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The Daily Evergreen

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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Butch T. Cougar leading the Cougs in singing "Back Home" by Andy Grammar after the first quarter against Oregon State, Sept. 23, in Pullman, Wash.

Cougs and Beavs limp into Pac-12 championship

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
November 21, 2024
WSU QB John Mateer and the offense run off the field after a score.

No. 18 WSU to face New Mexico for first time in 20 years

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
November 14, 2024
WSU WR Kyle Williams celebrates a touchdown.

Cougar rushing attack spurs dominant 49-28 win over Utah State

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
November 10, 2024
Cougs run out of the tunnel before a game against Hawaii at Gesa Field.

No. 21 ranked Cougs seek to bolster playoff resume vs Utah State

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
November 6, 2024
WSU adds James Madison as final 2025 football opponent

WSU adds James Madison as final 2025 football opponent

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
November 1, 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.

‘Cardiac Cougs’ enter final bye week as ‘the hunted’

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
October 30, 2024
WSU offensive lineman Fa'alili Fa'amoe leads out the Cougs before a game vs Hawai'i.

Cougs set to take on Aztecs in sunny San Diego

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
October 25, 2024
The WSU offense and the Colorado State defense line up during an NCAA college football game, Sep. 17.

WSU adds Colorado State to 2025 football schedule

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
October 24, 2024
Josh Kelly makes a miraculous one-handed catch with a defender grabbing onto his jersey in the first quarter against Oregon State, Sept. 23, in Pullman, Wash.

Cougs and Beavs to play twice in 2025

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
October 23, 2024

WSU adds Toledo to football schedule for 2025 and 31′

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
October 18, 2024
Myles Rice and Joseph Yesufu double-team EWU's Cedric Coward at the top of the arc, Nov. 27, in Pullman, Wash.

Cougs’ Coward named to WCC preseason team

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
October 18, 2024
WSU cornerback Ethan O'Connor returns a go-ahead pick-six in a 25-17 football win over Fresno State in Fresno, Calif.

New life; Cougar defense began to find stride in Fresno

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
October 17, 2024
Cougar defensive secondary of Arian Wilson (6), Ethan O'Connor (24) and others celebrate a big play in the 2024 Apple Cup win.

Surf and turf showdown; Cougs welcome Rainbow Warriors for homecoming hash

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
October 16, 2024
WSU adds Louisiana Tech to 2025 football schedule

WSU adds Louisiana Tech to 2025 football schedule

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
October 16, 2024
WSU QB John Mateer runs through the Fresno State defense in a 25-17 WSU football win in Fresno, Calif.

“Winning ugly is pretty,” Cougs win defensive slugfest in Fresno 25-17

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
October 13, 2024
WSU linebacker Kyle Thornton tackles Fresno State (52) Fresno State tight end Raymond Pauwels Jr. (87) during the 2022 Jimmy Kimmel LA Bowl, Dec. 17, in Los Angeles.

Cougs head to Fresno to scrap with Bulldogs

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
October 9, 2024
Tight end Cooper Mathers strolls in for a touchdown against Boise State in a week five loss to the Broncos at Albertson Stadium in Boise, Idaho.

Opps report week six; Cougs get big boost on bye week

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
October 8, 2024
From Ole Miss' Davis-Wade Stadium.

WSU adds Ole Miss to 2025 football schedule

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
October 7, 2024
Newly signed head coach David Riley arrives for his press conference, April 4, in Pullman, Wash.

Recreating the Cougs; Diving into WSU’s new look men’s basketball roster

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
October 4, 2024
WSU offensive lineman Brock Dieu celebrated a Cougar touchdown in a week five football matchup against Boise State at Albertson Stadium in Boise, Idaho.

Cougar football looks for bye week bounce back

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
October 2, 2024
WSU attempts to bring down Boise State RB Ashton Jeanty in a week 5 matchup from Albertson stadium in Boise, Idaho.

Cougars no match for Ashton Jeanty, Boise State, fall 45-24

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
September 29, 2024
Redshirt freshman cornerback William Overstreet tries to avoid being tackled by Air Force players on Friday at Chase Field.

