WOU’s Holdsworth sprints toward Olympic trials

WOU’s Holdsworth sprints toward Olympic trials

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Itemizer-ObserverMONMOUTH - Derek Holdsworth might be a new face on Western Oregon University’s track and field team, but he’s already establishing himself as someone to watch for.On Feb. 1, he secured a first-place finish in the 800-meters race at the University of Washington indoor track a…

WOU 2020 football schedule announced

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MONMOUTH — Coming off of a historic 2019 season, the Western Oregon University football team is set for another challenging schedule in 2020. The Wolves will play five home games and will open the season with a Division I opponent playing at the University of Idaho, and will later face Divis…

Holdsworth Nabs GNAC Accolades

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PORTLAND — For the second time this indoor season, Derek Holdsworth has taken home Great Northwest Athletic Conference Track Athlete of the Week accolades after his record-breaking effort in the 800 helped him to the GNAC award on Monday.

Wolves men’s basketball team splits games for the week

Wolves men’s basketball team splits games for the week

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Itemizer-ObserverMONMOUTH — After taking the lead in the first half, the Western Oregon University Wolves men’s basketball team came out stumbling in the second half to give the 87-82 victory to the Northwest Nazarene Nighthawks.The Wolves opened with explosive start to the game, jumping out…

Sports Quick Hits for Jan. 8

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WOU football player named to All-America honorable mention teamMONMOUTH — Senior offensive lineman Joseph Gonzales secured another postseason accolade, this time being named to the D2Football.com All-America honorable mention team.The 6-foot-6, 315-pound lineman from Springfield, Ore., recen…

WOU women’s basketball team aims to win

WOU women’s basketball team aims to win

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MONMOUTH — The Western Oregon University women’s basketball team has two goals for this season: Tally up more wins than losses, and make it to the Great Northwest Athletic Conference championships.

Crosswhite reflects on final XC season

Crosswhite reflects on final XC season

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MONMOUTH — Out of the four years Justin Crosswhite has been with the Western Oregon University Wolves cross-country team, this season sticks out to him the most.

Come-back kid
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Come-back kid

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MONMOUTH — Grace Knapp is headed to the biggest cross-country meet of her life on Saturday.

Wolves football makes history

Wolves football makes history

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The Wolves football team made history on Saturday by clinching its share of the Great Northwest Athletic Conference championship title for the first time in program history after a 23-21 victory against Azusa Pacific.

Wolves soccer realizes potential this year

Wolves soccer realizes potential this year

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MONMOUTH — It’s been a few years since the Western Oregon University Wolves women’s soccer team has been ranked third overall in the Great Northwest Athletic Conference and first for shutouts.

Currie recognized by GNAC

Currie recognized by GNAC

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MONMOUTH — There is something to be said about an athlete who receives accolades twice in one month.

Wolves XC take fifth at invitational

Wolves XC take fifth at invitational

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MONMOUTH — The men’s and women’s cross-country teams at Western Oregon University each grabbed fifth place in their second home meet of the season, racing against 11 other teams at the Ash Creek Preserve in Monmouth.

Wolves soccer comes away with win
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Wolves soccer comes away with win

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MONMOUTH — Shooting one goal early in the first half, the Western Oregon University Wolves women’s soccer team held off Hawaii Pacific University with a strong defensive line to shut the Sharks down for a 1-0 win on the Wolves’ home turf.