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2018

SPRING SPORTS PREVIEW Baseball • Softball • Track & Field • Tennis • Soccer • Golf

Published: April 2018 Publisher: Michelle Nedved Writers & editors: Don Gronning and Sophia Aldous Design: Brad Thew Advertising: Lindsay Guscott, Cindy Boober and Micki Brass

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GRIZZLY BASEBALL Newport baseball has 28 players out this year, something second year coach Gary Reese is enthused about.

TOP RETURNEES: seniors Hunter Peterson, Owen Leslie, Jacob Weber; junior Tug Smith; sophomores Jacob Kirkwood, Jesse Cummings.

TOP PROSPECTS: “We have a lot of new guys out and some good freshmen coming in,” Reese says. “We have 28 kids out this year.” Junior Danny Bradbury has to be a top prospect. While this is his first year at high school baseball, he has had success in football and basketball.

KEY LOSSES: Newport graduated five players: Conrad Madison, Fred Houck, Matthew Kauffman, Jesse Reyes and Colton Malsbury.

OVERALL PROJECTION OF TEAM’S CHANCES IN THE NORTHEAST A LEAGUE: “We will be just fine,” says Reese. Newport plays in the Northeast A League, which is made up of Chewelah, Freeman, Riverside, Lakeside, Deer Park, Colville, Medical Lake

and Newport. Freeman and Colville were strong last year; Freeman won the league and made it to state, where they finished third.

STRENGTHS: Reese says, “It kinda comes down to our quote this year, ‘you just got lesson number one; don’t think it can only hurt the ball club.’” The large turnout has to be considered an advantage, with more than twice as many players turning out this year.

WEAKNESSES: Reese says the team needs a winning attitude. “We won four games last year and the team was OK with that,” he said. “That thought process has to change to contend in the NEA League.”

leyball and girls basketball coach for Cusick. In addition to coaching high school volleyball and girls basketball, he has coached football, boys basketball and baseball.

OCCUPATION: Reese is a semi-retired juvenile probation officer.

ATHLETIC EXPERIENCE: Reese played all three sports in high school. He grew up in the Omak area and played college baseball at Eastern Washington University for two years before SEE PAGE 8

Dylan Skipper Senior #11

Billy Hunt Senior #6

Bryan Self Junior #0

Tug Smith Junior #2

Johnny Miller Junior #4

Tyler Ward Junior #26

Adrian Lopez Junior #0

Danny Bradbury Junior #42

Zach Hein Junior #0

Joel Miller Sophomore #3

Brandon Hein Sophomore #0

Jacob Kirkwood Sophomore #34

Jesse Cummings Sophomore #10

Ayden Lawerance Sophomore #0

Hunter Ellingburg Freshman #0

Richard Crosswhite Freshman #0

Norm Smith Freshman #0

Ethan Fleck Freshman #8

HEAD COACH: Gary Reese AGE: 51 COACHING EXPERIENCE: Reese has 25 years coaching experience. This is his second year as Newport baseball coach. In 2015, he was head vol-

TUESDAY, APRIL 10 VS. CHEWELAH: 4:30 p.m. - Sadie Halstead Middle School, Newport FRIDAY, APRIL 13

VS. COLVILLE: 4:30 p.m. - Sadie Halstead Middle School, Newport

SATURDAY, APRIL 14 VS. COLVILLE:

Noon - Colville

TUESDAY, APRIL 17 VS. FREEMAN:

4:30 p.m. - Freeman

FRIDAY, APRIL 20

4:30 p.m. - Deer Park

VS. DEER PARK:

SATURDAY, APRIL 21 VS. DEER PARK:

Noon - Sadie Halstead Middle School, Newport

TUESDAY, APRIL 24 VS. RIVERSIDE: 4:30 p.m. - Sadie Halstead Middle School, Newport FRIDAY, APRIL 27

VS. LAKESIDE:

4:30 p.m. - Newport

TUESDAY, MAY 1 VS. MEDICAL LAKE: 4:30 p.m. - Sadie Halstead Middle School, Newport THURSDAY, MAY 3 VS. FREEMAN: FRIDAY, MAY 4

VS. LAKESIDE:

SATURDAY, MAY 5 VS. CHEWELAH:

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Not Pictured Josiah Hudgens Nathan Beerdall

4:30 p.m. - Sadie Halstead Middle School, Newport 4:30 p.m. - Lakeside Noon - Chewelah

Dylan Kirk Freshman #0

Nick Deerwister Freshman #17

Jeff Crane Freshman #0

Hunter Peterson Senior #21

Gary Reese Head Coach PAGE 3

GRIZZLY SOFTBALL TOP RETURNEES: Seniors Lexi Posiel, Tessa Pillers, Shyanne Atwood and Alexis Musso; juniors Lexi Polensky, Julie Schoener, Hailey Eggliston, Mariah Dana, Racine Balow; sophomores Adamae Hollaway, Ashley Cox Shyanne Atwood Senior #

Alexis Musso Senior #

Tessa Pillers Senior #

Lexi Poisel Senior #

Racine Balow Junior #

Mariah Dana Junior #

TOP PROSPECTS: Lexi Posiel, Hailey Eggliston, Adamae Hollaway, Lexi Polensky, Maddie Curtis, Mikila Mackey, Maddie Beardall, Ruth Hildreth, Teja Bradberry KEY LOSSES: Stormy Anderson graduated last year:

Hailey Eggleston Junior #

Madeline Waterman Freshman #

Alexis Polensky Junior #

Randy Wyrobek Head Coach

Julie Schoener Junior #

Ashley Cox Sophomore #

Adamae Holloway Sophomore #

Madilynn Curtis Freshman #

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OVERALL PROJECTION OF TEAM’S CHANCES IN THE NORTHEAST A LEAGUE: Coach Wyrobek didn’t respond to this question, but the Grizzlies have lost to Freeman, Lakeside, Riverside and Medical Lake so far this season. The league is comprised of

TUESDAY, APRIL 10

VS. COLVILLE:

those teams, and Chewelah, Colville and Deer Park.