Two more off the table; UNLV and Air Force decide to remain with Mountain West

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
September 25, 2024
WSU football team led by head coach Jake Dickert through the tunnel before the 2024 Apple Cup in Seattle, Wash.

“Pac-12 after dark still lives”; Cougs clash with Broncos on Smurf turf

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
September 24, 2024
Eight schools re-affirm commitment to current conferences; Pac-12 adds Utah State

Eight schools re-affirm commitment to current conferences; Pac-12 adds Utah State

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
September 23, 2024
WSU defense pushes back against Washington offensive line in 2024 Apple Cup.

Week three ops report

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
September 19, 2024
WSU football players stand for the National Anthem before the 2024 Apple Cup

Claws vs swords; undefeated Cougs duel Spartans

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
September 18, 2024
Head Coach Jake Dickert celebrates a 2024 Apple Cup win in Lumen Field in Seattle, WA.

“A Pac-12 Trophy,” Implications of Cougs 2024 Apple Cup win

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
September 16, 2024
Pac-12 adds four new schools, expanding conference to six

Pac-12 adds four new schools, expanding conference to six

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
September 12, 2024
Cam Ward serves up Kyle Williams a beautiful ball at the end of the second quarter to make it 14-14, Nov. 25, in Seattle, Wash.

Rivalry renewed; Apple Cup edition 116

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
September 11, 2024
Running Back Djouvensky Schlenbaker celebrates a TD with his offensive line in a game against Texas Tech Universtiy.

New identity; Cougs winning in multiple ways

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
September 10, 2024
Butch rides out onto the field in a football game between WSU and Portland State University.

Defenses beware, Cougs and Red Raiders are in the air

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
September 4, 2024
WSU offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle celebrates WSU's first touchdown of the game against the Oregon Ducks, Oct. 21, 2023 at Autzen Stadium Eugene, Oregon.

Untold progress; coaches learn too

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
September 4, 2024
WSU Head Coach Mike Leach signals from the sidelines during the Alamo Bowl on Dec. 28 in San Antonio.

“It’s like looking in a mirror;” First look at battle of eerily similar former Leach-led opponents

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
September 3, 2024
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.

Cougar depth on full display in week one win

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
September 2, 2024
WSU running back Wayshawn Parker (21) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown in the Cougs win over the Portland State Vikings at Gesa Field Saturday August 31.

Cougs sink the Vikings in home opening blowout

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
August 31, 2024
Butch the Cougar holds up a sign reading "Portland is not a state" in Martin Stadium on Sept. 11, 2021.

Laying siege to the Vikings

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
August 28, 2024

Cougs lose CB Jamorri Colson to injury, OL Fa’alili Fa’amoe cleared for practice

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
August 26, 2024
Kyle Williams celebrates to his sideline after scoring an early TD, Sept. 23, in Pullman, Wash.

Five Cougs named to Reese’s Senior Bowl watchlist

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
August 21, 2024
Jaden Hicks shakes his hand toward his sideline while Chau Smith-Wade celebrates behind him, Sept. 23, in Pullman, Wash.

Pro Coug Tracker: NFL edition

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
August 21, 2024
John Mateer is all smiles after helping the Cougs take down Northern Colorado at home, Sept. 16.

John Mateer named WSU’s week one starting quarterback

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
August 19, 2024
WSU head coach Jake Dickert motivates his team ahead of NCAA football game against Oregon, Oct. 21, in Eugene, Oregon.

Cougs land trio of veteran transfers

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
May 1, 2024
WSU edge rusher Brennan Jackson celebrates a sack during an NCAA football match against Utah, Oct. 27.

Eight Cougs earn NFL opportunity on day three

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
May 1, 2024
WSU wide receiver Tsion Nunnally warms-up before the 2022 Spring Game, April 23, at Martin Stadium.

Pair of Cougar wide receivers enter transfer portal

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
April 17, 2024
The Seattle Mariners

Prospect watch: Seattle Mariners

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
April 17, 2024
WSU Outfield Jonah Advincula runs to third base at an NCAA Baseball Game against Santa Clara April 22, 2023. Pullman, Wash.

