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Palaniuk third at
Bassmaster Elite event
WADDINGTON, N.Y. — Former Lakeland High and North Idaho College wrestler Brandon Palaniuk finished third Sunday at the Huk Bassmaster Elite at St. Lawrence River.
Palaniuk caught a four-day total of 82 pounds, 0 ounces. Brock Mosely of Collinsville, Miss., was second at 82-3.Kevin VanDam won with a four-day total of 90-3, one of the highest ever recorded by an Elite Series angler weighing in only smallmouth bass.
With his finish, Palaniuk moved into the lead in the Bassmaster Angler of the Year standings.
Three Vandals named to
preseason All-Sun Belt
football team
NEW ORLEANS — Idaho placed three on the preseason All-Sun Belt Conference football teams, as announced by the conference offices. Reigning Newcomer of the Year Aikeem Coleman and offensive lineman Jordan Rose were named to the first team, and linebacker Tony Lashley earned second-team accolades.
Coleman, a defensive lineman and a member of the Nagurski Trophy Watch List, led the Vandals in tackles for loss in 2016. He also finished first on the team with eight sacks, good enough for the fourth-best mark in the conference and the 47th best total nationally.
Rose was an honorable mention all-conference selection in 2016. The Vandal offense finished second in the league in passing, red zone offense, scoring, team passing efficiency and fourth-down conversion percentage. The Idaho offensive line allowed just five total sacks in its six league wins.
Lashley led the Vandals with 107 total tackles in 2016, the ninth best mark in the conference. In the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl victory, he had eight tackles as the Vandals took down Colorado State. His best game of the season came against South Alabama, when he recorded a career-best 14 tackles, including one tackle-for-loss, and blocked a punt.
Coleman, as well as quarterback Matt Linehan and head coach Paul Petrino, are in New Orleans for the annual Sun Belt Media Day. Today’s event will be streamed live through ESPN3, beginning with Petrino at noon Pacific.
Preseason All-Sun Belt Conference Football Teams
Preseason Offensive Player of the Year: Jalin Moore (Appalachin State, RB, Jr.)
Preseason Defensive Player of the Year: Ja’Von Rolland-Jones (Arkansas State, DL, Sr.)
First Team Offense
Brandon Silvers (Troy, QB, Sr.), Jalin Moore (Appalachian State, RB, Jr.), Larry Rose III (New Mexico State, RB, Sr.), Shaedon Meadors (Appalachian State, WR, Sr.), Penny Hart (Georgia State, WR, So.), Emanuel Thompson (Troy, WR, Sr.), Blake Mack (Arkansas State, TE, Sr.), Colby Gossett (Appalachian State, OL, Sr.), Beau Nunn (Appalachian State, OL, Sr.), Jordan Rose (Idaho, OL, Sr.), Noah Fisher (South Alabama, OL, Jr.), Steven Rowzee (Troy, OL, Sr.).
First Team Defense
Tee Sims (Appalachian State, DL, Sr.), Ja’Von Rolland-Jones (Arkansas State, DL, Sr.), Aikeem Coleman (Idaho, DL, Sr.), Joe Dillon (Louisiana, DL, So.), Baron Poole (Troy, DL, Sr.), Eric Boggs (Appalachian State, LB, Sr.), Kyle Wilson (Arkansas State, LB, Sr.), Bryan London II (Texas State, LB, So.), Clifton Duck (Appalachian State, DB, So.), Justin Clifton (Arkansas State, DB, Jr.), Chandon Sullivan (Georgia State, DB, Sr.), Jeremy Reaves (South Alabama, DB, Sr.).
First Team Special Teams
Stevie Artigue (Louisiana, K, Jr.), Payton Theisler (New Mexico State, P, So.), Blaise Taylor (Arkansas State, RS, Sr.)
Second Team Offense
Taylor Lamb (Appalachian State, QB, Sr.), Xavier Johnson (South Alabama, RB, Sr.), Jordan Chunn (Troy, RB, Sr.), Dijon Paschal (Arkansas State, WR, Sr.), Keenan Barnes (Louisiana, WR, Jr.), Deondre Douglas (Troy, WR, Jr.), Gabe Schrade (Texas State, TE, Sr.), Vic Johnson (Appalachian State, OL, So.), Grant Horst (Louisiana, OL, Sr.), Frank Sutton Jr. (ULM, OL, Sr.), Aaron Brewer (Texas State, OL, So.), Deontae Crumitie (Troy, OL, Jr.).
Second Team Defense
Myquon Stout (Appalachian State, DL, Jr.), Dee Liner (Arkansas State, DL, Sr.), Mackendy Cheridor (Georgia State, DL, Sr.), Taboris Lee (Louisiana, DL, Sr.), Devan Stringer (Appalachian State, LB, Sr.), Tony Lashley (Idaho, LB, Jr.), Darrell Songy (South Alabama, LB, Sr.), Blaise Taylor (Arkansas State, DB, Sr.), Tracy Walker (Louisiana, DB, Sr.), Jaden Wright (New Mexico State, DB, Sr.), Kamryn Melton (Troy, DB, Sr.), Kris Weatherspoon (Troy, DB, Sr.).
Second Team Special Teams
Michael Rubino (Appalachian State, K, So.), Evan Rabon (Coastal Carolina, P, Jr.), Xavier Johnson (South Alabama, RS, Sr.).
Registration deadline nears
for Wampus Cat Marathon
CLARK FORK — The second Wampus Cat Marathon announced it is extending the registration deadline to the actual race day on Sunday.
However, to obtain an official T-shirt, applications must be received by Tuesday.
The highly-scenic marathon starts at the Sandpoint Elks and ends at Clark Fork High, with a half marathon starting at Trestle Creek and a 5K race starting west of Clark Fork. Individuals or relay teams may enter.
If you cannot participate but would like an official T-shirt, they may be purchased for $15, but must be ordered by Tuesday. Contact race director Emory Clark at emoryjp@msn.com.
Proceeds from the race benefit Clark’s alma mater, Clark Fork High.
Visit www.wampuscatmarathon.org for race maps, application forms and more information.