Northwest Notes: Aug. 2, 2023

Idaho's Hatten, Harris named to

Preseason All-American team

Hayden Hatten and Marcus Harris were honored on the Stats Perform 2023 FCS Preseason All-American Team, Presented by FedEx Ground, the organization announced Tuesday.

Hatten, a 2022 Consensus All-American earned first-team honors while Harris, a first-team All-Big Sky First Team honoree was named to the Third Team.

Hatten, the Big Sky Conference Preseason Offensive MVP, is coming off a record-setting season that saw him set the Idaho single-season touchdown record (16) and single-game touchdown record (4). He now has 24 career touchdowns, just three short of Jerry Hendren's Vandal record of 27.

He finished with 1,209 yards last season, fourth all-time on the school record list. He earned Preseason All-Big Sky honors to go with his Offensive MVP recognition.

Harris, also on the Big Sky Conference Preseason Team, was a Hero Sports Sophomore All-American last year. He had two defensive touchdowns, two interceptions and 14 total passes defended last season.

Lake City, NIC product Carlson

tabbed for Eastern Oregon post

Eastern Oregon University announced the appointment of James Carlson as Sports Information Director.

Carlson comes to Eastern Oregon after spending a year at NAIA Corban University in Salem, Ore., where he earned his Master of Business Administration. Prior to Corban, he graduated with his Bachelor's Degree in Sport Management from Idaho State.

In his previous roles at Corban and Idaho State, Carlson gained experience in sports media as an intern and graduate assistant. As a student worker, he created digital content, assisted with game-day operations, and wrote press releases along with post-game recaps.

A former collegiate basketball player, Carlson competed for Corban, Idaho State, and North Idaho College during his playing career. Carlson started every game for North Idaho in the 2019-20 season, finishing with a record of 28-1 and going undefeated in conference play.

Carlson credits his parents — Chris and Carey — for showing him the path towards a successful career in college athletics. The duo coached together at North Idaho College together for 15 seasons, winning an NJCAA women's basketball championship in 2011.