Ethan Myers

Dec 8, 2024 | spokesman.com | Ethan Myers

Kaden Elliss (Idaho) performed well for the Atlanta Falcons defense despite getting thrashed by Sam Darnold and the Minnesota Vikings. Elliss, a sixth-year linebacker, has become the most steady contributor for an inconsistent Atlanta defense. On Sunday, he racked up a team-high 10 tackles — seven solo and one for a loss — and a sack in the defeat. Elliss’ sack on Darnold, the Vikings quarterback, came at a crucial time in the game.

Dec 5, 2024 | spokesman.com | Ethan Myers

On the first practice of the season, Deer Park girls basketball coach KC Ahrens recalls the coaching staff considering ending it early. “ ‘It’s so good right now; we could call it off early like we’re midseason,’ which is a rare thing,” Ahrens remembers thinking. That is the benefit of returning the majority of a core group that finished as the State 1A runner-up during the 2023-24 season.

Dec 1, 2024 | spokesman.com | Ethan Myers

Despite a tough loss, it was a Sunday to remember for Carolina Panthers cornerback Chau Smith-Wade (WSU), who intercepted his first pass as a pro. With under a minute left in the first half and Tampa Bay in field goal range, Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield was facing pressure and threw a back-footed toss to tight end Cade Otton. The throw was slightly off line and underthrown, giving Smith-Wade time to cut back toward the receiver and secure the interception along his team’s sideline.

Nov 17, 2024 | spokesman.com | Ethan Myers

Cooper Kupp (EWU) found the end zone twice to put together his best game since the opening week of the season. The Los Angeles Rams’ star receiver has been a steady contributor since returning from an ankle injury he suffered during the second week. Kupp caught six passes for 106 yards to go with his two touchdowns, helping lead the Rams to a win over the New England Patriots.

Nov 10, 2024 | spokesman.com | Ethan Myers

Daiyan Henley (WSU) continues to be a force to be reckoned with in his breakout season with the Los Angeles Chargers. After picking up a new career high in tackles last week, Sunday was another productive day for the second-year linebacker, who recorded his first career sack in the Chargers’ 27-17 win over the Tennessee Titans. Henley also racked up a team-leading 14 tackles – 11 solo and one for a loss – to go with the sack. His tackle total was one shy of his career-best mark.