NEWPORT SPRING SPORTS PREVIEW
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| April 17, 2013
Meet Your Grizzlies
TOP RETURNEES: Among the returning players is senior Erik Person, who was one of the team’s top scorers and was named to the all league team last year. Playing keeper for the Grizzlies, sophomore Matthew Solis is back, as is senior Jake Morse, who played keeper the year before. Alex Young, a junior sweeper will be back too. Other returnees include juniors: defenders Nathan Larson and Allan Thompson and midfielders Jordan Hoadley and Daniel Foust; and sophomores: midfielder Todd Balentine, defender Douglas Behrend, midfielder Erik Naccarato, midfielder/forward Josh Smith, defender David Quandt, forward Thomas Cass and defender Ben Simila. Junior Kade Barranco is on the roster, but will be out on injury for the season after breaking his collarbone while snowboarding. TOP PROSPECTS: Coach Person expects good things from some of the new players. Exchange students on the team include Riccardo Moro from Italy and Hamza Hassan from Pakistan. Other new faces include junior defender Tyler Ringgenberg, defender Aaron Santee, a very athletic midfielder Cody Smith, and Greg Vaughn, who had played soccer since he was a kid. Person said he will add some strength to the team.
SOCCER
TRACK AND FIELD
Riccardo Moro Senior #7
Jake Morse Senior #22
Andrew Thompson Senior #18
Erik Person Senior #10
Daniel Foust Junior #5
Hamza Hassan Junior #12
Nathan Larson Junior #21
Tyler Ringgenberg Junior #16
Allan Thompson Junior #3
Jordan Hoadley Junior #8
Aaron Santee Junior #14
Cody Smith Junior #16
Greg Vaughn Junior #11
Alex Young Junior #17
Todd Balentine Sophomore #22
Douglas Behrend Sophomore #13
Erik Naccarato Sophomore #20
Matthew Solis Sophomore #23
Josh Smith Sophomore #9
David Quandt Sophomore #4
James Goodwin Freshman #15
Thomas Cass Sophomore #9
Ben Simila Sophomore
Kris Mitchell Freshman
Nicholas Graham Freshman #4
Jerry Person Head Coach
Michael Person Assistant Coach
KEY LOSSES: A few seniors graduated, including Philip Behrend, who was all-league last year, and Ryun Boyles, who was with the team from its beginning. STRENGTHS: Coach Person said the team has good depth. The juniors have gained some experience, and this is the first year they’re returning some really good, skilled players. Person said they are all pulling in the same direction now, and he expects they will gel well as a team. “If that’s the case, then I think our chances are pretty good,” he said. WEAKNESSES: The coach said they lag in skills a bit. Other teams can trap the ball and pass better, he said. But he feels the Grizzlies are good athletes, they’re quick and they listen well. He said their strategy is to play a strong defense and try to frustrate the other team. Chances in the Northeast A League: Lakeside had the league title last year, but they lost to 2B Manson already this season. Person is hoping that’s a sign the Eagles are a bit weaker this year. Colville was runner up in the league last year, but they have moved up to the 2A class and are no longer in
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Newport’s league. Instead, Medical Lake moved down to 1A. Newport kept up with the Cardinals in their first game against them, but a pair of late goals put Newport at a 4-2 loss. Riverside has a small team this year after losing a lot of seniors. Newport has won two games against them so far this season. Lakeside dominated with a 7-1 win over Newport this past week.
the year in 2011. OCCUPATION: Electrical engineer
HEAD COACH: Jerry Person AGE: 56 COACHING EXPERIENCE: This is Person’s fourth year coaching the high school team, but he had more than 20 years experience coaching soccer and baseball. He was named the Northeast A League coach of
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ATHLETIC EXPERIENCE: Snow skiing, waterskiing, windsurfing and adult soccer ASSISTANT COACH: Person’s older son, Michael Person is assistant coach this year. He lives in England where he coaches a semi pro lacrosse team.
at Riverside 4 p.m. vs. Medical Lake 4 p.m. vs. Lakeside 4 p.m. at Districts Round 1 TBA Northeast A League Boys Soccer at Districts TBA Northeast A League at Bi-Districts Round 1 TBA Northeast A League at Bi-Districts Round 2 TBA Northeast A League at Bi-Districts Round 3 TBA Northeast A League at Regionals TBA Northeast A League at Regionals TBA Northeast A League at Regionals TBA Northeast A League at Regionals TBA Northeast A League at Regionals TBA Northeast A League at Regionals TBA Washington State 1A Championships Sumner
TOP RETURNEES: The Newport track team will be returning state champion Areille Walden, who is a senior this year. Walden has held the 100-meter high hurdle 1A title for the last two years. She was second in the triple jump. With a new jumps coach, Pat Stahl, she’s working out some technical flaws and hoping to go over 18 inches in the long jump and 40 in triple jump. Junior Braden Barranco took state gold in the pole vault last year, but he tore his shoulder in football this past fall and it’s questionable how he will do at vaulting. Coach Axel said he intends to vault if he’s cleared to do so, and he’s working hard. Senior distance runners Scott McMeen and Chris Nichols have been working in the off season. McMeen just missed making the regional in the 800 last year. His goal is to break two minutes. TOP PROSPECTS: Senior Alex Brewster is another vaulter who went 12 feet last year. With Mick Ratcliff as coach, Brewster and the new vaulters are expected to do well. Junior Eric Cunningham threw 125 feet in javelin at the end of last season. With new throws coach Morgan Johnson, he’s become a student of javelin, Axel said, and he’s working toward a goal of 150 feet this year. Freshman