Northwest Notes March 9, 2013

State title-winning coach to speak at NIC booster luncheon

COEUR d'ALENE - Marc Allert, Post Falls High girls basketball coach, will be the main speaker at the North Idaho College Booster Club's luncheon at noon Tuesday at the Outback Steakhouse.

Allert coached his team to the Idaho 5A girls state championship in February. Allert has also been selected to coach the North girls all-star team in the upcoming Idaho state high school all-star basketball games at NIC on March 16.

The NIC Booster Club meets on the second and last Tuesday of the month at noon, typically alternating between the Outback Steakhouse and the Coeur d'Alene Resort. The public is welcome to attend. The cost of lunch is not covered.

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Shock add another player;

scrimmage set for Sunday

SPOKANE - The Spokane Shock have signed fullback Vaalyn Jackson to their 2013 Arena Football League roster.

Jackson (6-0, 285 pounds), a former McNeese State Cowboy, spent 2012 with the IFL's Tri-Cities Fever and 2011 with the AFL's New Orleans VooDoo. As a member of the Voodoo in 2011, Jackson recorded six tackles, one punt block, and one fumble recovery.

At McNeese State, Jackson was a four-year letter-winner and played in 41 career games on his way to recording 116 tackles (26 for loss) with 8.5 sacks and five forced fumbles. He joins the Shock roster for the 2013 season as a versatile defensive lineman with the ability to play fullback on the offensive side of the ball.

"Jackson is an experienced player, having spent time in New Orleans and also playing under coach (Adam) Shackleford down in Tri-Cities. We're looking forward to seeing what he brings to the table in this weekend's scrimmage," Shock coach Andy Olson said.

The Shock's Orange and White game is scheduled for Sunday at 4 p.m. at the Spokane Arena.