What sports does The Daily Evergreen report on?
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The Daily Evergreen covers Washington State University (WSU) athletics, with football and volleyball the two sports most visible in its current coverage. If you are looking for game results, roster changes, and season analysis for WSU teams, the sports section is where that reporting lives. Coverage is not limited to wins — losses and coaching decisions get the same treatment.
Sports covered
Based on the stories currently featured on the site, the sports desk reports on:
- Football — quarterback changes, play-calling decisions, and game outcomes
- Volleyball — match results and season progress
Football coverage
Football is the most frequently updated sport in the current lineup. Recent stories include:
- A quarterback change, with Caden Pinnick benched and Owen Eshelman promoted to the starting role
- A play-calling shift, with Kirby Moore taking over from Matt Miller
- Game results, including a narrow loss to Utah State and a third straight defeat
The reporting goes beyond the final score. Stories note that the head coach did not rule out a quarterback change ahead of a specific matchup, which is the kind of forward-looking detail useful if you follow the team week to week.
Volleyball coverage
Volleyball stories track both results and momentum:
- A four-set victory over Texas State that snapped a three-match slide
- A home opener described as “the place was buzzing,” where the Cougs completed a sweep
- A third straight match loss
Who reports it
Sports stories carry bylines from the sports desk and campus reporters. Named contributors in the current coverage include Smith Slye (Sports Editor), Conner Orr (Deputy Campus Editor), Ibrahim Daniel, and KellerRay Hutsell Zandell. Editor-in-chief Lucille Stutesman also appears on campus and residence-hall stories, showing that some reporters cross between sports and campus beats.
What to expect from the coverage
| Dimension | What the coverage shows |
|---|---|
| Sports | Football and volleyball |
| Story types | Roster changes, coaching decisions, game results, season streaks |
| Tone | Straight reporting with analysis of what a result means for the season |
| Outcomes covered | Both wins and losses |
If your interest is a WSU sport outside football and volleyball, the current front page does not show it — but the sports section is the place to check for updates as the season progresses.