Northwest Notes: Aug. 6, 2022

Rogers named All-American

by Wrestling USA magazine

Rylan Rogers, a senior from Coeur d'Alene High, was named to the Wrestling USA Magazine All-American team.

Rogers, who will compete at Michigan, pinned Meridian's Gooley 30 seconds into the 195-pound championship match at the state 5A wrestling tournament for his second straight title on Feb. 26 at Holt Arena.

To be considered, teams require a coach to nominate a wrestler (seniors only) after the state meet of a wrestler's senior season.

Traditionally, past All-American teams were featured in the May issue, but since the COVID-19 pandemic, the process has been extended and is now featured in either the July or August issue.

Eastern football picks

up early preseason honors

On the eve of the first full team practice of fall camp, the Eastern Washington football team was well represented on a pair of Phil Steele Preseason Teams.

Long snapper Cody Clements represents Eastern Washington on the FCS Preseason All-American team, earning third team honors at his position. He was also selected to the second team on the preseason All-Big Sky special teams list.

On the preseason All-Big Sky team, wide receiver Freddie Roberson was Eastern's lone representative on the first team for offense. Joining him on offense were second team selections Efton Chism III at wide receiver and Wyatt Musser on the offensive line. Fellow offensive lineman, Wyatt Hansen, rounds things out on the offensive side on the third team.

The Eagles had three selections on the defensive side, led by a pair of defensive linemen in Mitchell Johnson and Joshua Jerome on the first team. Anthany Smith was selected to the third team as a defensive back.

Along with Clements, Nick Kokich landed on the special teams list as well, earning third team honors as a punter.