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“I have coached a little with my dad. I would go to some camps with the Bulldogs when I was between jobs, but never for a season. I look forward to having him mentor the players. He loves football,” said Ryan.

yan Knowles, Head Coach Head Coach Ryan Knowles is happy to be back at his alma mater in his first year as head coach for the Sandpoint Bulldogs. A native of Sandpoint, Coach Knowles attended Sandpoint High School from the fall of 1993 before graduating in the spring of 1997. He played on the freshman team with Tom Albertson, the current principal of Sandpoint High School, as one of his coaches. He played junior varsity as a sophomore and was on the varsity team as a junior and senior, playing under former head coach Satini Puailoa and assistant coaches Al Beard, Don Holland, Scott Albertson, Mike McNulty and Larry Jeffres. And of course, there was Coach John Knowles, Ryan’s dad, who will join his son this year as an assistant for the varsity team.

Coach Ryan has fond memories of his years as a Sandpoint High School Bulldog including attending summer football camp and “bringing the Bulldogs to a level of relevance.” He also worked on the Project 92 field adjacent to the high school when it first opened. His competitiveness is clear when he shared that never losing to Coeur d’Alene High School was one of his greatest memories of being a Bulldog. He later played for the University of Idaho where he majored in education. Since graduating from the University of Idaho, Coach Knowles has coached at the high school level at Central Valley in Spokane, two schools in Kent, Washington and also assisted at the University of Idaho while taking classes for his master’s degree. Since 2006 until taking the job as head coach at Sandpoint High School this year, Coach Knowles has held various coaching

positions at Colgate University in Hamilton, New York. Words of wisdom to his team: “Don’t do anything that will jeopardize your eligibility,” he said, emphasizing he expects each player to be accountable when it comes to practices, games, grades and more.

Vince Huntsberger, Defensive Backs Coach This is the fifth year on the

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SHS Bulldog coaching staff for Vince Huntsberger who brings with him a great deal of experience. A graduate of Libby High School, Coach Huntsberger had a remarkable college career as a safety for the University of Montana and went on to play one year of arena football. In addition to Sandpoint High School, his coaching experience includes one year at the University of Montana and one year at Central Missouri State. With four seasons behind him, Coach Huntsberger, who coaches the defensive backs, is thoroughly enjoying the experience. “I love to be able to teach the kids and to coach them,” said Huntsberger. As an emergency room physician at Bonner General Health and the father of three young children, Coach Huntsberger’s, or “Doc” as the players refer to him, days are extremely busy. But so are his nights. He works in the emergency room from 8pm to 8am to be sure he is available to work with the team and does his best to never miss a practice. “My goal for the season is to help the boys improve play by play and to help make them not only be better football players, but better people,” said Coach Huntsberger. Words of wisdom to his team: “Play hard and have fun.”

for four years and Sandpoint High School freshman for two years. He then coached JV for three years including two years ago when he was the head coach for the JV team and they went 6-3. This is his second year as a varsity coach.

Quentin Ducken, Offensive Line Coach A 1998 graduate of Sandpoint High School, Quentin Ducken is happy to be coaching for his alma mater alongside his former teammate, Ryan Knowles. He started playing his sophomore year where he played on the defensive line and as a receiver. His junior year he played on the defensive line and at the fullback position and later switched to center when the center was hurt. “As a senior I was the starting center on the ‘97 state champion team where we defeated Eagle 24-21, a game I will never forget!” said Coach Ducken. He brings extensive coaching experience to the team having coached flag football for three years, Sandpoint junior tackle

“Some of the things I like most about coaching football is being able to interact with, influence and help kids learn and develop into athletes and young men. I love being able to coach my boys and watch them grow and develop! Also, I get to be on the sideline and help with the game because there’s no better place to be at a football game,” said Coach Ducken, who adds one of the biggest challenges is to get a group of players to play as one as well as learning the new offense and executing it well. For Coach Ducken, this promises to be a very special year. “I am grateful that I have been able to coach this year’s senior class from flag football, junior tackle to varsity, every season of their football career. I have coached some of these seniors since the third grade, picking up players as the years progressed,” he said. “I have enjoyed watching and helping these young men grow! This will be an extraordinary season and a highlight to my coaching career.” One of Coach Ducken’s main goals for the offensive line this year is to get enough

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guys to stay healthy, create a brotherhood with each other and just execute at a high rate. “I hope to help these young men win a state title like I did!” Words of wisdom to his team: “Give 100 percent 100 percent of the time and you will succeed!”

up in Northern California and played a lot of different sports but was especially devoted to football. He has coached his own boys for many years starting with flag football. “In 2008, I started coaching in the Sandpoint Jr. Tackle league,” said Coach Loutzenhiser who served as the sophomore head coach for two years before moving to the varsity level.

“I coached 11 years with Satini (Puailoa), one on varsity with Coach (Mike) Mitchell, and one with the freshman team,” said Miller, who last year was the linebacker coach and defensive coordinator for the varsity team.

He said he finds it a challenge to run his construction company while also fitting in his love for coaching and football. But it is a challenge he said is worth it.

Chad Loutzenhiser, Offensive Coordinator & Quarterback Coach Sandpoint football fans are no stranger to the last name Loutzenhiser. Two years ago, Coach Chad Loutzenhiser moved up to the varsity ranks as coach of the offensive line. Last year he coached the running backs and this year he will be the quarterback coach and assist in coaching the running backs as well. Coach Loutzenhiser grew

“What I enjoy the most is being with these young men in a competitive environment and watching them excel in a sport that takes a lot of hard work and dedication,” said Coach Loutzenhiser, who adds that his goal for both quarterbacks and running backs will be to limit the turnovers and to successfully move the ball on the ground and in the air. Words of wisdom to his team: “The advice I have for these athletes and everyone is that life is short so do what you love for as long as you can.” Steve Miller, Defensive Line Coach Steve Miller is no stranger to the world of coaching. He has coached for 26 years, 14 of which have been with SHS football.

Coach Miller played for the Bulldogs from 1986 to 1988, where he played every position except quarterback, before graduating in 1989. His team was the first to go to state, and he said it was special because it was with his friends. That is what his hope is for this year’s team. “I want the kids to enjoy the game and enjoy being around their friends,” said Coach Miller. He is back at his alma mater to not only coach, but he also teaches

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strength and conditioning and physical education at SHS. Coach Miller’s goal is to build better young men of the athletes he coaches. “I would love to see us win the academic title,” said Coach Miller of one of his goals, citing the belief that commitment to academic success carries over to many areas of life, including athletics. “If we do that, we can be a challenger for the state title.”

together, it makes for some great football players and is exciting for all the Bulldog fans.” Words of wisdom for his team: “It’s a great day to be a Bulldog, and you only get to play high school football one time. Make the most of it and have a great time doing it!”

Words of wisdom to his team: “Enjoy the experience of being with your friends. When we went to the state title game, it wasn’t one person that got us there, it was everyone. Enjoy the moments.”

Dylan Benefield, Linebacker Coach While Dylan Benefield is new to the position of a varsity coach, he brings with him experience as not only a coach but a player as well. Coach Benefield graduated from Sandpoint High School in 1994 and began playing safety on the varsity team midway through his sophomore year. His senior year he was captain and MVP of the team and played on both sides of the ball at outside and inside linebacker, slot and tight end. Prior to joining the varsity coaching staff, Coach Benefield coached junior tackle for the last six years. When asked what he enjoys most about coaching, Benefield responded, “I enjoy getting the players ready to compete and having them grow as high school athletes.”

John Knowles, Defensive Line Coach Coach John Knowles is no stranger to Bulldog fans. Married to his wife Janice for 43 years, John raised both of his children in Sandpoint and taught for 10 years at Sandpoint High School, eight years at Lake Pend Oreille High School and one year at Clark Fork High School. Scott Albertson, Defensive Backs Coach A Sandpoint High School graduate, Scott Albertson will be coaching the secondary this year. Coach Albertson played football from seventh grade through his senior year. He went onto play football for Whitworth College on an athletic scholarship, where he played free safety and was a starter for the Pirates for three years. He has coached for Sandpoint High School for a total of nine years, the highlight of which was when he coached the 1997 team which is the only team to win the state championship in the history of Sandpoint High school. Coach Albertson said what he enjoys most about coaching at SHS is interacting with the kids. “It is enjoyable to watch them grow and become confident at their position,” said Albertson. “And with that comes success.” He shares that one of the biggest challenges in coaching is to determine how to communicate with each player. “Everyone is different, so you need to adapt to each player in order to communicate and educate them for their job,” he said. “Respect is earned, not demanded.”

Coach Benefield looks forward to building a solid core of inside linebackers who are ready to work together to be aggressive and make plays to help the entire defense to be successful.

