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09/21/2024

After an unforgettable double-overtime win, and as WSU fans poured onto Gesa Field, former teammates reunited, showing the true culture and spirit that is Washington State Cougar football🔽

PULLMAN, Wash. — A combined 106 points, seven lead changes, five turnovers, 1,118 total yards of offense, two overtime periods, and a two-point conversion stop at the very end equaled

09/21/2024

💥WSU Football comes back to win 54-52 in double OT in fashion!

106 total points and a two-point conversion stop that sealed the win, check out the highlights below! ⤵️

PULLMAN, Wash. — In a game that the Cougars' were projected to win handily, a 14-point fourth-quarter comeback and a two-point conversion stop propelled Washington State over San José State,

09/20/2024

Another week, another top-20 matchup for Vandal Football! This Saturday, the No. 4-ranked Idaho Vandals travel down to Texas to battle the heat and No. 19 Abilene Christian!

How the Vandals and Wildcats matchup in our full game preview⤵️

ABILENE, Texas – This Saturday, the No. 4-ranked Idaho Vandals will travel down to Texas to battle the heat and Abilene Christian in what is their second consecutive top-20 matchup,

09/20/2024

🏈Tonight on SWX, we have a Greater Spokane League showdown between North Central and East Valley! You can watch the Wolfpack and Knights go head-to-head on TV or stream it on SWXLocalSports.com! Kickoff set for 7pm!

09/19/2024

📽️Washington State Football QB John Mateer stars in new Apple Cup celebration commercial in Martin Stadium

Watch here:

PULLMAN, Wash. - Following a three touchdown, 245 passing yard performance last Saturday that helped bring the 116th Apple Cup trophy back to Pullman for the first time since 2021,

09/19/2024

🏒 Spokane Chiefs fans, the wait is almost over! This Friday, the Chiefs open the new season under head coach Brad Lauer and a star-studded roster in all three phases of the game🥅

A look at Spokane's 2024-25 team in our season preview👇

SPOKANE, Wash. – On Friday, players will step on a fresh, glistening sheet of ice, hear the crunch and carve with every stride as the 2024-25 Spokane Chiefs kick off

09/19/2024

It will be a battle of unbeatens Friday night when Washington State Football and San Jose State meet in Pullman for a 7pm kickoff! Will the Cougs improve to 4-0 for the second straight year?

How WSU and SJSU matchup in our full game preview🔽

PULLMAN, Wash. — A third 3-0 start in as many years for Jake Dickert and the Washington State football team should be cause for celebration on the palouse. Instead, a

09/19/2024

⚾️Just days after helping the Spokane Indians win the Northwest League championship, Charlie Condon, the Rockies' 2024 first-round pick, got the opportunity to visit the Rockies at Coors Field & soak up the MLB game-day experience🤩

His reaction👇

DENVER – Just days after helping the Spokane Indians win their first Northwest League championship since 2008, Charlie Condon, the Rockies' 2024 first-round pick, had the opportunity to visit the

09/18/2024

JUST IN: Reports say Gonzaga and Baylor will open the 2024-25 college basketball season at the Spokane Arena in November, in what will almost certainly be a top-10 matchup👀

SPOKANE, Wash. – Last week, Gonzaga head coach Mark Few confirmed that Gonzaga and Baylor will play this season. Today, reports indicate that the Bulldogs and Bears will open the

09/18/2024

The Gonzaga Bulldogs and San Francisco Dons are set to clash at the Chase Center, home of the Golden State Warriors, on March 1 to close out their 2024-25 regular season!

Details, including when tickets go on sale🔽

SAN FRANCISCO – The Gonzaga Bulldogs and San Francisco Dons will play at the Chase Center, home of the Golden State Warriors, to conclude both teams' regular-season schedules for the

09/18/2024

🌟Meet this week's Student-Athlete of the Week, Abby Liezen! This North Central High School senior shines both on the pitch and in the classroom! From varsity soccer as a freshman to a senior leader with a 4.35 GPA!

Watch her story here!👇🐺⚽🎾

This week's Student-Athlete of the Week is North Central Wolfpack's multisport athlete, Abby Liezen. She plays soccer and tennis while maintaining a more than impressive 4.35 GPA.

09/18/2024

They say defense wins football games, and the Washington State defense proved it with a gritty goal-line stop to clinch the 116th Apple Cup, but the Cougs say they're just getting started:

PULLMAN, Wash. – The Washington State Cougars defense has been soaking in the spotlight after slamming the door on UW with an intense goal-line stand to clinch an Apple Cup

09/17/2024

After two straight wins, Idaho head coach Jason Eck praises Jack Wagner's growth & success under pressure as Vandal Football gears up for its first ranked road opponent of the year

More from Eck & his excitement for Idaho's opportunity ahead👇

MOSCOW, Idaho – The No. 4-ranked Idaho Vandals continue to build their impressive résumé with just three games in the books, despite being plagued by injuries on the offensive front.

09/17/2024

The Apple Cup win is now in the rearview mirror for Washington State Football with a Friday night game on the horizon in Pullman...

"We've moved on, we understand how to attack this week," Jake Dickert said.

More from WSU's Monday head coach press conference👇

PULLMAN, Wash. - The Washington State Cougars have little time to celebrate and even less time to get ready for their next opponent after their Apple Cup win.

