Youth Sports March 22, 2023

Courtesy photo Post Falls High School doesn't have a rival school or rival games, so the school district put together the first one for the middle schools. On March 14 the River City Titans defeated the Post Falls Spartans in both eighth grade boys and girls 'A' basketball games. The Post Falls Spartans won the first "Showdown for the Shield" spirit challenge. Pictured is the eighth grade boys River City Titans team. In the front row from left are Sawyer Norisada, Colin Davis, Jojo Auble and Nolan Anderson; and back row from left, coach Ed Hoy, Bryant Pecor, Ben Williams, Ben Carrasco, Makya…

Courtesy photo The North Idaho Christian School girls basketball team poses with the golden ball for winning the regular season and with trophies for winning three tournaments. The Royals finished 31-2, with 31 wins being the most in the school's 36 year history. In the front row from left are Madison Salaiz, Belle Sanwald, Symone Pilgrim, Danica Kelly and Jennifer Peterson; and back row from left, coach Jerry Bittner, Mae Overall, Yesi Pilgrim, Chelsey Cate, Rylee Overturf and coach Ryan Overturf.

Courtesy photo Post Falls boys placed first in 5A, and Lake City's boys were second in 5A at the recent state bowling championships in Garden City. In the front row from left are Colin Borgaro, Alex Walker, Alex Higgins and Donald Shaw; middle row from left, Rosy Gallegos, Byron Hammett and Bladen Huffaker; and back row from left, Josh Loper Sr. (coach), Ron Jacobson (coach), Gezus LaSarte, Tyler Clarke (first place in boys singles), Josh Loper Jr., Eric Campbell, Quinlan Campenella, Jayson Austin and Bryan Rider (coach).

Courtesy photo The Post Falls High School girls took first place in 5A at the recently state bowling championships in Garden City. From left are Jordyn Cord, Alliana Rider (also took second place in girls singles), Addison Mueller, Ryllee Kaup, Roxy Cummings and Reagan Clifton.

Courtesy photo The Post Falls High School boys took first place in 5A at the recent state bowling championships in Garden City. In the front from left are Alex Higgins and Donald Shaw, and back row from left, Alex Walker, Eric Campbell, Bladen Huffaker, Quinlan Campenella, Jayson Austin and Bryan Rider (coach).

Courtesy photo Grindtime Basketball from Hayden won the boys sixth-grade division at the 2023 Montana Spring Fling last weekend in Missoula. In the front is Shy Blake Jr.; second row from left, Grady Hicks, Ryder Quinn, Colton Bligh and Johnny Gatten; third row from left, Brady Gatten, Brayden Williams, Sam Weymouth, Rylan Miller, Max Lopez and coach Tim Gatten; and back row from left, coach Shi Blake and Devon Flores. Not pictured is Landon Schoeny.

Courtesy photo The eighth annual Tim Fristoe Youth/Adult Tournament took place at Sunset Bowling Center on March 19. Results were: 1st place, Reagan Clifton ($125 scholarship)/Tony Szeluga; 2nd place, Eric Campbell ($100 scholarship)/George Longdin; 3rd place, Josh Loper Jr. ($85 scholarship)/Josh Loper Sr. 4th place, Rosy Gallegos ($75 scholarship)/ Zach Gallegos; and 5th place, Carter Hilliard ($66.50 scholarship)/Brian Hilliard. Pictured from left are Eric Campbell, Rosy Gallegos and Reagan Clifton. Not pictured are Josh Loper Jr. and Carter Hilliard.