'On the upswing': The new Union Stadium debuts without a crowd but inspires hope, fans say

With not a cloud in the sky, an announcer’s voice boomed through the pristine new Union Stadium at Mt. Spokane High School, but only elicited the applause of cheerleaders and coaches.

Following Phase 2 of the state’s coronavirus reopening plan, the near-empty stadium hosted its first-ever football game Saturday between Mt. Spokane and Gonzaga Prep but with no spectators.

Watching through the gate, Judy Coffield sat in a folding chair, wrapped up in a baseball-themed blanket. She wore a hat for the cold, shades for the bright afternoon and a mask for the ongoing pandemic. Coffield was one of a handful of family members, including her daughter and son-in-law, who

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