Northwest Notes Feb. 2, 2012

| February 1, 2012 8:15 PM

Viking back Martinez signs;

ex-Vik Mendoza transfering

Coeur d'Alene High running back Carlos Martinez has signed a letter of intent to play football next season at NAIA Montana Tech in Butte.

Martinez rushed for 1,016 yards and 13 touchdowns as the Vikings (12-0) won their second straight state 5A title last fall.

Also Coeur d'Alene High coach Shawn Amos said former Viking Cade Mendoza is transfering from Whitworth to Eastern Oregon in La Grande, Ore.

Vandal signing party

Thursday at Cd'A Resort

COEUR d'ALENE - University of Idaho athletic director Rob Spear and the Vandal football coaching staff, led by head coach Robb Akey, will be at the Coeur d'Alene Resort on Thursday night for a signing day celebration.

Doors will open starting at 5:30 p.m., with the event to start at 6. Cost is $20 with finger food included and a no-host bar available.