Youth sports June 22, 2011
SWIMMING
The Coeur d’Alene Area Swim Team took four swimmers to the Santa Clara International Grand Prix June 16-19 in Santa Clara, Calif., to compete against the world’s best swimmers.
Kjirsten Magnuson, Pat Loftus, Joe Loftus and Bryce Kananowicz competed against the fastest swimmers in the world, many of whom have been medalists in the last Olympics. Names like Michael Phelps, Natalie Coughlin, Ryan Lochte, Ricky Berens lit up the pool in every single event. This was CAST’s first international meet; the Canadian, Australian, and many European National teams were there and the competition was fierce.
CAST swimmers posted best times in 15 out of 21 events. Although no one made it to the finals, the CAST swimmers gained valuable experience in this meet. They benefited by talking to many Olympians who gave valuable advice and were very gracious with autographs and pictures.
All four CAST swimmers are attempting to qualify for Olympic Trials next year. The meet also served to expose swimmers Joe Loftus (16) and Bryce Kananowicz (15) to a number of college coaches. Kjirsten Magnuson has signed to attend Loyola Marymount and Pat Loftus has signed with Trinity Western University on swimming scholarships.
SELECT SOCCER
North Idaho United’s girls soccer team placed second in the under-16 bracket at the Tualatin Hills United Premier Cup in Portland, Ore.
To get to the final they had to face four Oregon Premier League teams from Tualatin Hills, Eugene, Portland, and Salmon Creek. The United girls pulled together a pool record of 2-1-1 to advance to the final.
In the championship round, North Idaho United lost in double overtime to Portland City United.
North Idaho United consists of players from Sandpoint, Coeur d’Alene, Post Falls, and Moscow. Players from Kootenai County are Madison Williams, Halie Gronenthal, Michelle Waller, Cori Haney, Hayley Eklund and Janessa McIntire.
The Hayden Red 11-under team won the Hayden Little League Kickoff Classic last weekend.
Hayden beat Riverview of Spokane Valley 8-7 in eight innings in the championship game.
Derek Gove had four hits and Brady Thompson, Jake Kettell, Jayce Bailey and Brett Boyer each added two hits.
Gove, Bailey and Thompson all hit over .500 for the tournament, and Boyer, Kettell, and Mikey Kelley hit over .400.
FOOTBALL
Youth camp at Post Falls: The Robb Akey Junior Football Camp, for boys entering grades K-8, is scheduled for Monday through Wednesdsay from 9 a.m. to noon each day at Post Falls High.
Registration is from 8:30-9 a.m. on Monday, by the concession stands for the softball fields.
BASKETBALL
Lake City girls camp: Room is still available for both sessions of the Lady Wolves summer basketball camp, scheduled for Monday through Thursday at Lake City High.
There will be two sessions: Incoming girls in grades 3-5 will meet from 9 a.m. to noon each day, and girls in grades 6-8 will meet from 1 to 4 p.m. each day.
The instructional staff consists of Lake City High coaches and varsity players.
The cost of the camp is $60; family discounts are available.
Information: Royce Johnston, Lake City High varsity girls basketball coach, at 691-3054 or [email protected].
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Information: 664-8176, Ext. 2019