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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
All content by RYAN BLAKE
Pierce County Diamond Jaxx pitcher Cole Benson, 18, throws a pitch in the 17-and-under championship game July 8 at Bailey-Brayton Field.

Series brings baseball, business to Pullman

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter
July 18, 2018

Preparing for an emergency

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter
June 27, 2018
The Cougar Athletic Fund ran out of RV passes, which allow fans to tailgate before football games, before many donors had a change to buy one.

Fans mad after RV passes sell out

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter
June 20, 2018
Senior left-handed pitcher Scotty Sunitsch throws a pitch in game three of the series against Cal on April 14 at Bailey-Brayton Field. He was picked in the 18th round of the MLB draft Wednesday.

Several Cougars selected in MLB draft

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter
June 7, 2018
Reaney Park Pool opens as summer kicks in

Reaney Park Pool opens as summer kicks in

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter
June 6, 2018
Coug Bikes fill the entry way to the Outdoor Recreation Center ahead of their debut Friday.

New bike sharing program debuts Friday

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter
May 30, 2018
Then-senior first baseman James Rudkin steps to the plate and awaits a pitch against Utah on May 24.

WSU drops season finale

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter
May 26, 2018
Then-freshman left-handed pitcher Bryce Moyle throws a pitch during a game against Utah on May 24.

Utes wear down Cougars

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter
May 25, 2018
Then-senior outfielder Blake Clanton stares down the ball and takes a pitch against Utah.

Cougs storm past Utes

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter
May 24, 2018
Senior outfielder Blake Clanton received the Oviatt-Lang Award on May 4 for his efforts in the weight room.

Clanton leaves legacy of dedication as career nears end

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter
May 23, 2018
Senior outfielder JJ Hancock looks in a fly ball and prepares to catch it in a game against Saint Mary’s on March 8 at Bailey-Brayton Field.

Cougars close out regular season at home

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter
May 23, 2018
Sophomore outfielder Danny Sinatro fouls off a ball in a game against USC on May 11 at Bailey-Brayton Field.

Stanford sweeps Cougars

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter
May 20, 2018
Junior outfielder Justin Harrer catches a fly ball in a game against USC on May 11 at Bailey-Brayton Field.

Late rally falls short against Stanford

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter
May 19, 2018
Senior outfielder JJ Hancock hits the ball in a game against USC on May 11 at Bailey-Brayton Field.

Stanford dominates Cougs

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter
May 19, 2018
Then-senior right-handed pitcher Ryan Walker throws a pitch during a game against USC on May 11 at Bailey-Brayton Field.

Cougars hit road for final time this season

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter
May 18, 2018
Sheila Fitzgerald, an instructor at Sanctuary Yoga, enjoys a yoga session with their cat, Beans.

Yoga class provides love to cats looking for home

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter
May 16, 2018
Junior infielder Justin Harrer hits a two-run home run in the bottom of the first inning in the game against Gonzaga on April 3 at Bailey-Brayton Field.

Zags top Cougs in extra innings

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter
May 16, 2018
Senior right-handed pitcher Ryan Walker winds up to throw a pitch against USC on Friday at Bailey-Brayton Field.

Cougars stumble in final game against USC

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter
May 13, 2018
Senior outfielder Blake Clanton prepares to hit a pitch against USC on Friday at Bailey-Brayton Field.

Sunitsch shuts down Trojans

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter
May 12, 2018
Redshirt senior right-handed pitcher Collin Maier throws a pitch against Santa Clara on April 22 at Bailey-Brayton Field.

Trojans storm past Cougs

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter
May 12, 2018
Senior outfielder Blake Clanton holds back his swing to take a ball during a game against Santa Clara on April 22 at Bailey-Brayton Field. WSU won 5-0.

Cougars battle Trojans hoping to end winless streak

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter
May 9, 2018
Blake Clanton sliding safe into home plate against UW April 21, 2017 at Bailey-Brayton Field.

Weather forces series finale to end in tie

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter
May 6, 2018
WSU sophomore outfielder Dustin Yates dives for the ball to get the out, but cannot come up with the catch against Arizona State University on March 31 at Bailey-Brayton Field.

Beavers shut down Cougars in second game of series

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter
May 5, 2018
Then-junior first baseman Wyatt Segle runs to first base in a game against Stanford on May 27, 2017 at Bailey-Brayton Field. WSU lost 15-1.

Cougars rocked by Beavers

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter
May 4, 2018
Senior outfielder JJ Hancock connects with the ball against Santa Clara University on April 22 at Bailey-Brayton Field.

Cougars face No. 3 Oregon State in Pullman

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter
May 3, 2018
Senior first baseman James Rudkin waits on first base after batting in a single against Santa Clara University.

