8/31/20 “That Got Me To Thinkin’…?” Chapter 12 “The Diagnosis” By Bruce Williams Around age 2 ½ we began to become concerned about our son’s lack of speaking skills. He was only using about five words and generally communicating by pointing effusively at whatever it was that he was interested […]
Month: August 2020
Emerald Downs: Week 10 Dutton dominates the Lads; Time For Gold Rolls in the Shinpoch
8/28/2020 (Auburn, WA) We rolled into week 10 of this strange season 25 of the Emerald Downs season and 2 more Stakes races were on tap and again the 2-year-olds were in the spotlight with the boys competing in the Lads and the fillies threw down in the Barbara Shinpoch. […]
Yakima area Coaches trying to adjust to Fall without Football
8/30/2020 The Yakima Herald’s Luke Thompson caught up with some Yakima area football coaches and checked in on how they are dealing with no football. You can rerad this excellent piece in the Herald. Luke Thompson’s story in the Yakima Herald www.elisportsnetwork.com
O’Dea’s Paolo Banchero chooses Coach K
8/24/2020 O’Dea’s big guy has Paolo Banchero has been the subject of some big time recruiting and made his decision earlier this month. Percy Allen has the story in the Seattle Times. Percy Allen’s story in the Seattle Times www.elisportsnetwork.com
Coaching Moves at Prairie a New/Old Girls Hoops Coach and a Soccer Coach steps down
8/22/2020 Prairie High School has made some coaching moves including welcoming back the former Girls Basketball Coach while their longtime Soccer Coach retires. The Columbian’s Meg Wochnick has all the details in this piece. Meg Wochnick’s story here www.elisportsnetwork.com
Ranking Minor League Sports Branding in Washington
Our list of the best ‘Pro Sports Branding’ went so well, it was only right that the minor league teams that call Washington home get a list of their own. This list will be made up of the smaller town teams that are fan favorites. In order to make this […]
Friday Night Lights!! A 14-Game Broadcast Schedule on ESN Kicks of Sept 4!
8/26/2020 (Centralia, WA) The Eli Sports Network is extremely excited to announce a 14-game Football Broadcast schedule this Fall beginning on Friday, September 4 at 7pm and offer them for free on the NFHS Network. The NFHS Network and ESN reached an agreement recently that will allow ESN to re-broadcast […]
WIAA LEAP Committee Class of 2022 Selected
Via Wiaa.com RENTON, Wash. – Eight incoming juniors from around the state of Washington were recently selected to join the LEAP (Leadership through Education Activities and Personal Development) Committee, the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) announced Thursday. The incoming juniors selected are: AuLani Benitez – Grandview High School Cole Clark – Freeman High School Megan Leitz – […]
Emerald Downs: Larry’s Lucky Picks Week 10
Picks for 8/26 and 8/27/2020 Larry’s Lucky Picks Week 10 (Katlama, WA) Wednesday I struggled early but finished strong and a 1k $1 Super in the final race put into the positive by almost $800. Day 20 is next! Larry the SportsCat Larry’s Season Total Bets Total Bet: $53,441.50 Amount […]
Column: “That Got Me to Thinkin’?”; “Sea Galley”
I think everybody should work at a restaurant at some point in their lives, especially those I overhear berating a server or witness neglecting to leave a tip. Only then will they realize the head-shaking disdain they receive in the kitchen, and the perilous tightrope of contamination-free entrees that they […]
Sportscasting 101
Ron Soanka- The following article deals with a new book coming out soon that my long time friend Bill Brown wrote with the help of others about the basics of sports broadcasting. Bill retired recently as the long time television voice of the Houston Astros. I first met Bill Brown […]
The Dominoes have Fallen; No Sports this Fall in Washington State
8/19/2020 It wasn’t that long ago that the WIAA released the 4 season sports plan where Football, Volleyball, Soccer and Girls Swimming all got pushed into what is now season 3. They left the option open to compete if able in Cross Country, Golf, Tennis and Slow Pitch. The Championships […]
WEEK 9 LARRY’S LUCKY PICKS AT EMERALD DOWNS
Picks for 8/19 and 8/20/2020 Larry’s Lucky Picks Week 9 (Katlama, WA) A $7 profit on Thursday night.Hope week 10 is a lot better! Larry’s Season Total Bets Total Bet: $44,843 Amount Collected: $46,803.50 Balance: +$1,960.50 Picks Seasonal Re-Cap: 181 Top Picks: 40 win, 30 place, 25 shows, 21 4th […]
Feature: Barkley, Heart of a Champion
8/16/2020 (Auburn, WA) Thursday night, August 13 was supposed to be the official race that we got to say “He’s Back!” Instead we saw the final run of one of the greatest horses to run at Emerald Downs. Barkley was truly a fan favorite and was one of those horses […]
WIAA Finalizes 2020-21 Schedule
The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association has released it’s finalized schedule for the 2020-21 school year. The biggest changes come to the fall sports season – which has been granted an alternate season in the spring. Cross Country, Slowpitch, Golf and Tennis are the ones affected most by the new changes. […]
Column: “That Got Me to Thinkin’?”; “On Friends”
I was floundering for a topic this week when I came across an unfinished list I’d started a while back regarding the parameters of male friendship for a guy my age. Have you heard the White Stripes’ song “We’re Going to Be Friends”? Well just insert a “Not” between the […]
Emerald Downs: Double Stakes Win for Lucarelli marred by Barkley’s last Run
8/14/2020 (Auburn, WA) Two more Stakes races in week 8 of the pandemic 2020 season and one of them a prep for the Longacres Mile. The Mount Rainier sent 7 to post including 2018 Mile winner and fan favorite Barkley. The Mount Rainier went off as the 9th of 11 […]
Ranking Pro Sports Branding in Washington
UPDATE With the addition of the Kraken, Seattle now is home to 7 teams in the professional ranks. With representation in every league except for the NBA, it is only right that a ranking of these teams logos and names should be done. Any time a list like this is […]
WEEK 8 LARRY’S LUCKY PICKS AT EMERALD DOWNS
Picks for 8/12 and 8/13/2020 Larry’s Lucky Picks Week 8 (Katlama, WA) Two more great Stakes races this week on Thursday let’s see if I can bounce back from last Thursday let’s get to it! Larry’s Season Total Bets Total Bet: $36,817.60 Amount Collected: $41,857.25 Balance: +$5,039.65 Picks Seasonal Re-Cap: […]
Column: Coaches are you a leader of young adults or a whiner?
8/11/2020 Simply can not take this whining any more from those charged with leading teams and programs. In a current Twitter discussion with a coach and one of his supporters over his tweet that said if the football season was cancelled he demands […]
