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2016

WINTER SPORTS PREVIEW Boys Basketball • Girls Basketball • Wrestling

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GRIZZLY BOYS BASKETBALL Top returnees: Juniors Koa Pancho, Owen Leslie, Robby Owen and Kade Zorica; sophomores Danny Bradbury and Tug Smith. The Grizzlies don’t have any returning seniors.

Top prospects: Sophomore Adam Moorhead and senior Chris Ownbey are considered two players coach Jamie Pancho has high hopes for.

Key losses: Kyler Zorica, Ty McDaniel, Otis Smith and Kaben Hastings Overall projection of team’s chances in the Northeast A League: “Our goal is to compete for a league title,” Pancho says.

Strengths: The Grizzlies have versatility at various positions. Pancho says they are a physical team. ”Nine of our 10 varsity players played football, so having those multi-sport athletes is an advantage,” he says.

Weaknesses: The Grizzlies aren’t the

tallest team. Robby Owen, a 6 foot 3 inch junior is the team’s tallest player.

Pancho says the team needs court time together, which will come with time.

Head coach: Jamie Pancho Age: 51 Coaching experience: Pancho has 20 seasons experience coaching basketball, including 16 as a head coach.

Occupation: Pancho is a fourth grade teacher at Stratton Elementary. He has 12 years of teaching experience; eight years of paraprofessional experience and has worked as an assistant volleyball coach at Whitworth University for four seasons.

Athletic experience: Pancho played high school sports for Newport.

Assistant coaches: Mark Zorica and Forest Ownbey

Christopher Ownbey Senior #12

Koa Pancho Junior #10

Dylan Warner Junior #30

Rylan Hastings Junior #20

Kade Zorica Junior #0

Robby Owen Junior #32

Adam Moorhead Sophomore #24

Tug Smith Sophomore #5

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Mark Danny Zorica Bradbury Sophomore #44 Assistant Coach

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Friday, Jan. 6

vs. Riverside:

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Tuesday, Jan. 10

vs. Colville:

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Thursday, Feb. 2

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GRIZZLY GIRLS BASKETBALL

Jalin Earl Senior #32

Sammy Siemsen Senior #34

Emily Hunt Senior #42

Audrey Price Senior #50

Stephanie Huang Junior #20

Trystan Potter Junior #24

NOT PICTURED Jocelin Nenema Tiara Hamberg Junior #40

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Top returnees: Seniors Jalin Earl, Sammy Siemsen, Audrey Price and Emilee Hunt Top prospects: Coach Mike Frederick said sophomores Cyndi Lewis and Julie Schoener and junior Stephanie Huang should be a benefit this year.

All three are guards. Jocelin Nenema,

Julie Mike Schoener Fredrick Sophomore #22 Head Coach a junior who transferred from Cusick, should also do well this season. She attends school at House of the Lord Christian Academy but plays basketball for Newport.

Key losses: Hadley Stratton graduated last year.

Overall projection of team’s

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chances in the Northeast A League: Coach Frederick said it’s his patent answer: Lakeside will lead the league and then it’s a toss up. “We’re hoping to be in the top half. We have some things we need to accomplish (to get there).” His bench is deeper than it’s been in the past several years.

Strengths: “Last year, we looked at being a younger team. We have some experience now,” coach Frederick said. He hasn’t had to bring any freshmen up to play varsity. “We have a good nucleus who have played together.”

Weaknesses: While the Lady Griz have more experience than last year, Frederick said they still have moments of youth where they lose focus.

Rebounding is also an issue, though they had strong boards in their last

two games.

Additional comments: Frederick is excited for the season.