His goal for his team this year is to instill confidence on the field for each of his players. He said the best way to achieve this is by playing fast, and the only way to play fast is for each player to know his job and to react without hesitation.

He adds, “Coaching should be fun, and the players should be excited knowing that when they put in the work, the results can be great. And then when it all comes

Words of wisdom to his team: “If you want to be successful, it will take work. Always be prepared and have fun while you are accomplishing your goals.”

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He served as the defensive coordinator and defensive line coach at Wallace High School from 1971 to 1972 and coached at Sandpoint High School for over 30 years as the linebacker and defensive line coach for football and served as baseball’s junior varsity head coach. While coaching at SHS, John coached in every state playoff game including three championship games, winning the title in 1997, and has served on the Idaho Athletic Hall of Fame selection committee for the past 14 years. A graduate of Sandpoint High School, John was a three-year letterman in football and was a starter on both sides of the ball for two years. He was all conference his junior and senior year and was named to the AllState team his senior year. John also ran track and wrestled. His achievements were recognized when he was inducted into the SHS Hall of Fame in 2006. He also played college football for Boise Junior College and the University of Idaho where he was a three-year starter and letterman. Coach John Knowles said the reason he wants to be involved in this year’s program can be summed up in two words…Ryan Knowles. As the father of Sandpoint’s newest football coach, John said he would not miss a minute of watching and being a part of this journey in Ryan’s life. “Football has been something we have shared in our lives since he was 6 years old. We both share the same values that the game of football can teach young boys and can help them to become wellbalanced and successful young men. This is more about being a mentor to teenage

boys and helping them find their place in life,” said John, who adds, “I have always loved teaching and coaching. Earning kids’ trust and watching their personal growth is high on the list, but being on a journey with a team is a very exciting experience. The dynamics of working with a large group on a common goal is fascinating.” Words of wisdom to his team: “Don’t miss one moment of this opportunity, be involved in every part of it. High school football only happens once in your life, and it goes by fast. This is an opportunity for you to test the limits of your physical and mental toughness in a safe and controlled environment. The adults you are with truly care about you.”

Mat McDonald, Running Back/Tight End/Wide Receiver Coach Mat McDonald is in his second year on the coaching staff for Sandpoint High School, having served as an assistant coach on the junior varsity team last year. Growing up, Coach McDonald played for Palm Desert High School where he started both ways and was first team all-conference.

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Coaching brings McDonald a lot of satisfaction in that he enjoys connecting with the young men he mentors. “The bond that is made around this game is like none other,” said McDonald. There are challenges that also come with coaching, one of which Coach McDonald said is overcoming adversity. “Every season is guaranteed to throw you some curve balls, but how we overcome them as a team and use it to our advantage is the challenge,” he said.

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As coach, McDonald said his goal is for every athlete to be able to look themselves in the mirror at the end of the day, end of the season, end of their career and say they gave it everything they had. Words of wisdom for his team: For this, Coach McDonald quotes Vince Lombardi. “If you really want something, you can have it if you are willing to pay the price. And the price means that you have to work better and harder than the next guy.”

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In addition to serving as the offensive coordinator for junior varsity this year, he also helps to coach the quarterbacks. “I enjoy being around a lot of the boys that I have helped coach since they were in elementary school,” said Coach Stockton. “I like to see them succeed at the high school level.” Like many coaches who also have a fulltime job, Coach Stockton said the biggest challenge for him during the football season is his work schedule and the time away from his family. This season, Coach Stockton said he looks forward to helping his team prepare to play at the varsity level and ensuring that all the players have fun. “Winning is always fun so if you can help that happen, everything else comes a little easier,” he said. Words of wisdom to his team: “Work hard, hard work usually pays off.”

Corey Coon, Head Coach Freshman head coach, Corey Coon, is looking forward to being back to coach players at Sandpoint High School. In addition to coaching YMCA football, Coach Coon has coached both freshman and junior varsity football teams at SHS. “As freshman coaches, we will be helping on all sides of the ball,” said Coach Coon. “But my main focus will be defense. There are many things that Coach Coon enjoys about coaching football, among them is the opportunity to watch young men grow and develop as both players and adults. “And they keep me feeling young!” he adds.

Matt Waterous A 2005 graduate of Sandpoint High School, Coach Matt Waterous played for the Bulldogs while in high school and began to coach in 2015. He has coached both the sophomore and freshman teams. This year, Coach Waterous is coaching defensive backs and wide receivers for the junior varsity team. “I am really enjoying being part of a football program again,” said Waterous. “There is nothing else quite like it.” According to Coach Waterous, the most difficult part about coaching is figuring out how to connect with and motivate each player. “Each kid is unique, and what works for some won’t work for others,” he said. Words of wisdom to his team: “Enjoy each

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Coach Coon said what he sees as the biggest challenge is transitioning players and parents from the junior tackle levels to a high school level. He shared that the number of players for one team goes up, and he and his coaching staff find it challenging to develop an approach that will allow all players the opportunity to play. Looking ahead to the season, Coach Coon said he has three goals: First, is for all the players and parents to learn; second, is for all the players and parents to have fun; and third is to win. “I define ‘win’ in a lot of ways,” said Coach Coon. “We could talk about school, home, practice field and game day,” he said. Words of wisdom for his team: “Learn, have fun and win.” Troy Holt As a coach of the Sandpoint High School freshman team, Coach Troy Holt brings more than 20 years of coaching experience. He coached Sandpoint Middle School football from 1997 to 2004 before

going onto coach at both the junior varsity and varsity level at SHS from 2005 to 2012. During that time he coached the offensive line and was the offensive coordinator from 2009 to 2012. He spent 2013- 2014 as offensive coordinator for Bonners Ferry before returning to SHS where he has coached the freshman team from 2015 to the present. Coaching is something about which Coach Holt is passionate, especially when it comes to the interaction among the coaches and athletes. “I enjoy the camaraderie that happens between players and coaches in addition to how teams come together through trying times. What most people may not realize is the extensive time commitment coaching takes, and that has proved to be the biggest challenge for Coach Holt. “No matter how much my wife and family understand, the football season is still long, and it takes a toll on them,” said Coach Holt. His goals for this year include helping the players to understand that football is just another stop on the long road in life. “It is a place where they can practice life skills along the way,” said Coach Holt. Words of wisdom for his team: “Learn to carry on. Put one foot in front of the other and keep striving for excellence.”

Sean Lyon As a former Sandpoint High School Bulldog, Coach Lyon is happy to be coaching again this year at his alma mater. After leaving SHS, Lyon went on to play football for the Air Force Academy. In addition to coaching football, Coach Lyon is a science teacher at Sandpoint Middle School.

manager. “My goal is to let the coaches coach by allowing them to focus on the ‘Xs and ‘Os,” said Jarrett.

“I like being able to interact with and teach the players,” shared Lyon of his role as coach.

Words of Wisdom to his team: “Play every play like it’s your last.” Jarrett Robson “Jer Bear” – Equipment Manager Dedicated. Enthusiastic. Supportive. These are all words to describe Jarrett Robson, a fixture on the Sandpoint High School football staff who is beginning his 20th year in the position for SHS. Jarrett, also known as “Jer Bear” to many, takes great pride in his role as equipment

Of his two-decade long role, Jarrett said, “I love working with student athletes and seeing them grow into young men.” He adds that it means a lot to him to be part of that process. Words of wisdom to his team: “Remember that how you prepare yourself here at Sandpoint High School determines how you carry yourself out there in the real world. Be accountable in everything that you do.”

While he coached varsity in the past, this year Coach Lyon will be with the freshman team.

When asked what he sees as the biggest challenge of coaching, he responded, “Being able to find out how to motivate each player to find his full potential.”

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Jarrett graduated from Sandpoint High School in 1997 after moving to Sandpoint two years prior. He graduated along with current SHS head coach Ryan Knowles, and Jarrett served as Ryan’s equipment manager when Ryan was a Bulldog at SHS. “I look forward to seeing what he brings to Sandpoint football,” said Jarrett of his former classmate. Jarrett attended the University of Idaho, and in addition to his studies, he served as the equipment manager for both the University of Idaho Vandal’s football team

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t is going to be an exciting year for Sandpoint High School football. Returning to his alma mater to assume the position of head coach is Ryan Knowles. For anyone who lived in Sandpoint during the 1990s and followed Bulldog football, his name is likely very familiar.

Coach Knowles grew up in Sandpoint and is thrilled to have returned with his wife and two children to his hometown. “I was born at Bonner General, lived in three different houses, attended Farmin/Stidwell and the old Lake Street Center for sixth grade,” said Coach Knowles. After graduating from Sandpoint High School, Coach Knowles attended the University of Idaho. He redshirted in 1997 and started at defensive end in 1998, the year the Vandals were conference champs and the Humanitarian Bowl Champs. He also played in two more conference championships during his time as a Vandal and only missed one game, which was due to a torn ACL.

