Bears Beat Up Spokane, 9-4, With 8-Run 8th
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Trailing 4-1 late in the game, the Bears (7-7) patiently piled on eight runs in the bottom of the eighth inning to defeat the Spokane Indians (5-9) 9-4 in front of a sell-out overflow crowd of 3,119 fans at County Stadium Friday night.
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Record-Breaking Crowd at Dust Devils Game
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Tri-City Dust Devil fans were excited to see a post-game fireworks show.
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MADISON REGATTA: Villwock, David, Kelly top Friday Qualifying for Unlimited Hydroplane racing season opener
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PHOTO: Jim Simpson
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U-16 Elam / Dave Villwock, U-1 Oh Boy! Oberto / Steve David, and U-7 Graham Trucking / J. Michael Kelly sit atop the leaderboard after Friday's qualifying. This year, qualifying speeds will determine lane assignments in the first heats.
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Dust Devils Rally for 6-5 win over Boise
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The Dust Devils pulled off a stunning victory to beat the Boise Hawks 6-5 at Gesa Stadium. The win puts the Dust Devils on a five-game winning streak and 11-2 overall.
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Central Schedules W. Oregon for Battle in Seattle
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The seventh-annual football game will be played on Oct. 17 at 6 p.m. at Qwest Field in Seattle, home of the Seattle Seahawks .
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Spokane beats Yakima 6-3
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With the loss, Yakima has now lost five of its last six games after rattling off five consecutive wins.
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Yakima Bears Trying to Turn Their Bottom Line From Red to Black
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Yakima County Stadium could be holding the Yakima Bears back from turning a profit. But, generally the fans we talked to love the experience at the stadium.
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First Place Dust Devils beat Boise 6-4
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Tri-City is now on a four-game winning streak as they move to game two of three against Boise.
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Former Big Leaguer Heredia Mentoring Bears Pitchers
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Gil Heredia pitched ten seasons in the major leagues, and now he's in Yakima, trying to help some players make it to the bigs. Heredia is the Bears' pitching coach this year.
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Indians Top Bears 7-4
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Ricardo Taveras tossed six solid innings for the Bears (6-6), but the Spokane Indians (4-8) tallied five unanswered runs in the game's final two frames to defeat Yakima 7-4 in front of 1,713 fans at County Stadium Wednesday night.
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Americans Select Russian Goalie & Forward in CHL Import Dradt
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The club has selected both 19-year-old goaltender Alexander Pechurski with their first pick (55th overall) and 19-year-old forward Sergei Drozd with their second pick (71st overall) in the Canadian Hockey League's annual Import Draft.
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YVCC Names Ken Wilson Baseball Coach
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Yakima Valley Community College has announced that Ken Wilson has been selected as the new Head Baseball Coach for the Yaks.
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Bears Avoid Sweep in Boise
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Clayton Conner led the way offensively with a home run and three RBI as the Yakima Bears (6-5) defeated the Boise Hawks (3-8) 9-5 to avoid the sweep Tuesday night at Memorial Stadium.
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Dust Devils beat Spokane 11-6
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The Spokane Indians bats came alive too little and too late as the Indians fell to the Tri-City Dust Devils 11-6 Monday night at Avista Stadium.
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Fever Owner Discusses Fate of Team
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MacGregor, who is based in Austin, says if doesn't find a local business partner to invest in the team, he'll shut it down.
"We're working hard to bring in local owners. If we can we'll have the team there and if we can't we wont have the team," he said.
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Boise 3 Yakima 2
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The Yakima Bears (5-5) struck for the game's first runs in the top of the tenth inning on a pinch-hit, two-run double off the bat of Jorge Corniel, only to see the lead evaporate
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Hoopfest Featured in NY Times
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The front page of the New York Times sports section on Monday, June 29, includes a story and photo of Spokane's Hoopfest, In 3-on-3 Event, All of Spokane is Inbounds, by John Branch.
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Starting rules changed for 2009 Unlimited Hydroplane racing season
The 2009 American Boat Racing Association season will have only a few rule changes but the new starting rules will be a major focus for the drivers, teams and fans.
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Dust Devils Take Down Spokane 12-7 in 10 innings
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The Spokane Indians fell 12-7 to the Tri-City Dust Devils Sunday night at Avista Stadium.
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Win #2: A Big One For Fever
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The Tri-Cities Fever had their fifth new starting quarterback but would Colin Drafts behind center mean a win against Stockton.
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Boise Edges Yakima, 3-2
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Starting pitcher Chris Odegaard tossed five innings of solid ball, allowing just two runs, but the Yakima Bears (5-4) offense never got going as they were defeated by the Boise Hawks (2-7) 3-2 in the series opener at Memorial Stadium Sunday night.
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Kennewick's Ron Mace Takes Third at FLW Bass Tournament
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Neil Russell of Nampa, Idaho, caught a five-bass limit weighing 10 pounds, 9 ounces Saturday to win the Walmart FLW Series® National Guard Western Division tournament on the Columbia River with a four-day catch of 20 bass weighing 47-10.