Head Coach: Mike Frederick Coaching experience: 26th year as head coach at Newport; four years as assistant women’s basketball coach at Central Washington University; five years as assistant boys’ basketball at Willapa Valley High School Teaching experience: 30th year at Newport High School Athletic experience: Lettered in cross country and track at Central Washington University, lettered in football, basketball and track at Willapa Valley High School Assistant coaches: Pat Stahl, Saraya Pierce

Friday, Dec. 16

vs. Chewelah:

7:30 p.m. - Newport High School

Saturday, Dec. 17

vs. Priest River:

1 p.m. - Priest River Lamanna High School

Tuesday, Dec. 27

vs. Cheney:

3:30 p.m. - West Valley High School

Wednesday, Dec. 28 vs. West Valley:

8 p.m. - West Valley High School

Tuesday, Jan. 3

vs. Medical Lake:

7:30 p.m. - Medical Lake High School

Friday, Jan. 6

vs. Riverside:

7:30 p.m. - Newport High School

Tuesday, Jan. 10

vs. Colville:

7:30 p.m. - Newport High School

Friday, Jan. 13

vs. Lakeside:

7:30 p.m. - Lakeside High School

Tuesday, Jan. 17

vs. Freeman:

5:45 p.m. - Freeman High School

Friday, Jan. 20

vs. Deer Park:

5:45 p.m. - Newport High School

Saturday, Jan. 21

vs. Chewelah:

4:15 p.m. - Chewelah High School

Tuesday, Jan. 24

vs. Medical Lake:

5:45 p.m. - Newport High School

Friday, Jan. 27

vs. Riverside:

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Tuesday, Jan. 31

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GRIZZLY WRESTLING Top returnees: As far the Newport High School wrestling team’s upper classmen go, coach Adrian Bojorquez says seniors Colton Malsbury and Mikey Arnold bring their previous experience to bear for the Grizzlies.

“Both boys work very hard in practice, and as long as they remain good students, I anticipate both of them having a good season for themselves and our team,” says Bojorquez.

As for the juniors, this year there are seven on the team. Breadon Corkrum and Tessa Pillers are the wrestlers that have the most experience in this grade, according to Bojorquez, but he adds, “All these kids are great leaders and contribute to the team well.”

The classes making up the majority of the team are the sophomores, of which there are eight. Though the group is young and inexperienced, Bojorquez praised their work ethic.

“They work their butts off in practice,” Bojorquez says. “I hope that you all can see how hard they work by how they wrestle, when you come and watch our duals.”

Though he did not cite any top prospects, Bojorquez says that last year’s seniors, Alex Solis and Jensen Kirkwood, are the team’s key losses.

Key losses: “We lost two senior state participants last year (Solis and Kirkwood) and state experience is a big deal, especially on a young team,” Bojorquez says. “It would be nice to have that experience back.”

Mikey Arnold Senior 132lbs.

Colton Malsbury Senior 138lbs.

Jesse Young Senior 145lbs.

Overall projection of team’s chances in the Northeast 1A League: The coach says it depends on well the students evolve as a team as well as individual wrestlers. “How well we do in league will depend on how well we practice, grow as a team and how well we are able to manage school with the season,” says Bojorquez. “If we can do all those things well, we will have the opportunity to have a great season.”

He adds that the Grizzlies’ strength lies in how hard they work at practice and the family atmosphere the kids are developing with each other. As far as weaknesses go, Bojorquez says, “We are a young team, especially when it comes to experience.”

Head coach: Adrian Bojorquez Age: 37 Coaching experience: Eight years as an assistant/volunteer wrestling coach at Riverside High School Teaching experience: Para-Professional at Pend Oreille River School

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Priest River Lamana High School - Spartans • Boys Basketball - Page 7 • Girls Basketball - Page 8 • Wrestling - Page 9

SPARTAN BOYS BASKETBALL Top returnees: The Spartans have seven returning seniors, including Hunter Hartwig, Alex Simpkins, Tommy Anselmo, Thomas Luckey, Anthony Storro, Jakobie Haggerty and Collin Dietrick. Hartwig, Anselmo, Simpkins and Luckey all started for the Spartans last year. There are no juniors on this year’s team. Sophomores include Robbie Anselmo, Keegan Hegel and Brandon McCracken.

Top prospects: Sophomores Collin Dietrick, at 6 feet 3 inches, and Brandon McCracken at 6’, have to be considered among the top young players.

