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The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague boys football team improved to 5-1 on Friday night, Oct. 6, after upending the Jenkins (Chewelah) Cougars, 22-20. Pictured, Broncos running back Brody Boness breaks out side for a big gain in road game on Snyder Field in Chewelah. For more on the game, See Page B2....
SPRAGUE – The state Department of Transportation is advising motorists to plan for traffic delays on Interstate 90 over the next week weeks between Sprague and Four Lakes. Single-lane closures were expected to begin Tuesday, Oct. 10, as crews begin work on a $4,145,233 interchange lighting improvement project. A total of 51 lights at five interchanges – Exit 245 at Sprague, Exit 254 at Fishtrap, Exit 257 at Tyler, Exit 264 at Salnave, and Exit 270 at Four Lakes – are being upgraded, Transportation officials said. When compl...
Sheriff’s Log RITZVILLE – The Adams County Sheriff’s Office reported the following calls for service from Sept. 24 to Oct. 6: Sept. 24 Noise complaint in the 2200 block of West Cunningham Road, Othello. Suspicious person in the 2000 block of West Bench Road Othello. Suspicious vehicle in the 800 block of South Reynolds Road, Othello. Suspicious activity in the 600 block of South Thacker Road, Othello. Sept. 25 Assist resident with protection order questions in the 1800 block of West Sutton Road, Othello. Verbal dispute in the...
Jefferey Robert Slaaen May 2, 1967 – Sept. 26, 2023 Jeffrey Robert Slaaen of Sprague, Wash. passed away suddenly on Tuesday, Sept. 26th, 2023. His loss was unexpected and will be missed greatly by his family, friends, and community who he has made a great impact on during his life. Jeffrey was born on May 2nd, 1967. He was one of two children born to Gerald A. Slaaen and JoLane M. Slaaen (Danielson). He attended Sprague High School all 4 years where he played all sports and e...
RITZVILLE – The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague girls gave up a single set last week in three wins over Class 2B opponents. The Broncos swept Kettle Falls on Oct. 7 and Kittitas on Oct. 3. In between, they edge league rival Northwest Christian (Colbert), 3-1. With a record of 11-0 (6-0 in league), the wins established the Broncos clearly atop the Northeast 2B league. Against the Bulldogs (2-7, 0-7 in league), the local girls won all three sets, with scores of 25-21, 25-8, 25-10. Five players led the team in five different stats. Z...
CHEWELAH – The Jenkins Cougars were hoping to be a spoiler when the league-leading Broncos came to town last Friday night, Oct. 6. But it wasn't in the cards, as the Lind-Ritzville/Sprague boys held off the Cougars (3-4) for a 22-20 win. With the victory, the Broncos (5-1) stay atop the Northeast 2B. The Broncos may have won the game, but they also slipped to No. 14 in the state Class 1B poll. Jenkins is ranked No. 22. The league's top team – Northwest Christian (Colbert) – r...
RITZVILLE – Northeast 2B rival Northwest Christian (Colbert) handed the Lind-Ritzville/Sprague boys football team its first loss of the football season Friday, Sept. 29. The Crusaders (5-0) won, 30-0, to take sole possession of first place in the league. "We got our butts kicked," Broncos Coach Brendan Bermea said after the game. The Broncos (4-1) were short-handed on offense, as senior running back Brock Kinch was sidelined due to an injury. So far this season, Kinch and j...
Sheriff’s Log The Adams County Sheriff’s Office reported the following calls for service from Sept. 17-23: Sept. 17 Door open on house in the 2000 block of West Bench Road, Othello. Suspicious activity reported in the 2100 block of West Moon Road, Othello. Lost property in the 800 block of South Reynolds Road, Othello. Juvenile abusing stray cats in the 800 block of Taylor Road, Othello. Parenting plan violation reported at Sheriff’s Office substation in Othello. Erratically driven vehicle on Interstate 90 near Milepost 221,...
