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LEVI COOVERT

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor

Levi is a sophomore studying Multimedia Journalism, Broadcast News, and Advertising at Washington State University. He serves as sports co-editor, and is the beat writer for the men’s basketball team and both men’s and women’s golf teams. He loves the Mariners, Seahawks, Kraken, and Cougars!

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Isaiah Watts smiling during an inbounds play, Nov. 18, in Pullman, Wash.

Coward leads Cougs to big win over Northern Colorado

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
November 20, 2024
Cedric Coward celebrates after a WSU basket, Nov. 9, in Pullman, Wash.

The past looms large; Cougs to face Eastern WA in Spokane

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
November 20, 2024
LeJuan Watts drives to the lane with a step on his defender, Nov. 9, in Pullman, Wash.

Cougars to host Northern Colorado

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
November 18, 2024
Nate Calmese smiles at a Bradley player after forcing several turnovers on inbounds passes, Nov. 9, in Pullman, Wash.

Cougars fall flat in second half, lose to Iowa

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
November 18, 2024
WSU tight end Cooper Mathers celebrates a touchdown catch with wide reeiver Carlos Hernandez in a game against SDSU at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego, Calif.

Unsung Coug of the Week: Cooper Mathers; red zone threat

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
November 14, 2024
Cedric Coward celebrates after a WSU basket, Nov. 9, in Pullman, Wash.

WSU heads to Iowa for early test

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
November 14, 2024
Isaiah Watts and Nate Calmese celebrate during the Cougars win over Bradley

Undefeated Cougs defeat Bradley and Idaho, move into top 100 in KenPom rankings

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
November 14, 2024

The Path Narrows: Cougs win but don’t get the help they need

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
November 13, 2024
Butch rides out onto the field in a football game between WSU and Portland State University.

What is the Cougs path to the playoffs?

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
November 8, 2024

WSU Baseball Schedule released for 2025

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
November 6, 2024

Unsung Coug of the week: French freshman clutches up late for Cougs

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
November 6, 2024
Cougs drop 100 in season opening win

Cougs drop 100 in season opening win

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
November 5, 2024

Finding the greens; men’s golf enjoys a successful fall season

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
October 31, 2024

COLUMN: World Series is proving Dodgers dominance, and it is boring

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
October 31, 2024
Alice Johansson practices on Keene Trace course at the Bettie Lou Evans Invitational at Lexington, Kentucky on Sept. 10, 2024

WSU women’s golf wraps up fall season

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
October 30, 2024
Myles Rice shoots a three-pointer during his 19-point outing against Portland State, Dec. 2, in Pullman, Wash.

Cougar men open season with two games in Beasley

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
October 30, 2024

Unsung Coug of the week: Ansel Din-Mbuh becoming top rusher

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
October 30, 2024
Newly signed head coach David Riley arrives for his press conference, April 4, in Pullman, Wash.

Welcome to the WCC: Men’s Basketball Preview, 2024

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
October 23, 2024
New Head Coach David Riley addresses WSU fans for the first time since his hiring, April 4, in Pullman, Wash.

WSU picked to finish fifth in WCC Preseason Poll

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
October 23, 2024
Then-sophomore Kyle Manzardo attempts to tag Gonzaga runner.

Checking in on Kyle Manzardo after his first MLB season

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
October 23, 2024
Fa'alili Fa'amoe (79) embraces Leo Pulalasi (20) after a big play against Hawaii on Oct. 19 at Gesa field in Pullman, WA.

“It’s gotta be a joy;” Cougs winning and having fun doing it

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
October 23, 2024
WR Kris Hutson holding the football after making a catch in the Cougars 42-10 win at Gesa field over Hawaii on Oct. 19.

Unsung Coug of the Week: Hutson’s consistency paying off

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
October 23, 2024
John Mateer is all smiles after helping the Cougs take down Northern Colorado at home, Sept. 16.

COLUMN l John Mateer is a roller coaster

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
October 22, 2024

Cougs tie for sixth at Boulder Creek

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
October 22, 2024
Then-freshman infielder Kyle Manzardo waits for an incoming pitch, March 28, 2019.

