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  • Softball wins two, loses one

    Jacob Wagner|Apr 4, 2018

    The Lady Raiders defeated the Lady Hornets in Oroville before splitting a doubleheader with Liberty Bell last week. In Oroville March 27, the Lady Raiders won 22-13. “Both teams fought all throughout in this game,” said Lady Raider Head Coach Alissa Mansker. “It was a fun game where we defensively had to play strong and keep their heads up on errors,” Mansker said. “Kyona Edmo had an amazing double play, catching a line drive at shortstop and throwing to first to beat the runner back. Cassidy Reyes did an excellent job defending in the infie...

  • Tennis girls upset A-school Omak

    Jacob Wagner|Apr 4, 2018

    Last week in Raider tennis, the boys' team lost and girls' team won against Omak opponents, and the Raiders won aplenty in their individual matchups against Davenport/Harrington. Competing on the Raider home courts against Omak March 27, the Raider girls' team won 3-2. "This was an excellent outing against an A school," said Head Coach Steve Archer. "Our girls really shined. It's something special when a 2-B school like ours, with only four girls, can pull off a win against an A school like...

  • Raider golfers consume a three-course week

    Jacob Wagner|Apr 4, 2018

    The Lake Roosevelt golf team had a busy week, playing on a windy day at Banks Lake Golf Course, then playing in better weather at Sage Hills Golf Course in Warden, followed by the Okanogan Valley course in Omak. The Raiders were joined at home by golfers from Warden and Oroville March 26 to play nine holes. The LR team finished with a score of 204, ahead of Warden's 229. Oroville did not have a team score. "The wind was a huge factor, definitely," said Head Coach Steve Files. "Steady 18 mph....

  • This week in sports

    Apr 4, 2018

    Thurs., April 5 11 a.m./1 p.m., Raider Baseball at Brewster (DH) Fri., April 6 4:30 p.m., Raider Baseball here with Omak Mon., April 9 4:30 p.m., Raider Softball at Pateros Tues., April 10 2:30 p.m., Raider golf at Orondo 4 p.m., Raider Tennis here with Tonasket 4:30 p.m., Raider Baseball at Pateros...

  • Raiders win one before losing both of doubleheader

    Jacob Wagner|Apr 4, 2018

    The Raider baseball team notched a solid win in Oroville against the Hornets, but lost both games of a doubleheader in Liberty Bell against the Mountain Lions last week. The Raiders won 17-1 against the Hornets March 27 in Oroville. “We made easy plays behind our pitchers,” Head Coach Billy Nicholson said. “Our offense was able to string together hits in multiple innings.” Things didn’t fare so well for the Raiders at Liberty Bell March 31, where the Raiders lost the first game 13-0, and the second game 4-1. “We couldn't get our offense goi...

  • Tennis teams win and lose

    Jacob Wagner|Mar 28, 2018

    The Raider tennis squad competed in Oroville on March 20. The girls’ team won 4-0, all singles matches won by Raiders Alexia Ryan, Tarissa Clark, Shay Schilling, and Raven Clark. The boys’ team lost 3-2. Despite Raider Bradley Wilder winning the third singles game, the game was counted as a forfeit because it was Wilder’s second match, meaning there weren’t enough players who qualified to compete. Aiden Derr won his singles match, Malcolm Carson lost his. Wilder and Morgan George won their doubles match, and Terry Yazzie and Tucker Keeley...

  • Golfers compete among top teams from around the state

    Jacob Wagner|Mar 28, 2018

    The Raiders golfed on a nice spring day on Saturday at the Jack Barnes 52nd Memorial Wenatchee Invitational. The Raiders finished with a team score of 414, 15th out of 20 teams. Kamiakin won the event with a team score of 311. Darin Whiteman and Conner Emerson did the best out of the LR golfers, each finishing with 97 strokes. Derek Whiteman finished with a 107, and Daxton Whiteman with 113. “It was a great experience for our players,” said LR Head Coach Steve Files. “A very well-run event and a chance to compete against top players and teams...

  • Raiders stretch PRs at Ephrata invitational

    Jacob Wagner|Mar 28, 2018

    The Lake Roosevelt Raider track & field team competed at the Ray Cross Invitational in Ephrata on Saturday. “It was a day of Personal Records,” said Head Coach Lori Adkins. “The athletes continued to better their times and distances, setting PR’s or SR’s (season records) in nearly every entry we had.” In the javelin event, Addison Hansen placed first and set a personal record with a distance of 104 feet, 10 inches. Keianna Vera placed third in the same event with a distance of 91 feet, one inch. Steven Flowers placed first in the shot put ev...

  • Lady Raiders dominate Hornets and Fillies

    Jacob Wagner|Mar 28, 2018

    The Lady Raiders started their softball season with a string of solid wins, defeating Oroville before winning both games of a doubleheader with Bridgeport. Against the Lady Hornets of Oroville on March 20, the Lady Raiders played to a large home crowd and didn't disappoint the fans, winning 20-3. "Defensively, Maddie Toulou made three excellent plays," remarked Head Coach Alissa Mansker. "Kelsie Olbricht hit a triple to the fence and Khani Priest hit a walk-off home run to end the game. Our...