STRENGTHS: The Lady Griz have a willingness to learn and work well together as a team to improve each day, coach Wyrobek said.

WEAKNESSES: None listed HEAD COACH: Randy Wyrobek COACHING EXPERIENCE: Wyrobek has coached for 20 years in Spokane, Europe and Newport.

OCCUPATION: Wyrobek has been a teacher for 20 years. He is the fire science advisor at Newport High School.

ATHLETIC EXPERIENCE: Wyrobek Played baseball in high school, modified and fast pitch softball for numerous year in the service, and adult leagues in Europe and Spokane.

4:30 p.m. - Newport High School

THURSDAY, APRIL 12 VS. CHEWELAH:

4:30 p.m. - Newport High School

TUESDAY, APRIL 17

4:30 p.m. - Deer Park High School

VS. DEER PARK:

THURSDAY, APRIL 19 VS. FREEMAN:

4:30 p.m. - Freeman High School

TUESDAY, APRIL 24

4:30 p.m. - Lakeside High School, Nine Mile

VS. LAKESIDE:

THURSDAY, APRIL 26 VS. RIVERSIDE:

4:30 p.m. - Newport High School

TUESDAY, MAY 1

VS. MEDICAL LAKE: 4:30 p.m. - Newport High School

THURSDAY, MAY 3

VS. COLVILLE:

4:30 p.m. - Colville High School

SATURDAY, MAY 5

VS. CHEWELAH:

Noon - Chewelah High School

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4:30 p.m. - Newport High School

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GRIZZLY TRACK & FIELD Newport Grizzly harriers and hurlers are back for field and track. Last year, senior Dalton Arrand won silver at the 1A State Championships at Eastern Washington University, throwing the javelin 187 feet, five inches. Newport High School track and field coach Lindsay Hicks-Frazer says her team will be competitive again this year.

TOP RETURNEES: seniors Brad McMeen, Tiara Hamburg, Erika Moore, and Victoria Helton.

KEY LOSSES: Dalton Arrand, who filled boys’ slots in javelin, shot put and discus, graduated.

OVERALL PROJECTION OF TEAM’S CHANCES IN THE LEAGUE: HicksFrazer says the Grizzlies will bring their gung ho spirit to each meet.

STRENGTHS: “We are dedicated and motivated,” Hicks-Fraser says.

WEAKNESSES: There are seven new green athletes in a smaller team than last year.

HEAD COACH: Lindsay Hicks-Frazer AGE: 53

Tiara Hamberg Senior

Victoria Helton Senior

Brad McMeen Senior

Erika Moore Senior

Hamilton Hicks-Frazer Junior

Christopher Rivard Junior

Morgan Endicott Sophomore

Jonathon Frantz Sophomore

Drew Green Sophomore

Christian Loutzenhiser Senior

Connor Brown Freshman

Keelan Mitcham Freshman

Jacob Davis Freshman

Daylan Kiss Junior

Emma Bradbury Freshman

Hannah Anderson Junior

Linsay Jessica Hankey-Clark Hicks-Frazer Head Coach Junior

COACHING EXPERIENCE: Third year coaching Newport track and field TEACHING EXPERIENCE: Five years as an English teacher and her third year at Newport High School.

ATHLETIC EXPERIENCE: Former recreational club competitor in the United Kingdom in sprints, hurdles, high jump, long jump and relays.

ASSISTANT COACHES: Paul Moore and Morgan Stigall

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3:30 p.m. - Newport High School

SATURDAY, APRIL 14

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9 a.m. - Cheney High School

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SATURDAY, APRIL 21

AT PRIEST RIVER INVITE:

3:30 p.m. - Newport High School

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SATURDAY, APRIL 28

AT LIND-RITZVILLE- SPRAGUE INVITE:

WEDNESDAY, MAY 2

10 a.m. - Lakeside High School, Nine Mile

10 a.m. - Ritzville

AT DEER PARK INVITE:

3:30 p.m. - Deer Park High School

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AT DISTRICTS:

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AT DISTRICTS:

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GRIZZLY BOYS SOCCER Newport High School boys’ soccer returns with 36 athletes and a 2017 team record of 9-4.

TOP RETURNEES: senior Kade Zorica, junior Adam Moorhead, and sophomore Sam Thomas.

TOP PROSPECTS: Newport High School boys’ soccer coach Mark Zorica cites numerous team members with potential, including Adam Moorhead, Dan Gentle, Greyson Le, Troy Hill, Cazden Medrano, Kade Zorica, Phelipe Figueiredo, Sam Thomas, Taven Groves, Mitch Cunningham, Lee Ray Turner, Nick Roberts, Ekko Stoeppler, Gabe Oliveira, Anthony Cornwell,

and David Rodriguez.

