NORTHWEST NOTES July 30, 2016
Gomez, Vandal track teams
earn academic honors
For the second consecutive season, the Idaho men’s and women’s track and field teams were recognized by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) for their hard work in the classroom as 2016 All-Academic Teams. Vandal senior Kinsey Gomez was also recognized, earning All-Academic individual honors.
To qualify, teams must post a cumulative GPA of at least 3.00. Individuals must earn a cumulative GPA of at least 3.25 while also meeting competitive standards in their events. In all, 122 men’s teams and 220 women’s teams were recognized.
Gomez took home a lot of hardware last season. The senior from Coeur d’Alene High represented the Vandals at the NCAA Championships in Eugene, earning second-team All-America accolades in the 10,000 meters. She was also recognized by the NCAA as the recipient of the 2016 Elite 90 Award, given annually to the athlete with the highest cumulative GPA at each of the championship sites in all NCAA sports.
The Idaho women posted a team GPA of 3.40, while the men finished with a GPA of 3.10.
Pitbulls fastpitch
tryouts scheduled
The Pitbulls fastpitch girls softball program is holding tryouts for its 10-and-under, 12U, 14U and 16U teams on Wednesday, Aug. 3 and Wednesday, Aug. 10.
Tryouts are scheduled for Post Falls High School from 6 to 8 p.m.
Information: Jim, 691-4576
WSU football single-game
tickets on sale Monday
PULLMAN — Washington State football single-game tickets for home games will go on sale Monday at 9 a.m., assistant athletic director, ticket sales and services Matt Zollinger announced Friday.
Coming off a 9-4 record and a Sun Bowl victory during the 2015 season, sales for 2016 single-game tickets are expected to be strong.
“We are currently on track to sell out multiple games,” Zollinger said. “In addition to single game tickets, season tickets are still available for purchase in most areas of Martin Stadium.”
WSU kicks off its home schedule at Martin Stadium against Eastern Washington on Sept. 3. Following a game at Boise State, the Cougars face Idaho and Oregon sandwiched around the lone bye week of the season, Sept. 17 and Oct. 1, respectively.
After a trip to defending Pac-12 champion Stanford, WSU returns for a homecoming contest Oct. 15 against UCLA. Additional home games include Arizona and California in back-to-back weekends, Nov. 5 and 12, respectively. The Arizona game will be Dad’s Weekend in Pullman.
WSU concludes its home season against Washington on Nov. 25 in the Apple Cup.