Youth Sports Dec. 16, 2020
Courtesy photo North Idaho Cross Country won a national championship in the boys age 13-14 division at the USATF National Junior Olympic Cross Country Championships in Paris, Ky., on Dec. 12-13. From left are Zack Cervi-Skinner, Dante Carr, Ethan Hickok, coach Erin Lydon Hart, Max Cervi-Skinner and Kyle Rohlinger.
Courtesy photo Max Cervi-Skinner of the North Idaho Cross Country team won the boys 13-14 race at the USATF National Junior Olympic Cross Country Championships in Paris, Ky., on Dec. 12-13. Pictured is Max, left, and NIXC coach Erin Lydon Hart.
Courtesy photo North Idaho Cross Country team runners competed at the USATF National Junior Olympic Cross Country Championships in Paris, Ky., on Dec. 12-13. In the front row from left are Paige Dance, Davey Dance, Parker Sterling, Nicholas Ray, Will Wood, Rowan Henry, Paisley Ray, Adalyn Depew and Alistair Smith; and back row from left, Dante Carr, Wyatt Carr, Helen Oyler, Zack Cervi-Skinner, Ethan Hickok, Max Cervi-Skinner, coach Erin Lydon Hart, Elli Rietze, Ann Marie Dance, Zara Munyer, Kyle Rohlinger and Mitchell Rietze.
Courtesy photo North Idaho Cross Country finished second in the boys age 11-12 division at the USATF National Junior Olympic Cross Country Championships in Paris, Ky., on Dec. 12-13. From left are Mitchell Rietze, Wyatt Carr, Parker Sterling, Nicholas Ray and Davey Dance.
Courtesy photo Helen Oyler of the North Idaho Cross Country team placed third in the girls age 11-12 race at the USATF National Junior Olympic Cross Country Championships in Paris, Ky., on Dec. 12-13. Pictured is Helen Oyler, left, and NIXC coach Erin Lydon Hart.
CROSS COUNTRY
North Idaho Cross Country runners shined this past weekend at the USATF National Junior Olympic Cross Country Championships in Paris, Ky., Dec. 12-13.
Over 1,700 runners ages 7-18 across the United States competed against the nation’s top runners on the Bourbon County Park course.
NIXC brought 20 athletes ages 10-14 and competed against much larger teams.
NIXC posted two podium finishes (one national champion, Max Cervi-Skinner and one third-place finisher), eight All-Americans, a first-place team, the boys 13-14 team, and a second-place team.
“NIXC has a legacy of excellence," coach Erin Lydon Hart said. "Despite training through challenging COVID-19 obstacles, we dominated our races this weekend and further cemented our dynasty as a gritty, hill-loving team. Spectators couldn’t help but notice the sea of NIXC red on the race course and on the sidelines cheering. Our parents truly made this season happen.”
NIXC Race Results
9-10 year-old girls
Paige Dance, 30th place - 13:05.8
Paisley Ray, 34th place - 13:10.0
9-10 year-old boys (3k)
Rowan Henry, 11th place - 11:32.4
Alistair Smith, 57th place - 12:39.9
Will Wood, 74th place - 13:02.8
11-12 year-old girls (3k)
Helen Oyler, 3rd place - 11:24.9
Adalyn Depew, 28th place - 12:03.8
11-12 year-old boys (3k)
Mitchell Rietze, 9th place - 10:50.8
Wyatt Carr, 10th place - 10:51.8
Parker Sterling, 25th place - 11:18.1
Davey Dance, 33rd place - 11:30.1
Nicholas Ray, 120th place - 12:55.1
Team Place: 2nd
13-14 year old girls (4k)
Zara Munyer, 9th - 15:19.5
Ann Marie Dance, 28th place - 16:01.1
Elli Rietze, 55th place - 16:43.3
13-14 year old boys (4k)
Max Cervi-Skinner, 1st place - 13:15.0
Zack Cervi-Skinner, 4th place - 13:34.2
Kyle Rohlinger, 32nd place - 14:27.8
Dante Carr, 53rd place - 14:54.5
Ethan Hickok, 59th place - 15:00.4
Team Place: 1st Place
The top 25 athletes in the combined age groups above received the designation of All-American. The following 8 athletes from NIXC received this honor: Rowan Henry, Helen Oyler, Parker Sterling, Wyatt Carr, Mitchell Rietze, Zara Munyer, Max Cervi-Skinner and Zack Cervi-Skinner.
SELECT SOCCER
Timbers North FC 08 Boys Red: The Timbers tied Washington East 08B 1-1 last Wednesday at The Fields at Real Life in Post Falls. Preston Samayoa scored the lone goal for the Timbers, and Lucas Ruchti was the goalkeeper for the Timbers.
BOWLING
Sunset Bowling Lanes
Bantams
High Game Boys: Hunter McComb - 72; Brody Shands - 63; Maison Shands - 58
High Game Girls: Chloe McCliggott - 68; Abby Kuespert - 64; Tori Graff - 19
Preps:
High Game Boys: Brandon Gallegos - 154; Fletcher Keough - 75
High Game Girls: Ruby Goodknight - 139; Rosy Gallegos - 130; Payton Way - 92
Juniors:
High Game Boys: Tyler Clarke - 226; TJ Scott - 215; Caleb Kearl - 193
High Game Girls: Daphnee Hammond - 150; Jody Hammond - 149; Jessabell Hart - 125
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