KEY LOSSES: seniors Jace Hoadley, Kai Thomas, Johnny Quandt, Jesse Young, Ryan Leon and Josh Cunningham.

OVERALL PROJECTION OF TEAM’S CHANCES IN THE NORTHEAST A LEAGUE: Last year the Grizzlies won the NEA semi-final against Lakeside and barely lost to Colville in the district championships. With some seasoned soccer players and an influx of eager new players, Newport shows signs of replicating a league win, at the very least.

“Leadership is very strong with this group.”

WEAKNESSES: In a repeat of last year’s cold, wet weather leading up to spring, the boys’ soccer team had their first practice in the high school gymnasium, then got a workout shoveling snow off of Stratton Elementary soccer field so they could get some outside practice in. “The team is young in varsity experience and forming team chemistry, but they are getting better everyday,” says Zorica.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: “When the 2018 Newport Soccer Team takes the

pitch this season fans can expect to see heart, passion for the game, and 100-percent effort,” says Zorica.

HEAD COACH: Mark Zorica AGE: 46 COACHING EXPERIENCE: U-6 through U-20 ATHLETIC EXPERIENCE: Zorica played club soccer from age five to 15, high school soccer and adult league soccer. He also was a USSF referee for 12 years and a NCAA referee for four years.

ASSISTANT COACH: Connor Mullaley

STRENGTHS: “We love to compete; we are a physical team,” Zorica says.

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4 p.m. - Deer Park

THURSDAY, APRIL 12

VS. COLVILLE:

4 p.m. - Newport High School

SATURDAY, APRIL 14

VS. NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN: 11 a.m. - Newport High School

TUESDAY, APRIL 17

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4 p.m. - Newport High School

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GRIZZLY TENNIS year. Only five from last year’s team returned, so there are many key losses.

Rylan Hastings Senior

Klayten Baldwin Sophomore

Keegan Stott Freshman

Zachary Crosswhite Senior

Jonny Goodman Sophomore

Madysen Baldwin Junior

Xander Adams Junior

Cameron Whittle Sophomore

Emmily Bronkhorst Junior

Matthew Ragsdale Junior

Trevor Wylie Sophomore

Cydni Lewis Junior

Cody Warner Junior

Chase Graham Sophomore

Elizabeth O’Neal Junior

Dawsen Baldwin Sophomore

Angus Hicks-Frazer Sophomore

Lydia Jurgens Sophomore

Newport’s young tennis program is in just its second year. There are 26 players out this year but only six returning from last year’s team. The boys team has 17 members and girls team nine players.

Brenna Ells Freshman

Chloe Jones Freshman

Not Pictured Vasco Bartoli Julian Cruz Orial Oller Isiah Loewinsohn Aubrey Miller

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Emily Martin Freshman

Geoff Pearson Head Coach

Newport has a new tennis coach – Geoff Pearson.

Pearson is new as head coach but his wife, Jocelyn, coached last year, so he is somewhat familiar with last year’s players.

OVERALL PROJECTION OF TEAM’S CHANCES IN THE NORTHEAST A LEAGUE: “With tennis an individual sport that is scored as a team, I think we have individuals that can make some noise in our league, “ Pearson says. Newport will compete in the eight-team Northeast A League, with Chewelah, Colville, Deer Park, Freeman, Lakeside, Medical Lake and Riverside. Riverside was strong last year but graduated quite a few players. Freeman boys and Lakeside girls are among the stronger teams in the league.

STRENGTHS: Pearson says there are a combination of experienced players and newcomers on this year’s team. “We have some good experience returning in singles, and our top returners are being pushed by some individuals new to the program,” he says.

WEAKNESSES: “We are still shoveling snow off the courts – our weakness is lack of playing time,” Pearson said in March.

TUESDAY, APRIL 10

ADDITIONAL OBSERVATIONS: “We are a new program that is building a love for tennis,” Pearson says. “However, we have some very talented individuals that just need time on the court. I think our community will be pleasantly surprised by the level of success our kids will have this year – our league will be surprised, but probably not pleasantly!”

HEAD COACH: Geoffrey Pearson AGE: 37 COACHING EXPERIENCE: Pearson has nine years experience as high school tennis coach and 10 years overall coaching experience. He coached Newport volleyball this year.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE: Pearson has 14 years teaching experience. He returned to the classroom this year after serving as vice principal and athletic director last year. He teaches high school science.

ATHLETIC EXPERIENCE: Pearson says he has played or coached tennis since he was 6 years old and played high school tennis.

ASSISTANT COACHES: Brandon McDaniel, Jocelyn Pearson

VS. CHEWELAH:

3:30 p.m. - Newport High School

THURSDAY, APRIL 12 VS. MEDICAL LAKE: 3:30 p.m. - Medical Lake FRIDAY, APRIL 13

VS. FREEMAN:

3:30 p.m. - Newport High School

TUESDAY, APRIL 17

VS. DEER PARK:

3:30 p.m. - Deer Park

THURSDAY, APRIL 19 VS. RIVERSIDE:

3:30 p.m. - Riverside High School

FRIDAY, APRIL 20

3:30 p.m. - Lakeside, Nine Mile

VS. LAKESIDE:

THURSDAY, APRIL 26 VS. CHEWELAH:

TOP RETURNERS: Newport only has six players back from last year, including senior boys singles player Rylan Hastings; juniors Cydni Lewis for the girls and Cody Warner for the boys; sophomores Lydia Jurgens for the girls and Johnny Goodman and Cameron Whittle for the boys.

