAA men’s basketball game against ASU, Jan 28.

Cougs hold off Sun Devils to split series 

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor
January 30, 2023
WSU center Adrame Diongue looks for the hoop during an NCAA men’s basketball game against Arizona, Jan 26.

Cougs lose in surprisingly close fashion to No. 6 Arizona

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor
January 28, 2023
WSU guard Kymany Houinsou dunks the ball during an NCAA basketball game against California, Jan. 11.

Cougs to play a pair of rematches in Beasley

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor
January 26, 2023
WSU forward Mouhamed Gueye drives toward the hoop during an NCAA mens basketball game against Detroit Mercy, Nov. 25.

Cougs lose to game-winning shot in Colorado

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor
January 24, 2023
WSU guard Justin Powell dribbles the ball during an NCAA basketball game against Stanford, Jan. 14.

Wazzu fails to get revenge in Utah

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor
January 21, 2023
Black Babe Ruth and the greatest to never play

Black Babe Ruth and the greatest to never play

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor
January 19, 2023
WSU forward Andrej Jakimovski celebrates after defeating Stanford 60-59, Jan. 14.

Cougs to play a couple of tough ones in the Rockies

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor
January 19, 2023
Approved protest, profitable progress, and sports

Approved protest, profitable progress, and sports

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor
January 19, 2023
WSU forward DJ Rodman passes the ball during an NCAA basketball game against Stanford, Jan. 14.

Cougs take last-second nail-biter over Stanford

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor
January 16, 2023
WSU guard Kymany Houinsou dunks the ball during an NCAA basketball game against California, Jan. 11.

Sweltering Cougs win another blowout

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor
January 12, 2023
WSU forward Mouhamed Gueye drives toward the hoop during an NCAA mens basketball game against Utah, Dec. 4.

The Cougs are for real, pay some attention

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor
January 12, 2023
WSU forward Mouhamed Gueye drives toward the hoop during an NCAA mens basketball game against Utah, Dec. 4.

Cougs to face the Bay Area teams on the Palouse

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor
January 10, 2023
WSU forward Mouhamed Gueye dunks the ball during an NCAA mens basketball game against Detroit Mercy, Nov. 25.

Cougs upset No. 5 Arizona, no loss can spoil that

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor
January 9, 2023
TJ Bamba angles toward the basket in an NCAA basketball game between USC and WSU in Pullman, Jan. 1

Cougs win one, lose one, gain hope

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor
January 2, 2023
WSU guard Kymany Houinsou dunks the ball during an NCAA mens basketball game against Northern Kentucky, Dec. 7.

Cougs go cross-country for Christmas, get coal

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor
December 29, 2022
WSU guard TJ Bamba dunks the ball during an NCAA mens basketball game against Utah, Dec. 4.

Cougs grab boards and the win against Northern Kentucky

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor
December 8, 2022
WSU forward Mouhamed Gueye drives toward the hoop during an NCAA mens basketball game against Utah, Dec. 4.

Cougs to return to out-of-conference play against Northern Kentucky

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor
December 7, 2022
WSU guard TJ Bamba dunks the ball during an NCAA mens basketball game against Utah, Dec. 4.

Cougar men’s hoops lose close one to Utah in overtime

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor
December 5, 2022
Cougar men’s hoops drops first Pac-12 game at Oregon

Cougar men’s hoops drops first Pac-12 game at Oregon

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor
December 2, 2022
WSU guard Jabe Mullins shoots the ball during an NCAA mens basketball game against Detroit Mercy, Nov. 25.

Cougs to get a taste of the Pac-12 against Oregon

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor
November 30, 2022
WSU guard Jabe Mullins shoots the ball during an NCAA mens basketball game against Detroit Mercy, Nov. 25.

WSU men’s basketball feasts over Thanksgiving break

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor
November 29, 2022
WSU guard Justin Powell gets up after being fouled during an NCAA mens basketball game against Texas State, Nov. 7.

WSU men’s basketball continues to skid

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor
November 18, 2022
Aaron Rodgers and Josh Gordon used illegal drugs and only one was kicked out for it.

The NFL has a drug problem

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor
November 17, 2022
Barry Bonds put up the numbers to be considered the best player in baseball history, but he ruined it all when he cheated by using steroids.

