Youth Sports April 26, 2023

Courtesy photo The 208 U12 Elite volleyball team won the Evergreen Regional Championship this past weekend at the HUB Sports Center in Liberty Lake and earned a bid to play at the USA Junior National Championships in Minneapolis June 14-17. In the front row from left are Sonia-Rei Fong, Ella Jeanselme, Gretah Angle, Paisley Ray, Danica Pratt, Jade Laos, Chloe Rasmussen, Lilly Fletcher and head coach Jessica Trevena; and back row from left, coach Amber Powell, Everlee Powell, Ellie Fangman, Peyton Barclift and Texanna Schlechte.

Courtesy photo Avant Coeur Gymnastics Jr. Xcel Platinums competed in Everett, Wash., at the Region 2 Xcel Regional Championships. From left are Madi Jerezcek and Delaney Adlard.

Courtesy photo Avant Coeur Gymnastics Child division Xcel Platinum Julianna Bonacci competed at the Region 2 Xcel Regional Championships in Everett, Wash.

Courtesy photo Avant Coeur Senior Xcel Golds competed in Everett, Wash., at the Region 2 Xcel Regional Championships. From left are Allie Scott and Carisa Gencarella.

Courtesy photo Avant Coeur Gymnastics Junior Xcel Golds competed at the Region 2 Xcel Regional Championships in Everett, Wash. From left are Audri Madsen, Lily Kramer and Liliana Olind.

Courtesy photo Avant Coeur Gymnastics Child division Xcel Gold Issoria Austin competed in Everett, Wash., at the Region 2 Xcel Championships.

Photo by JULIE SPEELMAN The Thorns North FC 11 Girls soccer team beat the Spokane Sounders 1-0 on Saturday morning at the Canfield Sports Complex, on a goal by Gracie McVey. Pictured is Jillian Speelman with the ball, and Alex Keating watching from behind.

Courtesy photo The CPA 16 Drew volleyball team won the 16U Evergreen Regional Championship on Sunday at The Podium in Spokane. From left are coach Chad Coupland, Lexi Norisada, Sydney Wysocki, Mackenzie Ray, Gabi Reich, Emma Sandberg, Jane Holley, Brooke Berglund, Romy Tyler, Olivia Ohman, Savannah Gustaveson, Elizabeth Hardy and coach Drew Pascua. Norisada is from Post Falls, Hardy is from Coeur d’Alene.

Courtesy photo These Technique Gymnastics athletes qualified to compete in Everett, Wash., for Xcel Regionals as 3 of the top 53 gymnasts in Idaho. From left is Rowan Neal (AA- 36.8, Vault- 9.0, Vault- 9.325, Beam- 9.225, Floor- 9.25), Melodie Wurster (AA- 35.75, Vault- 8.475, Bars- 9.275, Beam- 8.825, Floor- 9.175) and Sadie Anderson (AA- 35.425, Vault- 8.9, Bars- 9.025, Beam- 8.3, Floor 9.2).

Courtesy photo These Technique Gymnastics athletes qualified to compete in Everett, Wash., for Xcel Regionals as 2 of the top 53 gymnasts in Idaho. From left are Cameron Cox (AA- 36.25, Vault- 9.05, Bars- 9.2, Beam- 9.025, Floor- 8.975) and Sophie Phillips (AA- 35.65, Vault- 9.05, Bars- 8.75, Beam- 8.725, Floor- 9.125).

Courtesy photo Aubrey Penske of Technique Gymnastics qualified as a top-53 gymnast in Idaho, and was invited to compete in Everett, Wash., at Xcel regionals.

Photo by MICHAELA OBERGH Evelyn Bowie (4), Kennedy Hartzell, Marlee McCrum, Libby Morrisroe and Ava Glahe (99) of the Thorns North FC 07 girls Academy soccer team celebrate a goal vs. BTT 07G ECNL team during state league play. The Thorns ended the weekend with a 1-1 tie vs BTT 07G ECNL, 1-0 loss vs Idaho Rush 07 Elite and a 6-0 win vs BTT 07G Thorns.

Photo by BUSCEMA PHOTOGRAPHY The Thorns North FC 14 Girls Yellow soccer team hosted the Spokane Sounders North on Saturday, defeating them 4-2. Quinn Baily and Poppy Moreau scored the Thorns' goals, with Baily coming away with a hat trick. Ellie Carper and Audrey Rietze were goalkeepers for the Thorns. The Thorns will host Spokane Sounders Valley on Saturday at 2 p.m. at Hayden Meadows. Pictured are Poppy Moreau, Quinn Baily and Hatty Lemmon celebrating after a goal.

Photo by BUSCEMA PHOTOGRAPHY The Timbers North FC 11 Boys Academy soccer team played three games over the weekend. On Saturday, the Timbers defeated the Spokane Scotties B10 9-1 at home. On Sunday, the Timbers defeated FC Spokane B2010 Yellow 6-0 in the morning game, then defeated FC Spokane B2010 Black 6-2 in the rainy afternoon game. Both Sunday games were played at the Spokane Polo Fields. Timbers goals were scored by Asher Smith, Kannon Foreman, Lucas Buscema, Ryder Quinn, Landon Smith, Charlie McVey, Bode Miller, Michael Steffani and Hunter Pitsch, with assists by Ryder Quinn, Asher Smi…

Courtesy photo The Thorns North FC 08 Girls Academy soccer brought home two victories last weekend while in Boise. First was 2-1 win over Idaho Rush 08 Nero. Avery Lathen had the two goals for the Thorns, and Nora Ryan had an assist. Next was a 4-2 win over BTT 08 Boise Thorns. Avery Lathen and Izzie Grimmett each had two goals for the Thorns, and Ella Pearson, Leylah Hexum, and Avery Lathen each had an assist. Macy Walters and Adysen Robinson were in goal for TNFC. In the front row from left are Avery Lathen, Allison Carrico, Ashley Breisacher, Cameron Fischer, Izzie Grimmett and Alyvia Mor…

Courtesy photo Team Real Life competed at the freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling state championships last weekend in Twin Falls. In the front row from left are Gage Loftin, coach Abel De La Rosa, Colt O'Brien and Rider Seguine; and back row from left, Kristin O'Brien, coach Norm Leslie, Josh Stone, Matthew Hamilton, Logan Loaiza, Bridgette Seguine, Zach Campbell, Trey Smith, Duane Leslie, Jesse Villegas, coach Pete Reardon, Kadin Sims and Damion Hamilton.

Courtesy photo Diamond gymnasts Taryn Olson, top, and McKenzie Palaniuk of GEMS Athletic Center competed at the Xcel Region 2 championships last weekend in Everett, Wash.

Courtesy photo GEMS Athletic Center gymnasts Taryn Olson, left, coach Meloney Butcher and McKenzie Palaniuk at the Xcel Region 2 championships last weekend in Everett, Wash.

Courtesy photo GEMS Athletic Center platinum gymnasts Riley Walton, left, and Keana Pettyjohn at last weekend's Xcel Region 2 championships in Everett, Wash.

Courtesy photo GEMS Athletic Center platinum gymnast Evyn Lyon, left, and coach Meloney Butcher at last weekend's Xcel Region 2 championships in Everett, Wash.