FRIDAY, APRIL 27

3:30 p.m. - Chewelah High School

AT INLAND EMPIRE

SATURDAY, APRIL 28 AT INLAND EMPIRE TUESDAY, MAY 1

VS. COLVILLE:

3:30 p.m. - Newport High School

THURSDAY, MAY 3

VS. FREEMAN:

3:30 p.m. - Freeman High School

FRIDAY, MAY 4

VS. DEER PARK:

3:30 p.m. - Newport High School

FRIDAY, MAY 11

AT DISTRICTS

TOP PROSPECTS: Pearson says as a young team, he sees all 22 of the new players as top prospects.

SATURDAY, MAY 12

AT DISTRICTS

FRIDAY, MAY 18

AT REGIONALS

KEY LOSSES: Laurel Behrend, Breanna Willis and Leah O’Neal all graduated.

The team will also miss Dylan Warner, who passed away in a car wreck last

SATURDAY, MAY 19

AT REGIONALS

FRIDAY, MAY 25

AT STATE:

Yakima

SATURDAY, MAY 26

AT STATE:

Yakima

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The Newport High School Grizzly golfers are teeing it up this year with 10 players, coached by Dave Siemsen.

TOP RETURNEES: Siemsen did not single out a particular player, instead alluding the experience his team had, as several returning players who qualified for districts last year.

KEY LOSSES: Seniors Gabe Furman, Chris Ownbey, and John Hilden.

Siemsen did not touch upon on the team’s chance in the league, top prospects, or potential weaknesses. As far as team strengths go, he predicts his team will play well. “We have several

Tabytha Chaloupka Grade #

Jeremiah Chaloupka Grade #

returning players and some new players this year,” Siemsen says.

“We have seven boys and three girls this year.

We have three boys that should place well in districts and place at Dave Siemsen the state level. We have Head Coach our returning senior girl that should do well in districts and give a run at qualifying for state.”

HEAD COACH: Dave Siemsen

AGE: 53 COACHING EXPERIENCE: 28 years of coaching baseball, football trainer, five years as an assistant golf coach golf and helping in youth athletics.

This is his third year as head golf coach.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE: Special Education Teacher for the Newport School District.

ATHLETIC EXPERIENCE: Played various sports in college ASSISTANT COACHES: None at this time.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11

NORTHEAST A LEAGUE MATCH:

10 a.m. - StoneRidge Golf Course, Blanchard

TUESDAY, APRIL 24

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10 a.m. - Fairways Gold Course, Cheney

THURSDAY, APRIL 26

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10 a.m. - Deer Park Golf Course

THURSDAY, MAY 3

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10 a.m. - SunDance Golf Course, Nine Mile Falls

TUESDAY, MAY 8

SUBDISTRICTS:

Noon - Hangman Valley Golf Course

TUESDAY, MAY 15

DISTRICTS:

Noon - Liberty Lake Golf Course

TUESDAY, MAY 22

STATE:

Noon - Liberty Lake Golf Course

WEDNESDAY, MAY 23

STATE:

Noon - Liberty Lake Golf Course

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ASSISTANT COACHES: Steve Braun, Dave Siemsen, David Bradbury

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TOP RETURNEES: Senior Cameron Reeves; junior Gavin Rodgers: sophomores Justin Allbee, Caden Brennan, Jantzen Lucas, Logan Shockey, Jordon Best and Cole Thompson TOP PROSPECTS: senior Coal Stevens, junior Larry Naccarato, and freshmen Lathe Moran, Coby Rodgers, Brendan Reeves and Konner Johnson.

KEY LOSSES: The Rangers will miss the play of Anthony Storro, Hunter Hartwig, Jordon Simcox, Dylan Patterson, Kody Kuprienko and Arran Jeter.

OVERALL PROJECTION OF TEAM’S CHANCES IN THE LEAGUE: “I think our league will be very competitive,” Spartan coach Mark Schultz says. “We will continue to work hard in practice and compete as hard as we can.”

The Spartans play in the four-team Intermountain League with Kellogg, Timberlake and Bonners Ferry.

STRENGTHS: “Our attitudes and work ethics are great; these young men come to practice and work hard every day,” Schultz says. “We see ourselves as a team, which include the good times as well as any bumps that may happen during the course of the season.”

WEAKNESSES: “Our overall numbers are down this year,” Schultz says. He says the team has been unable to get out on a field and play baseball much because of the weather and field conditions. He says the team needs to become more consistent at the plate and work on team defense and pitch-

Not Pictured Coby Rogers Nathan Smith Lathe Moran Thomas Rose T.J. Reynolds Konner Johnson

Logan Isenberger Sophomore #7

Gavin Rogers Junior #15 PAGE 10

Cole Thompson Sophomore #9

Larry Naccarato Senior #20

Justin Allbee Sophomore #10

Caden Brennan Sophomore #22

Coal Stevens Senior #11

Logan Shockey Sophomore #27

Tyson Brooks Freshman #2

Cameron Reeves Senior #12

Brendan Reeves Freshman #6

Jantzen Lucas Sophomore #14

Jordan Mark Best Schultz Sophomore #34 Head Coach

ing. “Being a young team this year, we need to get out and play to get better,” he said.

