NORTHWEST NOTES June 1, 2015

| June 1, 2015 9:00 PM

Get there early for autographs at Blair game tonight

SPOKANE VALLEY - The 22nd annual Jack Blair Memorial Girls High School All-Star Basketball Classic is set for tonight at 7:30 at University High.

The Metro team, comprised of all-Greater Spokane League players, takes on the Region squad, which includes players from North Idaho and elsewhere in eastern Washington.

Ron Adams, game promoter and president of the Spokane Stars, encourages those interested in getting autographs from, and pictures with, players, to show up between 6:30 and 7 p.m. After that, there will be limited access to players until after the game.

REGION

Jessie Loera, jr., Moses Lake; Jamie Loera, fr., Moses Lake; Melody Kempton, fr., Post Falls; Hannah Burland, jr., East Valley; Hailey Higashi, so, St. George's; Zoe Moser, jr., Colton; Shayna Allert, sr., Post Falls; Clarissa Smith, sr., Lake City; Erin Higbie, sr., West Valley; Emily Drake, sr., Pullman; Savanna Chadwick, sr., Colton; Rachel Bozlee, jr., Northwest Christian.

Co-coaches: Marc Allert, Post Falls; Clark Vining, Colton.

Shyla Carr, sr., Shadle Park; Michaela Kay, sr., Lewis and Clark; Brooke Bailey, jr., University; Laura Stockton, sr., Gonzaga Prep; Lexie Hull, fr., Central Valley; Lacie Hull, fr., Central Valley; Madison Hovren, sr., Central Valley; Otiona Gildon, sr., Gonzaga Prep; Oona Harrington, sr., Gonzaga Prep; Sue Winger, sr., Mead; Riley Lupfer, jr., Lewis and Clark; Emma Kennedy, sr., University.

Coach: Freddie Rehkow, Central Valley.

All-star game tickets at Avista go on sale today

SPOKANE - For the first time in history, the best talent from the Northwest and Pioneer Leagues will meet in a mid-summer All-Star Classic.

The NWL's Spokane Indians will host the inaugural 2015 Northwest/Pioneer League All-Star Game on Tuesday, Aug. 4. Tickets go on sale today at 9 a.m.

Reserved bench seats are still available for $12 each and include entry into the pre-game Fan Fest & Home Run Derby beginning at 4:30 p.m. The Fan Fest will include activities and entertainment, including an all-star autograph session and a live concert. The Home Run Derby will feature both leagues' top sluggers competing to be named champion. The All-Star Game will follow, with first pitch scheduled for 7:05 p.m.

Information: SpokaneAllStar.com.