Northwest Notes, Jan. 16, 2014

| January 16, 2014 8:00 PM

Kroc Masters swimmers

shine in Wenatchee

Eight North Idaho swimmers with the Kroc Masters team made a strong showing at the Wenatchee Winter Invitational on Sunday, with eight teams competing in the meet with swimmers ranging from age 19 to 81.

Deidre Ater of Coeur d'Alene was first in the 50 free, 100 free, 50 breast, 100 breast and 100 IM; Cindy Clutter (Coeur d'Alene) first in the 500 free, second in the 50 free, 100 free and 50 breast; Mike Hamm (Coeur d'Alene) first in the 50 free, 100 free, 100 breast, 50 fly and 100 IM; Lana Lawrence (Coeur d'Alene) first in 200 free, 1,650 free, 200 back, 200 fly; Steve Tanner (Coeur d'Alene) first in the 50 free, 500 free, 50 back, 50 breast and 200 IM; Brittany Urbaniak (Coeur d'Alene) first in the 50 free and 50 breast and Rob Urbaniak first in the 100 fly, second in the 50 free and fourth in the 100 free.

First place relays were achieved by Steve Tanner, Rob Urbaniak, Brady Hooper and Mike Hamm in the 400 free men 25 and over, and Lara Lawrence, Deidre Ater, Rob Urbaniak and Steve Tanner in the 200 medley mixed 18 and over.

The next competition will be hosted by the Kroc Masters on March 7-8 at the Kroc Center.

Spokane Shock sold to

Arena Football Partners, LLC.

The Arena Football League's Spokane Shock was sold to Arena Football Partners, LLC., the team announced on Wednesday.

The group is comprised of a group of friends and business associates from Washington and California, including investors from Spokane. Terms were not disclosed.

They will remain in Spokane and continue to play at the Spokane Arena, where they've attracted and maintained an excellent fan base and track record. The group has worked closely with former Shock owner and CEO Brady Nelson to ensure a smooth transition into the upcoming season, which begins on March 15 against the Iowa Barnstormers in Spokane.