HEAD COACH: Mark Schultz AGE: 50 COACHING EXPERIENCE: This will be his Schultz’s ninth varsity season, and 16th season coaching.

OCCUPATION: Paraprofessional at Priest River Lamanna high school ATHLETIC EXPERIENCE: Graduated Newport 1985; played football, basketball, and baseball for the Grizzlies ASSISTANT COACHES: Lou Musso, Doug Naccarato, Jordon Munar, Ashton Brooks

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2 p.m. - Kettle Falls High School

SATURDAY, APRIL 14 VS. BONNERS FERRY:

Noon - Bonners Ferry High School

MONDAY, APRIL 16 VS. ST. GEORGE’S SCHOOL: 3 p.m. - St. George’s School

TUESDAY, APRIL 17 VS. TIMBERLAKE:

4 p.m. - Timberlake High School

SATURDAY, APRIL 21 VS. KELLOGG:

Noon - Kellogg High School

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SPARTAN SOFTBALL TOP RETURNEES: Juniors Tawny Nichols, Emma Johnson, Jasmine Martin, Tabitha Richey, Samantha Kendle, Cassandra Deremer and Maria Cruz-Strickland; sophomore Natalie Randolph TOP PROSPECTS: Liann Kren, Karah Fink KEY LOSSES: Morgan DeMent, Rachel Akre, Jessi Huntley, Antonia Martin, Liz Downs, Taia Butler and Heidi Jahnsen all graduated.

OVERALL PROJECTION OF TEAM’S CHANCES IN THE INTERMOUNTAIN LEAGUE: “On paper, near the bottom. We should be in the mix when it MONDAY, APRIL 9

VS. RIVERSIDE:

counts,” coach Rob DeMent said.

STRENGTHS: Pitching. “We bring back three pitchers with varsity experience,” the coach said.

WEAKNESSES: “We are very young, with no seniors with experience. It will take time to see how this team comes together,” Coach DeMent said.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS/OBSERVATIONS: “Bonners Ferry brings back their entire state championship team.

I think it’s going to be wide open for the second spot. If we come together as a team, have a few players step up, and limit our mistakes, we will be in the running for a state berth,”

DeMent said.

HEAD COACH: Rob DeMent AGE: 43 COACHING EXPERIENCE: This is DeMent’s third year as head coach for the Spartans.

2 p.m. - Kettle Falls High School

SATURDAY, APRIL 14 VS. BONNERS FERRY:

Noon - Bonners Ferry High School

TUESDAY, APRIL 17 VS. TIMBERLAKE:

4 p.m. - Timberlake High School

ATHLETIC EXPERIENCE: Three-sport athlete in high school, 10 years of competitive softball.

ASSISTANT COACHES: Ron Kruse

Noon - Kellogg High School

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SPARTAN TRACK & FIELD TOP PROSPECTS: Freshmen Annika Rantala and Kaytlynn Marks and sophomore Alaina Guevarra.

TOP RETURNEES: seniors Spencer Sedgwick, Drayven Ayers, Konner Durham; junior Colby Poe, Robbie Anselmo, Noah Martinez, Cameron Parks, Caleb Gleason, Brandon McCracken, and Jordan Phillips; sophomores Teagun Holycross, Cassidy Prudek, Izzie Schmidt, Shayla Martinez, and Sharnai Hogan.

KEY LOSSES: Former seniors Corbin Maltba, Tommy Anselmo, Derrik Cook, Clay Pelton, and Elizabeth Downs and foreign exchange student Enara Seiler.

OVERALL PROJECTION OF TEAM’S CHANCES IN THE LEAGUE: Though Priest River Lamanna High School track and field coach Jared Hughes didn’t have any comments specific to this year, in 2017 three students earned state medals, including Corbin Maltba, who won a silver medal in the pole vault; Colby Poe won a fifth place medal in the discus, and Enara Seiler, who earned a sixth place medal in the girls’ 100

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STRENGTHS: “Our boys team should be strong with a balance across the grade levels and events,” Hughes says. “We have 11 returning state qualifiers and should be competitive in the Intermountain League (IML).”

WEAKNESSES: “Our girls team will be very young again,” Hughes says.

“We are finally getting the numbers up, but it may be next year before we can compete with the IML big dogs.”

HEAD COACH: Jared Hughes AGE: 43 COACHING EXPERIENCE: 21 years coaching, 15th as head coach for Priest River Lamanna High School track and field TEACHING EXPERIENCE: 19th year as science and physical education teacher at Priest River Lamanna High School.

ATHLETIC EXPERIENCE: While attending Priest River High School, SEE PAGE 13

Not Pictured Noah Martinez Alaina Guevarra Kaytlynn Marks Colby Poe Grade #

Spencer Sedgwick Grade #

Drayven Ayers Grade #

Robbie Anselmo Grade #

Teagun Holycross Grade #

Konner Durham Grade #

Cameron Parks Grade #

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Jordan Phillips Grade #

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Izzie Schmidt Grade #

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Hughes played football, wrestled, and competed in track and field. In college, he competed four years in

ASSISTANT COACHES: Lance Clark and Jessica Mortensen

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11 AT INTERMOUNTAIN LEAGUE DUAL:

4 p.m. - Kellogg High School

SATURDAY, APRIL 14 VS. CHENEY HIGH SCHOOL:

8:30 a.m. - Cheney High School

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4 p.m. - Priest River Lamanna High School

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SPARTAN GOLF Spartan golfers are ready to tee off their season April 10 against a TBD opponent. Last year, Priest River Lamanna High School came second in the Intermountain League and competed at districts.