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Key losses: Mason Clark and Andrew Jeter Overall projection of team’s chances in the Intermountain League: “I predict Priest River being

Alex Simpkins Senior #24

Anthony Storro Senior #3

Tommy Anselmo Senior #12

Hunter Hartwig Senior #21

Robbie Anselmo Sophomore #11

Branden McCracken Sophomore #30

Collin Dietrick Sophomore #35

Keegan Mark Hegel Schultz Sophomore #10 Assistant Coach

Kobie Haggerty Senior #22

Thomas Luckey Senior #23

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SPARTAN GIRLS BASKETBALL Genevieve Hurd Senior #3

Elizabeth Downs Senior #10

Saturday, Dec. 17

Avery Summers Senior #13

Melissa Krampert Senior #14

Antonia Martin Senior #23

Rachel Akre Senior #24

vs. Newport:

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vs. Deer Park:

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vs. Lakeland:

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vs. Kellogg:

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Saturday, Jan. 14

vs. Timberlake:

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Friday, Jan. 20

vs. Coeur d’Alene Charter: 6 p.m. - Priest River Lamanna High School

Saturday, Jan. 21

vs. Moscow:

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Friday, Jan. 27

vs. Bonners Ferry:

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Tuesday, Jan. 31

vs. Kellogg:

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Thursday, Feb. 2

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Morgan Dement Senior #33

Randi Potthoff Junior #21

Kourtney Stephenson Junior #40

Top returnees: Seniors Avery Summers, wing/post, Melissa Krampert, point guard, Rachel Akre, wing, Gen Hurd, wing, Morgan DeMent, post, Elizabeth Downs, wing, Antonia Martin, post, Kourtney Stephenson, post; junior Randy Potthoff, wing; sophomore Natalie Petit, post; and freshman Kara Fink, post. Summers was named to All League last year.

Key Losses: Alyssa Carey, a wing, graduated. She set the school record in 3-pointers last year, with 50.

Top prospects: Sophomore Liann Krem, a wing, is expected to contribute.

Overall projection of the team’s chances in the Intermountain League: The Spartans are senior laden team with high expecta-

Liann Natalie Kren Petit Sophomore #22 Sophomore #44

Gary Stewart Head Coach

tions to return to the state tournament and grab a trophy, Stewart said.

Strengths: Avery Summers, Melissa Krampert and Rachel Akre will provide the brunt of the Spartans’ scoring, according to coach Gary Stewart. On defense, Summers, Krampert and Akre are the anchors of the defense also.

“We play a mixture of man, match-up, and zone defense with pressing to keep opponents off balance.”

Weaknesses: “We will be trying to improve our scoring from the perimeter,” Stewart said. He would also like to see more possessions from pressing.

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coach Kevin Wylie says. The team got off to a 3-0 start before losing a nonleague game with Newport. Last year the Spartans finished regular season play with a 1-4 Intermountain League record and were 7-10 overall.

Strengths: Wylie says he has an experienced group, with six returning players from last year’s roster. He says the Spartans are a very fast, skilled team.

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Weaknesses: Depth is probably Priest River’s biggest weakness. “We have 10 full time varsity players,” Wylie says. “We are short handed at the guard position right now.”

Additional comments: “I am very excited with our team so far,” the coach says. “We have a lot of hard working kids, along with great veteran experience that makes our practice very intense.”

Head coach: Kevin Wylie Age: 32

Coaching experience: Wylie has eight years coaching experience, Kevin including five years at Wylie junior high, two years at Head Coach boys JV basketball, and a year of varsity basketball coaching. He is entering his second year.

Occupation: Wylie works as public works supervisor for West Bonner Water District.

Athletic experience: Wylie played junior high and high school ball. “After high school I stayed involved playing in competitive leagues in Spokane, and Coeur d’Alene,” he said.

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SPARTAN WRESTLING don Downs (111).

Spencer MacDonald Senior 145lbs.

Trevor Rusho Senior 170lbs.

Nick Reyes Senior 145lbs.

Nathan Nelson Junior 113lbs.

Noah Jamison Senior 160lbs.

Riley Dement Junior 138lbs.

Top prospects: He noted that Jamison and Downs were particularly good prospects, as both went to the state tournament last year, with Jamison coming fourth and Downs coming in fifth place. Both are team captains.

