Coach Weagraff bows out as Viking softball coach

Coach Phil Weagraff, who headed the Garfield/Palouse softball program since its conversion to fastpitch, has resigned. Weagraff headed the Vikings for seven years including trophy finishes in the last three state tournaments.

His final game at the helm was a battle with Mossy Rock which extended into overtime at the state finals at the Gateway Sports Complex in Yakima. The two teams were literally the last B division clubs to wrap up their seasons.

Garfield/Palouse finished in fourth place in their first season among the 2B power clubs. They placed second to Touchet in the 1B championship the...