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Walla Walla Griz trade games with Beetles

WALLA WALLA — The Walla Walla Griz took advantage of some shoddy defense to defeat the Yakima Beetles rookie team 7-4 in the first game of a non-league American Legion Single A baseball doubleheader Sunday at Murr Field.

Whitman’s outdoor tennis courts get renovation

WALLA WALLA — For more than a century, the outdoor tennis courts at Whitman College, situated in the heart of campus, have symbolized the integration of athletics and student life at Whitman.

Silva sparks Sweets past Seals

WALLA WALLA — Scott Silva collected three hits and knocked in five runs Saturday night to lead the West Coast League’s Walla Walla Sweets to a 13-3 victory over the Far West League’s San Francisco Seals in summer baseball action before 1,062 fans at Borleske Stadium.

Walla Walla Griz pull away from Badgers

RICHLAND — Timely hitting helped the Walla Walla Griz pull away for an easy, 12-0 victory over the Tri-City Badgers in Game 1 of an American Legion Single A baseball doubleheader Saturday at Liberty Christian High School.

Resilient Sweets take 8-7 victory from Elks

WALLA WALLA — Bend’s Derek Dixon squared up a hanging breaking pitch and belted it over the trees in left field for a two-run home run in first inning action at Borleske Stadium in Friday against the Walla Walla Sweets in West Coast League collegiate baseball play.

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Bruins hand Phantoms 10-2 defeat

WALLA WALLA — The Walla Walla Bruins remained undefeated in Central Washington AA American Legion League play here Saturday in baseball action at the Walla Walla Community College field.

W-M TigerScot Youth Volleyball Camps slated

ATHENA — Weston-McEwen TigerScot Youth Volleyball Camps will be at the W-M gym for ages 5-14 from June 17-20.

M-F Little League to have meeting Wednesday

MILTON-FREEWATER — There will be a Milton-Freewater Little League General Membership meeting at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Milton-Freewater American Legion hall.

Walla Wallans shine at Senior Invite

WALLA WALLA — Two Walla Walla golfers took home top honors as the 53rd annual Senior Invitational golf tournament wound to a close here Saturday at the Walla Walla Country Club.

Warrior cowboys in Casper for CNFR

WALLA WALLA — With seven men and four women qualified for the College National Finals Rodeo this year, Walla Walla Community College returns to the biggest collegiate rodeo this week to defend its men’s national title and take a shot at winning its first women’s title since 1990.

M-F Little League meeting slated for June 12

MILTON-FREEWATER — There will be a Milton-Freewater Little League General Membership meeting Wednesday, June 12, at 6:30 p.m. at the Milton-Freewater American legion hall.

WW native Hayner leads Senior Invite

WALLA WALLA — Jim Hayner put course knowledge to good use Thursday afternoon during the first round of the 53rd annual Senior Invitational golf tournament at the Walla Walla Country Club.

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Sweets rally to bag Elks, 4-2

Walla Walla centerfielder Kramer Lindell homers early and scores late to help Walla Walla to a rebound victory over Bend.

Pete Sirmon breaks Wa-Hi record in pole vault

PORTLAND — Just because the prep track season is over doesn’t mean Pete Sirmon is done setting records.

Walla Walla Griz down Milton-Freewater Blazers, 4-2

The Griz build a three-run lead and take the summer baseball non-leaguer at Murr Field.