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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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Nate Calmese signals a play call to his teammates against Pepperdine on Feb. 9, in Pullman, Wash.

WSU Men to compete in inaugural College Basketball Crown

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
March 20, 2025
Ethan Price prepares to make a three. He hit four during the Cougs 80-75 loss vs Saint Mary's on Jan. 25, Pullman, WASH.

Column: Five keys to the game for Cougs to beat Dons

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
March 9, 2025
Nate Calmese (center) and Dane Erikstrup (right) run the offense against Gonzaga on Feb. 19.

WSU set to take on San Francisco in WCC quarterfinals

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
March 9, 2025
Ethan Price prepares to make a three. He hit four during the Cougs 80-75 loss vs Saint Mary's on Jan. 25, Pullman, WASH.

WSU beats LMU to advance to quarterfinals

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
March 9, 2025
Washington State head coach Kamie Ethridge yells instructions to her bench after a tough play.

Kamie Ethridge and David Riley extended through 2031

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
March 5, 2025
Nate Calmese (center) and Dane Erikstrup (right) run the offense against Gonzaga on Feb. 19.

Men’s basketball heads to Vegas for first WCC tournament

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
March 5, 2025
Ethan Price, Dake Erikstrup, and Cedric Coward are honored at WSU's senior night on Feb. 27 in Pullman, Wash.

Ethan Price and Dane Erikstrup reflect on basketball journeys

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
March 5, 2025
Nw infielder Ricco Longo speaks about the upcmong season.

WSU baseball focused on playing as a team

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
February 28, 2025
Basketball survives on senior night against San Diego

Basketball survives on senior night against San Diego

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
February 28, 2025
WSU defensive backs' helmets waiting to be picked up prior to football scrimmage, Aug. 19, 2023, in Pullman, Wash.

COLUMN: The expanded CFP was a success

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
February 28, 2025
Mike Macdonald is the Seahawks' innovative new head coach.

Collumn: Grading Mike Macdonald’s first year in Seattle

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
February 28, 2025
Men's basketball will take on San Diego for senior night

Men’s basketball will take on San Diego for senior night

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
February 27, 2025

WSU challenges UCLA in Kleberg Bank Classic but comes up just short

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
February 23, 2025

WSU baseball suffers loss to undefeated Michigan State

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
February 23, 2025
Cougars lose by thirty for first time in four years

Cougars lose by thirty for first time in four years

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
February 23, 2025
Nate Calmese (center) and Dane Erikstrup (right) run the offense against Gonzaga on Feb. 19.

WSU falls short against Gonzaga

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
February 19, 2025
Nate Calmese drives to the basket against a Gonzaga defender on Jan. 13, 2025.

WSU expecting sold out crowd as they host Gonzaga

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
February 19, 2025
WSU women's swimmer in a race during an NCAA women’s swim meet against, University of Southern California, Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, in Pullman, Wash.

WSU Swim heads to the Mountain West Championships after undefeated season

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
February 19, 2025
The sun sets over the snow-covered hills of the Palouse, Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022.

Column: Five sports Wazzu students can enjoy in the snow

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
February 19, 2025
The 2024 WSU baseball team, March 3, in Pullman, Wash.

Cougars put up a fight but leave Arkansas winless

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
February 18, 2025
A baseball rests on the turf awaiting for first pitch, March 20, in Pullman, Wash.

WSU Baseball falls in finale at Arkansas

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
February 18, 2025
WSU baseball huddles in the outfield after game two of a doubleheader against Rhode Island, March 2, in Pullman, Wash.

WSU loses 5-2 at Arkansas

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
February 15, 2025
Cougs collapse in second half, lost at Saint Mary's

Cougs collapse in second half, lost at Saint Mary’s

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
February 15, 2025
A baseball rests on the turf awaiting for first pitch, March 20, in Pullman, Wash.

Cougars get their heart’s broken on Valentine’s day

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
February 15, 2025
Young men are less interested than ever in dating this Valentine's Day

Young men are less interested than ever in dating this Valentine’s Day

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
February 14, 2025
Assistant coach Tommy Richards speaks about his goals for the team in 2025.

