Northwest Notes May 12, 2012

Post Falls wrestlers earn All-American honors

Post Falls High wrestlers Tyler Booth and James Ost have been selected as Wrestling USA Magazine Honorable Mention High School All-Americans.

The Trojans are among 120 wrestlers from around the country to receive this honor. Nominations were made by coaches, sportswriters, and Wrestling USA Magazine state editors. The 2012 All-American Team will be released in the May 30 issues of Wrestling USA magazine.

Ost complied a high school record of 137-18, had 60 falls, and was a three-time state 5A champion, winning his most recent title at 145 pounds.

Booth compiled a high school record of 169-36, with 72 falls and was a two-time state champion, winning this year at 152 pounds. He also placed third and fourth as a freshman and sophomore, respectively.

Lewiston standout Phillips signs to play hoops at EWU

Tisha Phillips, a 5-10 guard who led Lewiston High to the past two state 5A girls basketball championships, has signed a letter of intent to play basketball at Eastern Washington University, Eagles coach Wendy Schuller announced.

Phillips, who was named 2012 Idaho Gatorade Girls Basketball Player of the Year, averaged 15 points, 5.1 rebounds, 4.1 steals and 2.2 assists as a senior at Lewiston (22-4). She set state 5A tournament records for free throws made in a game (18) and in the tournament (34).

Phillips, a two-time first-team All-Idaho selection, was the 2012 All-5A Inland Empire League Player of the Year. In 2011, she was tabbed as the league's Newcomer of the Year.

Phillips transferred to Lewiston after two years at Lapwai High, where the Warriors won the Idaho 1A Division I championship in 2009, and finished as the runner-up in 2010.