Something has been bothering me for a while.
If the quality of youth soccer around the Tri-Cities is as high as coaches and parents contend, why don't more play in the Pacific-10 Conference?
Now, before I go any further, there are the uber-talented Zimmerman brothers. Preston plays professionally in Europe, while younger brother Brandon, age 18, is in the U.S. Soccer program. Neither ever played for Pasco High.
But what really inspired my question was this winter when WSU coach Matt Potter proudly welcomed a recruiting class of 10 for his women's program.
There was no one from the Mid-Columbia.
Other than Kennewick grad Carmen Anderson, whose senior season at WSU was 2005, who else from the Tri-Cities has played for WSU in the past few years?
The situation is a bit better at the University of Washington. Kendyl Pele returns this fall as a junior after serving as co-captain of a squad that made it to the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Her season-long blog appeared on the school's Web site.)
Before Pele, I couldn't locate another Tri-City product at the UW since Hope Solo, whose college career at Montlake ended in 2002.
It's not much better for the lads, either. I found Pasco's Hans Esterhuizen on Washington's roster in 2003, but I didn't see another Tri-Citian since then.
And when it comes to the storied University of Portland, I don't see any Tri-City product for either the men or women, dating back to 2005, which is as far back as the Pilots' online rosters go.
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SNOW: Classes at WSU Tri-Cities canceled
SNOW: Classes at WSU Tri-Cities canceled
Because of inclement weather, operations at WSU Tri-Cities are suspended today. All classes, workshops and activities are canceled and campus is closed.
Only essential personnel are to report. Employees should contact their supervisors about an alternate work schedule or a leave day following the WSU policies:
Thursday's classes at WSU Pullman have been canceled because of extreme winter weather.
See behind the numbers at WSU Tri-Cities
See behind the numbers at WSU Tri-Cities
By Brad Fisher and Mike Kluse, Special to the Tri-City Herald
Washington State University announced last week that enrollment at the Tri-Cities campus remained flat this year, but these numbers do not tell the full story of WSU Tri-Cities and the many things we have to celebrate about our local campus.
WSU Tri-Cities has gone through significant growth and change over the past several years and has fostered closer ties to its alumni, the community, region and state.
SNOW: WSU Tri-Cities open w/no delays
SNOW: WSU Tri-Cities open w/no delays
Washington State University Tri-Cities officials said the campus will remain open and classes will not be delayed today despite the snow.
"WSU Tri-Cities rarely closes for inclement weather or winter conditions. Campus operations almost always remain on schedule," a press release said.
If a closure becomes necessary, an announcement will be posted to www.tricity.wsu.edu and sent via e-mail, Twitter, Facebook and WSU Alerts.
See behind the numbers at WSU Tri-Cities
See behind the numbers at WSU Tri-Cities
Washington State University announced last week that enrollment at the Tri-Cities campus remained flat this year, but these numbers do not tell the full story of WSU Tri-Cities and the many things we have to celebrate about our local campus.
WSU Tri-Cities has gone through significant growth and change over the past several years and has fostered closer ties to its alumni, the community, region and state.
WSU Tri-Cities continues to be the most diverse campus in the WSU system. This fall, nearly 23 percent of the overall enrollment is made up of students of color, with the majority being Latino.
Here are this week's top sports events
Here are this week's top sports events
Looking for something to do this week besides watch the baseball playoffs? Here’s a quick primer.
Tonight, take in either the West Valley at Hanford volleyball match (7 p.m., Hanford High), or the West Valley at Kamiakin girls soccer match (7 p.m., Lampson Stadium).
Both feature matchups between top teams in the CBBN 3A.
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