09/15/2024

An Apple Cup that will go down in HISTORY. 🍎🏆

Behind a gutsy performance from John Mateer and a 4th quarter goal-line stand, Washington State Football defeats the Huskies 24-19 in Seattle.

The HIGHLIGHTS you won't want to miss:

SEATTLE, Wash. — In a game marked by notable differences from previous years, a rainy Apple Cup in Seattle showcased familiar scenes for Coug fans. The difference this year? The

09/15/2024

It's a party on the Palouse tonight! No. 4-ranked Vandal Football opens FCS play with a 41-13 rout of the No. 17-ranked UAlbany Great Danes😤

All 6⃣ touchdowns from Idaho in our full highlights⤵️👀

MOSCOW, Idaho – The fourth-ranked Vandals dominated every aspect of the game, jumped to an early lead and rolled No. 17 UAlbany 41-13 Saturday afternoon at the P1FCU Kibbie Dome

09/14/2024

THE COUGS WIN THE 116TH APPLE CUP IN SEATTLE!

09/14/2024

🚨GET UP VANDALS, IT'S GAME DAY!🏈 It's a top-20 matchup in the Kibbie Dome and a rematch of last year's quarterfinal bout, as No. 4 Vandal Football hosts No. 17 UAlbany! Catch all the action live on SWX starting at 1pm!

09/14/2024

🧹Get the brooms out🧹 Team SWX and Brock's Locks were perfect across the board last week, combining for a 6-0 sweep! But can they do it again🤔

Check out our week 2 picks here🔽

Brock's Locks and Team SWX start the picking season off in the best way possible, a complete sweep going 6-0! Lets see if they can do it again!

09/14/2024

We had it all tonight on , 8-man games, huge rivalries, & more touchdowns than we can count!🏈See all the highlights on SWXLocalSports.com

To get you started, check out Mead’s big win over Lewis & Clark👇👀
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At Union Stadium, the Mead Panthers taking on the Lewis & Clark Tigers. LC had a lead at half, but the Panthers make a comeback and win big, 30-16.

09/14/2024

🏈Countdown to kickoff in the Kibbie Dome⏱️ Saturday at 1pm, No. 4 Vandal Football hosts No. 17 UAlbany for a rematch of the FCS quarterfinals a season ago!

Everything to know about the game👇 & don't forget, you can see it & stream it on SWX👀

MOSCOW, Idaho – The Idaho Vandals (1-1) will be back in the Kibbie Dome on Saturday for the first game since being eliminated from the FCS playoffs a season ago,

09/14/2024

SWX has made it to Seattle for the 116th Apple Cup🍎🏆 Anna Jane Howell and Noah Schmick will have you covered for EVERYTHING leading up to kickoff, and of course highlights and post-game reaction from WSU vs UW on SWXLocalSports.com and on-air on KHQ Local News!

09/13/2024

EWU Football takes their first road trip of the season to take on Southeastern Louisiana, looking to pick up their second win of the season🏈

More on this matchup below:

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09/13/2024

Less than 24 hours until the 116th Apple Cup‼️
Washington State Football takes on Washington in Seattle at Lumen Field.

More on the first edition of this new-look rivalry⤵️

SEATTLE, Wash. — The 116th Apple Cup comes with many changes: a new location, a new date, a new head coach for Washington, and 20 new starters on offense and

09/13/2024

🏈Tonight on SWX, University High School - Spokane Valley hosts Central Valley High School - Spokane Valley for our High School Football Game of The Week!

Will the Bears🐻stay undefeated or will the Titans⚔️improve to 1-1? Find out tonight on SWX, also streaming on SWXLocalSports.com! Kick off at 7pm!📺

09/13/2024

With the Pac-12 adding four Mountain West schools to the conference starting in 2026, SWX talked with WSU Atheltic Director Anne McCoy to discuss the expansion, the future of the conference & more!

Full Interview here⬇️

SPOKANE, Wash. — Seemingly overnight, the Pac-12 Conference went from just two teams to six teams as conference realignment continues to send shock waves through the world of college athletics,

09/12/2024

Gonzaga head coach Mark Few has no plans to retire soon, but when he does, he knows who will take over for him at the helm of the Zags.

SPOKANE, Wash. — Gonzaga head coach Mark Few has no plans to retire anytime soon, but when he does, he knows who will take over for him at the helm

09/12/2024

Seemingly overnight, the Pac-12 Conference expanded from two to six teams, adding four Mountain West schools to the Pac-12 starting in 2026.

SPOKANE, Wash. — Seemingly overnight, the Pac-12 Conference went from just two teams to six teams as conference realignment continues to send shock waves through the world of college athletics,

09/11/2024

Apple Cup week is here, and Washington State Football is preparing for a loud environment this weekend in Seattle
How the Cougs are getting ready for the noise 👇

PULLMAN, Wash. — One way to prepare for a rivalry game on the road is to make practice feel like a game. The Apple Cup is technically a neutral-site game

09/11/2024

Student Athlete of the Week is Back! For Week 1 we look at
Gonzaga Preparatory School Senior Kai Van Curler, a 2-sport athlete and 4.0 student who overcame a torn Meniscus to get back on the field for this season.

Check out his story 🔽

SPOKANE, Wash. — Student athlete of the week is back, and our first athlete comes from Gonzaga Prep High School. Kai Van Curler plays both football and tennis and excels