Leaving behind a better team

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter
May 3, 2018
Junior infielder Justin Harrer rounds third base on his way to home against Santa Clara on April 20 at Bailey-Brayton Field.

Throwing error caps off Cougar collapse

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter
April 29, 2018
Mason de la Cruz bats in a game against SCU on Sunday at Bailey–Brayton Field.

Cougars blown out by Huskies

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter
April 28, 2018
Junior infielder Justin Harrer runs to second base in a game against Santa Clara on Sunday at Bailey-Brayton Field.

Cougars battle bitter rival UW in Seattle

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter
April 26, 2018
Junior infielder Andres Alvarez forces Santa Clara senior infielder Jake Brodt out as he slides into second during game two of the series against Santa Clara University on Sunday at Bailey-Brayton Field.

Cougars let late lead slip away in loss to Redhawks

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter
April 25, 2018
Senior right-handed pitcher Ryan Walker throws a pitch during game two of the series against Santa Clara University on Sunday at Bailey-Brayton Field.

Cougs battle Redhawks

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter
April 25, 2018
Redshirt junior Amani Brown roars as he completes the final turn of his weight throw at the Cougar Indoor on Feb. 2.

Proving his worth despite odds

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter
April 18, 2018
Freshman infielder Mason De La Cruz leaps over California Freshman infielder Darren Baker in an attempt to tag him out at second during a game against California at Bailey-Brayton Field

Cougars stumble in Spokane

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter
April 18, 2018
Junior Sara Brevick talks about her experiences walking on the WSU rowing team.

Brevick continues a family tradition at WSU

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter
April 11, 2018
Freshman left-handed pitcher Bryce Moyle throws a pitch during the game against Gonzaga on April 3 at Bailey-Brayton Field.

Sunitsch pitches a no-hitter

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter
April 8, 2018
Junior infielder Justin Harrer hits a two-run home run in the bottom of the first inning in the game against Gonzaga on April 3 at Bailey-Brayton Field.

Cougars drop second game against Ducks

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter
April 6, 2018
Freshman right-handed pitcher Hayden Rosenkrantz pitches the ball in the matchup against Gonzaga Tuesday evening at Bailey-Brayton Field.

Cougars stifled by Ducks

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter
April 6, 2018
Junior Middle Blocker Claire Martin hits the ball across the court during practice Wednesday evening.

Sports bring mother, daughter closer

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter
April 5, 2018
Then redshirt junior left-hander Damon Jones pitches in a game against Cal State Northridge on March 25, 2017 at Bailey-Brayton Field in Pullman.

Cougars outlast Zags

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter
April 4, 2018
Junior infielder Andres Alvarez fields the ball and throws to first base hoping to get an Arizona State runner out Saturday at Bailey-Brayton Field. Alvarez has started 22 games this season, batting in five runners and racking up 19 hits.

Cougars do battle with Bulldogs

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter
April 2, 2018
Freshman infielder Jack Smith has started 14 games this season and has a .250 batting average in 56 at bats.

Dedicated to moving past inexperience

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter
March 28, 2018
Sophomore outfielder Danny Sinatro attempts to bunt the ball during a game against Saint Mary’s on March 8 at Bailey-Brayton Field. Sinatro has started 15 games this season, driving in two runs and racking up 10 hits in 46 at bats.

Cougs get routed by Wildcats in series finale

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter
March 25, 2018
Senior first baseman James Rudkin focuses on the pitcher, waiting to rush to second, during a game against Saint Mary's on March 8 at Bailey-Brayton Field.

Cougars hold on to early lead to defeat Arizona

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter
March 25, 2018
Sophomore left-handed pitcher AJ Block follows through with his pitch during a game against Saint Mary's on March 8 at Bailey-Brayton Field.

Eighth inning rally by Cougars falls short

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter
March 24, 2018
WSU sophomore catcher Cal Waterman leans back to avoid being hit by a stray pitch during a game against Saint Mary’s on March 8 at Bailey-Brayton Field. Waterman drove in six runs in 14 starts so far this season.

Cougars struggle down stretch again

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter
March 18, 2018
Freshman left handed pitcher Michael Newstrom focuses in as he's about to pitch the ball during the game against St. Mary's Thursday afternoon at Bailey-Brayton field.

Cougars surrender early lead in loss to Bruins

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter
March 17, 2018
Freshman infielder Jack Smith follows through with his swing as he watches the ball during the game against St. Mary's Thursday afternoon at Bailey-Brayton field.

Baseball falls short against Bruins

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter
March 16, 2018
Junior infielder Andres Alvarez holds his follow-through as he tracks the ball through the air during the game against St. Mary's Thursday afternoon at Bailey-Brayton field.