TOP RETURNEES: senior boys Kody Salesky, junior Ben Zapfe, and sophomores Maddy Rusho and Heather Pound.

TOP PROSPECTS: freshmen Logan Millward, Trent Gritts and Olivia Hoepfer.

in trouble,” Buttrey says.

STRENGTHS: Buttrey says team camaraderie is a powerful asset among his players.

WEAKNESSES: Inexperience.

HEAD COACH: Dan Buttrey AGE: 58 COACHING EXPERIENCE: Second year coaching PRLHS golf.

PRIEST RIVER LAMANNA HIGH SCHOOL GOLF COACH DANIEL BUTTREY CITES NO KEY LOSSES COMING INTO THE SEASON.

OCCUPATION/TEACHING EXPERIENCE: Buttrey has been a physical education teacher for the West Bonner School District for 14 years. He has over 18 years coaching experience

OVERALL PROJECTION OF TEAM’S CHANCES IN THE LEAGUE: “I stay away from projections, it just gets me

ATHLETIC EXPERIENCE: He played football and track in high school and college.

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Not Pictured Trent Gritts Olivia Hoepfer Logan Millward

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PANTHER BASEBALL TOP RETURNEES: seniors Tanner Shanholtzer, Colton Hansen, Canon Keogh, CJ Balcom, Dylan Hendershott, Roddy Pierre; junior Ethan Hardie, sophomores Trevor Shanholtzer, Nate Allen; freshman Dylan Reijonen.

TOP PROSPECTS: junior Jed Cupp and senior Rylee Brown are two new players who show a lot of promise. Sophomores Alex McCann, Jared Nelson and exchange students Tomasso Gasu and Rew Rew Chatchairattanavet are also new to the team this year.

KEY LOSSES: Cusick didn’t have any seniors last year, so didn’t lose anyone to graduation.

OVERALL PROJECTION OF TEAM’S CHANCES IN THE NORTHEAST 1B LEAGUE: “We should challenge the top two teams, Almira/CouleeHartline and Odessa,” Cusick coach Randall Herzon says. Cusick plays in the nine team Northeast 1B League with Almira/Coulee-Hartline, Columbia, Curlew, Inchelium, Northport, Odessa, Republic and Selkirk. Cusick finished the regular season in third place in the Northeast 1B League last year, with a 9-5 league record. Cusick finished the season with a 10-6 overall record. ACH won the league title.

ing seniors as among the team’s strengths. Herzon says the team has good pitching and good defensive talents. One of those returning seniors is pitcher Eathan Hardie. Hardie

and Colton Hansen were named All League last year. The Panthers picked up some talented new players, too, SEE PAGE 17

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WEAKNESSES: Like most of the area teams, Herzon says Cusick hasn’t been able to practice outside.

HEAD COACH: Randy Herzon AGE: 54 COACHING EXPERIENCE: Herzon has coached Little League through Babe Ruth baseball for 10 years. He has also umpired some. This is his second year as head baseball coach at Cusick.

OCCUPATION: Herzon operates Whiskers Kisses Koalition, an animal care and rescue non-profit based in Oldtown.

ATHLETIC EXPERIENCE: Herzon has played baseball for most of his life, Little League through 30 and over leagues. He is also an experienced softball player. He played college baseball for Humbolt State University. “I live and breath baseball,” he says. He also has a career bowling average of 206.

ASSISTANT COACH: Tell Hamilton

Inchelium, Northport, Republic, Selkirk, Colton, Garfield-Palouse, Lacrosse-Washtucna/Kahlotus, Odessa-Harrington, Pomeroy, Prescott, St. John-Endicott and Touchet.

TOP PROSPECTS: Danelle Sam, Kyla Merson, Chloe Williams, Anyn Anderberg KEY LOSSES: Talieya Tonasket and Jacki Sage graduated OVERALL PROJECTION OF THE TEAM’S CHANCES IN THE NORTHEAST 1B LEAGUE: Coach Monica Allen believes Cusick will take second in the district, which includes Almira/ Coulee-Hartline, Columbia, Curlew,

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SEE PAGE 19

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PANTHER SOFTBALL TOP RETURNEES: seniors Lilli Cupp, Seleca Auld; juniors Taylor Allen, Emma Hardie, Amy Reijonen and Chanelle Hunt; sophomores Samantha Mason, Jaden Cox, Allison Nomee, Leire Dominguez Sol, Jalyna Castillo

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PANTHER TRACK Cusick track is small this year with only three athletes, but for what they lack in size, they make up for with a competitive edge and pluckiness. Two of the three Panthers, Gracie StrangeOwl and Nicole Stensgar competed at the 2017 state tournament, with StrangeOwl winning second place in the girls’ 1,600 meter, second place in the 3,200 meter, third place in the 800 meter race, and fourth in the 300-meter hurdles. Junior Zahira Delgado joins the team for her first year of track and field.

