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LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor

Luke Westfall is a junior in Broadcast News from Custer, WA. He is an avid fanatic of the many sports at many levels who spends all his available time indulging in them. Luke began working at the Evergreen in Spring 2022.

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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.

‘I love being here;’ Dickert responds to the Michigan State reports

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
October 3, 2023
WSU football player Brennan Jackson signals to the crowd to make noise before an NCAA football game against Oregon State, Saturday, September 23, 2023 in Pullman, Wash.

WSU football cracks the top 15

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
October 2, 2023
The Green Brigade Marching Band performing during halftime of the Southern Methodist Mustangs vs. North Texas Mean Green football game at Apogee Stadium in Denton, Texas (United States).

University of North Texas football need to knows

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
September 27, 2023
WSU quarterback Cameron Ward throws the ball during an NCAA football game against Oregon State, Saturday, September 23, 2023 in Pullman, Wash.

The Cam Ward show

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
September 26, 2023
Defensive backs Chau Smith-Wade and Jaden Hicks celebrate after pass breakup against Oregon State September 23, 2023 in Martin Stadium in Pullman, Wash.

‘We belong’: WSU football takes down Oregon State

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
September 24, 2023
WSU run on the field before taking on Northern Colorado, Sept. 16.

Battle for the Pac-2; WSU opens conference schedule

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
September 21, 2023
WSU linebacker Kyle Thornton (52) tackles Utah running back Jaylon Glover during an NCAA football match, Oct. 27.

Pac-12 opening weekend packs a punch

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
September 21, 2023
John Mateer dances around the Northern Colorado defense on long-running gain, Sept. 16.

Underappreciated Excellence; Coug backups shine

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
September 19, 2023
WSU receiver Lincoln Victor celebrates scoring a touchdown with lineman Maake Fifita in an NCAA football game against Northern Colorado Sept. 16, 2023 at Martin Stadium in Pullman, Wash.

Cougs roll Northern Colorado in preparation for Pac-12 gauntlet

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
September 17, 2023
WSU edge rusher Ron Stone Jr. celebrates after defeating Colorado State 38-7, Sep. 17, 2022.

Three Cougs receive national honors for week two performances

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
September 14, 2023
Dean Janikowski lines up an extra point attempt to maintain Cougs lead against Wisconsin, Sept. 9.

Newly ranked Cougs welcome Northern Colorado to the Palouse

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
September 14, 2023
Brennan Jackson celebrates with Nusi Malani after scoring a TD on a fumble recovery, Sept. 9.

Rank the Cougs! WSU football makes a statement in primetime

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
September 10, 2023
WSU quarterback Cameron Ward celebrates after scoring a touchdown during an NCAA football match against Utah, Oct. 27, 2022.

Cougs set for home-opener in rematch vs. No. 19 Wisconsin

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
September 8, 2023
WSU Head Coach Mike Leach runs out onto the field with his team before the game against University of Oregon on Oct. 20, 2018, at Martin Stadium.

WSU to honor Mike Leach in primetime Saturday

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
September 7, 2023
Quarterback Gardner Minshew II smiles for photos after fans storm the field following the Cougars victory over Oregon on Oct. 20 at Martin Stadium.

Pro Cougs looking to take NFL by storm in 2023

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
September 7, 2023
WSU defensive back Jaden Hicks returns a pick six in an NCAA football game against Colorado State Sept. 2nd, 2023 in Fort Collins, Colorado.

Cougars shake off rocky start en route to week one blowout win over Colorado State

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
September 3, 2023
Pac-12 logo on the turf at UCLAs home stadium the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif.

Pac-12 in the dark, Stanford and Cal bound for ACC

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
September 1, 2023
WSU quarterback Cameron Ward throws a pass during an NCAA football game against Colorado State, Sep. 17, 2022, in Pullman, Wash.

Cougs kickoff 2023 season in Fort Collins

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
August 31, 2023
WSU wide receiver Lincoln Victor jumps for a pass during an NCAA football game against Colorado State, Sep. 17, 2022.

Fast start critical for WSU football

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
August 31, 2023
WSU defensive back Javan Robinson does a backflip after the WSU football spring game, Saturday, April 22, 2023, in Pullman, Wash.

2023 vision: WSU football

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
August 31, 2023
WSU running back Nakia Watson stares down Arizona State linebacker Will Shaffer after scoring a touchdown during an NCAA football game, Nov. 12.

Six Cougs named to Reese’s Senior Bowl watchlist

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
August 24, 2023
Defensive Back Jaden Hicks approaches the line of scrimmage in an NCAA football game against Arizona State University in Pullman, Wash. Nov. 19, 2022

WSU sophomore defensive back getting NFL hype in year two

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
August 24, 2023
WSU forward Mouhamed Gueye makes his entrance during ZZUMania, Nov. 2. 2022.

Paving new paths: WSU men’s basketball has found a recruiting pipeline

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
August 24, 2023
Cam Ward looks for an open reciever for big yardage, Aug. 19.

WSU Quarterback Cam Ward shines in teams final fall scrimmage

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
August 21, 2023
WSU running back Djouvensky Schlenbaker breaks through the defense to score a touchdown during the WSU football spring game, Saturday, April 22, 2023, in Pullman, Wash.

WSU fall camp: prepping for week one

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
August 20, 2023
Only four institutions remain in the Pac-12.

Big Blow: five more schools leave crumbling Pac-12

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
August 7, 2023
WSU head coach Jake Dickert talks to his players during practice, Aug. 17, at Martin Stadium.

WSU Football Fall Camp Preview

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
August 5, 2023
The WSU offense and the Colorado State defense line up during an NCAA college football game, Sep. 17.