Knowles met his wife, Megan, when they both attended the University of Idaho where she was a standout soccer player. Together, the couple has a daughter, Aubrey, 11, and a son, Drew, 7. Ryan shared that his connection with Sandpoint High School principal, Tom Albertson, led to the phone call about the head coaching position at SHS. “Once he laid out the situation, it became a good opportunity for me to continue my football ambitions while being closer to both Megan’s and my roots,” said Knowles. “We vacation in Sandpoint every summer, and we will now call it our home.” In his new role, Coach Knowles said he is looking forward to game day with his players. “I look forward to a new set of opponents, building

Coach Knowles majored in education—kindergarten through 12th grade physical education and seventh through 12th grade math. Since graduating, he has an impressive resume. In 2002 he was a student teacher at Central Valley High School in Spokane and served as an assistant football coach. In 2003, he moved to Kent, Washington, where he taught at Northwood Middle School and was the assistant football coach at Kentridge High School before moving to Kentlake High School in Kent where he taught for one year and served as assistant football coach there. “In 2005, I worked as a graduate assistant at the University of Idaho where I worked on my master’s in educational leadership and assisted with the defense and defensive line [for the Vandals],” said Coach Knowles. After that, he gained vast experience at Colgate University in Hamilton, New York. From 2006 to 2008 he served as the defensive line coach before also assuming the co-defensive line coordinator from 2009 to 2013. “From 2014 to 2017, I was the defensive line coach and special teams coordinator for Colgate,” he said.

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a traditional contender, getting to know and develop football in Bonner County and the Inland Northwest,” he said, adding that he also looks forward to bringing some of his connections to this area to increase the excitement of the game of football. Coming into a new position, Coach Knowles has evaluated the challenges he faces, one of which is getting everyone on board. “The team has stars, but it also has backups, role players, scout team players, assistant coaches, managers, boosters, etc. All these relationships take a lot of time. Some will be more motivated than others. Some will be more positive than others. We will still need them all to take this program to a higher level,” he said. Knowles shares that as a team, the Bulldogs are very well balanced. “Linebacker (position) has some established players in Cox, Lehman and Stockton,” he said.

up a division a lot with our geography the way it is. Post Falls, Lake City, Lewiston as well as University and Mt. Spokane will all be tough games,” he said. “Tough is OK. I expect to win the games we won last year, but our league has been so close and competitive. I am not sure anyone is that much better to say anyone else is going to run away with it. I hope we do, but that would be foolish thinking.” Coach Knowles has assembled a great staff of coaches, some new to the program and others who have coached in the past, including his dad, John Knowles. Ryan said some of the qualities he looks for in his assistant coaches are people who have a passion for teaching and football. “I want coaches to teach the fundamentals. I also want good guys who are easy to be around; guys who understand how teams work and the roles within it,” he said. Coach Knowles’ philosophy toward coaching can be summed up in three words—toughness, courage and humility.

Other key players and positions include the quarterback position. “QB is critical. He will make more decisions over the course of a game than all the other positions,” said Coach Knowles. “Pettit and Plummer have done a nice job learning the new system.”

“Toughness is the ability to withstand strain. These boys will need it their whole lives. Maybe football can teach them a little about it. Courage is the ability to face discomfort. These boys need face situations that will strain them and do what is right. Humility is understanding that you are part of something bigger. We represent Sandpoint for a short time, and we are all replaceable.”

He adds that the defensive line is another critical position. “When you are good up front, you have a chance to win ball games. I think we can be very good here as well.”

During the off-season the Bulldogs have been doing much to prepare.

Coach Knowles said that the type of offense they run will be one that emphasizes running the ball and creating big plays. “We will need to run the ball if we are going to have success as a team,” said Coach Knowles. “Mitton is a returning All-League guy that we will lean on, and there are others that can step in.” Last year, the Bulldogs finished in first place in the Inland Empire League 4A Division, and Coach Knowles expects nothing less this season.

“We started with eight practices before we went to Eastern Camp for two days to maximize the 10-day window to practice with pads on,” said Coach Knowles. “The guys have been lifting weights three days a week since then. We added some additional running days in between. Also, the team gets together to throw once a week and work on OL/DL fundamentals.” As far as who will lead the team on the field, Coach Knowles has an application process for those who want to serve as captains.

“I expect us to play sound, fundamental football. I want our players to accept their roles on the team and perform them better than anyone else “If you want to lead this team, you will need to articulate why the team can. I want to continue our run as a playoff contender,” said Knowles. should follow you. Like applying for a job. It sorts out the guys that don’t want to be captains—which is 100 percent OK— and those who think When asked who Coach Knowles views as his team’s biggest opponent, they should be ‘just because.’ Leadership is a process. Every player has he said it is his own team. “I want to make sure we do not beat ourselves. a certain level of leadership in him or her. My hope is to raise the level If we make other teams beat us, we will have a successful year. We play within each player in the time I have them.”

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Aleto, Thomas

6’

205

Anderson, Riley

5’10”

165

Basnett, Hunter

6’2”

175

Brackett, Billy

6’1”

165

Coon, Parker

6’

150

Cox, Payton

5’11”

195

Darling, Caelan

5’10”

170

Duckin, Cole

5’11”

295

Elliott, Hunter

6’3”

190

Fingel, Caleb

6’3”

185

Fournier, Karsen

6’

200

Gonser, Tristen

5’8

180

Hutchings, Kiehl

6’2”

280

Johnson, Kerry

5’9”

185

Mitton, Dillan

5’11”

170

Stockton, Alex

6’4”

250

Zhong, Victor

6’1”

165

Oconnell, Devyn

5’9”

220

Newton, Ryan

6’1”

170

Bankson, Dylan

5’8”

160

Bloomberg, Ryan

6’3”

190

Burkamp, Jeremiah

5’7”

120

Caralis, Isaiah

5’9”

195

Carlone, Anthony

6’1”

190

Casey, Brandon

6’6”

235

Chandler, Garrett

Clark, Cohen

Harrison, Lance

5’10”

140

Henderson, Corey

Hutchings, Connor

5’11”

280

Krueger, Jonathan

5’10”

155

Lehman, Tyler

5’10”

195

Niemela, Christian

5’10”

160

Peterson, Dylan

5’10”

195

Pettit, Jaxon

5’10

180

Prior, Jackson

5’10”

190

Puckett, Sam

INJ

Roos, Ryan

6’2”

165

Ryan, Jake

5’9”

145

Steiner, Greg

6’

350

Suhr, Jake

5’10”

200

Treadaway, William

6’6”

220

Benefield, Tag

6’

195

Kappen, Brayden

Larson, Elijah

Sandpoint High School Football 2018 Colors: RED AND WHITE Mascot: Bulldogs Administration: Principal: Tom Albertson Athletic Director: Kris Knowles Head Coach: Ryan Knowles Assistant Coaches: Vince Huntsberger Quentin Ducken Chad Loutzenhiser Mat McDonald Dylan Benefield John Knowles Steve Miller Scott Albertson Equipment: Jarrett Robson

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J A K E RYA N Grade // 11 Height // 5’9”

H U N T E R E L L I O T T Grade // 12 Height // 6’3”

J A X O N P E T T I T Grade // 11 Height // 5’10”

#18

Weight // 145

#18

Weight // 190

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Weight // 180

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C A L E B F I N G E L Grade // 12 Height // 6’3”

B R A D E N PAY N E Grade // 12 Height // 5’9”

RYA N R O O S Grade // 11 Height // 6’2”

#18

Weight // 185

#18

Weight // 155

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#18

Weight // 165

T R I S T E N P L A I L Grade // 12 Height // 5’10”

#18

Weight // 160

Grade // 12 Height // 5’9”

C O H E N C L A R K Grade // 11 Height // -

#10

#18

D E C L A N P L U M M E R

Weight // 160

#16

#18

Weight // -

Grade // 11 Height // 5’10”

#18

C H R I S T I A N N I E M E L A

Weight // 160

#11

#18

CORY HENDERSON Grade // 11 Height // -

PA R K E R C O O N Grade // 12 Height // 6’

Weight // -

#18

Weight // 150

J A K E S U H R Grade // 11 Height // 5’10”

#20

#18

Weight // 200

Grade // 12 Height // 5’10”

TYLER LEHMAN Grade // 11 Height // 5’10”

#29

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RILEY ANDERSON

Weight // 165

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#18

Weight // 195

Grade // 12 Height // 6’1”

D I L L A N M I T T O N Grade // 12 Height // 5’11”

PAY T O N C O X Grade // 12 Height // 5’11”

