Northwest Notes Sept. 1, 2021
Hatley ties for fourth at Washington men's Mid-Am
BELLINGHAM, Wash. — Two-time champion Reid Hatley of Hayden Lake finished in a tie for fourth place Tuesday at the Washington Men's Mid-Amateur Championship at the Bellingham Golf and Country Club.
Hatley, who won the event in 2016 and 2018, shot 74-72—146, 2 over par in the 36-hole tournament.
Longtime Bellingham resident Jacob Koppenberg, playing on his home course, shot 69-70—139, 5 under par, for a six-shot victory.
Cowan added to Vandal football broadcast team
MOSCOW — Former Idaho football player Trent “Buck” Cowan will take over as the new color commentator for Idaho football radio broadcasts, as announced by Idaho Vandal Sports Properties.
Cowan takes over for Ryan Phillips who provided color commentary for the Vandals for the past six seasons. He has two daughters, 2021 Coeur d'Alene High grads, who are playing college volleyball in California.
“I am ecstatic to be a part of the Vandal Radio Network for this upcoming season,” Cowan said. “Ever since I can remember I’ve cheered and followed Vandal football. I had the honor of playing for the Vandals from 2013-2016, finishing my career with my teammates as champions in the Idaho Potato Bowl. I can’t wait for this season to start and to analyze Vandal victories with you all. What a dream come true.”
“We’re excited to have Trent back and upstairs in the booth this season,” Idaho football coach Paul Petrino said. “He knows the program well, having played and won a Bowl game here, and will do a great job with Chris King on the call. I also want to say thank you to Ryan Philips for his commitment and dedication to the program. He truly embodies what it means to be a Vandal and I wish him nothing but the best in the future.”
“I have had such a great time as a color commentator for Vandal football radio over the last six seasons,” Phillips said. “Working with the team and learning a new craft has been very rewarding and makes my decision to step aside a hard one. As hard as it is, I do so to watch my twin daughters play college volleyball which I am very excited about. I want to thank Dennis Patchin for training me and Chris King for all the help as well. I also want to extend gratitude to Paul Petrino and the rest of the coaches as well as the Joe St. Pierre and Becky Paull. When I’m not traveling to watch my daughters, I look forward to seeing everyone in the stands. Go Vandals!”
Cowan spent four seasons with the Vandals, capping off his career with a win at the 2016 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl. He appeared in 48 games over four years but really stepped up as an upperclassman. Cowan caught 96 passes over his final two years, scoring 10 times and averaging better than 12 yards per reception.