Northwest Notes: Jan. 22, 2015

Post Falls High to honor

ex-Trojan wrestler Jennings

POST FALLS - Former Post Falls High wrestling star Chad Jennings will be honored as the 2015 Post Falls Wrestling Legend next Wednesday during the Trojans' dual vs. Lewiston, scheduled for 6 p.m. at The Arena.

Jennings was a two-time state wrestling champion at Post Falls, finishing with a career record of 139-15. He went 43-0 as a senior at 135 pounds, with 39 pins, and allowed only six points to be scored against him all season.

Jennings was 40-1 as a junior at 130. He was 27-5 as a sophomore and was a state runner-up at 119, and 29-9 as a freshman at 112.

He went on to wrestle at NAIA Missouri Valley College, where he was a two-time All-American.

NIC men's, women's hoops

to host Utah State-Eastern

The North Idaho College men's and women's basketball teams will play host to Utah State-Eastern tonight in Scenic West Athletic Conference play starting with the women's game at 5:30 p.m., followed by the men's game at 7:30 at Rolly Williams Court.

NIC's men (14-5, 2-4 SWAC) beat Eastern (9-10, 0-7) in the previous matchup 73-70 on Dec. 20 in Price, Utah. NIC's women (14-6, 3-3) lost to Eastern (14-6, 3-4) 92-83 in the previous matchup, but have won two straight in conference and 8 of 10 games overall.

NIC concludes the weekend by hosting Colorado Northwestern on Saturday.

Games are available via webcast at www.nicathletics.com.