Chancellors Pride: 5 Unforgettable Athletes From Lewis and Clark High School

Sports run deep in Spokane, and Lewis and Clark High School has long been at the heart of it. It’s no surprise some standout talent once wore the Tigers uniform. Today we're celebrating five unforgettable athletes from Chatsworth High School who made a name for themselves well beyond the hometown field.

1. Gail Cogdill - Two-Time All-Pro/WSU Athletic Hall of Famer

Gail Cogdill was one of the most accomplished football players ever to come out of Lewis and Clark High School. After excelling in multiple sports in high school, he played college football at Washington State University, where he twice earned national attention, including an NCAA record 252 receiving yards in a game that stood for decades. Cogdill was selected in the 1960 NFL Draft by the Detroit Lions and made an immediate impact, earning NFL Rookie of the Year honors. Over an 11-season professional career, he was a three-time Pro Bowler, twice named a Second-Team All-Pro, and set franchise receiving records that stood for many years. He also spent time with the Baltimore Colts and Atlanta Falcons and was part of the 1968 NFL Champion Colts. Cogdill was inducted into the Washington State University Athletic Hall of Fame. (Sources: WSU Cougars, Detroit Lions)

2. Ed Bouchee - Former Professional Baseball Player

Ed Bouchee was a multi-sport athlete who graduated from Lewis and Clark High School before embarking on a professional baseball career. In high school, he earned All-State nods in football, basketball and baseball before taking his talents to Washington State University to focus on his baseball career. After his collegiate career, he spent time in the MLB with a few clubs, primarily the Philadelphia Phillies. He was named the NL Sporting News Rookie of the Year and finished second in NL League Rookie of the Year voting. Bouchee retired from his professional baseball career in 1963. (Source: MLB)

3. Katelan Redmon - Former WNBA Player

Katelan Redmon is a former professional basketball player and one of Spokane’s most notable female athletes from Lewis and Clark High School. A standout at LC, collecting many accolades and achievements, including two-time Street & Smith’s All-American Honorable Mention, two-time First-Team All-Greater Spokane League, multiple regional titles and a 4A State title. She went on to play collegiately at the University of Washington and Gonzaga University, earning West Coast Conference honors, including two All-WCC selections and the WCC Rookie of the Year during her college career. Redmon was selected in the 2012 WNBA Draft by the New York Liberty and played professionally for the Liberty during the 2012 season. She also represented the United States in international competition at the 2011 Pan American Games. (Sources: Go Huskies, USAB, WNBA)

4. Mary Lou Petty - Olympian Swimmer

Mary Lou Petty was an elite American swimmer from Lewis and Clark High School who began competing at a young age. Representing the Washington Athletic Club, she qualified for the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, where she placed fourth in the women’s 400-meter freestyle. Her long life spanned nearly a century, and she remained a celebrated figure in Spokane’s sports history. (Source: Olympics)

5. Bud Roffler - WSU Athletics Hall of Famer

Bud Roffler was a legendary multi-sport athlete at Lewis and Clark High School and later at Washington State University, where he lettered in football, basketball and baseball. At LC, he was considered one of the city’s most versatile athletes, excelling in multiple sports and earning All-City recognition. At Washington State, he continued to shine and went on to play briefly in the NFL as a defensive back for the Philadelphia Eagles after being drafted in 1952. Roffler’s athletic legacy in Spokane remains notable for his multi-sport success and contributions to the Cougar program. He was inducted into the WSU Athletics Hall of Fame. (Sources: WSU Cougars, Pro Football Reference)

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