Ty McDaniel is coming up from the junior high team in throws. Axel said he’s bigger than throws star Aaron Castle was as a freshman, and McDaniel has been getting into shape in the off season and working on nuances of the throws. Senior Daisy Hester threw javelin as a freshman, but wasn’t out the last two years. “It’s flying perfectly,” Axel said. She’s marking 100 feet and eyeing the school record of 138-09 feet from 2001. “This girl has innate, natural ability. She’s a person that’s going to burst on the scene this year,” Axel said. The Grizzlies picked up junior Josh Truitt from California, who is already placing high in sprints and hurdles. Senior Coltin Worley is back on the team after playing soccer last year. He’ll be doing triple jump and the four-by-100 relay. Three foreign exchange students are on the team and finding where they fit in: Carol Sperling and Johanna Lucas from Germany, and Phi Sricharoenrat from Thailand. KEY LOSSES: Throws champ Aaron Castle graduated last spring after taking state titles in shot put and discus and breaking state records. He now throws for the University of Arizona. Along with him, throws partner Don Burns Jr. graduated, as did Jake Wiley, after dominating the sprint events for one season. Amongst the other graduates were javelin thrower Kayora Bailey, pole vaulter Branden Cass, distance runner Jake Zickler and thrower Adrienne Seger. Chances in the Northeast A League: Lakeside, Riverside and Medical Lake all have strong distance programs because they have junior high cross country, something Axel is trying to start at Newport. “We’ve got to have it to compete. We’ve got to develop these younger distance runners,” he said. Lakeside and Riverside have been the top teams at districts,
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Areille Walden Senior
Margarita Bolter Junior
Jazmin Hester Sophomore
Kamber Norris Junior
Hanna Seiler Junior
Marissa Hofstee Sophomore
Haley Braun Sophomore
Phi Sricharoenrat Junior
Kayla Warner Freshman
Carol Sperling Junior
Melyssa Carlson Sophomore
Johanna Lucas Junior
Sara Tompkins Sophomore
Erin Rednour Junior
Kylee Brown Freshman
Emma Waterman Freshman
Emma Houck Freshman
Daisy Hester Senior
Chris Stroup Junior
Allen Walden Sophomore
Coltin Worley Senior
Scott McMeen Senior
Alex Brewster Senior
Eric Cunningham Junior
Carter Shutz Junior
Levi Litowitz Freshman
Curtis Phillips Sophomore
Rocky McDaniel Freshman
Jordan McGhee Sophomore
Braden Barranco Junior
Cole Morse Sophomore
Corey Wylie Freshman
Kaben Hastings Freshman
Chris Nichols Senior
Ty McDaniel Sophomore
Brendan Geary Freshman
Joe Weltzin Sophomore
Zack Chantry Senior
Mick Ratcliff Pole Vaulting Coach
Rory Axel Head Coach
but Newport and Freeman bypass them at state meets. “We do better at bigger meets because points are more diversified,” Axel said. Lakeside and Riverside have big teams that are tough to Morgan Pat Kaprina beat at dual meets. Johnson Stahl Goodwin “Freeman and us will alThrows Coach Jumps Coach Sprints, Hurdles Coach ways be scrappy,” Axel said. which boosts the relay team. STRENGTHS: For the girls team, For the boys, Barranco has potential to do well in pole vault if he Walden will be strong in her two recovers. Truitt in the sprint relays hurdle races and the jumps, Hester will do well at throws, Axel Not pictured: predicts. The sprint relay teams Josh Truitt, Junior are young, but fast. They picked up Haley Braun from softball and Marissa Hofstee is returning, SEE TRACK, 7B
vs. Chewelah and Kettle Falls 3:30 p.m. - Colville at Priest River Invite 10 a.m. vs. Riverside 3:30 p.m. at Riverside Invitational 10 a.m. vs. Lakeside 3:30 p.m. at Districts 11 a.m. - Newport at Regionals TBA - Riverside Washington State Championships EWU, Cheney Washington State Championships EWU, Cheney
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NEWPORT GRIZZLIES
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SOFTBALL
BASEBALL TOP RETURNEES: Seniors Jacob Theirs, Tyler Hunt and Jeremiah DeVerna; juniors Seth Harvey, Kyle Jackson, Austin Krogh, Jacob Satterlee and Chase Slocomb; sophomores Bailey Brown, Dakota Volavka, Issac Peterson Tristen Miller and Jordan Battle; freshmen David Poisel and Braden Nichols
TOP RETURNEES: Seniors Alex Abercrombie and Maggie Abercrombie; junior Chaleigh Kirkwood; sophomore Bianca Sanchez
Jordan Battle Freshman
Bailey Brown Junior
Jeremiah DeVerna Senior
Seth Hervey Sophomore
TOP PROSPECTS: Rylee Moss, Sammy Enyeart and Jensen Kirkwood
Tyler Hunt Senior
KEY LOSSES: Shanna Over, Michelle Clark and Alex Douglas
TOP PROSPECTS: Jacob Satterlee, Tyler Hunt and sophomore Bailey Brown KEY LOSSES: Newport will miss the play of Spenser Douglas, Michael Rapp, Nick Odell, Travis Martin, Justin Reyes and Sam Medrano. The Grizzlies will especially miss the pitching of Spenser Douglas. OVERALL PROJECTION OF TEAM’S CHANCES IN THE NEA LEAGUE: Coach Castro recognizes this will be a building year for Newport baseball. “We’re a very young team, we are a development team this year,” he said. STRENGTHS: Castro cites commitment, team unity and a great spirit among Newport’s strengths. Weaknesses: Newport’s biggest weakness is not having enough pitching depth. “This will affect us during double header games,” Castro said. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: Castro notes the players’ great level of enthusiasm, something essential
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Kyle Jackson Sophomore
Austin Krogh Sophomore
Tristent Miller Junior
Braden Nichols Freshman
Isaac Patterson Freshman
Overall projection of the team’s chances in the Northeast A League: “The league is very strong, so for me with a young team, I hope they learn to win, become competitive, most of all have fun,” coach John Mullaley said.