Colorado to depart Pac-12

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
July 29, 2023
WSU head coach Jake Dickert and his team celebrate after defeating Colorado State 38-7, Sep. 17.

Pac-12 Media Day: All We Got is All We Need

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
July 25, 2023
WSU edge rusher Brennan Jackson celebrates a sack during an NCAA football match against Utah, Oct. 27.

Seven Cougars Earn Preseason All-Pac 12 Honors

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
July 25, 2023
Israel Acosta pinning an oppenent.

Israel Acosta: A life of wrestling

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
May 4, 2023
WSU guard Johanna Teder high-fives fans after an NCAA collegiate basketball game against UW, Friday, Jan. 29, in Beasley Coliseum.

Johanna Teder; student, baller, warrior

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
May 4, 2023
WSU infielder Kyle Russel gets ready to bat during an NCAA baseball game against Santa Clara, Friday, April 21, 2023, in Pullman, Wash.

WSU baseball gets back into Conference play versus Utah

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
April 27, 2023
WSU wide receiver Lincoln Victor hypes up the crowd after a kickoff during an NCAA football match against California, Oct. 1.

WSU slot receivers set for a significant role in 2023 football season

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
April 21, 2023
WSU first baseman Jacob McKeon heads to the batter circle during an NCAA baseball game against Arizona, April 16, 2023, in Pullman, Wash.

WSU baseball wins first home series versus Arizona since 2009

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
April 18, 2023
WSU swimming relay teams take three medals at National Invitational Championships, March 9-11.

Emily Lundgren: lover of swimming and gummy bears

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
March 30, 2023
WSU women’s swim team yells a chant during an NCAA women’s swim meet against University of Idaho, Friday, Feb. 3, 2023, in Pullman, Wash.

Reaching new depths: 14 Cougs swam in postseason

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
March 30, 2023
For the first time in over 20 years, the Seattle Mariners went to the playoffs in 2022.

Mariners Spring Training 2023: What we learned

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
March 30, 2023
Emily Lundgren finishes a race at senior night meet vs Idaho.

Freshmen in the spotlight: WSU swim sends two to NCAA Championships

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
March 10, 2023
WSU women’s swimmer Angela Di Palo dives into the water during an NCAA women’s swim meet against University of Idaho, Friday, Feb. 3, 2023, in Pullman, Wash.

Angela Di Palo: far from home, in her element

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
March 10, 2023
WSU women’s swim team encourages their teammates during an NCAA women’s swim meet against University of Idaho, Feb 3.

WSU swim preparing for CSCAA Championships

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
March 9, 2023
WSU swim competes in the Pac-12 Championship.

WSU freshmen make huge splash at Pac-12 Championships

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
March 8, 2023
WSU guard Justin Powell shoos a 3-pointer during an NCAA basketball game against Oregon State, Feb. 16, 2023, in Pullman, Wash.

Justin Powell, leading in silence

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
March 2, 2023
WSU forward Ula Motuga walks out with her family for senior night before an NCAA womens basketball game against Oregon State, Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023, in Pullman, Wash.

Ula Motuga: a foundation laid and a legacy left

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
February 23, 2023
WSU women’s swimmer Alexandra Vartiainen swims in a breaststroke race during an NCAA women’s swim meet against University of Idaho, Friday, Feb. 3, 2023, in Pullman, Wash.

WSU swimming: Pac-12 Championships preview

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
February 23, 2023
XFL is coming, and heres what you need to know

XFL is coming, and here’s what you need to know

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
February 17, 2023
WSU women’s swim team encourages their teammates during an NCAA women’s swim meet against University of Idaho, Feb 3.

WSU swimming: a program on the rise

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
February 17, 2023
WSU women’s swimmer Jewel Springer celebrates senior night with her family before an NCAA women’s swim meet against University of Idaho, Friday, Feb. 3, 2023, in Pullman, Wash.

Jewel’s journey: a steady climb

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
February 16, 2023
An NBA basketball

NBA Trade Deadline: The west rises again

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
February 14, 2023
WSU women’s swimmer Kaya Takashige swims in a butterfly race during an NCAA women’s swim meet against University of Idaho, Feb 3.

WSU swimming leaves Idaho in its wake with record-setting times

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
February 7, 2023
Meet the new guy: WSU wide receivers coach Nick Edwards

Meet the new guy: WSU wide receivers coach Nick Edwards

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
February 2, 2023
WSU swim team competing against Cal, Oct. 16 2022.

WSU swim to celebrate seniors in Battle of the Palouse

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
February 2, 2023
Damian Lillard dribbling the ball up the court.

Legacy and Future: Damian Lillard

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
February 2, 2023
Mahomes faced Tampa Bay in a Super Bowl LV matchup on Sunday night.

Burrow, Mahomes best in AFC again

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
January 26, 2023
WSU swim team competing against Cal, Oct. 16 2022.

WSU swim team falls to Utah despite strong effort

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
January 26, 2023
Dallas Cowboys Kicker Brett Maher missed four straight PATs in an NFL playoff game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Monday.

Cowboys fail again, Eagles dominate

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
January 26, 2023
WSU guard Astera Tuhina dribbles the ball during a NCAA basketball game against USC, Jan 20th.

Freshman fill-in or phenom, meet Astera Tuhina

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
January 23, 2023
Freshman Kiana Swain earned 15 points in the swim meet against the University of Utah on Jan. 15, 2021 in Gibb Pool.

WSU swim team heads to Utah 

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
January 20, 2023
WSU swim team competing against Cal, Oct. 16 2022.

WSU swimming falls short in Arizona over the weekend

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
January 19, 2023
Noelle Harvey’s love for swimming is shaped by her love for her teammates.

WSU swimming to face Arizona and Northern Arizona University

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
January 13, 2023
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