Hellinger also praised the efforts of Dement, who wrestled over the summer with USA Wrestling, proving himself in the freestyle and Greco wrestling categories. Freshman Tanner Cochrane, in the 138-pound division, is also shaping up to be a formidable wrestler, Hellinger says.

“They have shown they are really dedicated in their commitment to master this sport,” Hellinger says. “They don’t complain and they do the work.”

Key losses: He lamented the loss of last year’s team captain Gregory Fitzmorris, who graduated in June.

Larry Naccarato Junior 152lbs.

Brandon Downs Sophomore 113lbs.

Arron Reyes Sophomore 195lbs

Strengths: This year, Hellinger says the Spartans’ strengths lies in their middleweight division, which is chock full of athletes who have already shown their mettle in the Blizzard Tournament at Sandpoint and the George Wild Tournament in Kellogg.

“That’s a group that is just really solid,” says Hellinger. “They are tough as nails.”

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Manuel Naccarato Freshman 132lbs.

NOT PICTURED Brandon Evenson Sammy Hernandez Enara Seiler Reinie Proctor Colby Poe Tanner Cochrane Andy MacArthur

The Priest River Lamanna High School wrestling team is already proving their dominance in the 3A Intermountain League with the Spartans winning three of the tournaments they have attended so far this season.

Top returnees: PRLHS coach Jesse Hellinger pointed to senior Noah Jamison (162), senior Trevor Rusho (170), junior Sammy Hernandez (285), junior Riley DeMent (139), junior Larry Naccarato (148) and sophomore Bran-

Weaknesses: If the team is showing any weakness thus far, it’s in the lightweight and heavyweight divisions, where the Spartans just don’t have the wrestlers.

“We’ve had to forfeit two lightweight categories thus far because we don’t have anyone to fill them, and it’s hard to get the big guys to come out for wrestling too,” Hellinger says.

Overall projection of the team’s chances in Intermountain League: Considering the Spartans took second place in districts and 10th at state last year, Hellinger feels the team’s chances in the IML for 2016-2017 are some of the best.

“We definitely looking to improve on what we did last year, and last year was a good one,” Hellinger says. “I am so proud of the hard work these guys have put in; our practices are all about endurance. We train to wrestle for 10 minutes, not six minutes. I think these

Friday, Dec. 16

at Tri-State Tourney:

Saturday, Dec. 17 at Lakeland Tournament: Friday, Dec. 30

at Freeman Invite:

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Thursday, Jan. 12 at War of the Waters:

5 p.m. - Timberlake High School

Friday, Jan. 13

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at River City Duals:

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Tuesday, Jan. 17 at Lakeland:

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Assistant coach: Wayde Rabidue, John Jamison, Larry Naccarato, and Rob DeMent

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GIRLS BB Continued From Page 8 champion and the Battle of the Buck spirit game. “Timberlake is head and shoulders above the rest of our league with the deepest team in the state, any division. Our goal is to be competitive each and every game,” Stewart said. “Think 1983 North Carolina State vs. University of Houston NCAA Final.”

Head Coach: Gary Stewart Age: 53

Coaching experience: This is Stewart’s 11th season coaching Priest River’s varsity basketball team. He has 22 years of coaching experience overall.

Teaching experience: High school business educator Athletic experience: Coach Steward competed in football, basketball and track at Priest River High School, from 1978 to 1981.

Assistant Coach: Morgan Stewart

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Cusick High School - Panthers • Boys Basketball - Page 12 • Girls Basketball - Page 13

PANTHER BOYS BASKETBALL

Colton Hansen Junior #2

Tanner Shanholtzer Junior #4

Dylan Hendershott Junior #10

Trevor Shanholtzer Freshman #20

Devin BrownEagle Freshman #30

Cameron Cotter Sophomore # 42

NOT PICTURED Dylan Reijonen Alex McCann Bryce Nomee Senior #50

Tyray Nomee Senior

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Top returnees: Seniors Bryce Nomee and Tyray Nomee; juniors Colton Hansen, Dylan Hendershott and Tanner Shanholtzer; sophomore Cameron Cotter

Weaknesses: The Panthers didn’t have the numbers of players they would like turn out and the team’s relative inexperience outside the returning varsity players.