Alex Abercrombie Senior
Maggie Abercrombie Senior
Rene Peters Senior
Sammy Enyeart Junior
Chaleigh Kirkwood Junior
Charline Meyer Junior
McKinsey Madison Sophomore
Rylee Moss Sophomore
Bianca Sanchez Sophomore
Stephanie Thomson Sophomore
Isabelle Kepner Freshman
Jensen Kirkwood Freshman
Tiara Oliver Freshman
Tori Poisel Freshman
Lynda Walker Freshman
STRENGTHS: Strong up the middle with Chaleigh Kirkwood behind the plate, Sanchez pitching, Alex Abercrombie at second and Maggie Abercrombie in centerfield. David Poisel Freshman
Jacob Satterlee Sophomore
Jacob Theirs Senior
for a young team. Castro said the Grizzlies’ equipment is not certified and must be replaced. All equipment must meet the National Federation of High Schools criteria. He said the team needs updated helmets and catchers gear. “The change took affect two years ago,” he said. “Overcoming this challenge can be difficult.”
Dakota Volavka Junior
Sam Castro Head Coach
Castro notes that the baseball field is also out of regulation compliance. It lacks bathrooms and doesn’t drain properly, he said.
WEAKNESSES: The team is very young with only two seniors, one junior and one sophomore returning.
OCCUPATION: Mullaley has been in the construction business for 30 years.
AGE: 56
HEAD COACH: Sam Castro
COACHING EXPERIENCE: 18 years coaching fastpitch softball and 35 total years coaching other
AGE: 46 SEE NEWPORT BASEBALL, 7B
vs. Freeman 4 p.m. at Riverside 11 a.m. vs. Kettle Falls 4 p.m. vs. Lakeside 11 a.m. Northeast A League Baseball Districts TBA Northeast A League at Baseball Bi-Districts TBA Washington State 1A Baseball Championships: County Stadium, Yakima
playing competitive fastpitch softball
sports, including baseball and football.
HEAD COACH: John Mullaley
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ATHLETIC EXPERIENCE: 15 years
ASSISTANT COACHES: Ivan Poisel and Angela Johnson are volun- John teering this season. Mullaley Head Coach
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NEWPORT GOLF TOP RETURNEES: seniors Gage Anderson and Courtney Wiese return this year and are at the top of the league, according to coach Jim Murphy. TOP PROSPECTS: Spencer Siemsen, Dean Ownbey, Nick Allen, Sydney Hearnden, Elaine Gamma and Tiffany Huang. The rest of the team are beginning golfers and are working hard, Murphy said. OVERALL PROJECTION OF THE TEAM’S CHANCES IN THE NEA: Murphy said Anderson
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and Wiese are at the top of the league, and the rest of the team is in the middle of the pack. CHANGES IN THE LEAGUE: Kettle Falls and Medical Lake joined the Northeast A League this year. HEAD COACH: Jim Murphy AGE: 57 COACHING EXPERIENCE: 33 years of coaching football, including Eastern Washington University and Colville High
at Chewelah Invite vs. Chewelah and Medical Lake Girls Golf at Chewelah Invite vs. Lakeside at Sub Districts at Districts at Bi-Districts at Washington State Golf at Washington State Golf at Washington State Golf
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School. He coached Newport football for 15-plus years. This is his second year coaching golf. TEACHING EXPERIENCE: Coach Murphy retired in 2011 after teaching for 31 years. He served as athletic director at Newport Courtney Wiese for 15 years. Senior ATHLETIC EXPERIENCE: Murphy was a star football and basketball player for Newport and rounded out the year with baseball. He played football for Eastern Washington University on a scholarship.
Nicholas Allen Sophomore
Nathan Michelle 10 a.m. - Chewelah Witt Contreras Freshman Freshman 2 p.m. - Fairways 10 a.m. - Chewelah 2 p.m. - StoneRidge 10:30 a.m. - Liberty Lake 10 a.m. - Sundance 10 a.m. - Chewelah TBA - Tacoma Not pictured: TBA - Tacoma Brandon Larson, Ashley Grew TBA - Tacoma
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Haley Basnaw Freshman
Isaiah Battle Sophomore
Cora Berbig Freshman
Gabriel Berbig Sophomore
Isaiah Campbell Sophomore
Karlee Christofferson Junior
Kyle Edwards Senior
Daniel Fitzmorris Freshman
Joseph Fitzmorris Freshman
Elaine Gamma Junior
Zachariah Wagar Senior
Sydney Hearnden Junior
Tiffany Huang Sophomore
Jim Murphy Head Coach
Dean Ownbey Junior
Fynn Peck Freshman
Savana Rice Freshman
Zachary Rice Junior
Spencer Siemsen Sophomore
Hadley Stratton Freshman
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PRIEST RIVER SPRING SPORTS PREVIEW
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| April 17, 2013
Meet Your Spartans
TOP RETURNEES: The Spartans will return a strong team of seniors, including catcher Tyler Barber and pitcher and infielder R.C. Akre, who were both named All Intermountain League. Other returning seniors include outfielder and pitcher Nick Farnham and Dalton Sommer, who can play in the infield and outfield as well as pitch. Senior first baseman Cody Edwards is also back.
BASEBALL
TRACK AND FIELD
R.C. Akre Senior #13
Tyler Barber Senior #12
Dalton Sommer Senior #14
Nick Farnham Senior #8
Cody Edwards Senior #3
JUNIORS: Experienced juniors include Wyatt King, who can play in the infield and outfield, as well as pitch, Jake Perkins, another pitcher who can also play infield, Ashton Brooks, an infielder and pitcher, Jalen Griffin who can play in the infield as well as the outfield and catcher and outfielder Jesse Griffin. Eric Hass is a new player who will be called on to pitch and play in the outfield.
Wyatt King Junior #10
Jake Perkins Junior #21
Ashton Brooks Junior #34
Jalen Griffin Junior #6
Jesse Griffin Junior #30
KEY LOSSES: The Spartans will be missing the play of Kole Akre, who graduated, as well as infielder Brian Fink, and third baseman Cameron Riley, and shortstop Cameron Krepcik.
Eric Hass Junior #9
OVERALL PROJECTION OF TEAM’S CHANCES IN THE INTERMOUNTAIN LEAGUE: Spartan coach Mark Schultz says he thinks the Intermountain League will be competitive, with no clear favorites. “I don’t see a team running away with league,” Schultz said. “We continue to work hard in practice, I see us in the mix for league at the end of the year.”