TOP RETURNEES: Nicole Stensgar and Gracie StrangeOwl. KEY LOSSES: Seniors Alana Keogh, Michael Grzechowiak, Wyatt Shanholtzer, Bryce Nomee and Alberto Magaña; junior Jessica Hankey, who is competing with Newport High School.

ON THE TEAM’S CHANCES IN THE NORTHEAST 1B NORTH LEAGUE: “I think there’s little doubt that we’re

heading to state again this year,” says Cusick track and field coach Jenni Jones. “We’re small, but we’re hardworking.”

STRENGTHS: Jones says that having Stensgar and StrangeOwl return is a boon to the team, particularly in their mentorship of junior high track and field athletes that they train with. She also praises Delgado’s work ethic and determination.

WEAKNESSES: Obviously, the team’s low number of participants this year keeps the Panthers from garnering as many team points at meets as other schools, but Jones says she’s not really worried. “Track and field is more of an individual sport, and the individuals I have like to have fun and be competitive,” Jones says.

HEAD COACH: Jenni Jones AGE: 43 COACHING EXPERIENCE: Fifth season coaching track as the head coach

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Gracie StrangeOwl Senior OCCUPATION: Case Manager for the Kalispel Tribe of Indians ATHLETIC EXPERIENCE: Jones played sports in junior high and high school, including volleyball, basketball, track, cross-country and softball. She enjoys participating in any sporting activity and has been a sports fan since she

AT LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP:

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CUSICK HIGH SCHOOL’S GOLF PROGRAM RETURNS TO THE GREEN THIS YEAR AFTER A TWO YEAR HIATUS WITH FIVE PARTICIPANTS: Deejay Troupe, Mose Pierre, Kyden Nomee, Colton Seymour and Mark Williams.

TOP RETURNEES: Deejay Troupe is the only returning senior for the first time in two years. Also returning is junior Mose Pierre.

TOP PROSPECTS: Cusick High School golf coach Phillip Nomee points to eighth graders Colton Seymour and Kyden Nomee as upcoming players to watch out for. He names no key losses.

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was five-years-old.

“I like to win and I like to see the kids win,” says Jones. “We always have a good time with it and we like to show it on the track.”

ASSISTANT COACH: Alana Keogh

OVERALL PROJECTION OF TEAM’S CHANCES IN THE LEAGUE: “It’s going to be a building year for this group,” Nomee says.

STRENGTHS: “A couple of the kids have good power off the tee box,” Nomee says.

WEAKNESSES: “We’re still a new program made up of mostly beginners.”

HEAD COACH: Phillip Nomee AGE: 46 COACHING EXPERIENCE: This is his first year as Cusick golf coach. NoSEE PAGE 19

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TUESDAY, MAY 8

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PANTHER SOFTBALL CONT. FROM PAGE 16

HEAD COACH: Monica Allen

STRENGTHS: With 10 returning starters from last season, the team is experienced. Coach Allen said they have an overall knowledge of the game. Four starting pitchers is also a boon for Cusick.

AGE: 42

WEAKNESSES: The weather and field conditions have delayed getting a start on the field. “If it’s not snow or rain, it’s mud,” Allen said.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: Cusick is thrilled to have former Selkirk player Sierra Chantry joining the team, as well as exchange students Val Duran of Columbia and Taina Cabral of Brazil.

COACHING EXPERIENCE: This is coach Allen’s fifth year as head coach for Cusick. She coached Little League for eight years.

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RANGER BASEBALL With a dozen boys turning out, the Rangers don’t have a lot of players.

“We’re not very deep, that’s for sure,” says Selkirk coach Jeremy Link, who also coaches Ranger football. With four seniors and a host of experienced sophomores, the Rangers returned seven of nine starters, including the pitchers from last year’s team.

TOP RETURNEES: Seniors Peter McAnerin, Calvin Petrich and Calvin Rood; sophomores Jay Link, Ryan Zimmerman, Aiden Penney, Ty Taylor, Zech Curran. McAnerin and Petrich were named All League last year.

TOP PROSPECTS: Freshman Luke Couch KEY LOSSES: The Rangers lost Braden Taylor and Ben Avey to graduation.

OVERALL PROJECTION OF TEAM’S CHANCES IN THE NINE-TEAM NORTHEAST 1B LEAGUE: “We’ll be competitive,” Link says. Selkirk plays in the Northeast 1B League with Almira/ Coulee-Hartline, Columbia, Curlew, Inchelium, Northport, Odessa, Republic and Cusick. Link says ACH and Odessa are favorites in the league, but he expects Cusick and Selkirk will battle for second or third.

Last year Selkirk finished the regular season in fourth place in the Northeast 1B League, with a 9-5 record. The Rangers ended the year with an 11-8 record.

STRENGTHS: Link says the team has good leadership.

WEAKNESSES: The minimal number of players is a definite weakness, Link says. With only 12 players and a strict maximum pitch count for the pitchers, the Rangers can’t afford to lose anybody.

