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Early missteps lead to improvement for women’s scocer.

By: Grace Knapp 
Staff Writer

The Wolves women’s soccer team is off to a rockier start than anticipated this season, currently sitting at 4 wins, 3 losses and 1 draw (4-3-1).

Their first two GNAC conference games ended in 0-1 loss at home to Western Washington on Sept. 19, 2015, and 1-2 loss to Montana State Billings on the road Sept. 24, 2015.
Looking for conference improvement, the squad managed a 2-2 draw at Northwest Nazarene with goals on either side of the half from Vicky Rosales (MF) at 12 minutes, and Kealakekua Makekau (MF/D) at 53 minutes.

Despite the opening league losses last week, the women’s soccer team is hopeful of placing top four in conference, securing them a spot at playoffs.
The Wolves are currently 0-2-1 in conference, but head coach Steve Ancheta does not believe their record reflects their talent.

“We are still early in the season, and we still haven’t played our best yet,” Ancheta said. “Each game we get better, so I am excited to see what the girls bring to our next match.”

Saturday Oct. 3, 2015 at 1 p.m. the Wolves will face Central Washington University (CWU) at home on the WOU Soccer Field. The CWU Wildcats are currently 2-5 overall and 0-2 in conference.

For more information on scheduling, tickets, and roster please visit wouwolves.com. – Grace Knapp (Staff Writer)

Wolves football update

By: Katrina Penaflor
Managing Editor

In the opening game of the 2015-2016 regular season Sept. 5, 2015, Western played to a 29-20 loss against Humboldt State.

The loss, however, showcased the talent of senior quarterback Trey Shimabukuro, who rallied to throw for 368 yards and three touchdowns.

When facing Simon Fraser University Sept. 12, 2015 in their first home game at McArthur Field, the Wolves proved strong with a second-half comeback, winning the game 31-14.
Paul Revis (WR), sophomore and Preseason All-American, fueled the team by taking back a 53 yard punt to score in the first quarter.

In the post-game recap, head coach Arne Ferguson said, “Paul Revis is a phenomenal athlete and we want the ball in his hands as many times as we can.”

Western faced a second loss in the regular season against Central Washington University (CWU) on Sept. 19, 2015.

The team’s vigorous attempts at redemption were not enough to overcome the 40 points scored by CWU in the first half. The final score read a grim 19-40.

In the latest game, the Wolves took to Providence Park in Portland, Sept. 26, 2015 to play Division I-AA Portland State University (PSU).

The Vikings dominated the field with a season high 59 rushing attempts for 256 yards. Despite defensive efforts from standout’s Jonathan Breland (LB) senior, who finished with 12 tackles, and senior Doug Parrish (LB), who managed six tackles, PSU took home the victory 31-0.

The season is just getting started though, and in an interview with Wolves sportscaster Mark Gilm, Revis (WR) said, “we’ve just got to utilize our weapons and let our offense march down the field, and I think we’ll have success with that.”

Western plays Dixie State University in St. George, Utah, Friday Oct. 2, 2015 at 6 p.m. – Katrina Penaflor (Managing Editor)

Wolves alumni Tyrell Williams named to Chargers regular season roster.

By: Jack Armstrong
Copy Editor

Western alumnus Tyrell Williams (WR) has been named to the 53-man, regular season roster for the San Diego Chargers in the NFL. He made his official NFL Debut on Sep. 19, 2015 during the Chargers 33-28 win over the Detroit Lions.

Williams’ route to the NFL was far from traditional. Williams had a stand out senior year playing for WOU. After starting 10 games, he racked up a total of 56 catches, 950 yards, and 8 touchdowns.

With a successful senior season under his belt, Williams attended the Oregon State Pro Day on March 13, 2015. As an undrafted free agent, Oregon’s annual pro day was a chance for Williams to work-out in front of the same scouts that evaluate players at the NFL’s Draft Combine.

Undrafted free agents are a unique prospect for many NFL teams looking to make a swoop for quality players who were not invited to participate in the traditional Draft.

Williams actually posted times on his 40-yard dash, vertical jump, and broad leap that would have put him amongst the top 15 wide receivers in the official NFL combine. His three-cone drill time would have seen him be the best in the combine, completing the drill almost a tenth of a second faster the quickest combine player.

Williams’ ability to perform was not in question around Western’s campus, but being an undrafted free agent does come with some additional difficulty breaking into the professional league.

Often talented colligate players are left out of the NFL combine for a variety of reasons. Some reasons are as simple as a coming from a division two school like Williams coming from Western; some reasons are as complicated as on-going criminal investigations like Louisiana State’s La’El Collins (OT).