RITZVILLE – The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague girls volleyball team remains unbeaten after sweeping both Upper Columbia Academy and St. George's last week. The Broncos (7-0) topped the Upper Columbia Lions (1-4) on Tuesday, Sept. 26, with set scores of 25-11, 25-16, 25-20. Zoe Galbreath put in the leading performance, racking up 12 assists, 7 kills and 6 aces. Senior Megan Melcher had 10 digs for the Broncos and Saige Galbreath added 2 digs. For the Lions, Madison Threadgill had 14 a...
AIRWAY HEIGHTS – Lind-Ritzville/Sprague runners were among the competitors at the largest cross country meet in Northeast Washington on Saturday, Sept. 30. Both middle and high school runners competed in the Battle for the 509 at the Spokane Polo Grounds. The middle school boys finished 14th with 372 team points in the 1.6-mile event. Cheney won with a team low score of 48. Eighth-grader Wyatt Walker led the young Broncos, finishing his race in 10:51.00, good enough for 49th place. Seventh-grade teammate Jayden Stark was 1...
OTHELLO – Paden Bray was named All-Around Cowboy for the Sept. 15-16 Othello Rodeo. Bray took home $1,444 for his selection, based on his performance in the Tie-Down and Team Roping events. The total payout for the rodeo was $58,471. J.J. Harrison, formerly of Okanogan and now of Walla Walla, was the rodeo clown this year. Bullfighters were Miles Barry and Dan Newman. Caleb McMillan, from the Soap Lake-Wilson Creek area, joined Blake West as the pickup men for the rodeo. Rodeo results are as follows: Bareback riding – 1. Cla...
RITZVILLE - A West Richland man is facing multiple charges after allegedly stealing an asphalt truck from the state Department of Transportation's Washtucna shop Tuesday, Sept. 19, and leading law enforcement on a chase that ended miles away. Lance Rogers, 31, was arrested and transported to a Yakima-area hospital after he was apprehended following the pursuit that ended with the stolen truck catching fire. He remained in custody at the hospital at press time. He is facing...
RITZVILLE – The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague girls showed why they are the No. 1-ranked Class 2B volleyball team in the state Saturday, Sept. 23, sweeping Tri-Cities Prep, 3-0. Set scores were 25-18, 25-15, 25-13. Coach Cari Galbreath credited senior Megan Melcher and sophomore Zoe Galbreath with solid game play. "Megan Melcher had phenomenal passing," the coach said. "Her defense passing game was really good. She had some really good swings." Melcher is the only senior on the L...
RITZVILLE – The Broncos will face their toughest challenge of the football season, so far, this Friday, Sept. 29, when the Northwest Christian (Colbert) Crusaders come to town. The matchup of the two defeated teams could be the game that decides the league champion. Northeast Christian (4-0) is the No. 1-ranked Class 2B boys football team in the state; Lind-Ritzville/Sprague (4-0) is ranked No. 8. “They are a pretty good football team,” Bronco Coach Brendan Bermea said Saturday. “I’m excited for the game, and so are my gu...
HARRINGTON – The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Broncos middle and high school cross country team competed in two meets last week. The local harriers ran in both the Tuesday, Sept. 19, league meet in Reardan and the annual Huff and Puff run in Harrington on Saturday, Sept. 23. Huff and Puff results were not available at press time. At Reardan, the local runners struggled to score high school boys and girls and middle school girls team points due to a lack of runners. But the Broncos f...
PASCO – The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague boys football team remains undefeated this season after rolling over Tri-Cities Prep, 36-12, during a non-league matchup at Chiawana High School on Friday, Sept. 15. It was the closest matchup so far this season for the Broncos (3-0), which racked up 402 total yards on offense, compared to the (1-2) Jaguars’ 268 yards. Bronco running backs Brody Boness and Brock Kinch combined for 342 yards rushing in the road victory. Kinch had 16 carries for 129 yards and 3 touchdowns; Boness had 19 carrie...