  • Raider baseball chalks up three more wins

    Jacob Wagner|Mar 28, 2018

    The Raider baseball team notched a string of wins last week, defeating Oroville March 20, then defeating Bridgeport in both games of a doubleheader on Saturday. Against the Oroville Hornets, tied 4-4 at the end of three innings, the Raiders began to pull away, scoring three runs in the fourth, two in the fifth, and six in the sixth, while shutting the Hornets down for a final score of 14-4. "Our defense needs to get better behind our pitchers," Head Coach Billy Nicholson noted. "Our offense...

  • This week in sports

    Mar 28, 2018

    Wed., March 28 1 p.m., Raider golf at Warden Thurs., March 29 2:30 p.m., Raider Golf at Omak 3:30 p.m., Raider Track at Chelan 4 p.m., Raider Tennis here with Davenport Sat., March 31 11 a.m. / 1 p.m., Raider Softball/ Baseball at Liberty Bell (DH)...

  • Little wrestlers never rest

    Mar 28, 2018

    William Labro, Nespelem, wrestles Elyssa Armendariz, of Moses Lake in the 9-10 bracket semifinal bout at the Moses Lake Wrestling Tournament last weekend. Below, Carson Kuehne, of Keller, wrestles Teak Plank of Tonasket in the 7 & 8 category. - Roger Harnack, Daily Sun News photo...

  • Raiders find strengths at Oroville meet

    Jacob Wagner|Mar 21, 2018

    The Lake Roosevelt track & field team had their first meet of the season at the Oroville Invite on Saturday, with a couple of Raiders placing first in their events. "It was a great first outing. Our athletes' strength areas are emerging," remarked Head Coach Lori Adkins. Raider Steven Flowers placed first in the shot put event with a distance of 42, feet 3 inches. Flowers also excelled in the long jump, where he placed third with a distance of 17 feet, 10.5 inches. Addison Hansen placed first...

  • Raiders start with wins in tennis

    Jacob Wagner|Mar 21, 2018

    The Raider tennis squad had a busy opening week to their 2018 season, competing at home against Pateros, Entiat, and Wilbur/Creston. In Coulee Dam on March 15, the Raiders competed against Entiat with the boys winning 4-0, and the girls going 2-1 in their matchups. "There were a lot of good things about how we played," Raider Head Coach Steve Archer said. "The overall skill is a notch above last year. Malcolm Carson is playing at a very high level and should give every opponent he faces this...

  • This week in sports

    Mar 21, 2018

    Wed., March 21 3:30 p.m., Middle School track practice starts Thurs., March 22 2:30 p.m., Raider Golf here with Wilbur/Creston 4 p.m., Raider Tennis here with Liberty Bell Fri., March 23 3:30/5:30, Raider Baseball/Softball here with Bridgeport (DH) Sat., March 24 10 a.m., p.m., Raider Golf at Jack Barnes Memorial at Malaga Three Lakes Golf Course 10:30 a.m., Raider Track at Ray Cross Invitational, Ephrata Mon., March 26 2:30 p.m., Raider Golf here with Warden Tues., March 27 4:30 p.m., Raider Tennis here with Omak 4:30 p.m., Raider...

  • Raider baseball team splits doubleheader

    Jacob Wagner|Mar 21, 2018

    The Lake Roosevelt Raiders’ baseball team, playing against the Manson Trojans, split the games of a doubleheader, losing the first and winning the second. The Trojans beat the Raiders by a score of 8-5 in the first game Saturday in Manson. “Tony Nichols pitched well, but our defense made too many mistakes on the defensive side of the ball,” remarked Raider Head Coach Billy Nicholson. In batting, Nichols went 3-4 at the plate and scored two runs. Hunter Whitelaw walked twice and scored two runs. In the second game, the Raiders emerged the victo...

  • Whitemans excel on the golf course

    Jacob Wagner|Mar 21, 2018

    Three cousins led the Raider golf team Monday in competing at home on the Banks Lake Golf Course, playing nine holes in sunny weather with fellow golfers from Omak and Okanogan. "The weather was amazing, and even though the course has yet to open, they cut the greens for us and allowed us to use the clubhouse," noted Raider Head Coach Steve Files. "I want to thank Jim Keene and all his crew for accommodating us." Darin Whiteman had the best score from either team on nine holes, with just 40 stro...

  • This week in sports

    Mar 14, 2018

    Thurs., March 15 4 p.m., Raider Tennis here with Entiat Fri., March 16 3 p.m., Raider Tennis with Wilbur/Creston at Creston Sat., March 17 11 a.m./1 p.m., Raider Baseball/Softball at Manson (DH). 11 a.m., Raider Track at Oroville Invittional Mon., March 19 2:30 p.m., Raider Golf here with Omak/Okanogan Tues., March 20 4 p.m., Raider Tennis at Oroville 4:30 p.m., Raider Baseball/Softball here with Oroville Thurs., March 22 2:30 p.m., Raider Golf here with Wilbur 4 p.m., Raider Tennis here with Liberty Bell Fri., March 23 3:30/5:30, Raider...