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B I L LY BRACKETT

Weight // 165

#32

#18

Weight // 170

#44

#18

Weight // 195

#24

#18

H U N T E R B A S N E T T Grade // 12 Height // 6’2”

Weight // 175

#33

#18

C A E L A N D A R L I N G Grade // 12 Height // 5’10”

Weight // 170

J A C K S O N P R I O R Grade // 11 Height // 5’10”

#50

#18

Weight // 190

D Y L A N B A N K S O N Grade // 11 Height // 5’8”

D Y L A N S PA R K S Grade // 12 Height // 5’10”

#28

#18

Weight // 160

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#18

Weight // 130

Grade // 11 Height // 5’10”

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#18

D Y L A N P E T E R S O N

Weight // 195

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#18

I S A I A H C A R A L I S Grade // 11 Height // 5’9”

Weight // 195

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#18

C O L E D U C K E N Grade // 12 Height // 5’11”

Weight // 295

A N T H O N Y C A R L O N E Grade // 11 Height // 6’1”

#75

#18

Weight // 190

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#18

T R I S T E N G O N S E R Grade // 12 Height // 5’8”

Weight // 180

S A M P U C K E T T Grade // 11 Height // -

#63

#18

Weight // -

#76

#18

K I E H L H U T C H I N G S Grade // 12 Height // 6’2”

Weight // 280

#56

#18

K A R S E N F O U R N I E R Grade // 12 Height // 6’

Weight // 200

#70

#18

C O N N O R H U T C H I N G S Grade // 11 Height // 5’11”

G R E G S T E I N E R Grade // 11 Height // 6’

Weight // 280

#79

#18

Weight // 350

#60

#18

B R A N D O N C A S E Y Grade // 11 Height // 6’6”

Weight // 235

#72

#18

D E V Y N O ’ C O N N E L L Grade // 12 Height // 5’9”

Weight // 220

#80

#18

A L E X S T O C K T O N Grade // 12 Height // 6’4”

Weight // 250

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Difference

Making a

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CAR RAFFLE TEACHES PLAYERS MORE THAN JUST FUNDRAISING

t has been a tradition for many years and one that keeps the Sandpoint High School football team going strong year after year. After all, who wouldn’t want an old classic car to call their own? Each year, Sandpoint football players sell raffle tickets so that one lucky winner can walk, or should one say drive, away with a prized possession. This year the car raffled off was purchased from Joe Duarte of Bulldog Automotive, a longtime supporter of the team. It was a 1971 Pontiac Ventura II, and the winner was Brent Renfrew from just south of Moscow, Idaho. Before the car could be raffled off, there was work that needed to be done. It is no surprise that in addition to Bulldog Automotive, other local business owners stepped forward to donate parts and labor. Among them are NAPA Auto Parts, Les Schwab Tire Center and Full Circle Autobody and Powder coating. Once the car was ready for raffle, it was up to the players to raise money by selling to businesses and individuals alike. In addition to going door to door and visiting local businesses, the players filled the streets during the annual Lost in the 50s weekend. The support was amazing, specifically by local businesses who went above and beyond when it came to purchasing raffle tickets. While tickets could be purchased individually, businesses and individuals had the option to show their support by purchasing tickets in a block of $300 worth of tickets or $500. But the generosity didn’t stop there. There were three businesses who purchased multiple $500 blocks of tickets each. Those businesses were: Litehouse, Inc., KG & T Septic and Realm Partners – Puckett & Teague. Businesses and individuals who purchased the $500 block of tickets were: Mountain View Family Medicine, 5th Avenue Car Wash, Taylor

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& Sons Chevrolet, Fournier Construction, NAPA Auto Parts, Express Lane, Sandpoint Super Drug, Holy Myrrhbearers Orthodox Church, Full Circle Autobody & Powder Coating, Kevin and Lesa Niemela, Auto Haus, Inc., Lakeview Funeral Home, Blue Sky Broadcasting – Rock 103 and Sandpoint Family Medicine & Urgent Care. Purchasing the $300 package: Wes Olson Trucking, Sun Rental, State Farm – Marcus Mabrey, AFS Home Health, North Idaho Orthopedics Advance Physical Therapy, Panhandle Escrow, IC Drywall, Dyno Mite Stump Grinding and Pierce Auto Center. According to Head Coach Ryan Knowles, the money raised has been used to purchase new clothing items for the team including T-shirts, shorts, hoodies, compression shorts, gloves and more. “We also purchased 35 new Riddell shoulder pads and girdles containing proper leg protection padding and funded 43 players and 10 coaches to attend Eastern Washington Football Camp,” said Coach Knowles, adding that some of the money will also be used to purchase a car for next year’s raffle. Each of the boys received personal credit for their own sales so they were able to get the gear they wanted. “Some got boxes full!” said Coach Knowles. Coach Knowles was pleased with the team’s effort in ticket sales, especially with it being a transition year with him being hired on in the spring. It is a tradition that Coach Knowles will continue and said it does much more for the boys than simply raising money. “We have a lot of hard workers,” he said. “Also, learning how to shake someone’s hand and look them in the eye will help them later in life. The community and beyond are willing to support an individual that can do that as well as support a team full of boys learning to present themselves in a confident and classy way.” Thank you to all who supported the 2018 car raffle! Go Bulldogs!

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So proud of who you are and the man you are becoming. Be strong and courageous, He has a mighty plan for you.

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Go Bulldogs!

hether our team is winning or losing, the cheerleaders ignite the crowd with their enthusiasm, smiles, stunts and cheers. They are an important part of the Sandpoint High School spirit for not only students but also for the fans who attend football and the many activities at which the cheerleaders appear. Now in her seventh year as coach for the Sandpoint High School cheer squad, Lori Gedrose, along with her assistant Chloe Gedrose, are pleased with how the team has grown stronger each year. The dedicated group of young women and men practice a minimum of two days a week in addition to cheering for games and half-time performances. It is a fulltime sport that begins after tryouts in May.

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“We cheer at football, wrestling and boys’ and girls’ basketball,” said Coach Lori. The cheer squad has their own competition season beginning in December where they compete against

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other high school cheer squads. One of the biggest highlights for the squad last year was placing first at districts. “We then traveled to Nampa for our state competition,” said Coach Lori. Again this year they will be competing co-ed with help from senior Caelan Darling and incoming freshman Anthony Webber. “Our senior ladies, Taylor Berget, Mahayla Crabb and River Feuling look forward to an amazing season to show case our cheers, dances, tumbling and stunting. With nine returners and 11 new athletes, this season is sure to be exciting,” said Coach Lori. Like any sport, each year brings a new challenge to achieve something better than the previous year for the cheer squad. They look forward this year to learning new skills, achieving high standards in school and in cheer and working as a team to accomplish these goals.

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Future Bulldogs

in the Making

YMCA Grid Kids Football getting young athletes off to a great start BY PATTY HUTCHENS PHOTOS BY ERIN HODGES

or the past decade, the youth in our community have been fortunate to have the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of football and sportsmanship in a safe environment thanks to many volunteers and community members who give of their time to the Sandpoint YMCA Grid Kids Football.

The group began locally in 2007 with one sixth grade team that played in the Coeur d’Alene League. The following year there was a seventh-grade team and two fifth- and sixth-grade combination teams. Today, the league is open to third through eighth graders. In 2008, the group moved to the YMCA league. “The move was made because we believed the rules and philosophy of this league would be safer for our kids and let them learn more about the game,” said Brett Taylor, who serves as a member of the Sandpoint YMCA Grid Kids Football Committee. “In the spring of 2016, our group made the decision to formally become a YMCA committee instead of an independent board.” Also serving on the all-volunteer committee are Caleb Bowman, Chad Loutzenhiser, Clint Brewington, Jay Van Den Berg and Chris Newhart.