Top prospects: Cusick coach Rob Seymour sees Colton Hansen, Dylan Hendershott and Cameron Cotter as his top prospects.

Additional comments: Tanner Shanholtzer is a good addition to the team. “With our small numbers, our freshmen will have to learn very quickly to the varsity style of pace,” Seymour said.

Key losses: The Panthers will miss the play of graduates Spirit White, Joe Cutshall and Tyson Shanholtzer.

Overall projection of team’s chances in the Northeast 1B North League: Seymour says his team will be battling for one of the top spots in the conference. The team started the season with two losses to Chewelah, a Northeast A League school, before beating Curlew in a Northeast 1B North contest. They lost a close game with anther conference opponent, Inchelium.

Strengths: Seymour says having four returning players who have seen a lot time on the varsity last year is a definite strength.

Age: 44 Coaching experience: This is his second year as high school boys varsity coach. He has four years experience coaching high school girls hoops and three years coaching junior high boys basketball.

Occupation: He works as a wildlife tech for the Kalispel Tribe of Indians Athletic experience: Seymour played four years of high school basketball, four years of high school football and three years of high school baseball.

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Friday, Dec. 16

vs. Northport:

7:30 p.m. - Cusick High School

Saturday, Dec. 17

vs. Republic:

6 p.m. - Cusick High School

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Tuesday, Dec. 20

vs. Curlew:

6 p.m. - Curlew High School

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Wednesday, Dec. 21 at Wellpinit Christmas Tournament:

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Thursday, Dec. 22 at Wellpinit Christmas Tournament:

TBA - Wellpinit

Friday, Jan. 6

vs. Almira/Coulee- Hartline:

7:30 p.m. - Coulee City

Tuesday, Jan. 10

vs. Inchelium:

Friday, Jan. 13

vs. Odessa-Harrington: 7:30 p.m. - Cusick High School

Saturday, Jan. 14

vs. Valley Christian:

6 p.m. - Valley Christian

Tuesday, Jan. 17

vs. Selkirk:

7:30 p.m. - Cusick High School

Friday, Jan. 20

vs. Northport:

8:30 p.m. - Northport High School

Saturday, Jan. 21

vs. Republic:

6 p.m. - Cusick High School

Friday, Jan. 27

vs. Columbia:

7:30 p.m. - Cusick High School

Saturday, Jan. 28

vs. Wellpinit:

7:15 p.m. - Wellpinit High School

7:30 p.m. - Cusick High School

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PANTHER GIRLS BASKETBALL Top returnees: This is head coach Sonny Finley’s first year coaching Cusick’s varsity girls basketball team, so he’s not sure who were top players last year. Returning from the 2015-16 season are juniors Racheal Wynne and Gracie Strangeowl; and sophomores Nicole Stensgar and Emma Hardie.

Top prospects: Allyson Nomee is a freshman, and earned a starting position, coach Finley said. Senior Talieya Tonasket, sophomore Amy Reijonen, senior Tempest Pierre, sophomore Jessica Hankey and senior Justine Pierre are also expected to contribute.

Key losses: Renee Wynne, Kaleigh Driver, Brianna Balcom and Cassidy Hansen all graduated. Jocelin Nenema is playing for Newport this year.

Overall projection of team’s chances in the Northeast 1A North League: “We’re going to compete. We’re going to give effort no matter who we’re playing,” coach Finley said. As this is his first season, he’s learning who the top teams in the league are.

Strengths: “It’s so early to tell. We’re

changing week by week,” Finley said.

Weaknesses: The Panthers’ lack of height and depth are weaknesses.

Additional comments/observations: “I just want to get these girls to compete. We’re improving every day and compete every game we play.” Finley said when they lose it’s his fault; when they win it’s the girls’ fault.

Nicole Stensgar Sophomore #13

Head Coach: Sonny Finley

Amy Reijonen Sophomore #20

Tempest Pierre Senior #23

Emma Jessica Hardie Hankey Sophomore #24 Sophomore #25

Gracie StrangeOwl Junior #30

Allison Nomee Freshman #31

NOT PICTURED Talieya Tonasket Jutine Pierre

Age: 38 Coaching experience: Finley coached eight years of high school football and coached five seasons of junior high football in Cusick. This is his first year as girls varsity basketball coach.