Pro Cougs tracker: baseball

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
April 13, 2024
John Mateer tries to fit the ball in a seem against Northern Colorado, Sept. 16.

New faces shine in first Cougar Spring scrimmage

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
April 8, 2024
John Mateer warming up his arm before WSU vs. Oregon, Oct. 21, in Eugene, Oregon.

Spring watch: key Cougar football position battles heading into Spring practice

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
March 27, 2024
Freshman Kiana Swain earned 15 points in the swim meet against the University of Utah on Jan. 15, 2021 in Gibb Pool.

Kiana Swain: “Truly a Coug”

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
March 6, 2024
WSU defensive lineman Brennan Jackson celebrates a sack defensive back Chau Smith-Wade in an NCAA football game against the UCLA Bruins October 7, 2023 in the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA.

Three Cougs to represent WSU at NFL Scouting Combine

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
February 29, 2024
WSU defensive back Chau Smith-Wade runs downfield after intercepting a pas during an NCAA football game against Arizona State, Nov. 12.

Cougar corner leaves Senior Bowl as National MVP, boosts NFL Draft stock

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
February 7, 2024
WSU center Rueben Chinyelu shooting the ball during an NCAA men’s basketball match against UW, Feb. 4, 2024, in Seattle.

Journey to the tourney: Cougar resume reviewed

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
February 6, 2024
Cam Ward steps up in the pocket to make a throw toward midfield, Nov. 25, in Seattle, Wash.

Cam Ward changes mind; heads back to college ball

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
January 18, 2024
Cam Lampkin celebrates a pass breakout as Colorado's Xavier Weaver looks for a flag, Nov. 17, in Pullman, Wash.

WSU adds to defensive secondary through transfer portal

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
January 11, 2024
QB John Mateer looks down the field with hopes to make a big play, April 22.

Cougs secure quarterback from transfer portal

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
January 11, 2024
Kyle Williams and Lincoln Victor celebrate after a TD on the second play from scrimmage for WSU, Sept. 23, in Pullman, Wash.

Cougars land two transfers at positions of need

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
January 11, 2024
The Oregon offense and the WSU defense line up during an NCAA college football game, Sep. 24.

New year, new Cougs: defense edition

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
January 9, 2024
Jake Dickert and the 2023 WSU football team getting ready to take the field at Husky Stadium, Nov. 25, in Seattle, Wash.

New year, new Cougs: offense edition

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
January 9, 2024
The WSU football teams runs out with Mike Leach pirate flags, Sept. 9.

WSU 2024 opponents announced

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
December 14, 2023
Brennan Jackson takes in everything about his senior night before getting two scoop and score against Colorado, Nov. 17, in Pullman, Wash.

Keepin up on Cougs; offseason departure tracker

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
December 10, 2023
WSU defensive back Chau Smith-Wade lines up during practice, Aug. 17, at GESA Field.

Cougar corner Chau Smith-Wade declares for NFL Draft

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
December 9, 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.

Five Cougs earn All-Pac-12 honors

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
December 6, 2023
Jake Dickert and the 2023 WSU football team getting ready to take the field at Husky Stadium, Nov. 25, in Seattle, Wash.

2023 in review; WSU football

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
November 30, 2023
Pac-2 signs riddled the student section as the two teams left in the Conference playing the inagural "Pac-2 Championship." Sept. 23.

Let the predictions begin: WSU 2024 schedule gains clarity

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
November 29, 2023
WSU quarterback Cameron Ward throws a pass during the Apple Cup, Nov. 26.

Bowl eligibility and spite; 2023 Apple Cup

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
November 24, 2023
WSU senior cornerback Cam Lampkin celebrates with teammates Kapena Gushiken and Jackson Lataimua during an NCAA football game and senior night against Colorado, Nov. 17, in GESA Field in Pullman, Wash.

Cougs roll Colorado back to Boulder on senior night

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
November 19, 2023
WSU football player Lincoln Victor runs out before an NCAA football game against Oregon State, Saturday, September 23, 2023 in Pullman, Wash.