Benson Huntley Sophomore#22
Jesse Miller Sophomore#24
earlier in the season. He said the team could also become more consistent at the plate Gregory Fitzmorris and still Freshmen#16 need to work on defense.
Mark Schultz Head Coach
Brad Drake Sophomore#32
Rob Perkins Assistant Coach
Jacob Bowden Sophomore#22
Stewart Hollis Assistant Coach
detention aid at Priest River High school.
HEAD COACH: Mark Schultz STRENGTHS: “We have a lot of key returners, a good senior class with a good group of juniors,” Schultz said. “We have six returning pitchers who have varsity experience. Our seniors are showing great leadership and they all are working hard for this season.” WEAKNESSES: Like all area teams, Schultz would have liked to have been able to play outside
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AGE: 45 COACHING EXPERIENCE: Schultz has been coaching baseball for 12 years, the last five years as a varsity coach. OCCUPATION: Schultz, a former mill worker, is pursuing his teaching degree, taking courses online at Lewis and Clark State College. He also works as a
ATHLETIC EXPERIENCE: A 1985 Newport High School graduate, Schultz played varsity football, basketball and baseball for Newport. ASSISTANT COACHES: Lou Musso, Rob Perkins, Hollis Stewart (JV head coach) Not pictured: Trent Slinger, Sophomore #18 Lou Musso, Assistant Coach
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TOP RETURNEES: For girls, seniors Steffie Pavey (distance), Brady Nelson (sprints, relays), and BreeAnna Marks, (hurdles); juniors Amber Trantum (jumps), Beth Bykerk (throws), and Jill Weimer (high jump/hurdles); sophomores Erika McCraken (distance), Katlyn Summers (sprints), Mollie French (sprints), Angel Clark (sprints), and Lily Lucky (sprints) For boys, senior Tyler Popkin (distance) and Tony De Ment (throws); juniors Diamond Robinson (distance), Dallas Hopkins (sprints/jumps), Andy Meyer (sprints), and Jacob MacDonald (pole vault); sophomores Gabe Davis (sprints) and Josh Marks (distance)
TOP PROSPECTS: Pavey has already been winning her distance events against league schools. Weimer, Bykerk, Trantum and McCracken placed well in early season meets. For the boys, Hopkins joined with Kleber Leaf, Levi Maltba and Michael Taylor for a strong medley relay team. KEY LOSSES: Andrew Huddleston (hurdles), Austin Glazier (sprints), Neal Johnson (throws/ pole vault), Chris van der Heijden (sprints), Cassie Stagner (throws), Sabrina Aguayo (throws), Felisha Johnson (throws). Meyer, Marks and McDonald started well in their individual events. CHANCES IN THE INTERMOUNTAIN LEAGUE: Despite missing some athletes at the first meet, the Lady Spartans placed ahead of Bonners Ferry and St. Maries. Timberlake still has a strong program, but Priest River will be a contender. Timberlake and Bonners have strong boys teams. STRENGTHS: The team returns a solid group of athletes, including nine out of 11 state qualifiers. The girls return Bykerk, Pavey, Nelson, Weimer, Summers and McCracken, who earned medals at state last year.
Kourtney Aldridge Senior
Beth Bykerk Junior
Allysa Carey Freshman
Angel Clark Sophomore
Alishia Edmison Junior
Mollie French Sophomore
Hannah Keinert Freshman
BreeAnna Marks Senior
Erika McCracken Sophomore
Kinya MorrisonSpangler Junior
Elisabeth Young Freshman
Brady Nelson Senior
Madelyn Nordby Freshman
Anna Pavey Junior
Steffie Pavey Senior
Rita Santi Senior
Amber Trantum Junior
Whitney Urmann Senior
Taylor Wandler Freshman
Jill Weimer Junior
Thomas White Senior
Ian Barnes Freshman
Nick Burns Freshman
Kenny Chesnut Freshman
Tony De Ment Senior
Bret Fink Freshman
Marvin Freeman Freshman
Scott Hegge Freshman
Dallas Hopkins Junior
Jimmy Koch Junior
Josh Malakoski Sophomore
Levi Maltba Sophomore
Josh Marks Sophomore
Jacob McDonald Senior
Andy Meyer Junior
Cameron Murdock Junior
Blane Nelson Freshman
Jason Oliver Senior
Jordan Otero Junior
Tyler Popkin Senior
Diamond Robinson Junior
Michael Taylor Freshman
Jared Hughes Head Coach
Lance Clark Assistant Coach
Melissa Dallenbach Assistant Coach
WEAKNESSES: The boys team lack depth. HEAD COACH: Jared Hughes AGE: 38 COACHING EXPERIENCE: Tenth year as head coach, 16th season with the track team TEACHING EXPERIENCE: Has taught at Priest River Lamanna High School 14 years ATHLETIC EXPERIENCE: In track and field, three years in high school at Priest River, and four years at the University of Idaho competing in shot put and hammer ASSISTANT COACHES: Lance Clark and Melissa Dallenbach Not pictured: Anna Nelson, Sophomore Erica Fuller
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CUSICK SPRING SPORTS PREVIEW
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Meet Your Panthers
Bluff and Peterson have been among the team’s best hitters in the young season among the returning players.
TOP RETURNEES: Seniors Shanelle Savage, Haley Adams, Jessica Nelson, Lauren Nelson and Sarah Martin
Donny Blevins Freshman #22
Devlin Sheridan Senior #8
Ryan Sample Senior #23
Cameron Bauer Junior #10
Derrick Bluff Senior #9
Other returning players include junior Michael Konkright, who has been hitting well. TOP PROSPECTS: Senior Ryan Sample returned to baseball after a two-year absence. He has been a good hitter and also pitches. Tyson Shanholtzer, a sophomore, has also been active with the bat. Hamilton said sophomore Eli Peterson is an athletic player who shows promise. “He’s good in the outfield,” Hamilton said. Others who show promise include freshman Donnie Blevins, who plays in the outfield, and Terrance Gould, a sophomore with a good arm. KEY LOSSES: The Panthers will miss the play of Aaron Sears, who graduated last year, as well as junior Jes Brazda, who stopped playing baseball in anticipation to joining the Navy. OVERALL PROJECTION OF TEAM’S CHANCES IN THE NORTHEAST 1B LEAGUE: Hamilton says he figures that Cusick
John Cutshall Senior #24
Gavin Peterson Senior #1
Michael Konkright Junior #5
Franklin Pope Freshman #?