No, Brandon, Barry Bonds does not deserve to be in the Hall

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor
November 17, 2022
Head basketball coach Kyle Smith discusses his journey as a basketball coach and the upcoming season on Oct. 30 at the Bohler Gymnasium.

WSU men’s basketball signs prospects domestic and abroad

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor
November 16, 2022
WSU guard TJ Bamba shoots a free throw during an NCAA mens basketball game against Texas State, Nov. 7.

Men’s hoops hops down to Texas for a game bigger than basketball

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor
November 15, 2022
WSU guard TJ Bamba jumps for a lay-up during an NCAA mens basketball game against Texas State, Nov. 7.

Cougs struggle with familiar issues in loss to Boise State

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor
November 14, 2022
Seahawks Offensive Coordinator Shane Waldron has the offense thriving with his new QB.

You were wrong about Geno Smith, I was too, It is time to apologize

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor
November 11, 2022
WSU guard Justin Powell dribbles the ball during an NCAA mens basketball game against Texas State, Nov. 7.

Cougs takes first road trip against Boise State

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor
November 10, 2022
WSU guard Justin Powell dribbles the ball during an NCAA mens basketball game against Texas State, Nov. 7.

Cougs dish out assists in blowout opener against Texas State

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor
November 8, 2022
WSU guard Kymany Houinsou dunks the ball during ZzuMania skills challenge, Nov. 2.

Cougs tip-off season in Beasley

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor
November 7, 2022
WSU center Bella Murekatete makes her entrance during ZzuMania, Nov. 2.

Both basketball teams get fans excited at ZZU Mania

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor
November 4, 2022
WSU players celebrate on the bench after a layup during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Oregon in Beasley Coliseum, March 5.

Cougar men’s basketball looks to be more flexible than ever

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor
November 3, 2022
WSUs Neema Kimtai races across Colfax Golf Club, Sep. 5.

WSU cross country sees great individual success at Pac-12 Championships

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor
November 3, 2022
WSU forward Mouhamed Gueye (35) jumps for a layup during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game aganist Oregon State in Beasley Coliseum, March 3.

WSU men’s basketball poised to build off of prior success

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor
October 28, 2022

Cougar cross country ventures to Pre-Nationals in Oklahoma

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor
October 26, 2022
Oscar “SpongeBomb” Gonzalez walked off the Wild Card series to the SpongeBob SquarePants theme.

Are ya ready kids? The Rays were not

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor
October 14, 2022
Climate Pledge Arena is a state-of-the-art faciliy in Seattle built on the footprint of Key Arena. It is home to the NHL and WNBA and is primed to host the NBA if / when a team should come to Seattle.

A SuperSonic Comeback: NBA eyes potential foray back into Washington

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor
October 12, 2022
During her 20 year career, Sue Bird made 13 All-Star appearances and was named to eight All-WNBA teams. 

Goodbye to the Seattle basketball GOAT

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor
October 5, 2022
The WSU mens basketball team celebrates after defeating Oregon 94-74 in Beasley Coliseum, March 5.

Myles Rice, Dishon Jackson sidelined, Cougs support

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor
October 1, 2022
The men’s cross country team compete in a race at the WSU Open on Aug. 30, 2019 at the Colfax Golf Course.

Cougar runners set personal records versus Pac-12 competition

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor
September 30, 2022
WSU linebacker Daiyan Henley celebrates after making a play during an NCAA football game against Colorado State, Sep. 17.

The transfer portal opens, and stars pour out for the Cougs

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor
September 22, 2022
WSU Athletics inducted eight individuals and the 1991 womens basketball team as part of their first all-female class on Sept. 16, 2022.

WSU inducts all-female class to Hall of Fame

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor
September 22, 2022
The trade of Rudy Gobert beckoned in a new era of NBA trade values.

‘Who cares about that first round pick?’

HAYDEN STINCHFIELD, Evergreen sports co-editor
September 15, 2022
The College Football Playoff Committtee expanded the playoff from four to 12 teams beginning in 2026.

NCAA playoff expansion will not fix football

Hayden Stinchfield, Evergreen sports co-editor
September 8, 2022
WSUs Brian Barsaiya (left), Kelvin Limo (middle), and Leif Swanson (right) race across Colfax Golf Club, Sep. 5.

Coug cross country tees off season at home invitational

Hayden Stinchfield, Evergreen sports co-editor
September 6, 2022
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