Cougs looking to save bowl hopes in primetime matchup

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
November 16, 2023
WSU defensive edge Ron Stone Jr. (10) celebrates with fans after a win at a college football game on Oct. 9, 2021, at Martin Stadium in Pullman.

Senior spotlight; celebrating WSU football seniors

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
November 16, 2023
Jake Dickert sings the Cougar Fight Song in front of the Cougar Marching Band after win over Northern Colorado, Sept. 16.

Right guys, right place; what it takes to be a Coug

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
November 14, 2023
WSU running backs coach Mark Atuaia yells during WSU match with Stanford, Nov. 4, in Pullman, Wash.

WSU loses top football recruit in 2024 class

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
November 13, 2023
A WSU fan holds up the flag after the women's basketball win over Gonzaga, Nov. 9, in Pullman, Wash.

WSU basketball vs. the Cougar curse

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
November 13, 2023
WSU center Oscar Cluff posterizes a Prairie View A&M defender in an NCAA men's basketball game November 10, 2023 in Beasley Coliseum in Pullman, WA.

Posters and free throws; big men shape new look Cougs

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
November 11, 2023
WSU quarterback Cameron Ward throws a pass during an NCAA football match against California, Oct. 1.

Cougs look to trap Bears, stop the slide

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
November 9, 2023
WSU guard Jabe Mullins makes his entrance before an NCAA men's basketball game against Texas State, Nov. 7. 2022

From carpeted courts to the Coliseum; the Jabe Mullins story

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
November 8, 2023
Jamorri Colson (29) celebrates after a big inteception, Nov. 4, in Pullman, Wash.

COMMENTARY: Rise of the backups; Coug depth thrust into key roles

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
November 7, 2023
NFL trade deadline need to knows

NFL trade deadline need to knows

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
November 5, 2023
WSU wide reciever Lincoln Victor (85) and linebacker Kyle Thornton (52) attempt to tackle Stanford running back Casey Filkins on a punt return during the first half of a college football game on Oct. 16, 2021, at Martin Stadium.

‘It just takes one;’ Cougs seek to halt collapse

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
November 1, 2023
WSU running back Nakia Watson runs downfield during an NCAA football game against Arizona State, Nov. 12.

Cougs to battle Devil

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
October 25, 2023
Jaylen Jenkins finds a hole in the Badgers defense early in the game, Sept. 9.

WSU running back Jaylen Jenkins dismissed from program

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
October 23, 2023
Nakia Watson dives for the end zone during the first quarter against Oregon, Oct. 21, in Eugene, Oregon.

WSU vs. Oregon: A loss to build off of

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
October 23, 2023
WSU Cougars run onto the field before an NCAA football matchup agains the Arizona Wildcats in Pullman, Wash.

Duck hunting season; Cougs look for massive rebound in Eugene

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
October 18, 2023
WSU and Arizona lineup for an Arizona kick in an NCAA football game October 14 at GESA field in Pullman, Wash.

WSU 6, Arizona 44

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
October 15, 2023
WSU mascot Butch T. Cougar rides out at the beginning of the fourth quarter during an NCAA football game against Oregon State, Saturday, September 23, 2023 in Pullman, Wash.

WSU looks to rebound in rematch with former quarterback

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
October 11, 2023
WSU quarterback Cam Ward attempts a pass in an NCAA football game against the UCLA Bruins October 7, 2023 in the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA.

WSU vs. UCLA: a humbling experience

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
October 7, 2023
The WSU football team runs out onto the field before an NCAA football game against Arizona State

Top 15 Cougs look to stay undefeated

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
October 4, 2023
Kyle Williams runs to open space to avoid a tackle from an Oregon State defensive back, Sept. 23, in Pullman, Wash.

Madden, 2K and football; the Kelly and Williams story

LUKE WESTFALL, Evergreen sports co-editor
October 4, 2023
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 2, 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 26, 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 20, 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 20, 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 18, 2023
WSU receiver Lincoln Victor celebrates scoring a touchdown with lineman Ma'ake 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 13, 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 13, 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 7, 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 6, 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 6, 2023
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