HS UPDATE 4.24.18: Weekend Recap + Replay for CV-Rogers Granted

In a pair of contests side by side on Friday at Dwight Merkel there were two completely different stories. Mead, fighting to stay in contention among the 4A schools battled a game Shadle Park team in a narrow 2-1 victory while Central Valley rebounded from their midweek disaster at Rogers with a thumping of North Central 6-1.

HS Update: Central Valley Stunned by Rogers In Contested Match

In one of the most shocking results in at least 10 years, Rogers defeated Central Valley in a shootout after a 1-1 draw. That, however, may change as the match is currently under protest. Meanwhile, the rest of the GSL title contenders all picked up victories Wednesday and the leaders in the MCC, GNL and NEA all took care of business in their other respective matches.

Idaho Soccer, Other Sports Given Reprieve by State Board

Facing the potential of having to cut the women's soccer, men's golf and women's swimming & diving from its program, the University of Idaho went before the State Board of Eduction Thursday to request more time to erase budget deficits and present proposals that would aid in doing so. Following the hearing the board voted to grant a waiver to the university.

HS Update 4.17.18: Four-way Race for GSL After Ferris Win Over Bullpups

In a dramatic slate of action on Friday, Ferris used a first half goal from Caden Martin to hand Gonzaga Prep its first league loss, creating a foursome of teams at 4-1 at the midway point of the season. Lewis & Clark rallied for a 3-1 win over North Central in another contest and down south Kamiakin finally came out on top in a close one after losing all six previous games that were decided by one goal. There was also plenty of excitement in Hanford, where a two-goal Bomber lead was not enough against Kennewick.

HS Update 4.13.18: Pasco, Pullman & NC Suffer First Losses

Only two sides - Gonzaga Prep and Lakeside - remain unbeaten in Eastern Washington. Pullman suffered its first defeat during spring break and Pasco dropped their contest Tuesday evening in a stunning 5-1 scoreline at Kennewick in the MCC, but rebounded with a resounding win against co-leader Richland Thursday. On Wednesday, the Bullpups knocked North Central off the list in a battle of unbeatens as the GSL returned to play following the break.

HS Daily - 3.29.18: G-Prep, NC Move Top of GSL

On rivalry day in the Greater Spokane League, a number of close contests resulted in Gonzaga Prep and North Central, both 3-0, at the top of the table come the close of Wednesday night's action. Meanwhile, Pasco took care of business Tuesday to remain perfect through five and top 3A side Kennewick survived a scare from Kamiakin with a win in overtime.

HS Daily - 3.25.18: G-Prep Nips CV in PKs, NC Tops Another 4A School

It looks like the Greater Spokane League boys soccer season may be a thriller this spring with numerous thrilling contests just two matchdays in. On Friday, it started with Ferris edging Mead 2-1 to go top of the table and finished with Gonzaga Prep edging defending champion Central Valley on penalties while North Central was going to 1-0-1 against 4A opposition with a 1-0 win against University next door.

HS Daily - 3.22.18: CV, NC Post Big Wins on Opening Day for GSL

The Greater Spokane League kicked off with a banger of a doubleheader at Joe Albi Stadium Wednesday night with Central Valley winning an exciting battle of contenders 2-0 against Lewis & Clark in the opener, which was followed by another thriller that saw North Central upset Mead in a shootout after a 1-1 draw.

HS Daily - 3.21.18: Pasco Off to Rolling Start; GSL Kicks Off Today

The Greater Spokane League will be the final league to kick off official league play when 10 sides take to the field Wednesday. Meanwhile, their foes to the south in the Mid-Columbia Conference are a week into their campaigns already and the area Great Northern League and Northeast A League have the hit the pitch as well.

Idaho Club, Coach Standing Up Against Racist Letter

A youth soccer coach and his club were targeted by a racist letter this weekend in Boise, Idaho. Standing up against the racism, coach Jeromy Tarkon of Boise-based Idaho Juniors FC took the letter to the police and media to bring attention to the ongoing problem.

Tarkon was personally targeted by the letter. The coach was addressed by name in the letter, which was in a plastic bag left on the windshield of his vehicle in the driveway at his home. He has given the letter (pictured and typed below) to law enforcement and filed a police report.

Sadly, it is not the first racist incident members have experienced at the club, which Tarkon estimates to be comprised of about 75 percent minority players.

Post Falls' Mueller Drafted by Timbers; Gonzaga's White Goes to Toronto

Post Falls native and former SSC Shadow youth and Men's First Team player Timmy Mueller was selected Sunday in the Major League Soccer 2018 SuperDraft. The Oregon State striker was drafted in the third round, 63rd overall, by the nearby Portland Timbers.

Dozen Players with Northwest Ties Await MLS Draft

A dozen players with ties to the northwest were on the list of eligible players released by Major League Soccer prior to Friday's draft, which kicks off with the first two rounds live at the United Soccer Coaches Convention in Philadelphia.

WSSCA Names All-Washington Honors for Fall 2017

The Washington State Soccer Coaches Association announced today the Fall 2017 All-State Soccer Teams as voted on by members of the association. Highlighting the award winners from the area was Mitch Ward (St George's), who repeated as the WSSCA Class B Boys Most Valuable Player.

Espinoza, Bryant Headed to NPSL Showcase; Williams & Maryskova Added to NWSL Draft List

Eric Espinoza of the Spokane Shadow / Whitworth University and Michael Bryant of Northwest Nazarene University / Orange County FC were among the 17 players named to the West Region team for the upcoming National Premier Soccer League Player Showcase. Also, the National Women's Soccer League announced that among their additions to the preliminary draft list were Chloe Williams of Eastern Washington and Anita Maryskova of Northwest Nazarene.