Sonny Finley Head Coach

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Athletic experience: Finley played four years of football for Cusick. He also played three years of basketball, three years of baseball and one year of junior college football.

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Friday, Dec. 16

vs. Northport:

6 p.m. - Cusick High School

Saturday, Dec. 17

vs. Republic:

4:30 p.m. - Republic High School

Tuesday, Dec. 20

vs. Curlew:

4:30 p.m. - Curlew High School

Wednesday, Dec. 21 at Wellpinit Christmas Tournament: TBA - Wellpinit High School Thursday, Dec. 22 at Wellpinit Christmas Tournament: TBA - Wellpinit High School Friday, Jan. 6

vs. Almira/Coulee- Hartline:

Tuesday, Jan. 10

vs. Inchelium:

Friday, Jan. 13

vs. Odessa-Harrington: 6 p.m. - Cusick High School

Saturday, Jan. 14

vs. Valley Christian:

4:30 p.m. - Valley Christian

Tuesday, Jan. 17

vs. Selkirk:

6 p.m. - Cusick High School

Friday, Jan. 20

vs. Northport:

7:15 p.m. - Northport High School

Saturday, Jan. 21

vs. Republic:

4:15 p.m. - Cusick High School

Friday, Jan. 27

vs. Columbia:

6 p.m. - Cusick High School

Saturday, Jan. 28

vs. Wellpinit:

6 p.m. - Wellpinit High School

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Selkirk High School - Rangers • Boys Basketball - Page 14 • Girls Basketball - Page 15 • Wrestling - Page 15

BOYS BASKETBALL expected to contribute.

Benny Jacob Fristad Couch Sophomore #10 Senior #12

Bradley Sargent Junior #30

Austin Robertson Senior #14

Steve Issakides Freshman #40

Calvin Petrich Junior #42

Top returnees: Seniors, Jacob Couch, a 6 foot 2 inch athlete is the one of four seniors returning. Couch, coming off a sprained ankle suffered in football, is apparently recovered.

He scored 27 points and grabbed 15 rebounds in the Rangers’ season opener against Valley Christian. Austin Robertson, a 5 feet 10 inch senior also had a good game with Valley Christian, scoring 14 points and get-

Brayden Taylor Senior # 20

Ben Avey Senior #22

Ryan Zimmerman Freshman #24

Thomas Kelly Huttle Cain Sophomore #50 Head Coach ting six steals in his first start. Brayden Taylor (5’8”) and Ben Avey (5’10”) are the Rangers’ other seniors. Juniors Calvin Petrich, (5’11”) and Bradley Sargent, (6’) are expected to contribute, as are sophomores Benny Fristad (5’7”) and Thomas Huttle, a 6 feet 5 inch sophomore round out the top returners.

Top prospects: Freshmen Steve Issakides and Ryan Zimmerman are

Friday, Dec. 16

vs. Curlew:

7:30 p.m. - Selkirk High School

Saturday, Dec. 17

vs. Northport:

7:30 p.m. - Northport High School

Wednesday, Dec. 21 vs. Clark Fork:

7:30 p.m. - Selkirk High School

Tuesday, Jan. 3

vs. Northport:

6 p.m. - Selkirk High School

Friday, Jan. 6

vs. Valley Christian:

7:30 p.m. - Selkirk High School

Saturday, Jan. 7

vs. Odessa Harrington:

6 p.m. - Harrington 7:30 p.m. - Selkirk High School

Tuesday, Jan. 10

vs. Republic:

Friday, Jan. 13

vs. Almira/Coulee- Hartline: 7:30 p.m. - Coulee City

Saturday, Jan. 14

vs. Wellpinit:

6 p.m. - Selkirk High School

Tuesday, Jan. 17

vs. Cusick:

7:30 p.m. - Cusick High School

Friday, Jan. 20

vs. Curlew:

7:30 p.m. - Curlew High School

Saturday, Jan. 21

vs. Northport:

6 p.m. - Selkirk High School

Thursday, Jan. 26

vs. Northwest Christian:

6 p.m. - Northwest Christian

Saturday, Jan. 28

vs. Columbia:

6 p.m. - Columbia High School

Tuesday, Jan. 31

vs. Inchelium:

7:30 p.m. - Inchelium High School

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Key losses: Selkirk lost seven seniors from last year’s team: Cole Dawson, Logan Miller, Chris Desclouz, Stephen Avey, Jaden Krabbenhoft and Noah Bailey. “They provided a lot of depth,” coach Kelly Cain said.