WENATCHEE – Broncos cross country team members faced off against some of the fastest long-distance runners Saturday, Sept. 16, in Walla Walla Point Park. Here are the local results from the meet: Middle School, 1.55 miles Boys Sixth-grade – Jonathan Nolan, 16th, 12:55.86. Seventh-grade – Lind-Ritzville/Sprague, 5th as a team with 118 points. Individual results: Jayden Stark, 19th, 11:59.22; Christopher Nolan, 23rd, 12:16.38; Graham Christianson, 41st, 14:24.60; William Wilkes, 44th, 14:36.87; and Isaiah Busby, 47th, 15:43...
RITZVILLE – The Broncos girls volleyball team was set to take on its toughest league rival on Tuesday night, Sept. 19, when it was scheduled to travel to Colfax. This year, however, the league leaders are different. Where Colfax Bulldogs (2-2) were the Northeast 2B’s powerhouse volleyball team last year, the Bulldogs are 2-2. And although the Lind-Ritzville/Sprague girls had a respectable finish at state last year, the Bulldogs went into Tuesday night’s matchup undefeated. The Bronco girls opened their season Sept. 7, with a...
The Sprague Days celebration on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 9-10, brought dozens of classy chassis and fans to downtown Sprague for two days of parades, cars, music and games....
Sheriff’s Log RITZVILLE – The Adams County Sheriff’s Office reported the following incidents from Aug. 27 to Sept. 9: Aug. 27 Crash in the 100 block of East Highway 26, Othello. Family dispute in the 700 block of South Heeb Lane, Othello. Hit-and-run crash in the 2100 block of West Cunningham Road, Othello. Suspicious F150 pickup with red lights in the grill impersonating police in the 2900 block of West Highway 24, Othello. Aug. 28 Lost dog in the 2100 block of West Cunningham Road, Othello. Welfare check in the 1900 block...
RITZVILLE – The Broncos showed why they're ranked No. 3 in the state in Class 2B football Friday night, Sept. 9, routing Northeast 2B rival Liberty (Spangle), 60-14. "Not good enough," Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Coach Brendan Bermea said after his Broncos' victory. "We made too many mistakes to say this was a good effort ... we overcame that, but we had way too many." "Big difference from last year," Lancer Coach Brian Harrington said of the loss. Last year, Liberty upset the B...
SPOKANE – The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague cross country team competed in two meets over the last week. On Saturday, Sept. 9, the Broncos were at Shadle Park High School for the annual Highlander Invitational. Here are the Broncos’ results: Boys Middle School (1 mile) – Jayden Stark, 7th-grade, 42nd overall, 7:13.34; Jonathan Nolan, 6th-grade, 51st, 7:54.42; Zachary Heater, 6th-grade, 53rd, 8:16.08; Graham Christianson, 7th-grade, 54th, 8:47.66; Christopher Nolan, 7th-grade, 55th, 8:50.92; and Isaiah Busby, 7th-grade, 57th, 9:22....
Sheriff’s Log RITZVILLE – The Adams County Sheriff’s Office reported the following calls for service from Aug. 20-26: Aug. 20 Bag with suspicious items found in the 100 block of South Norton Lane, Othello. Man arrested in the 1800 block of West Lee Road, Othello. Identity not reported. Assist resident with subjects shooting unsafely in the 0 block of East Weber Road, Ritzville. Welfare check in the 400 block of North State Highway 261, Washtucna. Assist resident with adult son in the 700 block of South Heeb Lane, Othel...
COLFAX - The No. 3-ranked Lind-Ritzville/Sprague boys football team easily crushed the Northeast 2B league rival Colfax, 49-14, in the season-opener. The Broncos were all over the Bulldogs after a shaky start, putting up all 49 of their points in the first half. "This has been their four-year build up," Colfax Coach Mike Morgan said. "And they proved that they were the No. 3 team in the state tonight." The Bulldogs were unable to stop the Broncos' veteran running backs, Brody...
RITZVILLE – The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague boys football team looked tough in the annual Bronco Jamboree, a pre-season tuneup this year that featured five teams. In the jamboree Saturday, Aug. 26, the Broncos hosted the Connell Eagles, Warden Cougars, Nathan Hale Raiders and the Jenkins (Chewelah) Cougars. Under jamboree rules, each team's offense was given 10 plays to score against the remaining four teams' defenses. The Cougars were the only participating league rival, after t...