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SATURDAY, APRIL 21

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TUESDAY, APRIL 24

VS. NORTHPORT:

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SATURDAY, APRIL 28

VS. ALMIRA/COULEE-HARTLINE: Noon - Selkirk High School

2018 Spring Sports Preview

RANGER SOFTBALL TOP RETURNEES: Seniors Ellen Huttle, Ashlin Robertson, MyKenzie Maupin, Emma Avey, are all starters for our team. Juniors: Mary Huttle and Paige Raymond are returning, as are sophomores Allison Petrich, Shelby Rood, Valexia Seeman and Kaitlyn Loeppky. Returning freshmen include Nicol Lyons and Aralee Robertson.

Both played as eighth graders and are starters for the Rangers this season.

Harris and Vaaron Seeman KEY LOSSES: Two-time all league pitcher and shortstop Jenna Couch suffered a ruptured ACL during the basketball season, and all league middle infielder Whitney Dawson is also out because of injury.

SEE PAGE 23

SATURDAY, APRIL 14 VS. CURLEW:

Noon - Selkirk High School

TUESDAY, APRIL 17

2 p.m. - Selkirk High School

VS. REPUBLIC:

THURSDAY, APRIL 19 VS. WILBUR-CRESTON:

VS. NORTHPORT:

Ashlin Robertson Senior #15

Emma Avey Senior #4

MyKenzie Maupin Senior #5

Mary Huttle Junior #11

Paige Raymond Junior #8

Allison Petrich Sophomore #1

Shelby Rood Sophomore #3

Valexia Seeman Sophomore #14

Kaitlyn Nicol Loeppky Lyons Sophomore #13 Freshman #2

Aralee Robertson Freshman #7

Alexa Harris Freshman #17

Jack Couch Head Coach

“Taking these two young ladies out a line-up will be a challenge for our program. The advantage for us is that

NEW ADDITIONS: Freshmen Alexa

TUESDAY, APRIL 24

Ellen Huttle Senior #10

3:30 p.m. - Selkirk High School

2 p.m. - Northport High School

Vaaron Seeman Freshman #22

SATURDAY, APRIL 28 VS. ALMIRA/COULEE-HARTLINE: Noon - Selkirk High School

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RANGER TRACK AND FIELD In 2017, Selkirk High School cemented their victories at the WIAA 2B State Track and Field Championship, bringing home a gold and two silver medals, and the boys placing fourth overall out of 34 teams. The Rangers are looking to replicate or exceed that

success this year.

TOP RETURNEES: seniors Ryan Issakides, Kiara Curran; juniors Parker Jenkins, Wyatt George; sophomores SEE PAGE 23

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Bree Dawson Freshman

Chris Noble Junior

Connor Stark Junior

Cynthia Marling Sophomore

Steven Issakides Sophomore

Justin Krabbenhoft Sophomore

Kaitlyn Chantry Sophomore

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TUESDAY, MAY 1 AT LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIPS:

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RANGER TRACK AND FIELD CONT. FROM PAGE 22 Kaitlyn Chantry, Steven Issakides, and Justin Krabbenhoft.

TOP PROSPECTS: Ryan Issakides (800, 1600, 3200), Parker Jenkins (400, 100), Wyatt George (shot put, discus), Kaitlyn Chantry (800), Kiara Curran (800) Justin Krabbenhoft (100H, 300H, high Jump), Steven Issakides (300H, high jump, javelin), and Bree Dawson (100H, 300H, high jump).

KEY LOSSES: Seniors Zayren Bubb, Katie Dewey, Tristan Carman OVERALL PROJECTION OF TEAM’S CHANCES IN THE LEAGUE: Selkirk High School Coach Susan Vermeulen had no comment.

ADDITIONAL OBSERVATIONS: “I’m excited to coach this group of athletes,” says Vermeulen. “They are all very motivated and want to compete. Our first meet was cancelled on Saturday, March 24, and this was the first meet cancelled in my 16 years at Selkirk High School, and our athletes were upset about this, which tells me they want to be in the sport of track and field.”

CHANGES IN RULES, (CLASSIFICATIONS) WHICH AFFECT YOUR TEAM: “There is talk that we may no longer have the girls 4X200 relay in 2019,” Vermeulen says. “I feel this would have a big impact on the B1 league, as it’s easier to field a 4X200 than a 4X400 relay.”

STRENGTHS: “Strong leadership with returning athletes,” Vermeulen says.

HEAD COACH: Susan Vermeulen

“NEW ATHLETES TO THE SPORT HAVE GREAT POTENTIAL AND ARE VERY COACHABLE. IT’S A VERY MOTIVATED GROUP OF ATHLETES.”

COACHING EXPERIENCE: 18 years coaching track and field

WEAKNESSES: Vermeulen says half of the team is new to track and field this season. “Due to the weather we still haven’t been able to run on the track or jump long and triple jump,” she adds.

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RANGER SOFTBALL CONT. FROM PAGE 21 our young athletes will receive lots of opportunities to step up and play,” coach Jack Couch said.

OVERALL PROJECTION OF THE TEAM’S CHANCES IN THE NORTHEAST 1B LEAGUE: “The league will be more balanced than previous seasons. The Lady Rangers will compete well this year,” coach Couch said.

STRENGTHS: Seasoned leadership from the four seniors and a tremendous group of upcoming athletes.

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HEAD COACH: Jack Couch AGE: 50 COACHING EXPERIENCE: Couch has 32 years of coaching experience in many sports. This is his first year as head coach for varsity softball, but he coached many of these girls when they were in grade school. He is also the long-time varsity girls basketball coach for Selkirk.

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