Dirtbags dominate Cougs

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter
March 15, 2018
Danny Sinatro explains how he stays focused on baseball and how his coaches encourage him to play better on a daily basis. He has stolen three bases this season.

Sinatro dives for a major league dream

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter
March 8, 2018
Then sophomore Andres Alvarez runs toward first base in a game against Utah Valley March 11, 2017 at Bailey–Brayton Field. Alvarez has a .355 batting average so far this season.

Cougars finally gearing up for home opener

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter
March 8, 2018

SRC pool allows swimmers to track progress

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter
March 5, 2018
Then-sophomore infielder Andres Alvarez follows through with his swing during a game against Utah Valley on March 12 at Bailey-Brayton Field.

Cougars’ mistakes piling up in early part of season

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen columnist
March 2, 2018
Freshman Jack Smith attempts to complete a double play in a game earlier this week.

Cougars eight-game road trip ends with loss

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter
February 24, 2018
Jack Smith goes to bat against Grand Canyon on Tuesday.

Cougars swept by Crimson Tide in double header

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter
February 24, 2018
From left, Brody Barnum, Ryan Ramsower and JJ Hancock stand after the game against Grand Canyon University on Tuesday where they won 5-4.

WSU drops first game in Tuscaloosa

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter
February 23, 2018
Then sophomore Andreas Alvarez prepares to hit the ball pitched by Arizona on April 9, 2017 at Bailey-Brayton Field.

WSU stays in Arizona after notching first win of season

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter
February 19, 2018
Blake Clanton sliding safe into home plate against UW April 21, 2017 at Bailey-Brayton Field.

Cougars fall to Cornhuskers

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter
February 17, 2018
Outfielder JJ Hancock throwa out a runner against UW April 21, 2017 at Bailey-Brayton field.

Cougars lose season opener

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter
February 16, 2018
Then sophomore Andres Alvarez throws out a runner in a Utah Valley game on March 11, 2017 at Bailey-Brayton Field.

Cougar baseball eagerly awaits first pitch of season

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter
February 13, 2018
Then sophomore Justin Harrer runs the bases after getting a hit against Utah Valley on March 11, 2017 at Bailey-Brayton Field.

Hitting toward a major league dream

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter
February 13, 2018
Pac-12 implements new program to deal with concussions

Pac-12 implements new program to deal with concussions

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter
December 11, 2017
Head coach Mike Leach watches as his defense stops Boise State University in the redzone Sept. 9 at Martin Stadium. WSU won the game 47-44.

Leach remains head coach despite rumors of departure

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter
December 8, 2017
WSU senior Guard Krystle McKenzie looks to pass the ball while avoiding a Boise State University defender.

Unable to play, McKenzie impacts team from the bench

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter
December 1, 2017
WSU junior distance runner Vallery Korir is originally from Kenya. She moved to the U.S. about five years ago and began training.

Athlete loves challenge of distance running

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter
November 30, 2017
Redshirt junior Borislava Hristova drives to the hoop for a layup against The Master’s University on Nov. 1.

WSU hosts No. 25 Kentucky

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter
November 17, 2017
WSU Freshman defender Aaqila Mclyn dribbles the ball through University of Southern California’s defense in a game Oct. 22.

Round two: Cougar soccer faces Tennessee

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter
November 16, 2017
WSU redshirt sophomore right-handed pitcher Davis Baillie goes through his windup to deliver a pitch during the Oct. 1 exhibition game against Central Washington University. The Cougars won 23-5.

Signing class, non-conference schedule announced

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter
November 16, 2017
A WSU cheerleader is thrown into the air during a Sept. 23 football game against Nevada at Martin Stadium.

WSU cheer committed to honing its craft

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter
November 14, 2017
USC sophomore defender Julia Bingham challenges WSU redshirt sophomore midfielder Shayna Whieldon for the ball in an Oct. 22 game.

Cougar soccer advances to second round of NCAA Tournament

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter
November 12, 2017
Tim Lewis discusses the challenges of not having enough referees throughout a season.

Referees work year round to prepare

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter
November 7, 2017
Senior tight end Jared Holstad, left, carries the ball while senior running back Kaden Hildenbrand prepares to block defenders in a game against Moscow on Sept. 15.

Greyhounds to play Prosser in playoff game

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter
November 2, 2017
WSU women’s tennis Head Coach Lisa Hart, right, discusses sophomore player Melisa Ates and her contributions to the team.

Hart breeds success on, off court

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter
October 31, 2017
Freshman defender Aaqila McLyn battles with UCLA over possession of the ball during Thursday's match. WSU upset No. 2 UCLA, ruining the Bruins' undefeated season.

