ELLENSBURG -- Central Washington, which lost starting point guard Nate Jackson to graduation, has possibly found a successor.

Jon Clift, who helped lead Spokane to a runner-up finish to Yakima Valley in the NWAACC Tournament in March, has decided to continue his career with the Wildcats.

"Jon is a very smart and hard-working point guard," coach Greg Sparling said in a news release announcing Clift's decision. "He will add depth to the point guard position and has been a very successful player throughout his career."

Clift, 5-foot-10, was a second-team All-Eastern Region pick after helping Spokane to a 30-2 record under former CWU assistant coach Mike Burns. While Clift's full statistics from last season were not available, he averaged 11.1 points and 3.4 assists as a freshman.

Clift came to the Sasquatch from Spokane's Ferris High School.

PDL SOCCER

Sagare earns weekly honor

Jacob Sagare's impressive debut with the Yakima Reds earned the forward a spot on the Premier Development League's team of the week.

Sagare had two goals and an assist as Yakima opened its season with a solid 3-0 road victory over the Spokane Spiders.

The Reds open their home season Friday night at Marquette Stadium when they host the Cascade Surge. Game time is 7 p.m.

YOUTH BASEBALL

Spokane to host 2010 Series

In 2010 Spokane will follow in Yakima's footsteps and play host to the American Legion World Series.

The American Legion board of directors announced Thursday that Avista Stadium had been chosen as the site for the double-elimination tournament featuring eight regional tournament winners.

The five-day event will be held Aug. 13-17, 2010.