Former Cougs square off in ALCS

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
October 22, 2024
Alice Johansson practices on Keene Trace course at the Bettie Lou Evans Invitational at Lexington, Kentucky on Sept. 10, 2024

Cougars tie record, jump four spots at Boulder Creek

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
October 22, 2024
Alice Johansson practices on Keene Trace course at the Bettie Lou Evans Invitational at Lexington, Kentucky on Sept. 10, 2024

Women’s Golf starts strong at Boulder Creek

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
October 22, 2024
QB John Mateer celebrates a rushing touchdown during the Cougars 42-10 victory over Hawaii on Oct. 19, 2024 at Gesa field in Pullman, WA.

Smooth surfing; Cougs roll to blowout win over Hawaii

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
October 20, 2024

Renner wins second straight title at OSU Invitational

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
October 9, 2024
Katy Ryan provided nine kills and five blocks for WSU volleyball in their five-set loss to UCLA Nov. 10 2023 in Pullman, Wash.

Katy Ryan records 1,000th career kill

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
October 9, 2024

Evans Kurui is racking up awards

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
October 8, 2024

Cougs cross the Columbia for Oregon State Invitational

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
October 8, 2024
Mike Macdonald is the Seahawks' innovative new head coach.

Relax, Seahawks fans; Mike Macdonald era is off to a fine start

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
October 8, 2024
The Seattle Mariners

COLUMN: Why the Mariners season ended in disappointment, again

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
October 8, 2024
Here's the best path for the Pac-12 to complete its rebuild

Here’s the best path for the Pac-12 to complete its rebuild

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
October 8, 2024

Unsung Coug of the Week: Sam Renner’s Golf Success

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
October 2, 2024

Renner wins Badger Invitational, Cougs finish fourth

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
October 2, 2024

Women’s golf struggles at the Molly

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
October 2, 2024
Tara Wallack goes up for a rebound with two Gonzaga defenders, Nov. 9, in Pullman, Wash.

Gonzaga set to join rebuilding Pac-12

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
October 2, 2024
Alice Johansson practices on Keene Trace course at the Bettie Lou Evans Invitational at Lexington, Kentucky on Sept. 10, 2024

Alice Johansson wins back-to-back tournaments

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
September 27, 2024

Pac-12 future hangs in the balance, UNLV could be the key

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
September 25, 2024
Dean Janikowski lines up for a field goal attempt, Nov. 4, in Pullman, Wash.

Unsung Coug of the Week: Janikowski kicks the Cougs to OT win

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
September 24, 2024

Cougs finish seventh in Canadian Collegiate Invitational

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
September 18, 2024
WSU offensive and defensive linemen face off in a scrimmage during football practice, April 22, in Martin Stadium.

“You play as a team” Cougars O-Line making strong impression early in season

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
September 17, 2024
Linebacker Kyle Thornton tackles a Husky receiver to prevent a touchdown in the redzone.

COLUMN l Why this Apple Cup win means more

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
September 17, 2024

Cougs head to Canada for golf tournament

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
September 17, 2024

Men’s golf claims fourth, Utah victorious on the Palouse

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
September 12, 2024
WSU running back Max Borghi (21) runs to the endzone during the Apple Cup, Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, at Husky Stadium in Seattle.

Ranking the Top 10 Apple Cups of All Time

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
September 11, 2024
Jake Dickert and the 2023 WSU football team getting ready to take the field at Husky Stadium, Nov. 25, in Seattle, Wash.

COLUMN l Where will Cougs turn in 2025 if not the Mountain West?

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
September 11, 2024

Cougars in third through round one at the palouse

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
September 11, 2024
Defensive linemen David Gusta and Ron Stone Jr. make a tackle in an NCAA football game Sept. 2, 2023 in week one vs. Colorado State in Fort Collins, Colorado.

Unsung Coug of the Week: David Gusta’s Defensive Impact

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
September 11, 2024
Alice Johansson practices on Keene Trace course at the Bettie Lou Evans Invitational at Lexington, Kentucky on Sept. 10, 2024

Alice Johansson wins Bettie Lou Evans Invitational for WSU

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
September 11, 2024
WSU Men's Golf Head Coach Dustin White

Meet the WSU Men’s Golf Team

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
September 9, 2024

Meet the WSU women’s golf team

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
September 7, 2024

WSU Women’s Golf kicks off season at Betty Lou Evans Invitational

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
September 7, 2024
Mike Macdonald is the Seahawks' innovative new head coach.