WSU Baseball ready for big year in 2025

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
February 14, 2025
Max Hartman hits a ball toward the sky against Cal, April 12, in Pullman, Wash.

WSU picked third in Mountain West preseason poll

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
February 13, 2025
Cougar baseball coaches Jake Valentine (Left), Joe Perez (center) and Eric Hutting (right) talk at head coach Nathan Choate's press conference, June 27 in the Alger Family Club Room in Martin Stadium- courtesy WSU Athletics

WSU baseball opens season at No. 5 Arkansas

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
February 13, 2025
Ethan Price (3) directs traffic during the Cougars game against Pepperdine on Feb. 8, 2025 in Pullman, WASH.

Men’s Basketball ready for Saint Mary’s rematch

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
February 13, 2025
WSU guard Myles Rice looks for an open pass during an NCAA men’s basketball game against Oregon State, Jan. 4, 2024, in Pullman, Wash.

Cougars look to end losing stint on road at OSU

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
February 6, 2025
Cougars drop close game at San Francisco

Cougars drop close game at San Francisco

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
February 5, 2025
Ethan Price prepares to make a three. He hit four during the Cougs 80-75 loss vs Saint Mary's on Jan. 25, Pullman, WASH.

COLUMN: Future Pac-12 looking strong in men’s basketball

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
January 31, 2025
Ethan Price prepares to make a three. He hit four during the Cougs 80-75 loss vs Saint Mary's on Jan. 25, Pullman, WASH.

Cougs set to face San Francisco

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
January 31, 2025
Ethan Price prepares to make a three. He hit four during the Cougs 80-75 loss vs Saint Mary's on Jan. 25, Pullman, WASH.

Cougs lose to Pacific again

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
January 31, 2025
New head coach Jimmy Rogers and Athletic Director Anne McCoy speak at Rogers' introductory press conference on Jan. 9, Pullman, Wash.

COLUMN: Grading the month of January for WSU Athletics

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
January 31, 2025
Butch poses for the camera

COOVERT: WSU should embrace it’s leap-pad status

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
January 30, 2025
WSU head coach Jake Dickert motivates his team ahead of NCAA football game against Oregon, Oct. 21, in Eugene, Oregon.

OP-ED: Tampering in the NCAA has gone too far

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
January 30, 2025
Jimmy Rogers speaks at his introductory press conference on Jan. 9. Pullman, Wash.

COLUMN: Wazzu football early outlook for 2025

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
January 30, 2025
A WSU swimmer during an NCAA women's swim meet against University of Southern California, Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, in Pullman, Wash.

WSU swim still undefeated

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
January 29, 2025
The Cougars and Pacific Tigers battle at Beasley Colisuem on Jan. 9, Pullman, WASH

Cougars look for revenge against Pacific

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
January 29, 2025
The WSU Men's basketball team has plenty of must-watch games in 2025, but none will be as important as Gonzaga on Feb. 19

COOVERT: Ten WSU home games to watch in 2025

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
January 29, 2025
Nate Calmese (#8) is a player to watch for WSU basketball in 2025

COOVERT: Ten WSU players who could pop in 2025

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
January 29, 2025
LeJuan Watts (#4) is one of the players WSU will hope to keep away from the transfer portal in 2025.

COLUMN: Five Resolutions WSU Sports Could Make in 2025

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
January 29, 2025
Nate Calmese intercepts a pass from Pacific, on Jan. 9, 2025, Pullman, WASH.

COLUMN: How Cougs can make March Madness

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
January 29, 2025
Kase Wynott (left) and LeJuan Watts (center) falling to the ground against Pacific. The Cougars were called for a foul.

COLUMN: When strength is not a strength

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
January 29, 2025
Ethan Price steps up to the free-throw line against Pacific. Pullman, WASH

Cougs nearly upset top-30 team

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
January 26, 2025
LeJuan Watts goes to the rim in the Cougars home game versus the Portland Pilots. Pullman, WASH

LeJuan Watts records second triple-double in Wazzu history

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
January 26, 2025
Butch poses for the camera at a men's basketball game against Pacific Jan. 9 in Beasley Coliseum.