Dustin Newkirk Junior #6
Marcin Nieznaj Grade #2
Tyson Shanholtzer Freshman #12
will be battling with WilburCreston for one of the last six spots for a playoff berth.
Elijah Peterson Sophomore#20
Tell Hamilton Head Coach
Vu Duy #15
Not pictured: Terrance Gould, Sophomore #18 Tim Konkright, Assistant Coach
STRENGTHS: “It depends on the game,” Hamilton said. “We’re pretty good in all aspects of the game.” He said the Panthers are more athletic than most their opponents. They pitch and infield well. “We just haven’t been able to execute them all in one game.”
WEAKNESSES: Consistency has been a weakness for Cusick. HEAD COACH: Tell Hamilton AGE: 32 COACHING EXPERIENCE: HamilSEE CUSICK BASEBALL, 7B
Tuesday, April 23 vs. Wilbur-Creston: 2 p.m. Friday, April 26 vs. St. Michael’s: 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 30 at Northport: 2 p.m. Saturday, May 4 North B League Tiebreaker: TBA Tuesday, May 7 North B League Districts: TBA Saturday, May 11 North B League District Baseball: TBA Saturday, May 18 North B League Regional Baseball: TBA Friday, May 24 Washington State 1B and 2B Baseball Championships: Ellensburg Saturday, May 25 Washington State 1B and 2B Baseball Championships: Ellensburg
TRACK AND FIELD TOP RETURNEES: Back on the boys’ team this year is senior Warren Piengkham, and juniors Nolan Finley and Quinton Montgomery. Returning for the girls are sophomores Bridgett Fountain and Iris Strangeowl. TOP PROSPECTS: New to the team this year, freshman Josh Keogh is coming up from the junior high team. Two foreign exchange students are on the team: Rina Tokita of Japan and Darunee Gunplemjan of Thailand. Also new is freshman Baylie Brown. KEY LOSSES: Cusick lost its star thrower. Andrea Heinen graduated last year after taking the shot put title four years in a row at state. She won discus three years straight. Also graduating were Sara Davis and Roma Chantry. CHANCES IN THE NORTHEAST 1B NORTH LEAGUE: The Panthers have two invites under their belts, and the first league competition was April 6. Coach Pope is happy to have a full schedule with four league meets.
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SOFTBALL
BASEBALL TOP RETURNEES: Derrick Bluff, John Cutshall and Gavin Peterson are experienced seniors that Cusick coach Tell Hamilton is counting on this year. Bluff and Sample pitch and Cutshall and Peterson play catcher.
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Without seeing the competition in person, he expects Columbia-Hunters will be a good team with a big turnout. Curlew is usually pretty tough, he said, and Selkirk was young last year and will be getting stronger.
STRENGTHS: The Panthers have a good mix of upper and lower classmen that work well together and are always improving, Savage said. HEAD COACH: Dan Savage
Shanelle Savage Senior
Haley Adams Senior
Jessica Nelson Senior
Sarah Martin Senior
Tiffany Yarber Freshman
Angelia Fish Sophomore
Reigan Allen Freshman
Cassidy Hansen Freshman
Brianna Balcom Freshman
Val Keogh Freshman
COACHING EXPERIENCE: Four years as Cusick head softball coach, three years coaching in a fall softball league, and 10 years coaching Little League OCCUPATION: Logger ASSISTANT COACHES: Monica Allen, Shanda Savage and Candea Balcom
Not Pictured: Jovahni Seymour, Sophomore Monica Allen, Assistant Coach Shanda Savage, Assistant Coach Candea Balcom, Assistant Coach
AGE: 45
TOP RETURNEES: Sophomore Jacob Tesdahl TOP PROSPECTS: Marcus Sheridan, Zayne Arnell, Dakota Schubert and Alyssa Walrath KEY LOSSES: Quenten Cole, Josh Mason and Johnny Mason OVERALL PROJECTION OF TEAM’S CHANCES IN THE NORTHEAST 1B NORTH LEAGUE: Cusick doesn’t have enough participants to qualify a team.
GOLF
a close group that get along well and want to help each other improve,” coach Sattleen said. HEAD COACH: Jim Sattleen AGE: 60 COACHING EXPERIENCE: 12 years coaching golf
Marcus Sheridan Sophomore
Zayne Arnell Sophomore
Dakota Schubert Junior
Jacob Tesdahl Sophomore
Jim Sattleen Head Coach
OCCUPATION: Aquatic Manager at Camas Wellness Center ATHLETIC EXPERIENCE: High School football, basketball, baseball, and golf and one year of college baseball ASSISTANT COACHES: Bill Pickerel and Pat Adams
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: “This is Nolan Finley Junior
Warren Piengkham Senior
Quinton Montgomery Junior
Shae Kirtley Freshman
Baylie Brown Freshman
Iris Strange Owl Sophomore
Several other Panthers competed at districts but were just shy of the qualifying mark to move on to state. Piengkham was sixth in the 200, MontRina Darunee gomery was eighth in the 100 Tokita Gunplemjan and sixth in shot put, Fountain Sophomore Junior was sixth in the 800, Strangeowl was seventh in the 800 and just missed qualifying by placing third with a personal best time in the 1,600, and Not pictured: Josh Keogh, Freshman Henry was ninth in discus. Bridgett Fountain, Sophomore
Monday, April 22 vs. Northwest Christian Tuesday, April 30 vs. Odessa-Harrington Monday, May 6 at Sub Districts Monday, May 13 at Districts Tuesday, May 21 at State Wednesday, May 22 at State
W E Franklin Pope Head Coach
Dan Savage Head Coach
Saturday, April 20 at Columbia Noon Tuesday, April 23 vs. Wilbur-Creston 2 p.m. Friday, April 26 vs. St. Michael’s 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 30 at Northport 2 p.m. Saturday, May 11 North B League District Softball TBA Saturday, May 18 North B League Regional Softball TBA Friday, May 24 Washington State 1B and 2B Softball Championships: Yakima Saturday, May 25 Washington State 1B and 2B Softball Championships: Yakima
WEAKNESSES: Lack of experience
“Quinton knows how to get to state now. He’s working hard,” Pope said.