COLUMN l 2024 should be a year of discovery for Seahawks

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
September 7, 2024
WSU head coach Kamie Ethridge looks on as her team takes down Cal Poly in the season opener, Nov. 6, in Pullman, Wash.

Women’s basketball announces 2024-25 schedule

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
September 7, 2024
The SRC Pool prepares to reopen after over a month of closure.

SRC Pool prepares to open after construction delay

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
September 4, 2024
WSU Prepares to Host Palouse Collegiate Tournament

WSU Prepares to Host Palouse Collegiate Tournament

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
September 4, 2024
The late Mike Leach, as coach of WSU Football

WSU Athletics celebrates five new Hall-of-Famers

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
September 4, 2024
WSU Soccer vs Gonzaga on the campus of Washington State University, Thursday, August, 11, 2022.

Nadia Cooper wins WCC Defensive Player of the Week

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
August 28, 2024

Unsung Coug of the Week: meet Julianna Duckett

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
August 28, 2024
The Seattle Mariners

COMMENTARY l Reflecting on the Scott Servais Years

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
August 28, 2024
CJ Allen jumps during his event at the Cougar Indoor on Feb. 6, 2015. He would go on to compete in the Paris 2024 Olympics for Team USA

Meet the Cougars who competed at the Paris Olympics

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
August 21, 2024
The Seattle Mariners

Time is running out for the Mariners

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
August 20, 2024
Former WSU QB Gardner Minshew fist bumps Butch after throwing out the ceremonial first pitch, April 26, in Pullman, Wash.

Former Coug QB named NFL starter

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
August 20, 2024
New Head Coach David Riley addresses WSU fans for the first time since his hiring, April 4, in Pullman, Wash.

WSU announces full slate of non-conference match ups

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
August 20, 2024
USC showers Catherine Park, the 2024 Pac-12 Women's Golf individual champion with water, April 23 at Palouse Ridge Golf Club in Pullman.

Stanford wins final Pac-12 Tournament, Park sets individual record

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
April 24, 2024

Cougars Finish 10th In Pac-12 Women’s Championship

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
April 24, 2024
Then-freshman Amy Chu refines her driving skills along with teammates Madison Odiorne and Emily Baumgart during a practice session on April 1, 2019, at WSU's practice facility.

Cougars Start Strong at Pac-12 Championships

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
April 23, 2024
Then-freshman Amy Chu refines her driving skills along with teammates Madison Odiorne and Emily Baumgart during a practice session on April 1, 2019, at WSU's practice facility.

Better weather hurts the Cougars in round two of Golf Championship

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
April 22, 2024
UW's Stefanie Deng hits the ball out of the sand near the hole at Palouse Ridge, May 8.

WSU prepares to host Pac-12 Women’s Golf Championships

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
April 17, 2024
Shane Bieber is out for the year with an elbow injury after a promising start. One of a wave of pitcher's injured.

Arm injuries are killing baseball’s best: Is Pitch Clock to blame?

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
April 17, 2024
WSU men's golf will compete in the Pac-12 Championships this Monday through Wednesday in Eugene, Oregon.

WSU men’s golf slips up at Thunderbird, putting Tournament bid at risk

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
April 15, 2024
Then-freshman Amy Chu refines her driving skills along with teammates Madison Odiorne and Emily Baumgart during a practice session on April 1 at WSU's practice facility before a tournament this week. Chu says the team practices five days a week, but the athletes are able to use the grounds any time.

Back-nine Struggles Lead to 11th Place Finish for Cougars at Bobcat Classic

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
April 12, 2024
WSU men's golf won their first tournament in over three seasons with a victory at the Visit Stockton Invitational.

WSU men’s golf struggles at Goodwin Invitational

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
April 3, 2024
WSU men's golf won their first tournament in over three seasons with a victory at the Visit Stockton Invitational.