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to the possible variance in size of each child, there are weight restrictions on ball carriers. There are also restrictions on rushing the passer at lower grade levels to encourage the flow of the game. The YMCA also has rules for participation to ensure every athlete gets on the field for a certain number of quarters. The committee shares that Sandpoint YMCA Grid Kids Football is the longest running, most tenured youth tackle football program in the area and has been associated with the national Heads Up football initiative promoting safe tackling and blocking techniques for several years. The committee is constantly looking for input from stakeholders such as parents and coaches in order to improve. The YMCA will make it possible for any child and family who want to play. The parent or caregiver just needs to put in the effort to apply. Also, the committee is always looking for additional help coaching and can be reached at sandpointfootball@gmail.com The regular season has six games, and this year the YMCA scheduled four regular season games in Sandpoint and two away in Spokane. “Fifth- through eighth-grade levels have two guaranteed playoff games for a total of eight games. For 2018, there will be a total of four home and four road games for those levels,” said Taylor. The cost of registration for third and fourth grades is $200. For fifth through eighth grades it is $240. There are scholarships and financial assistance available and according to the committee, this is often underused for Sandpoint teams. An important aspect of the financial assistance is that it is administered through the YMCA in Spokane, so coaches and committee members are not aware of who is on scholarship and who is not. “This can be a sensitive subject for many parents, and we feel this confidentiality is very important,” said Taylor. All coaches are volunteers, and the local committee does not collect dues, approve financial assistance or have any money to spend. They are simply a committee of the Spokane YMCA and their role is to help facilitate the season and perform duties such as the selection of coaches, securing of practice and game fields, coordinating advertising and promotion, ensuring compliance of coaches with YMCA rules for play and sportsmanship, and more. Taylor explains that what is unique about the YMCA are the different rules for play at each given grade level. “As a player graduates through each grade level, rules for play become less restrictive and ultimately, by the time they are in eighth grade, they are playing by high school rules,” he said. For instance, in fifth grade, due

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“With the recent hire of Coach [Ryan] Knowles, we are very excited where youth football in Sandpoint is going,” said Taylor. “The kids in these upcoming classes should be very excited to be playing under someone with his experience and red and white Bulldog blood.” While the season is already underway, if you would like more information for next year’s program, call 509.777.9622 or go online to YMCASpokane. org. If a parent or caregiver is in need of financial assistance, they should call the YMCA prior to registration in order to start the application. The season runs the middle of August through mid-October for third and fourth graders and mid-August to the end of October for the older grades. Game dates are every Saturday and there are six or eight games depending on grade level.

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oncussions from sports-related accidents are a concern for youth, adolescent and young adult athletes who participate in contact or collision sports. The growing number of sports-related concussions increases the need for awareness by coaches and parents on how to identify a concussion, how to provide a supportive environment for athletes to report their injury, and where to find effective treatment for a safe return to sports. A concussion occurs from a bump, blow or jolt to the head that disrupts the normal function of the brain. This results in injury to the soft tissues of the brain and brain cells caused by the brain moving back and forth quickly or twisting within the skull. It is important to note that concussions can result without a direct blow to the head, so symptom identification is vital in identifying whether an athlete is suffering from a concussion. An athlete does not have to lose consciousness to have sustained a concussion. Common symptoms observed when an athlete has obtained a concussion include headache, dizziness, difficulty concentrating, confusion, light and/or sound sensitivity, nausea and sleep disturbances such as sleeping too much or difficulty sleeping at all. Some athletes who have been injured may display severe symptoms, while others may experience very few. Although every state has implemented “Return to Play” laws, many athletes are failing to report their symptoms or are returning to activity before it is safe to do so for fear of repercussions—being pulled from the game, losing scholarship opportunities or experiencing a decrease in playing time, and pressure from peers, coaches and parents. Currently, football is the leading sport in which concussions occur for males, and soccer is the leading sport for concussions in females, but it is important to understand concussions can occur in any sport. Educating coaches, players and parents on how to identify concussion symptoms is important for seeking proper medical attention. Creating a

safe environment that encourages athletes to report symptoms without fear of consequences is of equal importance. Most people fully recover from a concussion in a matter of weeks, but if the athlete doesn’t report the injury or seek medical attention, they are at risk for re-injury which is even more detrimental to their brain health and function. Intervention for young athletes is vital as their brains are still growing and developing. Bonner General Health offers a variety of services that include physical and occupational therapy treatments that are uniquely tailored to each individual’s needs. Performance Therapy at Bonner General Health offers comprehensive post-concussion therapy that assesses an athlete’s headache severity and impact on daily activities, cognitive levels, complex vision screening, balance, gait, movement and presence of vertigo. After an injury, athletes may need to follow guidelines to manage their symptoms including: •No screen time, including smart phones, computers, tablets and TV •No driving •Taking breaks to allow the brain to rest •Using sunglasses, hats and ear plugs to manage light/sound sensitivities •No contact sports or activities in which potential re-injury may occur •No caffeine •No alcohol, sedatives or medications that induce drowsiness If you or someone you know is experiencing symptoms of a concussion, contact your healthcare provider for medical attention. For more information, call Performance Therapy Services at Bonner General Health at 208.265.3325. The Center for Disease Control offers useful resources for coaches, athletes and parents for concussion awareness and prevention via the Heads Up to Brain Injury program online at: https://www.cdc.gov/ headsup/index.html

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hen asked what she enjoys most about coaching the Sandpoint High School dance team, Coach Laurie Buck responds, “I love seeing the girls become beautiful dancers, and through their dedication, they learn the value of never giving up. In addition, through hard work they learn they can do things they never thought were possible,” said Coach Buck.

category,” said Buck. “At districts, we placed first in all our categories—kick, prop, hip hop and our group dance.” Voted on by members of the team, the captains of this year’s squad are Alison Baxter and Chloe Pecha. They, along with the rest of the team, are dedicated to early morning practices, arriving at school at 6:30am and practicing until 7:45 each school day. “The team this year is once again attending Just for Kix Camp,” said Coach Buck. “We are smaller than in the past, but the girls are working beautifully together. They are supporting each other, and the team dynamics and support of one another is wonderful. It is going to be a fun and exciting year of growth.”

I love seeing the girls become beautiful dancers, and through their dedication, they learn the value of - Coach Buck never giving up.

Now in her third year of coaching the SHS dance team, Buck also spent ten years coaching the cheer squad in the past. It is something about which she is passionate.

This year’s team has 13 girls, although that number may increase with new girls moving to the area who have expressed interest. The team currently has only two seniors so many of the dancers will be part of the team for more than just this year. In addition to football, the squad performs at basketball games, community events and competitions. “We did four local competitions (last spring) and placed in all of them in at least one

So, when it comes time for half-time at this year’s home football games, think twice before running off to the concession stand right away. Take time to be entertained by this incredibly talented dance team, then head off to the concession stand to support the various school clubs who volunteer their time each week.

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Jackson, Noah

Johnson, Lucas

Lehman, Auggie

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Niemela, Noah

Neitzke, Tristan

Norris, Braden

Plunk, Michael

Ringer, Jack

Shepherd, Wyatt

Sherrill, Blake

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Who says dreams can’t come true for small town athletes from North Idaho? Just look at the accomplishments of Jerry Kramer who, after decades of waiting, finally received his induction into the NFL Hall of Fame just last month. The 56th class was announced earlier this year in Minneapolis during Super Bowl weekend. In order to be inducted into the class of 2018, Kramer had to receive 80 percent of voting support from the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s selection committee. It was a long time coming, and perhaps no one deserved it more than this legend. Kramer moved with his family to Sandpoint when he was in the fourth grade. He was a Sandpoint High School Bulldog who went on to play at the University of Idaho. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in 1958 and played for them for his entire career—11 seasons in all. Among his many

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Jay Van Den Berg played for the Bulldogs and graduated from SHS in 1989 and was later inducted into the SHS Hall of Fame with the first class, which included Jerry Kramer. “One of the highlights of my days at SHS was in 1987 when, as a junior, we made it all the way to the state championship game, losing to Idaho Falls,” said Van Den Berg.

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He was a three-sport athlete, playing football, basketball and soccer, and said that playing sports all year round helped him to become a better player in all three and to learn additional skills that complemented each sport. But his days as a Bulldog did not end there. He is actively involved in supporting Sandpoint High School athletics and has served as president of the Bulldog Bench for 10 years and counting. “I’m proud to be a Bulldog and am in a position where I can give of my time. It’s a

way I can give back to the community and support the current generation,” said Van Den Berg. Captain David Lyon, a former Sandpoint High School Bulldog who played football, basketball and ran track, was killed in Afghanistan in late 2013 and was enshrined into the SHS Hall of Fame in 2012. After his death, Captain Lyon’s SHS football number, 64, was retired during a ceremony at Memorial Field. Up until then, the number, which was also worn by Jerry Kramer while playing for the Green Bay Packers, was worn by the Bulldog’s top offensive lineman. The last player to wear number 64 was Carlos Collado who now plays for the Idaho Vandals. Kramer’s high school No. 38 is also retired. Caleb Bowman is another member of the Sandpoint Bulldogs Hall of Fame. Bowman was an 11-time letterman for SHS including four-time basketball, three-time football and track and one-time baseball. He was the Super Prep and Prep Star First Team All American wide receiver in 1997 and Super Prep Midlands Offensive Player of the Year in 1997 as well. “At SHS I played wide receiver and also started at free safety once we got into league and playoff games,” said Bowman, who also played wide receiver at Stanford on a scholarship. His stats as a Bulldog are impressive. In 1997, as wide receiver, he had 1,220 yards and 19 touchdowns, both of which are still single-season school records.

