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i I By EMILY HANSON Even though the NBA lockout has been declared over, doesn't mean local high school games should be ignored. The Mary M. Knight basketball season begins on Sat- urday for the boys' and girls' teams. For the boys' team, head coach Tim Diggle said senior Sean Sexton and juniors Kyle Willey and Nick Dierkop are all players to watch. "They're three of my top players," Diggle said. "There ~ are a lot of young ones pushing them this ~:: year. We've got some young talent." For the girls' team, head coach Lance Valley was hesitant to choose two or three Lady Owls as players to watch. ~.~: "Last year, it seemed like one girl stepped up and the next game, a differ- ent girl would," Vance stated. "I'm doing Sean a team building this year, so I'd say the Nick Sexton whole team are players to watch." Dierkop The Lady Owls are scheduled to play their first game at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 3 at home with the Knight Owls set to play at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 3 at home. Both teams will face off against Faith Christian in a non-league game. The teams are scheduled to play at home against Ocosta with the Lady Owls starting at 6:30 p.m. and the Knight Owls at 8 p.m. FLYONTHESIDELINE As a Cougar fan working with a bunch of Husky supporters, it was a little annoy- ing to come into the office this past Mon- day. For the third year in a row, Washington State University lost to the University of Washington and a lit- tle piece of my pride in bleeding Crimson and Gray died. When I was a stu- EMILY HANSON Alex Brink as The one year points. dent at WSU - from fall 2004 through spring 2008 - the Cougars won three of four years with the starting quarterback. we lost was by just three The last time the Cougars won the Ap- ple Cup, in fall 2008, was also by a mar- gin of three points and then the drought line? Haven't they been coached to pro- way down. started, tect their quarterback, on whom all plays Wulff, with a record of 9-40, has the UW hired Steve Sarkisian and he led rely? lowest winning percentage of all Washing- the horrible Huskies to a 30-0 victory at Both teams earned 21 first downs and ton State head football coaches and three home. Last season, those dreaded Dawgs yet the Cougars were only able to rush for of the nine wins are against FCS teams. won 35-28 in Pullman and now they've 38 yards, compared to the Husky's 143Wulff played for WSU as an offensive won 38-21. Those last three losses have all yards. WSU out-passed UW 344 yards tolineman from 1986 to 1989. During those been under the watch of Paul Wulff. 291 and even had possession of the ball four years, much like his coaching time at Thanks to Wulffs failure to bring for five minutes longer than UW, and yet WSU, he was on only one winning Apple home the Cup this season, the Cougars the Cougars could not find the endzone Cup team. are even further back in the standings in the first or fourth quarters. What hap- I've got to say, I expected more from a against the Huskies, winning just 31 of pened? coach who played under Mike Price, who 104 games. The two teams have tied six Both teams were responsible for sevenwas head of the program from 1989 to times throughout the rivalry, penalties, with WSU losing 42 yards while 2002 and left with a record of 83-78, three Cougar students, alumni and fans are UW lost 90 yards but whereas the Hus-10-win seasons and five bowl appearances. calling for Wulfffs job. kies had zero fumbles, the Cougars fum- Apparently he didn't learn how to coach Having to work and lacking a TiVo, I bled four times. Why couldn't they hold on from his coach. only got to watch the last four minutes of to the ball? The Apple Cup returns to Pullman next the game, but I wasn't impressed. Dur- I'm by no means saying the entire loss November. Since Wulffwas fired on Tues- ing that brief period of time, quarterback is Wulffs fault, but the leadership - and day, Nov. 29, here's hoping Athletic Direc- Marshall Lobbestael was sacked on one therefore success - of any team starts at tor Bill Moos can find a coach who knows of seven times. Where was the offensive the head coaching position and works its how to win. Harriers invite all to annual MissileToe Mile foot race downtown The Shelton Harriers are hosting the MissileToe Mile on Railroad Avenue. The women's road mile starts at 4 p.m., followed by the Saturday, Dec. 3. All participants must register on race day between 2:15 men's road mile. Awards follow the men's race. The one-mile foot race offers a $50 cash prize to both over- and 3:15 p.m. near the new fire station on Franklin Street Stay and enjoy the annual holiday parade in downtown all men and women's winners. Prizes will also be awarded in downtown Shelton. Shelton. to overall masters and overall youth winners. Entry fees are $5, free for 14 and under participants. En- Shelton Harriers is a nonprofit running club in Shelton. The race course uses Franklin Street, 10th Avenue and try fees will be doanted to Kristmastown Kiwanis. More information is at www.sheltonharriers.com. Nick Dierkop, MMK junior, holds junior Cody Thompson off while dribbling the ball during practice on Friday, Nov. 18. Journal Dnolo by Em y hanson upcourt Advance Glass Shelton 2316 Olympic Hwy N "Next to Super Kleen Car Wash" Plus installation labor (most models)426-0985 1132~ IX PAIN' Marvin V. Singson Pictures With Santa & Your Dog Adopt-a-pet will have Santa at the kennels Saturday, Dec. 3 from noon until 4 pm, at 940 E. Jensen Road, off Brockdale Rd, Shelton. For a donation of $10 you will receive a 4x6 picture of you and you oet with Santa or just your pet, All money donated goes to the care of the dogs at the no-kill adoot-a-Pet Kennels. Call 360-432-3091 or e-mail aapdogs7@msn.com for more information. ~" ~ • ...... : :: : ~ : :