SEE CUSICK TRACK, 7B
OVERALL PROJECTION OF THE TEAM’S CHANCES IN THE NORTHEAST 1B NORTH LEAGUE: “We have a good balance of offense and defense. I think we can compete well with the rest of the league,” coach Savage said.
STRENGTHS: Practice habits and a want to learn
STRENGTHS: The Panthers have some experience this year.
Montgomery placed eighth at state in discus last year and broke 100 feet for the first time at districts.
TOP PROSPECTS: Three freshman that played as eighth graders: Reigan Allen, Brianna Balcom and Tiffany Yarber. Others include sophomores Jovahni Seymour and Angelia Fish, and freshmen Cassidy Hansen and Val Keogh.
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Meet Your Rangers
TOP RETURNEES: Selkirk has an experienced team returning including: Seniors Mikey Weiss, Emery Maupin and Ray Davis; juniors Avery Miller, Brandyn Ross, Warren Batiste and Nick Lane; sophomore Dominic Cain; freshmen: Brady Filler, Noah Bailey, Stephen Avey, Meric Merkley and Logan Miller
BASEBALL Logan Miller Freshman #23
Brady Filler Freshman #36
TRACK AND FIELD
Steven Avey Freshman #2
Meric Merkly Freshman #3
Noah Bailey Freshman #34
TOP PROSPECTS: Selkirk coach Pete Whittekiend says all the boys are working hard and contributing in different ways. KEY LOSSES: “We lost a great center fielder in Matt Emerson but we expect that our depth will cover that loss,” Whittekiend said. OVERALL PROJECTION OF TEAM’S CHANCES IN THE LEAGUE: “Our boys are hungry and desire to compete deep into the post season,” Whittekiend said. So far they have had mixed results, winning league games against Almira/Coulee-Hartline and Wilbur-Creston but losing to OdessaHarrington, which looks to be the team to beat in the Northeast 1B League. Eight games into the league season, Odessa-Harrington is undefeated. STRENGTHS: Whittekiend says his team’s depth and flexibility and a deep pitching rotation should help them stay healthy. Team speed is more of a strength for the Rangers this season, he said, and the Rangers also have good infielders. “Our infield has solid experience,” he said. WEAKNESSES: Whittekiend said experience in postseason play is one of the team’s weaknesses. HEAD COACH: Pete Whittekiend
Friday, April 19 Tuesday, April 23 Tuesday, April 30 Saturday, May 4 Saturday, May 4 Tuesday, May 7 Saturday, May 11 Saturday, May 18 Friday, May 24 Saturday, May 25
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TOP RETURNEES: Back on the girls team is junior Georgie Shafer, who placed second at state in the 100-meter hurdles last year and also did well in sprints. Senior Aley Curran is looking strong in throws so far, and sophomore Erin Rumelhart is doing well at jumps. Other returning sophomores include thrower Kaci Nearing and Katisue George.
Tristan Carmen Freshman
Sean Huntsman Junior
Katie Dewey Freshman
Kaci Nearing Sophomore
Kaitisue George Sophomore
Alex Yarnell Freshman
Amanda Hiem Freshman
Erin Rumelhart Sophomore
Lauren McGeorge Freshman
Aley Curran Senior
For the boys, junior Sean Huntsman, a strong jumper is back. Dominic Cain Sophomore#24
Brandyn Ross Junior #12
Avery Miller Junior #32
Nick Lane Junior #18
Warren Batiste Junior #10
AGE: 39 COACHING EJ Mikey Ray Pete EXPERIMaupin Weiss Davis Whittekiend ENCE: 16 Senior #22 Senior #20 Senior #13 Head Coach years total, fifth year as head baseball coach. bring passions and energy to our Has also coached Selkirk volleysquad,” Whittekiend said. “He ball. has a solid understanding of the game. He also understands how TEACHING EXPERIENCE: Whitto motivate and encourage boys to work.” tekiend has 14 years experience teaching mathematics at Selkirk. Former Ranger Matt Emerson is working with the outfielders. “He ATHLETIC EXPERIENCE: He played has done a solid job training his baseball at Eastern Washington replacements,” Whittekiend said. University, as well as high school sports. Jess Herrera also volunteers. “He is a great sounding board and is ASSISTANT COACHES: Charlie always willing to lend a hand.” Snow, Matt Emerson, Jess Hererra and Dennis Flanigan Dennis Flannigan is also volunteering and giving input. “Our coaches “We have a very committed coachall care for the boys and desire ing staff and volunteer staff,” Whitthat they grow in strong young tekiend said. men along with them growing into solid ball players,” WhitCharlie Snow joined the staff as an tekiend said. assistant coach this season. “He
vs. Northport vs. St. Michaels at Reardan at Curlew North B League Tiebreaker North B League Districts North B League District Baseball North B League Regional Baseball Washington State 1B and 2B Championships Washington State 1B and 2B Championships
3 p.m. 2 p.m. 3 p.m. Noon TBA TBA TBA TBA Ellensburg Ellensburg
TOP PROSPECTS: Selkirk has a few promising new faces on the team: freshmen Katie Dewey, Guyla Boyle and Lauren McGeorge. KEY LOSSES: Graduating last spring, Emily Guthrie was a distance runner for Selkirk, Kathleen Huntsman did throws, and Josh Ross threw disc. CHANCE IN THE NORTHEAST 1B NORTH LEAGUE: Selkirk seeks its first league competition after spring break. At the season opener in Colville, the girls placed ahead of Curlew, Inchelium and Republic. They were just ahead of Northport by two points. “We have high expectations and believe we will be at or near the top in our league,” coach Boyle said. STRENGTHS: Shafer will bring in a lot of points for the girls team. Her experience at state will be an asset, as will Curran’s four years in track.