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“The welcome home parade was great. The streets were full of people and signs,” recalls Ducken fondly. Bowman agrees that community support in Sandpoint is key to the players’ success. “I was fortunate to have grown up in Sandpoint and to have a lot of support from the community both on and off the field. Sports provide the opportunity to work with others toward a common goal and to learn how to deal with successes, challenges and failures,” said Bowman, who along with Van Den Berg is a member and supporter of the Bulldog Bench. “Sandpoint has always been generous in supporting our young students, and it’s my hope that they continue to have the same or more opportunities than I had.” Having been not only on the championship team, but inducted into the Hall of Fame, Bowman knows what it takes to succeed in athletics and looks forward to seeing where his former teammate, Ryan Knowles, will go with these young men. “A championship football team requires a close-knit group of young men who are willing to do the work together,” said Bowman. “It takes a coach that has the vision and the ability to build and maintain a program. A coach that makes the work fun for the kids. I believe SHS has that in Coach Knowles, and I’m excited for our student athletes and the opportunities that lie ahead.”

“I was fortunate to have good people around me in high school with Coach Puailoa and Jack Dyck as role models and mentors,” said Bowman. “Coach Puailoa saw my potential and put together a plan to develop me physically and to put me in positions to be successful.” And while there have been many great players to come out of the SHS football program, the only Sandpoint High School Bulldog football team to bring home the trophy for the state championship was the 1997 team of which Bowman was a member. Quentin Ducken, a current coach of SHS football, was one of the players on that team and has fond memories of his final season as a Bulldog. The team’s record that history-making season was 9-3. The championship game was played on the “Smurf Turf ” at Boise State University where the Bulldogs beat the Eagle Mustangs 24-21. “The score at halftime was 21-10, Eagle,” recalled Ducken. “Matt Lindgren kicked a 44-yard field goal that bounced twice on the cross bar before it went in!! After a great halftime pep talk, we came out and our defense shut down the Mustangs’ offense and our offense took off. Travis Knaggs (cornerback) tipped the last pass to stop the Mustangs’ final drive.” Ducken goes on to say that the Bulldog offense needed to run out the clock with a first down. “Caleb Bowman gave the audible sign, QB Paul Nieman gave me the silent snap signal, and I snapped the ball. He threw it to Bowman who dove for the first down to seal the deal!!” In addition to the key plays, Ducken said he recalls how incredible it was to see so much of the Sandpoint community in the stands during the game.

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Thomas Aleto - Senior Thomas Aleto is in his third year on the varsity team and is beginning his fourth year of playing football. He plays defensive end and said what he enjoys most about the game of football is “destroying people.” Thomas said his favorite subject in school is band because of the continuity and the music. He plans to attend Boise State University next year where he will study music education with the ultimate goal of receiving his doctorate in music. When not studying or playing football, Thomas said he enjoys playing the drums, hanging out with his friends (the “Gucci Gang”) and fishing. Going into his final season as a Bulldog, Thomas shares that he is most looking forward to beating league opponent Lakeland and going onto play at State. And while there are many memories he has accumulated over his years of football, Thomas said that one thing he will always remember most is when he blocked two punts and had 21 tackles against Eastmont.

Looking back on his years as a Bulldog, Riley said one of his fondest memory was in his junior year. “I locked down on a tight end who was much bigger than me in our playoff game against Middleton,” he said. This year he hopes to make even more memories as he said he looks forward to playing alongside his fellow classmates and winning games. He is grateful to Coach Scott Albertson who Riley said has been an excellent coach and has inspired him. “He helped me feel as if I could play to my best potential,” said Riley. Advice to younger players: “Work should be your motive.”

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Thomas credits former Head Coach Satini Puailoa with having the biggest influence on him as a player. “Before every game he told me this, ‘Be relentless and go knock somebody out,’” said Thomas.

Riley Anderson - Riley Anderson began to play football when he was in the eighth grade. It is a sport he enjoys due to the brotherhood that evolves by being part of a team, along with hanging out with his friends and being on the field. He primarily plays corner but said in past years he has also played receiver as well.

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Hunter Basnett - In his second year on the Bulldog’s varsity team and eighth year playing football, senior Hunter Basnett plays safety for the Bulldogs. He said what he enjoys most about the sport is “hitting kids and playing it with the boys.” In addition to football, Hunter also plays basketball with the Kootenai Thunder. After graduating next spring, Hunter plans to attend Boise State and study sports broadcasting. He also hopes to receive a scholarship to play football for the Broncos.

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When not studying or playing sports, Hunter enjoys listening to music and hanging out with his friends. Hunter also shares that his favorite subject in school is history due to the fact he enjoys learning about the wars.

Advice to younger players: “Get in every rep you can, learn what you need to learn and have fun.”

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Looking ahead to his senior year, Hunter said he is most looking forward to going to State “and being undefeated in league play all four years.”

He enjoys math because he said it is a subject in which he excels and looks forward to getting a job as an operator doing excavation work when he graduates.

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Hunter’s fondest memory to date has been when he did a “pick-six” against league opponent Lakeland his freshman year. In his short time as head coach, Ryan Knowles has already made a significant impact on Hunter due to what Hunter said is Coach Knowles’ great enthusiasm. Advice to younger players: “Work hard and never take a single play off, and you can do anything you set your mind to.”

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Caelan Darling - Caelan Darling has played football for seven years and can be found at running back and linebacker for the Sandpoint Bulldogs. He enjoys being part of a team and winning games. In addition to football, Caelan keeps busy throughout the year as a member of the golf team at SHS and also a member of the cheerleading squad. When he does have spare time, he enjoys riding dirt bikes, fishing and hunting. At Sandpoint High School, Caelan said he enjoys his science courses. “I like learning about everything that makes up the world,” he said.

Parker Coon - Senior Parker Coon has been playing football for eight years and thoroughly enjoys the brotherhood that comes as a result of being part of the Bulldogs. A wide receiver, Parker said that the coach who has influenced him the most over the years is his dad, Corey Coon. “Even though he is my dad, he helps me out to be the best I can be,” said Parker. In addition to playing football, Parker is also on the wrestling team for the Sandpoint Bulldogs. He said in his spare time he likes to spend time with his friends and his family. Future plans for Parker include attending Brigham Young University Idaho. Until then, he said he is looking forward to this season and the opportunity to play and get on the field. And hopefully relive several times his most memorable football moment to date when he caught his first touchdown last year.

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Next fall, Caelan plans to attend North Idaho College for two years, possibly cheerleading for them as well, and then transferring to a four-year school. When asked what he looks forward to most this football season, Caelan responded, “Playing football and winning.” He said one memory in particular stands out in his mind of his years in football. “My last football game my sophomore year. It was in Moscow and the field was just all mud.” Caelan credits Coach Ducken as having the most influence on him over the years. “He has been the one coach that coached me all seven years,” said Caelan.

Cole said that during his spare time, he enjoys spending time with family and friends, playing football and riding dirt bikes. He said one of his best memories of playing football came his sophomore year when the Bulldogs were playing against Lake City. “My brother got to play down with me, and we played side-by-side, drove down and scored,” said Cole. He looks forward to going out with a bang his senior year and will certainly miss playing alongside his teammates as the season comes to a close. As for influential coaches, there is no doubt in Cole’s mind who has been there for him. “Coach Ducken, who is also my dad, has been my coach since the beginning. I couldn’t ask for a better O-line coach. He has taught me to become a leader in my group and to be the best player I can be.” Advice to younger players: “Work hard, play every game like it’s your last because before you know it, it will be.”

Advice to younger players: “Never quit what you’ve started.” Cole Ducken - Playing under the Friday night lights and being part of a team. That is what senior Cole Ducken says is what he enjoys most about football. In his eighth year of football, Cole plays center for the Sandpoint High School Bulldogs.

Hunter Elliott - A senior, Hunter Elliott will be playing his sixth year of football. “This

will be my second year of varsity. I played one year on junior varsity and the rest were junior tackle,” said Hunter who plays both wide receiver and defensive back. When asked what he enjoys most about football, he said it is making big plays, playing with his teammates and having fun. Looking ahead, Hunter said he hopes to play college football, but if he is unable to then he wants to attend a Division 1 school, possibly Boise State University. He definitely keeps busy year round with one of his favorite pastimes being skiing and he is also a member of the track and field team for Sandpoint High School in the spring.

wake surfing, mountain biking, playing disc golf, snowboarding, fishing, hunting and hanging out with his friends. He looks forward to being one of the seniors on this year’s team and shared that his fondest memory so far was running out of the tunnel as a junior. His dad, Andrew Fingel, has been the most influential coach, said Caleb. Advice to younger players: “Have fun!”