Overall projection of team’s chances in the Northeast 1B North League: “We should be very competitive in league,” Cain says. The Rangers finished with a 17-7 record last season. They were 11-4 in the Northeast 1B Conference, finishing second in the conference behind Republic.

Strengths: Cain says the players are a hardworking group with a lot of upside.

Weaknesses: Lack of experience is the team’s main weakness. Losing seven seniors leaves a hole to fill.

Head coach: Kelly Cain Age: 53 Coaching experience: Cain has 33 years of high school coaching experience, including seven years as head football coach and 28 years as head basketball coach.

Teaching experience: Cain has worked 29 years as a teacher.

Athletic experience: He played football, basketball and baseball for Mount Vernon High School.

Assistant coach: Jeff Miller

GIRLS BASKETBALL Top returnees: There are no returning seniors this year. Juniors include Gabi Rick, a 5 foot 11 inch post, Emma Avey, a 5 foot 5 inch shooting guard, and Ellen Huttle, a 5 foot 11 inch post. Returning sophomores include Jenna Couch, a 5 foot 6 inch point guard, and Whitney Dawson, a 5 foot 10 inch combo guard/post.

Top prospects: The Rangers bring back four starters from last year’s Regional team, and four of the best players in the 1B this season, according to head coach Jack Couch. “The first earning All League Honors at Point Guard, Jenna Couch; the second, shooting guard Emma Avey; the third, combo guard/post Whitney Dawson and the fourth, post Gabi Rick.

Key losses: “We graduated three,” Coach Couch said. First an honorable mention All State combo guard/post Hannah Rick, point guard Hannah

Jensen, and post Mackenzie McAnerin.

Overall projection of team’s chances in the Northeast 1B North League: “We will compete with Republic for this years league title,” coach Couch said.

Strengths: Team continuity and fundamental development.

“We return four starters, an experienced post and six young athletes, of whom five of the six have committed to rigorous summer basketball schedule the last three years. This has allowed our staff to develop our youth over time, preparing them for this season,” coach Couch said.

Weaknesses: “While our core group is experienced, our team rounds out with much youth. Time will care for See Page 15 2016 Fall Sports Preview

GIRLS BASKETBALL CONTINUED rather play at the high school level this season,” Couch said.

From Page 14 the development needed and the confidence required to play at a high level,” the coach said.

Head coach: Jack Couch Age: 49

Additional comments: “We are looking forward to our season start.

As we would like to get out and compete, get better and have fun!”

Coaching experience: Couch has 31 years of coaching experience in many sports. This is his 16th year of coaching girls basketball.

Changes in rules that affect your team: Eighth graders are allowed to play up with the high school teams this season at all 1B teams and half of the 2B teams. “We opted not to have two of our eighth graders participate at the middle school level but

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Friday, Dec. 16

vs. Curlew:

6 p.m. - Selkirk High School

Athletic experience: A three-sport athlete at North Central High School, Spokane.

Saturday, Dec. 17

vs. Northport:

6 p.m. - Northport High School

Assistant coaches: Wendy Chantry (fifth year), Dennis Flanigan (fourth Year) and Dan Dawson (second Year)

Wednesday, Dec. 28 vs. Riverside:

1:30 p.m. - West Valley High School

Friday, Jan. 6

vs. Valley Christian:

6 p.m. - Selkirk High School

Saturday, Jan. 7

vs. Odessa-Harrington:

4:30 p.m. - Harrington High School

Tuesday, Jan. 10

vs. Republic:

6 p.m. - Selkirk High School

Friday, Jan. 13

vs. Almira/Coulee- Hartline: 6 p.m. - Coulee City

Saturday, Jan. 14

vs. Wellpinit:

