Ben Wentz covers sports for the Union-Bulletin. He is a 2009 Washington State grad and a fan of Cougar athletics. In his spare time, Ben likes to think about exercising when watching TV. He has a wife named Shayla, a daughter named Jackie and a son named Jimmy.
Ben’s family never could decide which area of the U.S. it liked the most. As a result, he has lived in Georgia, North Carolina, Massachusetts, California and now Washington. His parents have since moved to L.A., then back to Georgia, and now reside in Chicago. He hopes he can stay in the Pacific Northwest — although the weather was great in California. Yes, better than Walla Walla. Sorry.
Recent Stories
Wentz: How does the Irish baseball team avoid the Ho-Hums?
DeSales High School’s baseball team faces off Friday with Liberty Bell in the Class 2B state championship semifinals and is just two wins from another state title.
Blue Devils march into District regional meet
Wa-Hi sends a huge contingent to Spokane today and Saturday to compete for spots in the state meet.
W-P's track title streak on the line in Clarkston
WALLA WALLA — For the majority of a decade, Waitsburg-Prescott has dominated District 9 in boys track and field.
Atkinson eagles, leads Wa-Hi to 2nd at districts
Dean Atkinson ties for second at the district golf tournament to lead the Blue Devils to the team mark.
Bogey golf good enough for Wa-Hi's Huntsman at districts
PASCO — Jessica Huntsman played bogey golf Tuesday at the final round of the girls District 5 golf tournament and, although she wasn’t entirely happy with her 12-over 84, it was good enough to get her to state.
W-P shocks DeSales in district title game
WALLA WALLA — The last time DeSales High School’s softball team played Waitsburg-Prescott
Wa-Hi takes No. 2 seed at districts with split against Pasco
WALLA WALLA — Walla Walla High School needed to at least split against last-place Pasco Friday to have a chance at the Mid-Columbia Conference No. 2 seed in the Class 4A playoffs and it did that — barely. The Blue Devils squeaked out a 3-2 victory over Pasco in eight innings in the opener, and held a 5-3 lead after six innings
Konen, Baumgart win at Wine Valley
Jerod Konen edges Ryan Baumgart for the boys medal, and Emily Baumgart wins for the girls.
WWCC's Seitz to play basketball for Montana State
Michelle Seitz signs an NLI with Montana State after a record-setting sophomore season.
WWCC's Rada heads to Sac. St.
WALLA WALLA — Walla Walla Community College’s Case Rada will be departing campus a year early.
