Morgan Swaim | Freelance writer The women’s basketball team traveled up to Alaska to play two conferences games on Jan. 11 & 13, securing their second road win of the season in the process. On Thursday, the 11, the Wolves were up against the conference...
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Wolves gain and maintain
Simson Garcia | Sports Editor A fierce Wolves team clawed their way to two wins this past week on Jan. 11 and 13. Improving their win-loss mark to 15-1 overall and 8-1 in GNAC play, they first played at Saint Martin’s, getting the decisive victory, 79-71. They...
Flag football hits the big stage
Simson Garcia | Sports Editor It was on Jan. 5 through Jan. 7 in Pensacola, Florida, that the Wolves flag football club earned their shot at competing for a national flag football championship. The result, however, went unfavorably for the team, unable to grab wins in...
Wolves split games while capturing historic victory
Morgan Swaim | Freelancer With conference play starting for most GNAC teams over winter break, this past week’s games on Jan. 4 and 6 were crucial for the Wolves. After winning their first conference game, the team went into a Jan. 4 game against the Simon Fraser Clan...
Winning ways continue for Western
Morgan Swaim | Freelancer The previous week’s games on Jan. 2 and 6 were big for the men’s basketball team, as the Wolves captured two outstanding wins. This brings the winning streak to six, helping contribute to a 13-1 overall record. On Tuesday, Jan. 2, the Wolves...
NFL playoffs: bloom or gloom for the ‘legion of boom’
Simson Garcia | Sports Editor With an 8-6 record, the Seattle Seahawks football season is in flux. With only a few weeks left until the playoffs, they lie in the flock of many other teams contending for the Super Bowl. Their season’s still in the air but as the...
Close until the end, the Wolves finish strong
Simson Garcia | Sports Editor The Nov. 23 home game against Humboldt State showed plenty of change-of-pace action. With 11 lead changes and six ties, the Wolves managed to get the last basket near the rim, downing the Lumberjacks 64-62. The Wolves came in undefeated,...
Sports notes
Simson Garcia | Sports Editor Football: A win on senior day, Nov. 11, capped the season on a high note. It was the first home win for the Wolves, putting them at a 3-8 overall record and 2-6 conference record. Despite an end to the season, two athletes earned first...
Men’s basketball continues hot start to season
Riley Buerk | Freelancer Western Oregon went 2-0 over the weekend at the Thanksgiving Classic in California. The first game on Friday, Nov. 24, resulted in a 76-65 victory over Holy Names University. The second game on Saturday, Nov. 25, resulted in a 87-48 victory...
Western Oregon flag football team heads to Nationals
Simson Garcia | Sports Editor Join the club or jump on the bandwagon. Whichever it is, there’s a club worth joining in celebration. The Wolves’s flag football club has just won the regional championships, and now look to face the best of the best in the National...