Regardless of why he was left undrafted, Williams proved himself during pro day and hasn’t looked back. After being signed to the Chargers pre-season squad, he put together a string of impressive performances including 10 receptions in 4 games for a total of 137 yards. One of those receptions led to a 63 yard touchdown.

After the brief possibility of being waived in-favor of a more senior player, it was announced that Williams would be named in the 53-man squad for the Chargers 2015-2016 regular season.

He is currently listed as a practice squad player, however, given the recent injury woes experienced by San Diego – especially fellow wide receiver Jacoby Jones (ankle) – Williams could get a full NFL game-day debut soon.

Women’s volleyball update: starting from scratch.

By: Grace Knapp
Staff Writer

Composed of mostly underclassmen and completely devoid of seniors, the new-look Wolves volleyball team faces an uphill battle in the highly competitive GNAC conference.

“With our overall lack of experience, we get exposed during games,” head coach Brad Saindon said. “But the team is at the beginning of a huge growth spurt, and I’m excited to see what we can become.”

During the run up to the regular season, the women hosted the Western Oregon Volleyball Invitational tournament from Sept. 10, 2015 through Sept. 12, 2015. WOU played to mixed results racking up 2 wins against Adelphi University and Notre Dame De Namur University, and 2 losses against California State University Chico and University of Wisconsin-Parkside.

Western also attended the two-day Oredigger Volleyball Classic in Golden, Co. from Sept. 4, 2015 through Sept. 5 2015 to less success, losing all four games. Two of these games, however, were against Colorado School of Mines and California State University San Bernardino who are ranked #8 and #19 respectively.

The Wolves who are currently 4 wins and 9 losses (4-9) overall and 1-3 in conference will face the defending GNAC champion Northwest Nazarene University at home at 7 p.m. Oct. 3, 2015 in the New P.E. building. NNU is currently 5-7 overall and 2-2 in GNAC. – Grace Knapp (Staff Writer)

Larson earns First-Team All-American Honors

Javelin throwers Justin Larson, Sheila Limas De La Cruz and Amanda Short competed in the NCAA Division II Outdoor Track & Field Championship. The trio competed at Grand Valley State University’s Track & Field Stadium in Western Michigan from May 21-23.

In his third straight national championship appearance, Larson threw a personal best of 66.68 meters (218-9) on his final throw of the competition. Larson broke a 24-year-old school record set by Western alum David Nickell in addition to earning U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) Outdoor All-American honors.

Larson’s top-eight performance earned him the First-Team USTFCCAA All-American honors, a feat that has not been achieved by a Wolf since 2011.

Limas De La Cruz and Short made their national championship debut on Saturday, May 23 in the women’s javelin finals. Limas De La Cruz and Short placed 17th and 19th, respectively. Limas de La Cruz threw 39.19 meters (128-7) and Short threw 38.76 meters (127-2).

2015 NBA FINALS

The NBA Finals Playoff series is set to start in Oakland on Thursday, June 4 with tipoff at 6 p.m. PST. The Golden State Warriors are favored to win the series with in-form Stephen Curry coming in off the back of game three against the Rockets where he broke the record for most three-pointers scored in a playoff season at 67 and counting. Klay Thompson is also heating up for the Warriors sinking 20 points in the final game against the Rockets. This is the Warriors first finals appearance since their last NBA title win in 1975.

The Cavaliers and Lebron James are arriving to the big stage battered and bruised. With at least four players experiencing day-to-day injuries (including James), the Cavs played one less game but are still feeling the physical side. This didn’t stop James’ trophy-hunting side from putting up a triple-double in the overtime game three, and a respectable 23 points in game four against the Atlanta Hawks. Looking for a boost, Kyrie Irving returned to the starting line-up after missing two games and posted an efficient 16 points and 4 rebounds in 20 minutes of play.

Baseball Wins GNAC

PHOTO FROM WESTERN ATHLETICS
PHOTO FROM WESTERN ATHLETICS

After winning three games in the Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC) tournament, the Wolves baseball team clinched its 14th consecutive championship in a 4-3 win against the Northwest Nazarene Crusaders. Left-handed pitcher Darrien Moran earned the title of GNAC Championship MVP.

Right-handed pitcher Jesse Pratt was named to the 2015 Daktronics, Inc. Division II All-West Region Baseball Team.

Pratt was also named to the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association All-West Region Team as an honorable mention selection, along with outfielder Matt Taylor.

The Wolves are waiting for word on whether they qualify for the NCAA Division II West Regional tournament, which will be announced this weekend.

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