Not Pictured: “They are quick to support each Patricia Story, Senior other and give the strength each Guyla Boyle, Freshman one needs to compete.” Rebekah Boyle, Head Coach Daneen Green, Asst. Coach Weaknesses: The Rangers have a small boys team without much Georgie track experience, but there are Shafer Junior some strong athletes amongst them. “We are young, but I consider this both a strength and weakness,” the coach added. COMMENTS: “We are a young team with what I believe are a lot of up and comers. Because we are small and we have stiff competition from softball and baseball we do not have a junior high track team so we have three eighth graders rounding out our roster. We expect these young competitors to make their mark in the coming years,” coach Boyle said.
Selkirk team. Susan Vermeulen coached the Rangers for five years before moving away last summer. OCCUPATION: Stay at home mom ATHLETIC EXPERIENCE: Boyle is a Selkirk High School graduate and moved back to the area in 2006. She loves to run and take part in local running events as much as possible. “My passion is for the health and well being of the kids and I am just excited to be a part of this team,” she said.
HEAD COACH: Rebekah Boyle “We have a team chocked full of hard working and enthusiastic kids,” coach Boyle said.
COACHING EXPERIENCE: This is Boyle’s first year leading the
ASSISTANT COACHES: Daneen Green
Saturday, April 20 at Priest River Invite 10 a.m. Thursday, April 25 at League Meet 3:30 p.m. - Hosted by St. George’s at North Central High School Tuesday, April 30 at League Meet 3:30 p.m. - Valley Christian Saturday, May 11 at League Qualifier TBA - Riverside Friday, May 17 at Districts TBA - Riverside Friday, May 24 Washington State Championships EWU, Cheney Saturday, May 25 Washington State Championships EWU, Cheney
SOFTBALL TOP RETURNEES: Seniors Kirbi Anderson, Jessika Reiber and Savanah Christman; juniors Katie Couch, Josie Miller and Abiona Carrasco; sophomores Anna Kotzian TOP PROSPECTS: MacKenzie McAnerin, Nicole Espe, Ellie Grass, Abigail Christman and Hannah Rick KEY LOSSES: The Rangers have four key losses from last year including two-time league MVP Courtney Holter, and three other outstanding starters, Annie Couch, RaeAnn McCollum and Cozza Curran. “All of these young ladies were great players as well as great leaders both on and off the field,” the coaches said. OVERALL PROJECTION OF
TEAM’S CHANCES IN THE NORTHEAST 1B NORTH LEAGUE: “Not sure, many teams in our league have made improvement and it looks to be a very competitive league,” the coaches said. STRENGTHS: Returning pitcher and catcher combination of Kirbi Anderson and Jessika Reiber give the Rangers a solid base to build on. Both are four-year starters in their respective positions and work hard to improve each day. “The experience and work ethic of Christman, Miller, Couch and Carrasco will give stability to our team and help our younger players develop,” the coaches said.
Kirbi Anderson Senior - #15
Jessika Reiber Senior - #22
Katie Couch Junior - #4
key spots may be a weakness early on. HEAD COACHING TEAM: Cathy Enyeart, Andrew Anderson, Craig Larson COACHING EXPERIENCE: Between the three coaches they have more than 30 years of coaching experience. They have been coaching together for 15 years.
WEAKNESSES: Lack of team speed. Inexperience in some
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Abiona Carrasco Junior - #12
Josie Miller Junior - #21
Anna Kotzian Sophomore - #10
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PRIEST RIVER GOLF TOP RETURNEES: All seven golfers on Priest River’s team return this year, and have several years experience golfing, including Jeff Duley, Colton Clark, Eric Mortensen, Marcus Douglas, Jeremy MacDonald, Spencer Johnson and Colton Nunley. TOP PROSPECTS: All of the golfers return this year, and are expected to do well. KEY LOSSES: None CHANCES IN THE INTERMOUNTAIN LEAGUE: Coach Scott Salesky expects his team to be competitive this season.
Thursday, April 18 Tuesday, April 23 Tuesday, April 30 Thursday, May 2 Monday, May 6 Monday, May 13 Tuesday, May 14
They took second at their first Intermountain League match at Kellogg. He said this is significant because at the end of the regular season, the top two teams in league go Jeff to state. Duley Senior STRENGTHS: Experience
Colton Clark Junior
Eric Mortensen Junior
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PRIEST RIVER SOFTBALL Marcus Douglas Junior
TOP RETURNEES: Seniors catcher Ayonna Lents, second baseman Alyssa Deal, shortstop/pitcher Kelsie Fink, and centerfielder Erika Nelson; juniors pitcher Brittany Krampert; and sophomore outfielder and first baseman Kaylee Fink TOP PROSPECTS: first baseman Johnna Fitzmorris, third baseman Paige Broesch, and outfielder/shortstop Destiny Day
HEAD COACH: Scott Salesky AGE: 53
TEACHING EXPERIENCE: Teaching for 31 years; currently teaches at Priest River Junior High
Jeremy MacDonald Sophomore
at Timberlake at Bonners Ferry at Timberlake vs. Kellogg at Districts at State at State
Spencer Johnson Junior
Colton Nunley Junior
Scott Salesky Head Coach
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OVERALL PROJECTION OF TEAM’S CHANCES IN THE INTERMOUNTAIN LEAGUE: “Timberlake is still the team to beat but they don’t have the pitching they have had in the past,” coach Kruse said. “We should be able to de-throne them this year.” STRENGTHS: “Our pitching and catching can keep us in every game. We are strong defensively up the middle with seniors Kelsie Fink and Alyssa Deal. We hit very well up and down the lineup with both power and speed,” Kruse said. WEAKNESSES: “We don’t have a lot of experience in the outfield – no returning starters – and we have a tough road schedule this year. Very few of our games are at home,” the coach said. COMMENTS: “Kellogg and Wallace combined to form a Silver Valley team. They are a little stronger but it shouldn’t cause us any difficulties,” coach Kruse said. “St. Maries is no longer in
CUSICK TRACK | FROM PAGE 5B
HEAD COACH: Franklin Pope
Piengkham suffered a back injury in a car accident last year. Coach Pope said he’s amazed he’s out there running so hard, but said he’s a hard worker.