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Hunter said that he is looking forward to having the best year yet with his team and looks back fondly on his sophomore year when he was on the junior varsity team. “That was a great year. Our coaches were Coach Coon and Coach Ducken and everyone had so much fun,” said Hunter. He is grateful to all who have coached him along the way, especially Coach Al Beard. “He was always motivating his players,” said Hunter. Advice to younger players: “Work your hardest. You need to put in the work if you want to play.”

Tristen Gonser - Senior Tristen Gonser is in his fourth year of playing football and his second year on the varsity team for the Sandpoint Bulldogs. He is a linebacker and said he thoroughly enjoys being part of a team. Tristen shares that he is uncertain about his post-high school plans and said his favorite “subject” in school is lunch. “There’s no work involved!” he cleverly noted. In his spare time, he enjoys playing video games and hanging out with his family.

Karsen Fournier - In his sixth year of playing football, Karsen Fournier said what he enjoys most about the game is forming a team bond. The senior Bulldog player is versatile and plays on the defensive line, offensive line and at tight end. After graduating next spring, Karsen said he plans to work construction with his uncle. He shares that his favorite subject in school is history. “I get to learn the way our country has formed into what it is today,” he said. Karsen said during his spare time he enjoys hanging out with his friends and being outside either hunting or fishing. As he begins his final season as a Bulldog, Karsen said he most looks forward to having a good time with his “brothers” and winning games.

Caleb Fingel - Senior Caleb Fingel has played football for eight years and said what he enjoys most about the game is being part of a team. He plays linebacker for the Sandpoint Bulldogs and also plays on both the basketball and golf teams making his schedule busy all year round.

Reflecting on his many years of football, Karsen said his most memorable moment to date was when he made a big hit on a Lake City High School player.

Caleb shares that he plans to attend college but said he does not plan to pursue sports at the collegiate level, choosing to focus on his studies instead.

“He has always been there to help, and he is a good person,” said Karsen of Coach Ducken.

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Advice to younger players: “Don’t take any days off, especially in practice.”

Looking forward to this season, Tristen is hopeful that the Sandpoint Bulldogs will be the Inland Empire League Champions again and said he looks forward to going to State. While for many athletes, a big play was their best memory of football to date, for Tristen it was a conversation he had with a member of the Moscow football team chain gang. “I told a Moscow chain gang member we don’t use steroids, we have a weight room. He told me they have a weight room, but they don’t use it. I told him maybe they should,” recalled Tristen. Tristen said the coach who has had the most influence on him has been Coach Krebs. “He is my uncle, and he is the reason I started to play football,” said Tristen. Advice to younger players: “Me being a benchwarmer, I would tell them to get as many reps as you can in the weight room and on the field.” Kiehl Hutchings - Senior Kiehl Hutchings plays both defensive tackle and is a guard on the offensive line. He said what he enjoys most about the game of football is the competitiveness. “I like trying to beat the person in front of me and getting to play an awesome sport with my friends.” In addition to playing football, Kiehl is an avid lacrosse player, and he hopes to continue playing at the collegiate level

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In addition to playing football, Kerry also plays baseball. It is not surprising that in his spare time he shares that he enjoys playing sports. “I also like tinkering with computers or machines,” he said. Following graduation in the spring, Kerry plans to attend school at either Boise State or Syracuse and study computer engineering. “My favorite class at SHS are computer classes, because I excel in them and I hope to make a career out of it,” he said.

When asked what subject he likes most in school, Kiehl said it is history. “I like it because I like to know about the world’s past,” he said. With a busy schedule that includes school, football and lacrosse, Kiehl enjoys taking time out to go for long walks on the beach and pursue his interest in metal detecting. He said that his fondest memory to date was when he made a strip sack with his brother, a fellow teammate. Going into his final season as a Bulldog, Kiehl said he looks forward to a winning season and is grateful to Coach Wayne Fulford and Kiehl’s dad for being such a great influence on him.

He recalls one of his fondest memories of football so far has been going to Breakaway Camp prior to the season last year. But hopefully that can be topped this year as he said he is most looking forward to the playoffs with his teammates.

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Jesiah Neff - As a cornerback for the Sandpoint Bulldogs, senior Jesiah Neff said what he enjoys most about the game of football is the brotherhood and making plays.

Although he has yet to decide if he will play any sports at the collegiate level, Jesiah said he plans to attend Boise State University next year. Dillan Mitton - A versatile player, senior Dillan Mitton plays running back, linebacker and safety for the Sandpoint Bulldogs. He has been playing football for six years and said what he enjoys most is the brotherhood he shares with his teammates and being able to spend time with his friends. Dillan manages to keep busy all year round as he also is on the Sandpoint High School baseball and wrestling teams.

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Advice to younger players: “Just because you don’t start doesn’t mean that you can’t start if you just keep with it.”

He shares that his fondest memories of his last two years playing football have been the bus rides and Friday night games.

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Dillan said that Coach Ducken has been a big influence on him throughout the years. “He has influenced me by always pushing me to be better and to act better,” he said.

Advice to younger players: “Work on every rep and take care of yourself on and off the field.”

Advice to younger players: “Always try your hardest on every play.”

Having played football for five years, Kerry plays the position of tight end for the Bulldogs.

He has many fond memories, including scoring his first touchdown, and hopes to celebrate many more victories with his teammates in his final season.

When asked what coach has been the most influential over the years, Kerry states that it is Coach Ducken. “He has influenced me the most by teaching me work ethic and attention to detail,” said Kerry.

“They influenced me because they taught me to never give up and push further than I thought I could.”

Kerry Johnson - “The family that is created through football.” That is what senior Kerry Johnson said is what he enjoys most about the game.

in the outdoors, including doing some of his favorite activities which include hunting and fishing.

Although he is undecided on his posthigh school plans, Dillan said some of his options include going to lineman school or going to college to pursue a degree in business. During his free time, Dillan enjoys being

He said Coach Knowles has been a big influence on him and for that he is grateful. Advice to younger players: “Study film and listen to coaches.” Braden Payne - Like many of his teammates, Braden Payne said what he enjoys most about the game of football is the brotherhood he shares with his teammates. He has been playing football for seven years and can be found at the cornerback position for the Bulldogs this season. In addition to playing football for the Bulldogs, Braden also is on SHS’s golf and wrestling teams. He said he does plan to attend college, but he won’t play sports at the collegiate level unless he is able to

In his spare time, Tristen enjoys making clothes, traveling and being with his friends and family.

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When asked what he looks forward to most his senior year, Tristen replied, “Hitting kids, making plays and playing with my boys.” His most memorable moment to date came during his junior varsity year when his team won their division.

receive a scholarship. When Braden is able to find some free time, he shares that he enjoys simply being with his friends. Previously injured, Braden said what he is most looking forward to is being back on the field. Braden said that his best memory to date came when he scored his first touchdown. “My coach lifted me up in a hug,” he said of the celebration he received.

He credits Coach Coon for being the biggest influence on him. “He’s always there and pushes me to do the right thing,” he said. Advice to younger players: “Put in the work and learn.”

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Over the past nine years, there have been many memorable moments, but at the top of the list was last year which he describes as “playing football with all my boys.”

Advice to younger players: “Put in the work.” Declan Plummer - This is senior Declan Plummer’s third year on varsity for the Sandpoint Bulldogs, and he has been playing football for the past seven years. A quarterback for Sandpoint High School, Declan said he enjoys throwing the ball deep and running touchdowns. In addition to playing football, Declan also plays basketball and tennis for the Bulldogs. As a three-sport athlete, there is little downtime for Declan. When there is, he says he enjoys hanging out with his friends and playing a game of basketball. Tristen Plail - In his fifth year of football, senior Tristen Plail plays both safety and corner for the Sandpoint Bulldogs. He said he enjoys the fact that he is able to play the game he loves with his friends. Although he does not play any other organized sports, Tristen said he enjoys freeskiing and golf. He enjoys history, because he feels it is important to know about the past, but his real passion is fashion design. He plans to make that his career and become a fashion designer.

He plays both linebacker and tight end for the Bulldogs and said he would like to continue to play football at the collegiate level, however he is unsure of where that will be. Alex is a three-sport athlete playing basketball and baseball for the Bulldogs. When he does have free time, Alex enjoys spending time with his family and his friends.

His little league coach, Coach Fingel, has been the biggest influence on Braden to date. “He taught me to never give up” he said.

Alex Stockton - Senior Alex Stockton has been playing football for nine years, and said he enjoys the camaraderie that comes with being part of a team.

This year he said he is looking forward to “hitting kids,” referring to the physical nature of the game. He said his dad (JV Coach Kurt Stockton) has been the biggest influence on him. “He pushes me no matter what,” said Alex. Advice to younger players: “Work hard and grind.”

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Looking back, Declan said his fondest memory is when he threw his first touchdown pass in the seventh grade. Going forward, he shares that what he looks most forward to this year is running touchdowns into the end zone. Declan said he is grateful to Coach Loutzenhiser for being such a great influence. “He teaches me how to play quarterback,” said Declan. Advice to younger players: “Catch the ball before you run.”

