Northwest Notes May 1, 2012

| May 1, 2012 9:15 PM

Moreno signs with NIC wresting

COEUR d'ALENE - North Idaho wrestling coach Pat Whitcomb announced the signing of Moses Lake High wrestler Nico Moreno on Monday.

Moreno is a 3-time state finalist and a state champion this season. Whitcomb expects Moreno to wrestle in the 149-pound weight class for the Cardinals next season.

Baker named Lady Griz MVP

MISSOULA, Mont. - University of Montana junior Katie Baker was named the Mary Louise Pope Zimmerman Most Valuable Player for the 2011-12 season Saturday evening at the Montana women's basketball program's annual postseason banquet.

Baker, a former standout for Lake City High, helped the Lady Griz to a 16-14 record last season, the 32nd winning season in coach Robin Selvig's 34 years at Montana, and finished fifth in the Big Sky with a 9-7 league record.

No. 5 Montana lost to No. 4 Montana State in the opening round of the Big Sky tournament at Pocatello, Idaho, 68-59.

Baker, a unanimous first-team All-Big Sky Conference selection, was also an all Academic All-Big Sky Conference selection.