4:30 p.m. - Selkirk High School

Tuesday, Jan. 17

vs. Cusick:

6 p.m. - Cusick High School

Friday, Jan. 20

vs. Curlew:

6 p.m. - Curlew High School

Saturday, Jan. 21

vs. Northport:

4:30 p.m. - Selkirk High School

Saturday, Jan. 28

vs. Columbia:

4:30 p.m. - Columbia High School

Tuesday, Jan. 31

vs. Inchelium:

6 p.m. - Inchelium High School

Nicol Lyons Eighth #0

Allison Petrich Freshman #1

Emma Avey Junior # 2

WRESTLING

Top returnees: Seniors Zayren Bubb, 138, team captain, Tristan Chantry, 152, team captain, Wyatt Stoddard, 195, and Jared Taft, 182, team captain.

Juniors: Hunter Carmen, 182 pounds, Ryan Issakides, 126, and Calvin Rood.

Top prospects: Senior Quentin White is a first-time wrestler, joining the Rangers at 220 pounds, sophomore Brandon McNaughton, at 145 pounds, and

Shelby Rood Freshman #3

Jenna Couch Sophomore #10

Meagan Marshall Sophomore #11

freshman AJ Andersen at 132 pounds.

Also wrestling varsity is eighth grader Bert Barnett, 152 pounds.

Strengths: “I feel any of our wrestlers can go all the way to State and not only place, but take first,” Saxe says.

Key losses: “We lost about half of our team from last year,” Saxe says. “Six wrestlers either moved or graduated so

Kaitlyn Chantry Freshman #12

Bree Dawson Eighth #20

Whitney Dawson Sophomore #22

Calvin Rood Junior 132lbs.

Ryan Issakides Sophomore 126lbs.

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Zayren Bubb Senior 138lbs.

Brandon McNaughton Sophomore 145lbs.

Wyatt Stoddard Senior 195lbs.

Quentin White Senior 220lbs.

AJ Bert Anderson Burnett Freshman 135lbs. Eighth 145lbs.

Hunter Carman Junior 170lbs.

Kieth Sax Head Coach

Jack Couch Head Coach

6 p.m. - Selkirk High School

Tuesday, Dec. 27

10:30 a.m. - West Valley High School

vs. Deer Park:

we are basically starting over with seven returning and four rookies. We are again bunched up in the weight classes with no small guys. Last year was one of the few seasons our weights were spread out.”

Overall projection of team’s chances in the 1B Northeast League: Saxe projections for his team are short and sweet.

Head Coach: Keith Saxe

Jared Taft Senior 182lbs.

Gabi Rick Junior #34

Wednesday, Dec. 21 vs. Clark Fork:

“I think Selkirk will have another good season and most if not all will go to state,” he says.

Tristan Chantry Senior 152lbs.

Ellen Huttle Junior #23

Age: 50 Coaching experience: Saxe has been coaching Selkirk High School wrestling since 2004.

Occupation: Maintenance Mechanic at Box Canyon Pend Oreille PUD Athletic Experience: Selkirk High School grad played football, track and wrestling. He also played college football 1984-1986 for Walla Walla Community College.

Assistant Coaches: Tim Rood and Dusty Chantry.

Thursday, Dec. 15

at Kettle Falls: 5 p.m. - Kettle Falls High School

Saturday, Dec. 17

at Oroville:

TBA - Oroville High School

Wednesday, Dec. 21 at Banks Lake: TBA - Banks Lake Wednesday, Dec. 28 at Rogers:

TBA - Rogers High School, Spokane

Friday, Dec. 30

at Freeman:

TBA - Freeman High School

Thursday, Jan. 5

at Almira/Coulee-Hartline: 5 p.m. - Coulee City

Saturday, Jan. 7

at Riverside:

TBA - Riverside High School

Tuesday, Jan. 24

at Wilbur:

5 p.m. - Wilbur High School

Saturday, Jan. 28

at Republic:

Noon - Republic High School

Saturday, Feb. 4

at North Division Tournament: 10:30 a.m. - Davenport High School

Saturday, Feb. 11 at District 7/9 Regionals: TBA - Northwest Christian

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