Victor Zhong - A wide receiver for the Sandpoint Bulldogs, senior Victor Zhong has been playing football for three years. He said what he enjoys most about the game is the teamwork involved.

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Although still undecided where he will go, Victor said he does plan to attend college after graduating in the spring but does not intend to play any sports at the collegiate level.

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In his spare time, Victor enjoys fishing with his friends. Looking back on his football years so far, Victor said he really enjoys the team dinners. He is optimistic about his final year as a Bulldog, saying that he is looking forward to the wins he and his teammates will have together. Victor does not name one specific coach who has had the biggest influence on him but said that he is grateful to all the wide receiver coaches. Advice to younger players: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Work hard now, you will thank yourself later.â&#x20AC;? PHOTOS BY SABRINA WILSON

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chool was not out for long before Sandpoint High School football players began to focus on the upcoming football season. Forty-three players, sophomores through seniors, attended a two-day camp at Eastern Washington University in June along with Head Coach Ryan Knowles and some of his staff. It proved to be not only a valuable experience as far as football goes, but

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also offered an opportunity for the athletes to bond and for them and Coach Knowles to get to know one another better. “Each practice consisted of one hour of instruction from the Eastern Washington coaches that was based off each position,” said Coach Knowles. He went onto say that the hour would end with a competitive drill such as a 1 v 1 pass rush drill or 3 v 3 run block drill, which is known to most as the Okie Drill. “The second hour was spent scrimmaging against another team,” said Coach Knowles, Although they had scheduled a 7 v 7 competition the first night, it was canceled due to a lightning storm. “The second evening we participated in another scrimmage,” said Coach Knowles. The players and coaches stayed in the dorms across the street from the field and spent a lot of time simply focused on football. They also had film sessions in between practices that allowed them to improve.

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“It was great to see the team compete against other squads” said Coach Knowles. “I asked the team to be confident and classy as they represented Sandpoint, and they did that both days.” And the camp not only benefitted the players but the coaches as well.

I asked the team to be confident and classy as they represented Sandpoint, and they did that both days. -Coach Knowles

“The Eastern Washington coaching staff works very hard to provide instruction for the players. All of our coaches got to see that and learn a few new drills to take back to our own practice field. There were a lot of teams from out of the area, which makes it nice to scrimmage. I see a lot of positive with the way it was set up and would like to continue that process,” said Coach Knowles.

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iracles. While many equate them with acts of Jesus that we have read about in the Bible, there are those who witness them first hand. Just ask Bob and April Jacobson. Their lives were turned upside down in an instant when their son, Hunter, was critically injured in a motorbike accident on December 2 of last year. Riding with a friend in Naples at a designated riding area at the time and outfitted in full, top-of-the-line riding gear, Hunter was preparing for an upcoming race in Kalispell. While no one witnessed the accident, they do know that Hunter went off of a jump and did not land well. He was transported to Kootenai Medical Center where he was diagnosed with critical head trauma, a ruptured spleen, 11 broken ribs, a broken collarbone, broken scapula and a collapsed lung. After the medical team at Kootenai Medical Center removed his spleen, Hunter was transported to Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane. With pressure increasing in Hunter’s brain, the doctors

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at Sacred Heart removed the left side of Hunter’s skull as well as a small portion of his brain to relieve the pressure. Now, almost nine months later, Hunter’s progress has been quite miraculous. Hunter stayed in Spokane progressing out of a coma into a “conscious coma” until February 19 when he was transported to Madonna Rehabilitation in Nebraska where he remains today. Madonna is one of the nation’s foremost providers for medical and physical rehabilitation for adults and children and specializes in complex medical, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, pulmonary conditions, severe stroke neurological conditions and pediatric rehabilitation. “It’s difficult to find a facility that treats TBI [Traumatic Brain Injury] for kids under 16 years of age,” said Hunter’s dad, Bob. He and Hunter’s mom, April, sought advice from medical providers and researched facilities that fit Hunter’s condition. Bob accompanied Hunter on the flight to Nebraska on a plane equipped with an ICU nurse and a respiratory therapist. “The flight

was a direct flight and went well,” said Bob. “We used American Medical Response, and they did a great job getting it all lined out for us.” In the six months since being transferred to Madonna, Hunter has made remarkable progress. He communicates by nodding his head for yes and no and does math problems on a computer by looking to the correct answer on the screen. “It’s difficult to explain, but Hunter’s eye contact is lined to the computer screen. He has physical, speech, occupational, aquatics and recreational therapy every day and even some on weekends,” explains Bob. “They started aquatics and that has helped significantly to get his tone and movement back in his lower body.” Hunter also uses a walking machine in therapy to help him build that memory again as well. April quit her job and moved to Nebraska where she rents an apartment that is handicapped equipped. While Hunter remains in in-patient care, Bob said they are unsure of how long insurance will continue to pay for that. “He might have to start a day program or outpatient therapy in the near future. It all depends on my insurance. We do plan on keeping him there for outpatient because we feel Madonna is doing a great job with him and he is improving on a consistent basis,” said Bob who travels down once a month to visit his youngest of three sons. While Hunter is receiving extraordinary care, his friends and family miss him and long to see him in person. Bob recently traveled to Nebraska with three of Hunter’s friends to celebrate Hunter’s birthday, which was August 4. Hunter’s two brothers, Tanner and Walker, have been able to travel to see Hunter a couple times, but their work keeps them busy and unable to take off much time to see Hunter. “It’s tough that he is so far away, but we know that he is getting the best care possible at one of the top facilities in the United States, so we are just dealing with it,” said Bob. “Family and friends have been traveling down there on a consistent basis, so it’s been good for April and Hunter.” While Hunter chose to pursue his passion of dirt biking in lieu of other sports, Hunter played football for quite some time. “Hunter was so fun—and stressful—to watch,” said Carmen Daugherty, whose son played with Hunter. “He went all out for every play. He was definitely not the biggest kid on the field, but he sure was the scrappiest. Dirt bikes became his passion, but that kid is a natural athlete.”

His friend and former teammate, Keith Jensen, describes Hunter as a motivator and always positive. “No matter what the situation was, he was always positive,” said Keith of their football days. “He was always supportive,” adds his former teammate Connor Gallaher. Adam Bucholtz also played football with Hunter and said that he and all their friends hope the best for Hunter. “We wish him well and want him to get better,” said Adam. They all agree that Hunter is someone they love to be around, and they hope that Hunter will be well enough to be back in Sandpoint soon so they can visit with him. And they are not alone. Earlier this year, the community came together to host a benefit for the Jacobson family in what Bob calls one of the most unreal events he has ever attended. “I don’t think I will ever comprehend that night. I left the building a couple of times to take a walk and try to soak it all in but still couldn’t comprehend it. I figured about 300 to 400 people would show, and I believe it was about 1,200 to 1,400,” he said, thanking Carmen Daugherty, Steve Russo, Monica Gunter, Anna Blackford, Carolyn Jordan, Karel Miller, Bobbi Burnett and Seth Lukesic of Mountain Moto and so many others who did an amazing job organizing the event. Bob goes onto say the family wants to thank all who helped, donated, attended the benefit or just sent a note. “It’s helped ease a lot stress, especially with April quitting her job to be with

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Hunter full time. I really don’t have the words to describe what the community has done for Hunter. Everything that has happened has just been unreal. Thank you everybody.” The medical team has not given the Jacobson family a prognosis, in large part because with a brain injury there are so many possible outcomes. “Hunter had his original bone flap put back and it’s not as the doctors say ‘absorbing’ to his skull. So, he will need to have it replaced with an artificial one,” explained Bob of the latest update on Hunter’s health. “It needs to be done within three months.” They are working with the Spokane surgeon who operated on Hunter originally to see if it’s an option to have the procedure done there. “With that said I’ve been looking at rehab facilities in our area to see if there is one that can work with TBI in case we do bring him back for the surgery,” said Bob adding that most of what he shares is really pending until they hear back from the Spokane surgeon. “Then we can make a decision and do what we feel will be good for Hunter. Rehab in Omaha at Madonna is still going great, and he is gaining ground every day little by little. We are very fortunate to find that place even though it’s a ways away.” One cannot experience such a life-altering event without some reflection. For Bob, he said he has learned to enjoy each day that he has. “In one split moment your life can change drastically. It’s made me realize that a lot of little things I was always concerned with really don’t matter. Focus on the bigger picture of life and enjoy each day.”

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If you would like to donate to the Jacobson family, you can do so at any Wells Fargo Bank under Hunter Jacobson Benefit or go their GoFundMe and search for Hunter’s Medical Fund.

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