Northwest Notes, July 11, 2014
Bayley reaches semis before
falling at men's amateur
PULLMAN - Former Lakeland High star Derek Bayley made it all the way to the semifinals before bowing out Thursday at the 113th Pacific Northwest Men's Amateur golf tournament at Palouse Ridge Golf Club.
Bayley, the No. 49 seed and a Washington State signee, lost 3 and 2 in the semifinals to No. 4 seed Cole Madey of West Linn, Ore. Madey will face No. 14 seed James Beale of Auckland, New Zealand, in today's finals.
Bayley found himself down early to Madey, a position both players were familiar with throughout the championship. Madey held off Bayley's comeback bid after Bayley drove the 367-yard par-4 15th with a 3-wood. He drained his 20-foot eagle putt to pull the match to 2 down. Madey came back with birdie on the par-3 16th to end the match.
Earlier Thursday, Bayley defeated No. 25 seed Christopher Hatch of Mukilteo, Wash., in 20 holes in the quarterfinals. Bayley rallied after being 4 down at the turn.
"I just wanted to get to the back nine, because I know I could tear it up on the back," Bayley said. "I know I can make par from anywhere on the back."
Bayley fought back to win four of the next five holes and get back to all square after 14 holes. Hatch struck back, and the two traded holes until 18, when Bayley made birdie to force extra holes.
After both players made pars on the first extra hole, Bayley nearly reached the 362-yard par-4 second hole with his drive, then made an eagle 2 to claim a place in the afternoon matches.
State 16U ASA tourney
begins today at Ramsey
COEUR d'ALENE - The defending champion North Idaho Xtreme '97 is in the field for the nine-team Idaho state ASA 16-and-under girls fastpitch softball tournament, which begins today and runs through Sunday at Ramsey Park.
The Xtreme, which has won the tournament in previous years as the Coeur d'Alene Crush, opens vs. the Idaho Crush of Boise at 3 p.m. The winner plays the Idaho Racers of Boise at 5:15.
In other openers today, it's the South Idaho Ice (Twin Falls) vs. the Capitol City Chaos (Boise) at 3, the Coeur d'Alene Crush vs. the Idaho Sliders (Meridian) at 5:15, and the Hells Canyon Rapids (Lewiston) vs. the Boise Blast at 5:15.
The championship game is scheduled for Sunday at 11:30 a.m.
The winner qualifies for the ASA/USA "A" nationals in Salem, Va. All teams playing at state are eligible to compete at the Western "A" nationals in Clovis, Calif., or the Western "B" nationals in Gillette, Wyo. The state champion can also opt to compete at one of the Western nationals.
All three of those tournaments are July 29-Aug. 3.
Griffitts to play
basketball in Italy
Former Coeur d'Alene High, North Idaho College and Arizona women's basketball player Kama Griffitts has signed a contract to play for Virtus La Spezia in Italy, according to a story on the Arizona women's basketball website.
Virtus La Spezia is a member of the Euroleague.
"This is a very exciting opportunity for me," Griffitts said. "I am really eager to be able to continue to play the game that I love and use what I've learned at Arizona at the next level."
Griffitts played at Arizona from 2012-14 after playing for NIC for two years, helping the Cardinals win the NJCAA title in 2012. As a Wildcat, she averaged 10.1 points, 4.3 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 56 games. She started and played in every game during her senior season.
Pouttu falls in quarters
at women's amateur
LEWISTON - Kaceelyn Pouttu's run in the 113th Pacific Northwest Women's Amateur at the Lewiston Country Club ended in the quarterfinals when the eighth seed and former Kellogg High star lost 2-1 to top-seeded Aaren Ziegler of Canby, Ore.
Ziegler went on to beat Amy Hasenoehrl of Lewiston 5 and 4 in the semis, and will face Tyler Barker of Caldwell in the finals today.
Hanna tops amateurs
after first round of Lilac
SPOKANE - Tony Hanna of Rathdrum shot a 66 for a five-shot lead in the amateur championship flight after the first day of the 72-hole Lilac City Invitational at The Fairways.
In the professional division, Jason Humphrey of Coos Bay, Ore., shot a 63 for a three-shot lead over Peter Sisich of Spokane. Kevin PomArleau of Wenatchee, Wash., is third with a 67.
The tourney concludes Sunday.
Time left to register for
NIC girls/boys basketball camp
COEUR d'ALENE - The North Idaho College men's and women's basketball coaching staff and players will host the NIC Girls/Boys Basketball Summer Basketball Camp July 14-17.
The campers will be separated by age and skill level to give advanced players more intense training. Campers have the option of taking the all-day session from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for $125 or the half-day session from 9 a.m. to noon for $80. With the all-day option, campers will have an hour break for lunch and more one-on-one instructional time.
The coaching staff will include NIC women's basketball coach Chris Carlson, NIC men's basketball coach Corey Symons, and NIC players.
For a registration form, visit www.nicathletics.com
Information: 769-5975
Viking youth hoop
camp next week
The Viking Skills and Drills Camp, scheduled for July 14-17, for boys entering grades 3-8, from 4 to 8 p.m. each day at Coeur d'Alene High School.
Coeur d'Alene High boys basketball coach Kurt Lundblad heads the instructional staff.
Cost is $75, which includes a camp T-shirt.
Information: Kurt Lundblad, 704-1822
SHOWCASE
from B1
The PGA Tour golfers slated to participate in The Showcase will be announced starting next week and throughout the remainder of July, along with a complete list of celebrities.
A preliminary list of participants scheduled to take part in The Showcase events include Gonzaga men's basketball coach Mark Few, Eastern Washington men's basketball coach Jim Hayford, Boise State men's basketball coach Leon Rice, Super Bowl MVP Mark Rypien, Los Angeles Lakers center Robert Sacre, Oregon State men's basketball coach Wayne Tinkle, Idaho men's basketball coach Don Verlin, former NBA players Dan Dickau and Craig Ehlo, and ESPN broadcasters Neil Everett, Sean McDonough and Fran Fraschilla.
"This is going to be a premiere event and a rare opportunity for Inland Northwest golf fans to see the highest level of professional golf up close, all to benefit the local fight against cancer," said Jerid Keefer, Director of The Showcase. Proceeds from The Showcase benefit the Community Cancer Fund, a local non-profit dedicated to aide the fight against cancer in the Inland Northwest.
As part of The Showcase festivities, a celebrity-amateur golf tournament and dinner and auction are also being held on Aug. 17 for individual and corporate sponsors. Event sponsorships are still available.
For more event details and information, visit www.showcasegolf.com.