Men’s Golf improves on Day 2, But does not move up in rankings

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
April 2, 2024
WSU men's golf won their first tournament in over three seasons with a victory at the Visit Stockton Invitational.

WSU Men’s Golf Struggles in Day One at the Goodwin

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
March 31, 2024
Shohei Ohtani batting in an MLB game.

COOVERT: Ohtani has done nothing wrong

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
March 27, 2024

Drayton Joseph: How the California native has found a home golfing in Pullman

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
March 27, 2024
WSU pitcher Spencer Jones throws a pitch during an NCAA baseball game against Gonzaga, Tuesday, May 2, 2023 in Pullman, Wash.

Washington State Sweeps ASU Sun Devils as offense surges

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
March 26, 2024
Lamar University Guard Brooklyn Mitchell driving toward the paint as Tara Wallack defends, March 21 in Pullman, Wash.

Wazzu women win in WBIT Debut

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
March 22, 2024
The Seattle Mariners

COOVERT: Mariners compete for open bullpen, utility spots

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
March 22, 2024
Washington Commanders quarterback, Sam Howell, scrambles during a game against the Arizona Cardinals at FedEx Field on September 10, 2023. Courtesy of flickr user dbking via Wikimedia

Seahawks trade for Sam Howell

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
March 22, 2024

Men’s Golf Takes 3rd Place in Grand Canyon Invitational

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
March 20, 2024
Brody Levin slides into home for the go-ahead run in the top of the ninth, March 3, in Pullman, Wash.

Cougar baseball lets getaway day game get away, lose 6-3

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
March 4, 2024
WSU beat Oregon 71-61 to commemorate their seniors, Feb. 25, in Pullman, Wash.

COMMENTARY: The women’s basketball season is about to end, hope you didn’t miss it…

Levi Coovert, Evergreen sports co-editor
February 29, 2024
Then-sophomore Daniel Kolar holds his follow through as he watches his ball soar down the fairway.

Five reasons why you should care about golf

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
February 28, 2024
Pono Yanagi finished in third place at the Pac-12 Championship, the best finish in program history.

Men’s Golf takes on the Prestige

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
February 28, 2024
Then-WSU Women's golf teammates senior Madison Odiorne, sophomore Emily Baumgart, and freshman Darcy Habgood set up to range balls during a practice session Monday afternoon at WSU's practice facility.

Cougar women’s golf excited for season ahead

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
February 24, 2024
Then-freshman Amy Chu refines her driving skills along with teammates Madison Odiorne and Emily Baumgart during a practice session on April 1 at WSU's practice facility before a tournament this week. Chu says the team practices five days a week, but the athletes are able to use the grounds any time.

WSU women’s golf struggles in Pac-12 Preview Tournament

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
February 24, 2024
Cougars finish even at first 2024 tournament

Cougars finish even at first 2024 tournament

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
February 24, 2024
Mahomes has won three Super Bowls and three Super Bowl MVPs in five years.

How the Chiefs Won the Super Bowl and became back-to-back Champions

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
February 16, 2024

WSU men’s golf prepares for season opener in Hawaii

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
February 15, 2024
Charlisse Leger-Walker during the pre-game huddle in the Cougs first game following her season-ending injury, Feb. 2, in Pullman, Wash.

Without Charlisse Leger-Walker, how can Cougs compete? 

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
February 8, 2024
Minshew mania returned in 2024 as Gardner Minshew started a majority of games for the Indianapolis Colts and earned a Pro Bowl nod.

Gardner Minshew competes at NFL Pro Bowl

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
February 8, 2024
Seattle Kraken logo, S that looks like a deep sea kraken monster

Kraken Overcome Losing Streak in Race for Playoffs

Levi Coovert, Evergreen sports co-editor
February 5, 2024
Jorge Polanco fielding for the Twins in 2017, courtesy of Keith Allison via Wikimedia

Mariners Trade for Jorge Polanco

Levi Coovert, Evergreen sports co-editor
February 3, 2024
Kyra Gardner skys into the air as she contests an Arizona three-pointer, Jan. 21, 2024, in Pullman, Wash.

Cougars’ strength is….their strength

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
January 23, 2024
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