Soccer upsets No. 2 UCLA, prepares for No. 6 USC

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter
October 20, 2017
Sophomore computer science major Melisa Ates competes in the Cougar Classic on Sept. 9 2016.

Melisa Ates leading on the court

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter
October 19, 2017
WSU President Kirk Schulz named John Johnson as interim athletic director.

John Johnson named interim athletic director

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter
October 16, 2017
Junior defender Grace Hancock sprints away as California sophomore forward Abi Kim eyes the ball.

Soccer shutout for second straight game

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter
October 15, 2017
DJ Mackie explains UREC’s efforts to meet students’ high expectations.

UREC works to increase participation

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter
October 12, 2017

Volleyball takes on Oregon teams at home

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter
October 12, 2017
Senior golfer Derek Bayley broke WSU’s single-season score record in his first year.

Derek Bayley working toward becoming a professional golfer

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter
October 10, 2017
Redshirt senior right-hander Collin Maier throws a pitch during an exhibition game against Central Washington University on Saturday at Bailey Brayton Field.

Cougar baseball scores 23 runs in exhibition

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter
October 1, 2017
(Left) junior cornerback Darrien Molten, (center) junior defensive back Sean Harper Jr. and (right) senior cornerback Marcellus Pippins celebrate their team’s work in a game against the Trojans on Friday.

Associated Press ranks Cougars at No. 11

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter
October 1, 2017
Senior sport management major Eduardo Chavez is organizing a demonstration during the football game Friday. He estimates approximately 10 - 20 people will join him.

Student organizing demonstration for USC game

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter
September 29, 2017
Senior first baseman James Rudkin swings from the right side of the batter’s box in a game against CSUN on March 25, 2017.

Baseball to hold exhibition game against CWU

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter
September 29, 2017
Junior defender Maddy Haro takes possession of the ball against Georgia Southern on September 3. WSU won 5-0.

Haro anchors Cougs, balances soccer and school

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter
September 22, 2017
Freshman defender Hanna Goff battles for the ball against CSUN on September 21. WSU won 3 to 0.

Soccer opens Pac-12 play against No. 2 Stanford

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter
September 21, 2017
Then-redshirt senior linebacker Peyton Pelluer scores a touchdown against Boise State, bringing the Cougars within a touchdown of tying the game on Sept. 9, 2017.

Pelluer, with season-ending foot injury, to undergo surgery

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter
September 19, 2017
Soccer looks to capture first road wins of the season

Soccer looks to capture first road wins of the season

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter
September 14, 2017
Forward Brianna Alger takes a shot on frame during the Cougar Classic Tournament Washington State hosted.

Soccer trending in right direction, prepares for CSUN

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter
September 8, 2017
Freshmen forward Makamae Gomera-Stevens dribbles the ball under pressure in a game against Georgia Southern during the Cougar Classic Tournament. In total, WSU scored five goals and allowed zero.

Soccer team sweeps Cougar Classic Tournament

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter
September 4, 2017

Soccer hosts first annual Cougar Classic

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter
September 1, 2017
Redshirt senior number 25 Jamal Morrow runs the ball at the preseason practice on August 20th at Martin Stadium.

Cougar Football ranked 24th in AP poll

RYAN BLAKE and JACOB MOORE
August 25, 2017
Peter Brevick returns as crew coach

Peter Brevick returns as crew coach

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter
August 24, 2017
Forward Makamae Gomera-Stevens playing the Minnesota Golden Gophers Friday at the Lower Soccer Field.

Women’s soccer goes scoreless against Minnesota

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter
August 19, 2017
Students compete in a game of intramural soccer April 28 at Rogers Field.

Intramurals outline transgender support

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter
June 28, 2017
Riley Sorenson smiles and gives a thumbs up at St. Joseph Regional Cancer Center after a round of chemotherapy treatment for testicular cancer.

Former WSU football player’s cancer returns

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter
June 28, 2017
Sophomore catcher Cal Waterman catches a breaking ball during the last game of the season.

Cal Waterman excited for baseball future at WSU

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter
June 7, 2017
Then-junior first baseman Wyatt Segle runs to first base in a game against Stanford on May 27, 2017 at Bailey-Brayton Field. WSU lost 15-1.

WSU baseball trending in the right direction

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter
May 31, 2017

WSU baseball set to take on Stanford for final series

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter
May 24, 2017

Cougars lose three of three games at OSU

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter
May 22, 2017

Cougar baseball stifled in game two against OSU

RYAN BLAKE, Evergreen reporter
May 20, 2017
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