PREP ROUNDUP: Lakeland girls fall to Sandpoint in regional final

• GIRLS SOCCER

SANDPOINT — Harley Hendry scored on a free kick in the 35th minute for the Lakeland Hawks, but a goal in the 60th minute by Riley Walkington — her second of the match — gave the top-seeded Sandpoint Bulldogs a 2-1 win over the Hawks in the 4A Region 1 girls soccer championship match on Thursday at Centennial Field, giving the Bulldogs the lone berth to the state tournament.

“Lakeland is a tough opponent,” Sandpoint coach Conor Baranski said. “They’re tough to beat. They have some strengths, and they play to those strengths. Our girls were gutsy today. It was pouring rain, it was cold, but they did what they needed to do.”

Lakeland finishes 9-8-1.

Sandpoint (6-5-5) will open the state tournament next Thursday against the runner-up from District 5-6 at the Idaho Falls Soccer Complex.

“I’m very proud of them because it was not an easy win,” Baranski said. “We’re looking to get back to state and do a little better than last year and get back to our championship ways.”

First half — 1, Spt, Riley Walkington (Casey Shaha), 30:00. 2, LL, Harley Hendry (free kick), 35:00. Second half — 3, Spt, Walkington (Jezza Hutto), 60:00.

Shots on goal — LL 2, Spt 18.

Saves — LL, Morgan Bixenstein 9; Spt, Shea Kilpatrick 1.

• VOLLEYBALL

Coeur d’Alene d.

Lewiston

LEWISTON — Ali Williams totaled 27 kills, 23 assists and three aces as the visiting Vikings wrapped up the No. 2 seed to the 5A Region 1 tournament with a wild 25-22, 22-25, 25-21, 16-25, 19-17 victory over the Bengals in their 5A Inland Empire League finale at Booth Hall.

Kelly Horning added 16 kills and four blocks for Coeur d’Alene (17-9, 4-2 5A IEL). Isabella Hollibaugh had 26 assists and 14 digs, Sam Swayze 16 digs, Elly Schraeder three blocks, Delaney Schmidt two aces.

“Heck of a battle,” Coeur d’Alene coach Dee Pottenger said. “Lewiston has such great fan support. It’s a tough environment to play in. I’m so proud of the composure our girls showed. Everyone of our players stayed focused on their role and stepped up as a team to get this win.”

Lewiston (22-8, 2-4), the No. 3 seed, will travel to Coeur d’Alene for a first-round match at regionals Saturday at 1 p.m.

Lake City d.

Lakeland

COEUR d’ALENE — Ashley Kaufman finished with 10 kills and Tatumn Gould added eight, helping the Timberwolves beat the visiting Hawks 25-17, 25-11, 25-11 in a nonleague match.

Klaire Mitchell finished with 31 assists and two aces for the 5A Inland Empire League champion Timberwolves (20-1), who host No. 4 seed Post Falls at 1 p.m. in the first round of the 5A Region 1 tournament on Saturday.

Ashley Reyes finished with 15 digs and Reilley Chapman had 12 digs, Tessa Sarff two blocks for Lake City.

“Give some credit to Lakeland, they fought and gave us a great effort,” Lake City coach Jenna Leggat said. “We came out with a ‘W’.”

Lakeland (11-17) finishes its regular season on Saturday by hosting Timberlake in nonleague action.

Timberlake d.

Kellogg

KELLOGG — The Tigers wrapped up a perfect Intermountain League season by beating the Wildcats 24-26, 25-18, 26-24, 25-23 at Andrews Gymnasium.

Timberlake (18-9, 8-0 IML) travels to Lakeland on Saturday.

No. 4 seed Kellogg (6-14, 2-6) hosts No. 5 Coeur d’Alene Charter in a 3A District 1 tournament loser-out match Monday at 6 p.m.

Kootenai d.

Mullan

MULLAN — Michaela LaFountaine had eight kills and four blocks, and the visiting Warriors wrapped up a perfect North Star League season with a 25-15, 25-8, 25-15 victory over the Tigers at the Pavilion.

Madison Napierala added 19 assists and three blocks for Kootenai (18-3, 10-0 NSL), and Kaili Gentry had six kills, seven digs and three blocks.

“The girls have really worked hard this season,” Kootenai coach Mary Gentry said. “I could not be more proud of them and their achievements.”

Mullan (1-10, 0-10) plays at Genesis Prep on Monday in the first round of the 1A Division II District 1 tournament. The winner plays top-seeded Kootenai on Wednesday as the the tourney wraps up at Timberlake.

Lakeside d.

N.I. Christian

COEUR d’ALENE — Alyssa SiJohn had 46 assists and Rachael Arthur had six aces for the Knights in a 25-17, 25-19, 25-19 win over the Royals at Holy Family Catholic School.

“Rachael had really good placement of the ball,” Lakeside coach Brad Veile said. “She’s really been able to place the ball where we’ve wanted it the last few games. She had nice control of her serves.”

Lillian Rhea had five kills, Te’a Lambert 11 digs, Sativa Bohlman 10 digs for Lakeside (9-4), which faces Genesis Prep on Saturday at Post Falls Middle School.

North Idaho Christian (6-6) hosts House of the Lord tonight at Holy Family Catholic School.

• CROSS COUNTRY

Lakeland girls

win at

Ben Castro Invitational

PINEHURST — The Lakeland girls claimed the team title at the Ben Castro Invitational at Pinehurst Golf Course.

Lakeland was followed by Bonners Ferry in second and Coeur d’Alene Charter in third.

Priest River won the boys team title, with Bonners Ferry second and Lakeland third.

Individual results were not available due to a timing issue.