AGE: 47 COACHING EXPERIENCE: This is Pope’s seventh year as head track coach at Cusick. He also coaches the junior high team. Pope coached girls’ basketball for two years at Cusick. He has about 20 years of coaching experience in all. He was assistant track coach, then head coach for
CUSICK BASEBALL FROM PAGE 5B ton has been head baseball coach at Cusick High School for five years.
OCCUPATION: Hamilton works as facilities manager for the Kalispel Tribe’s Camas Center for Community Wellness.
ATHLETIC EXPERIENCE: Hamilton played college baseball at
Taholah Junior High. He’s also coached basketball at Wellpinit High School. OCCUPATION: Pope works for the Kalispel tribal fish hatchery. ATHLETIC EXPERIENCE: Pope played college football at Haskell Indian Nations University in Lawrence, Kan. ASSISTANT COACH: Trudy Fountain
Spokane Community College, spent two years playing for the Spokane Blue Devils in AAA American Legion and played four years of baseball, basketball and football at Cusick High School.
NEWPORT BASEBALL FROM PAGE 3B COACHING EXPERIENCE: This is Castro’s first year coaching high school baseball at Newport, but he has quite a bit of coaching experience. “I’ve probably coached 12 years,” he said. When he lived on the West side
of the state, he coached Little League and Pony League baseball. Pony League ball involved coaching high school players from big schools. OCCUPATION: Castro works as Public Works Director for Pend Oreille County.
NEWPORT TRACK FROM PAGE 2B and hurdles will be an asset. The distance guys will give the team strength, and in the jumps, Axel is expecting good things from Worley and McDaniel. The team got out on the field and the track much earlier than in recent years. A shovel crew cleared two lanes in the first week of practice, and the snow melted off quickly. WEAKNESS: The team is relatively young without too many veterans. The coaches are excited about the potential. HEAD COACH: Rory Axel AGE: 56 COACHING EXPERIENCE: This is Axel’s second year as head coach
Kaylee Fink Sophomore#2
Sabrina Brandt Junior #18
Destiny Day Sophomore#3
Alyssa Deal Senior #22
Michaela Dreyer Junior #4
Erika Nelson Senior #12
Kelsie Fink Senior #11
Johnna Fitzmorris Junior #10
Brittany Krampert Junior #28
Ayonna Lentz Senior #25
Darci Carter Junior #6
Angie Taylor Sophomore #1
Aimee Warren Sophomore
Ron Kruse Head Coach
KEY LOSSES: centerfielder Emma Reed and Kelsey Bradbury
COACHING EXPERIENCE: 27 years of coaching
WEAKNESSES: The team still lacks distance runners, which will hurt them point-wise in the team standings. There’s also a lack of size in the boys, Pope said.
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of the high school team. He has been assistant coach for the high school distance runners since 1995, working under Barry Sartz and Pat Stahl. He coached the junior high track and field team for 10 years and is working to revive a junior high cross country team at Newport after first starting one in 1993. In California, he was an assistant coach for a high school track team. After moving to the Newport area in 1979, he coached cross country as an assistant for Rogers High School in Spokane. He also teaches karate in Priest River.
OCCUPATION: Social worker with the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services ATHLETIC EXPERIENCE: Axel grew up in California where he competed in track and field and
ATHLETIC EXPERIENCE: Castro played baseball, football and soccer for the Sunnyside High School Grizzlies in the Yakima Valley. ASSISTANT COACH: Travis Feldner
cross country in high school and went to community college on a running scholarship. He has completed 20 marathons. He is a black belt in karate. ASSISTANT COACHES: Mick Ratcliff will be back working with the pole vaulters. Morgan Johnson replaces Bill Burnett, who retired last year from coaching the throwers. Former Newport principal Pat Stahl is joining the team this year to work with the jumpers. Newport’s head volleyball coach, Kaprina Goodwin will join the track team as a sprints and hurdles coach. She still holds the state records for 1B high and low hurdles, long and triple jump. She set two in 2007, then two in 2008 as a senior at Northport. “I’m surrounding myself with excellent coaches. I like their energy and enthusiasm this year,” Axel said.
the league, they were always very competitive.” HEAD COACH: Ron Kruse AGE: 50 COACHING EXPERIENCE: 30 years from T-ball to Pony League baseball, assistant varsity softball coach for Priest River for two years and junior varsity coach last year. This is Kruse’s first year as the varsity head coach. OCCUPATION: 21 years in U.S. Army as Korean linguist in military intelligence. Retired as a First Sergeant. Currently, Kruse is the deputy technology director for the West Bonner County School District.
Saturday, April 20 at Timberlake 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 23 vs. Timberlake 4 p.m. Thursday, April 25 at Kettle Falls 4 p.m. Saturday, April 27 vs. Bonners Ferry 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 30 at Sandpoint 4 p.m. Thursday, May 2 at Districts TBA Tuesday, May 7 Idaho District 4 p.m. Saturday, May 11 Idaho District 3 p.m. Friday, May 17 Idaho State Tournament Saturday, May 18 Idaho State Tournament
Not pictured: Paige Broesch, Junior #23 Vivian Reynolds, Sophomore #7
ATHLETIC EXPERIENCE: Lettered in football, basketball and track at Priest River High School, graduating 1980. Five years as Player Coach for Defense Language Institute’s Post Softball team. ASSISTANT COACHES: Melissa Kruse, former Priest River standout and college softball player. JV coach is Dan Buttrey.
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