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Fever defeat Stockton again, 42-35
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The second half started quickly for the Fever as Drafts connected on the first play from the line of scrimmage with WR Finas Rabb (4-59; 1 TD) who made his defender miss and broke for a Fever season high 45-yard touchdown reception.
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Dust Devils Drop Series Finale to Vancouver
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For the first time this year the Tri-City Dust Devils played before a sellout crowd of 3,742. Unfortunately for the Dust Devils's faithful, the team was not able to pull out a win as they fell 7-2 to the Vancouver Canadians.
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Bears lose 9-1, Streak Over
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The longest Bears winning streak since 2003 ended Saturday night as Yakima (5-3) dropped the series finale to the Eugene Emeralds 9-1 (2-6) at County Stadium.
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Bears Strike Early, Cruise to Fifth Straight Win
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The Yakima Bears (5-2) jumped out in front early, and held on to win their fifth consecutive ballgame as they defeated the Eugene Emeralds (1-6) 6-3 at County Stadium Friday night.
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Tri-City Beats Vancouver 8-3, Improve to 6-1
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The bats began to pop again as the Dust Devils defeated the Vancouver Canadians 8-3. The game was highlighted by a three-run home run by first-baseman Michael Zuanich.
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Fever Try to Salvage a Win
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The Tri-Cities Fever have two home games left in what could be their final season.
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Caroline Goyette USA LUGE Fundraiser
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My name is Caroline Goyette, and I have been selected by USA LUGE as a member of the United States Luge Development Team! It is my goal to raise funds to help pay for airfare between Seattle & Lake Placid approximately 4 - 6 times per year. I will be selling American Flags to help raise funds...
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Vancouver Gives Tri-City first Loss, 5-4 in 11
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Tri-City Dust Devils (5-1) were unable to pull any late-game heroics and fell 5-4 to the Vancouver Canadians (3-3) in extra-innings Thursday night.
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AF2 Rejects Thomas' Comeback with Fever
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Former star receiver JR Thomas was set to rejoin the team in time for Saturday's home game with Stockton. However, when the team submitted his contract, the league rejected the move.
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Hobbs leads FLW Event After Day Two
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Ronald Hobbs Jr. of Orting, Wash., caught three bass weighing 7 pounds, 15 ounces Thursday to retain his lead in the FLW Series National Guard Western Division event.
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The End of the Tri-Cities Fever May be Near
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The Tri-Cities Fever ownership is seeking local area investors in order to keep the franchise operating past the 2009 season.
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Bears win Fourth Straight, 12-6 over Vancouver
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Once again, the Yakima Bears (4-2) trailed early, and once again they came back to claim victory as they doubled up the Eugene Emeralds (1-5) 12-6 at County Stadium Thursday night
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J.R.Thomas Rejoins Struggling Fever
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In the midst of their worst season ever, the Tri-Cities Fever are turning to an old star wideout for help.
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Dust Devils beat Vancouver 3-2, Improve to 5-0
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The Tri-City Dust Devils pulled off a 2-1 victory over Vancouver. The victory marks the fifth straight for Tri-City which puts them in first place overall in the Northwest League.
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Bears Club Eugene 6-3
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For the third consecutive night, Yakima came from behind to grab victory, and again the bullpen was dominant, pitching seven innings of one-run ball to finish out the ball game.
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Bass Fishing Isn't Just a Boat and Fishing Pole
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A lot of money is on the line this weekend if you are a top bass fisherman. And with top fisherman comes some top-of-the-line gadgets.
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Mike Denslow joins ABRA Board of Directors
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Denslow is President of Tri-Cities Water Follies and replaces Tom Sawyer of Evansville, Indiana on the American Boat Racing Association's board.
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Bears Win Home Opener 6-5
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Edgar Martinez kicked off the home opener ceremonies by throwing out the first pitch at Yakima County Stadium Tuesday night, and the Bears (2-2) kept the crowd in a frenzy with a 6-5 win over the Eugene Emeralds (1-3).
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Drafts is New Fever Starting Quarterback
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Fever quarterback Colin Drafts started his Arena League career in the Tri-Cities and now, he becomes the 5th starting quarterback Tri-Cities has used this season.
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Bears Win 5-3 in 10
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Third baseman Matt Davidson collected his first professional hit in his twelfth at-bat, and then in his thirteenth he drove in the game-winning run in the tenth inning as the Yakima Bears (1-2) defeated the Spokane Indians (2-1) 5-3 to avoid the sweep Monday night at Avista Stadium.
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Dust Devils Win Again, 7-5
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Kent Matthes lined a two-out RBI double in the top of the ninth inning, breaking a 5-5 tie, as the Tri-City Dust Devils completed a three-game sweep of the Boise Hawks, winning 7-5 at Memorial Stadium, before 2,228 fans.