Cougs find groove in second half, roll past Portland

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
January 26, 2025
Kase Wynott goes to the rim against Pacific on Jan. 9, Pullman, Wash.

Back on track, Cougs head to Santa Clara for Quad 1 game

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
January 23, 2025
Kase Wynott goes to the rim against Pacific on Jan. 9, Pullman, Wash.

Cougar’s Bench shining amid increased role

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
January 23, 2025
Anne McCoy addresses questions about the now-completed search for a new MBB coach, April 4, in Pullman, Wash.

The next chapter for Wazzu NIL funds

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
January 22, 2025
Nate Calmese drives to the basket against a Gonzaga defender on Jan. 13, 2025.

Cougs escape San Diego with narrow win

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
January 17, 2025
Jimmy Rogers speaks at his introductory press conference on Jan. 9. Pullman, Wash.

WSU football continues to fill out roster with new recruits as Rogers lays the groundwork

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
January 17, 2025
Tight end Ademola Faleye was one of a handful of Michigan State football players who entered the NCAA transfer portal

WSU brings in three-star TE from BIG 10

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
January 17, 2025
New head coach Jimmy Rogers and Athletic Director Anne McCoy speak at Rogers' introductory press conference on Jan. 9, Pullman, Wash.

WSU football coaching staff coming into form

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
January 17, 2025
Defensive lineman Nusi Malani (15), Bryson Lamb (99) and Quinn Roff (20) lineup opposite Portland State offensive lineman in a football game against Portland State at Gesa Field in Pullman, WA Saturday, August 31, 2024.

Lamb, Leckner leave portal while Tialavea enters

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
January 17, 2025
The Cougars battle Pacific in a tight game at Beasley, Jan. 9, Pullman, Wash.

How the Cougs lost to Pacific

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
January 16, 2025
Dane Erikstrup gets in tussle with Gonzaga's Khalif Battle, Jan. 13, 2025.

Cougars come up short against Gonzaga

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
January 16, 2025
LeJuan Watts (#4) lets a three-pointer fly against the Pacific Tigers on Jan. 9, Pullman, Wash.

Injuries and turnovers causing Cougars to slip-up, but season still alive

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
January 16, 2025
Nate Calmese preparing to shoot a three-pointer against Gonzaga, Jan. 13, 2025.

WSU looking to bounce back against weaker squads

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
January 15, 2025
LeJuan Watts drives to the lane with a step on his defender, Nov. 9, in Pullman, Wash.

Biggest game of the season; Cougars prep for Bulldogs

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
January 8, 2025
LeJuan Watts finishes a dunk for 2 points against Bradley, Nov. 9, in Pullman, Wash.

Cougs win big at home over San Francisco

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
January 8, 2025
WSU QB John Mateer runs in open space in a week four win 54-52 over SJSU at Gesa Field in Pullman, Wash.

The WSU Sports Awards of 2024

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
January 1, 2025
Head Coach Jake Dickert celebrates a 2024 Apple Cup win in Lumen Field in Seattle, WA.

Top ten Wazzu victories of 2024

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
January 1, 2025

COLUMN: WCC Men’s Basketball predictions 2024

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
December 31, 2024
Butch rides out onto the field in a football game between WSU and Portland State University.

The twelve wishes of Cougmas

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
December 31, 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.

Zevi Eckhaus, Carlos Hernandez to explore transfer portal

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

Kaligis, Edwards and Kaster heading to Wake Forest

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
December 31, 2024
Isaiah Watts gets a step on a defender and drives through the lane, Nov. 18, in Pullman, Wash.

Isaiah Watts out for ‘multiple weeks’

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
December 31, 2024
Battle of cats; Cougars vs Lions in Spokane

Battle of cats; Cougars vs Lions in Spokane

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
December 30, 2024
Tre Shackelford warming up in the pregame against Hawaii

Tre Shackelford to return to WSU

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
December 29, 2024
Ethan Price stares down a UNC player during an inbounds play, Nov. 18, in Pullman, Wash.

