McCorkle's Corner: The College Report XI

Alumni Radar — Catching up with local talent at the next level

By Rick McCorkle For Blast Zone Media

Holden, Parlin stepping up for CWU

A pair of Longview crosstown prep rivals have teamed for success as sophomores on the basketball backcourt at Central Washington University.
R.A. Long grad Cavin Holden is ranked fourth in the Great Northwest Athletic Conference in assists at 4.5 per game, and is 13th in steals at 1.4, and 14th in scoring at 13.9.

Former R.A. Long standout Cavin Holden is now in his sophomore campaign at Central Washington University. — Courtesy of CWU Athletics

In an 83-80 loss to Northwest Missouri State, Holden had 27 points, six rebounds, three assists and two steals, and had 15 points in an 85-78 setback to Northwest Nazarene University.

Ex-Mark Morris and Lower Columbia College standout Kobe Parlin had six points and two assists, and Holden added six points, four assists and two rebounds for the Wildcats in a 102-61 win over Lincoln University of Oakland, California.

Former Mark Morris and LCC standout Kobe Parlin is in his first season with the CWU Wildcats as a sophomore. — Courtesy of CWU Athletics

Two South Cowlitz County sophomore standouts have had recent solid outings for the Clark College Penguins of Vancouver. Kalama's Jackson Esary had 25 points and four rebounds, and Woodland's Beau Swett chipped-in nine points and two rebounds in a 93-87 win over South Puget Sound.