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Tri-City Rallies Late, Knocks Off Boise 12-7
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Jeremiah Sammy rolled a two-run single up the middle with the bases loaded and two outs in the eighth inning, helping the Tri-City Dust Devils rally from a four-run deficit to stop the Boise Hawks, 12-7, before 2,618 fans at rainy Memorial Stadium.
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Fever Still Searching for Right Combination With 4 Games Left
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The Fever have just 4 games left in the 2009 season and are still searching for the winning formula.
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Shock Crush Fever 69-22
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With a 69-22 win tonight over the Tri-Cities Fever, the Spokane Shock won their 11th-straight game and tied their franchise record in the process (set last season).
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Bears Lose on Suicide Squeeze in 10th, 1-0
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It was a fantastically pitched, cold, wet, Father's Day ballgame that ended with a suicide squeeze play in the bottom of the tenth inning to give the Spokane Indians a 1-0 victory over the Yakima Bears at Avista Stadium Sunday night.
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Dust Devils Over Hawks 14-8
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Scott Beerer went 4-for-5 with three RBI in his return to professional baseball, lifting the Tri-City Dust Devils to a 14-8 victory over the Boise Hawks before 3,721 fans at Memorial Stadium.
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Club Sports Affecting College Recruiting
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Running year-round, club sports such as soccer take the best high school players and puts them on the same team. When a college coach comes out he is seeing the best of the best.
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Leaf turns himself in to Texas authorities
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Former NFL quarterback Ryan Leaf has surrendered to Texas authorities to face burglary and drug-related charges.
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Bears Should Have More Offense in 2009 Season
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The Yakima Bears were working out Thursday before Saturday's season opener at Spokane. They are hoping for better things this year.
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Dust Devils Hope 4th Rounder Comes Up Big
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The Tri-Cities Dust Devils start their season on Saturday at Boise.
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Tri-City Team Football Camp Saves Local Players Big Bucks
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Each summer, many high school football players spend around $300 dollars each attend camps at places like Boise, Pullman, Ellensburg and Cheney.
But kids in the Tri-cities are catching a big time break.
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Regional Baseball Tournament Comes to the Tri-Cities For Father's Day Weekend
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The Tri-Cities will welcome the Father's Day Slugfest, June 19-21, 2009. Triple Crown Sports, an organization based out of Fort Collins, CO, first brought the Slugfest to the Tri-Cities in 2007.
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2009 Yakima Bears' Roster Set
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The Arizona Diamondbacks officially announced the 2009 Yakima Bears roster Wednesday, and it features three top-10 draft picks from this year as well eight returning players.
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35th Overall Draft Pick Assigned to Yakima
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The Arizona Diamondbacks agreed to terms with compensation-pick Matt Davidson, a slugging prep third baseman out of California, and have assigned him to Yakima for the 2009 season.
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Rockies send Ten Draft Picks to Tri-Cities
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Ten rookies from the 2009 draft will be making their way to the Tri-Cities as they have been signed by the Colorado Rockies. Included in the group are fourth and fifth round picks Kent Matthes and Joseph Sanders.
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How's this for a Super Hydro Fan Van?
Lon Erickson spotted these fans and their van at the Tastin n Racin event. "He has his van all painted up in different racing scenes, lake, waves, paintings of hydros, team logos, checkered flag, and model hydros with roostertails fastened right to the van. On front, the sides, and the roof. Kinda Wild!!" said Lon.
INSIDE: Tell your Super Hydro Fan stories
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ENTER TO WIN: Watch the Seafair hydroplane races from a helicopter over the course!
You could win VIP access to the Unlimited Hydroplane races in Seattle. One lucky fan will get to watch the races from aboard a helicopter over the course thanks to the folks at Oh Boy!Oberto. ENTER HERE.
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Former Gold Cup, Columbia Cup winning Hydroplane racer Terry Troxell passes away after heart attack
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Terry Troxell after winning the Columbia Cup in 2001
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Terry Troxell passed away in his home following a massive heart attack. Terry was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, and was a mentor to many. Through the decades, Terry won many championships and set countless records in APBA inboard hydroplanes.
INSIDE: Video of Terry's 2001 Columbia Cup win and 2008 interview
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Girls Basketball Camps Scheduled at Kennewick High
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Girls interested in advancing their basketball skills this summer are invited to participate in the Kennewick Lions Girls Basketball Guard/Post Camp for students entering middle school next year or the Little Lions Basketball Camp for students who will be in first through fifth grade next fall.
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Dust Devils Tickets on Sale June 1
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Tri-City Dust Devils individual game tickets will be going on sale Monday, June 1st, at 9 a.m.
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VIDEO: ABRA Unlimited Hydroplane racing debuts a brand new promotional video
If you're a hydro racing fan, it's guaranteed to get your blood pumping. Kudos to KIRO-TV in Seattle for working on the project, featuring the voice of Steve Montgomery.
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