Welcome to WCC; Cougs handle Pilots for first WCC win

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
December 29, 2024

Colson returning to Wazzu

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
December 29, 2024

Din-Mbuh transfers to TCU

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
December 29, 2024
QB John Mateer looks down the field with hopes to make a big play, April 22.

John Mateer transfers to Oklahoma

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
December 29, 2024
Taariq Al-Uqdah pumps himself up as the Cougs take the field to take on Colorado, Nov. 17, in Pullman, Wash.

Buddah Al-Uqdah transfers to Washington

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
December 29, 2024

Audition for 2025; Eckhaus impresses in Holiday Bowl

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
December 29, 2024
WSU football team led by head coach Jake Dickert and assistant coach Pete Kaligis run through the tunnel before the 2024 Apple Cup in Seattle, Wash.

Kaligis leads with heart; loyal Coug serves as acting head coach

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
December 29, 2024

BREAKING: WSU Hiring Jimmy Rogers of South Dakota State for football head coach vacancy

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
December 28, 2024
Kyle Williams celebrates to his sideline after scoring an early TD, Sept. 23, in Pullman, Wash.

Cougs fight till the finish but lose Holiday Bowl

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
December 27, 2024
WSU WR Kyle Williams celebrates a touchdown.

Happy Holiday Bowl; Cougars vs Orange at Snapdragon

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
December 27, 2024
Parker Gerrits stares down a Bradley player during an inbounds attempt, Nov. 9, in Pullman, Wash.

WSU kicks off WCC play against Portland

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
December 27, 2024
Isaiah Watts smiling during an inbounds play, Nov. 18, in Pullman, Wash.

WCC Mens Hoops Preview

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

Coward, Wilson out for year

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
December 26, 2024
Nate Calmese smiles at a Bradley player after forcing several turnovers on inbounds passes, Nov. 9, in Pullman, Wash.

No Watts, no Coward, no problems; Cougs beat Northern Iowa in Vegas

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
December 26, 2024

Three-less in Seattle; Cougs lose Apple Cup

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
December 26, 2024
The 300th Apple Cup: What to know ahead of WSU and UW's basketball match

The 300th Apple Cup: What to know ahead of WSU and UW’s basketball match

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
December 18, 2024
Nate Calmese floats the ball for layup attempt, Nov. 18, in Pullman, Wash.

Cougs defeat Missouri State

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
December 18, 2024

Should Cougs still play in Holiday Bowl?

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
December 18, 2024
Head coach Jake Dickert glances at the Autzen Stadium jumbotron during WSU football's 38-24 loss to Oregon, Oct. 21. 2023 at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon.

BREAKING: Dickert ditches WSU for Wake Forest

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
December 18, 2024
WSU QB John Mateer runs in open space in a week four win 54-52 over SJSU at Gesa Field in Pullman, Wash.

BREAKING: John Mateer expected to transfer from WSU

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
December 16, 2024
Mike Macdonald is the Seahawks' innovative new head coach.

COLUMN: Seahawks are ahead of schedule

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
December 11, 2024
COLUMN: Mariners need to make a move soon

COLUMN: Mariners need to make a move soon

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

COLUMN: Should teams cancel their tough noncon games?

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
December 9, 2024
Butch rides out onto the field in a football game between WSU and Portland State University.

COLUMN: Tune out the noise; 2024 was a win for the Cougs

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

How WSU benefited from ASU’s Big 12 Title

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
December 9, 2024
Cougars drop first game of NIVC, Volleyball season comes to end

Cougars drop first game of NIVC, Volleyball season comes to end

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
December 9, 2024
Parker Gerrits stares down a Bradley player during an inbounds attempt, Nov. 9, in Pullman, Wash.

WSU hosts Missouri State in last home game before break

LEVI COOVERT, Evergreen sports co-editor
December 9, 2024
WSU head coach Jake Dickert motivates his team ahead of NCAA football game against Oregon, Oct. 21, in Eugene, Oregon.

COLUMN: The Cougs won by losing

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

Cedric Coward headed for shoulder surgery

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