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Gonzaga's Pat Tyson is named the Pac-12 men's cross country Coach of the Year

If you follow the Zags beyond hoops, here's one to know. Pat Tyson was named the conference's Coach of the Year on Monday, after Gonzaga won the conference championship on Oct.

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Tyson's run at Gonzaga, by the numbers

19th
and final season at Gonzaga
8
straight Top-10 West Region finishes
4th
time he has won conference coach of the year

Sources: KXLY.com, The Spokesman-Review

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CougsThe College Football Playoff grows to 24 teams in 2027, and WSU's future schedules are in questionIf you bleed crimson, here's the short version. The College Football Playoff is expanding from 12 to 24 teams starting in 2027, ESPN announced Monday. The four Power Four conference champions get automatic bids, and so does the highest-ranked Group of 6 team.Today’s editionRead High School SportsSpokane-area high school football teams learn their state playoff matchupsIf you follow area football, the WIAA released its state brackets Sunday, and Eastern Washington has teams in five classifications.Monday’s editionRead HealthProvidence is tightening visitor rules at hospitals and clinics in Spokane and Stevens countiesIf you're heading to a Providence hospital or clinic, check the rules first. Providence hospitals and Providence Medical Group clinics in Spokane and Stevens counties are tightening visitor rules starting Monday, Nov. 9. KHQ says the hospitals put visitor restrictions in place Friday because of increased respiratory illnesses. Visiting hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Sacred Heart Medical Center, Holy Family, Mount Carmel, St. Joseph's and St. Luke's Rehabilitation.Saturday’s editionRead Spokane ValleyThe Valley Transfer Station reopened Friday after two fires in two daysIf you haul trash to the Valley Transfer Station on North Sullivan Road, here's what happened. Employees reported hearing multiple explosions before a fire broke out in a large trash compactor Thursday morning, according to the Spokane Valley Fire Department. Another small fire Friday morning closed the station until further notice, the county said, and it reopened Friday. Both fires are under investigation.Saturday’s editionRead Getting AroundSeaPort Airlines will fly from Felts Field to Olympia starting Jan. 8If you've ever lost a whole day driving to the Legislature, this one's for you. SeaPort Airlines is launching a seasonal route between Spokane's Felts Field and Olympia Regional Airport, timed to the legislative session.Friday’s editionRead CommunityLakeside High is trailing in the vote for a $1 million field upgrade, and you can vote through SundayIf you've got a free minute today, Nine Mile Falls could use it. Lakeside High School is one of four finalists in T-Mobile's Friday Night 5G Lights contest, and voting runs through Sun., Nov. 8. The winner gets a $1 million home field upgrade.Friday’s editionRead

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  • FlightsHeaded to the Legislature? SeaPort Airlines plans Spokane–Olympia flights starting Jan.

    Headed to the Legislature? SeaPort Airlines plans Spokane–Olympia flights starting Jan. 8, 2027, on Fridays and Sundays during the session. The flight takes around an hour, compared with five hours by car, and one-way fares start at $279 from Felts Field Regional Airport. Scheduled service between the two cities hasn't operated in roughly 22 years.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: MyNorthwest.com, Dailyfly News, Kitsap Sun

  • ZagsGonzaga moved up one spot to No. 14 in Monday's AP poll after beating Purdue 78-72 and New Mexico State 109-68.

    Gonzaga moved up one spot to No. 14 in Monday's AP poll after beating Purdue 78-72 and New Mexico State 109-68. Next up is LSU at Numerica Veterans Arena on Sat., Nov. 14, at 12:30 p.m. LSU got no votes in this week's poll.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: The Spokesman-Review, KXLY.com

  • Weekly awardsDavis Fogle scored 22 points in each of Gonzaga's first two games and was named Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Week.

    Davis Fogle scored 22 points in each of Gonzaga's first two games and was named Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Week. WSU's Jaylen Harrell took Freshman of the Week, averaging 15.5 points and 3.5 rebounds in the Cougars' first two games, both losses. Both honors came Monday.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: The Spokesman-Review, kxly.com, KREM

  • Ski dealsPlanning a ski day? Mount Spokane Ski & Snowboard Park ranks second nationwide for affordability and 22nd for overall value among the 100 U.S.

    Planning a ski day? Mount Spokane Ski & Snowboard Park ranks second nationwide for affordability and 22nd for overall value among the 100 U.S. resorts in HomeToGo's Ski Season Report, one of six Washington ski areas on the list.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Seattle's Child

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Pat Tyson is Pac-12 Coach of the Year, and the CFP goes to 24

Plus, what the 24-team playoff means for the Cougs, Zags at No. 14 and new Spokane–Olympia flights

The TLDR

  1. Gonzaga's Pat Tyson is the Pac-12 men's cross country Coach of the Year
  2. The CFP grows to 24 teams in 2027, and WSU's schedules are in question
  3. Zags move up to No. 14 and host LSU Saturday at 12:30 p.m.
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