  • Bowling Scores

    Mar 14, 2018

    DAM KEGLERS TEAM W L The Melody 118.5 101.5 Native Spirit 114.5 105.5 Team 6 108 112 Colville Lites 95.5 124.5 Team 5 79 141 High Game: Kevin Rosenbaum 267; Candy Weed-Butz 18 High Series: CJ Bjorson 680; Mae Stensgar 507 Splits: Percy Kuehne 3-7; Robin Atlin-Covington 3-9-10 SENIOR WEDNESDAY Karen M. 153+160+190=503 Mike L. 132+206+170=508 Scott E. 163+139+169=471 Ray D. 134+149+190=473 Bob S. 189+139+144=472 Call the alley if you would like to bowl 633-9933 THURSDAY MIXUPS TEAM W L San Poil Valley 63.5 40.5 Flying J 55 49 X Men 54 50 The...

  • Lady Raiders' season ends in Yakima

    Jacob Wagner|Feb 28, 2018

    The Lake Roosevelt Lady Raiders' basketball season came to a close at the regional tournament in Yakima on Friday, with LR losing to the Mabton Vikings, 49-38. "The Mabton game was two evenly matched teams playing similar styles," said LR Head Coach Wallace Pleasants. Pleasants said that fouls played a big factor in the game, a recurring theme for the Lady Raiders this season. "Even though we are an 'attack the rim' type of team, Mabton had 33 free-throw attempts to our 13," Pleasants said. With...

  • Raiders and Lady Raiders named to all-league teams

    Jacob Wagner|Feb 28, 2018

    Three Raiders and three Lady Raider basketball players were named to the Central Washington 2B All-League list, an honor for athleticism. Senior Kayla St. Pierre was named the league's most valuable player and named to the All-League First Team. Junior Kelsie Olbricht was named to All-League Second Team, and junior Shantana Pakootas was named to All-League Third Team. Among Raider boys, junior Trevor McCraigie made All-League First Team, sophomore Cameron St. Pierre made All-League Third Team,...

  • Bowling Scores

    Feb 28, 2018

    DAM KEGLERS TEAM W L Team 6 94.5 85.5 The Melody 91 89 Native Spirit 90.5 89.5 Colville Lites 80 100 Team 5 68.5 111.5 High Game: Dale Bjorson 268; Candy Weed-Butz 207 High Series: Dale Bjorson 739; Candy Weed-Butz 611 Splits: Bob Tonasket 3-10 SENIOR WEDNESDAY Karen M. 133+143+118= 394 Bob H. 110+93+127= 330 Mike L. 158+100+131=399 Ray D. 147+148+135= 430 Bob S. 173+147+149=469 Scott E. 134+167+171=472 Call the alley if you would like to bowl 633-9933 THURSDAY MIXUPS TEAM W L San Poil Valley 59 37 X Men 51 45 Flying J 49 47 Good Ol' Boys 48...

  • Horn, Nichols win state wrestling championships

    Jacob Wagner|Feb 21, 2018

    In a grand finale for Lake Roosevelt's wrestling season, two Raiders took state championships, the first time in school history for two top wins at the Mat Classic in Tacoma in the same year. Kaleb Horn took the title for the Raiders in the 138-pound bracket, and Tony Nichols claimed the top spot at 152. Both are juniors. Nichols also pulled off the feat of being undefeated for the year, 35-0, winning Wrestler of the Year in the Central Washington 2B league in the process. This marks the first...

  • Lady Raiders finish districts with a pair of close losses, prepare for regionals

    Jacob Wagner|Feb 21, 2018

    The Lady Raiders, competing at the Central Washington 2B District 5-6 Tournament, suffered two close losses over the weekend, first to White Swan and then to Tri-Cities Prep. Now the Lady Raiders are preparing to play Mabton in regionals. Playing White Swan on Feb. 16 in Granger, Lake Roosevelt lost 57-53. "It was a hard-fought game against White Swan," said Lady Raider Head Coach Wallace Pleasants. "Both teams played extremely well from start to finish. We gave up an eight-point lead and were n...

  • Raiders finish season at district tournament

    Jacob Wagner|Feb 21, 2018

    The Lake Roosevelt Raiders basketball team finished their season with a win and a loss at districts last weekend in the District 5-6 2B tournament. Playing in Granger on Feb. 16, the Raiders defeated the Waterville Shockers 56-43. The Raiders led through most of the game. The next day, playing White Swan, the Raiders lost a close one 52-49, with White Swan taking the 15th seed for regionals and the Raiders being eliminated. Head Coach Jeremy Crollard was unavailable for comment. The Raiders had...

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