Youth Sports July 24, 2024
Courtesy photo The North Idaho Christian School girls basketball team won the small school championship at the NBC Camp at the HUB Sports Center in Liberty Lake, beating Hoonah, Alaska 38-26 in the title game. In the front row from left are Kenna Brotherton, Chalyse Smith, Sydney Ellis, Cheyenne Collins, Madison Salaiz and assistant coach Kylee Andrews; and back row from left, coach Jerry Bittner, Chelsey Cate, Yesi Pilgrim Cisinesos, Belle Sanwald and Kaelyn Benoit.
Courtesy photo The 14U Lake City Thunder girls fastpitch softball team played up and took second place in the 16/18U Gold Bracket championship game at the Summer River Bash tournament in Post Falls last weekend. In the front row from left are Sophia Gum, Grace Schneider, Allison Grantham and Shayne McGowan; and back row from left, coach Jason Nevills, Ava Nevills, Brooklyn Caan, Shiloh McCoy, Abigail Helmholz, Whitney Hollen, Shae Jones, Jaya Felix, Kulani Peahu, Adilyn Wenglikowski, coach Scott McGowan and coach Duston Kubo.
Courtesy photo The Coeur d'Alene Crush 14U fastpitch softball team placed fourth at the recent Idaho state championships in Boise. In the front row from left are Ada Blakemore, Maddy Pratt, Molly Nelson and Madeline Peterson; and back row from left, Jaiden Corbey, Ella Ferguson, Macy Waterhouse, Jenna Davenport, Paityn Froman and Reese Vanek.
Courtesy photo The Northwest Blazers sixth grade girls basketball team went 3-0 last weekend at the Win the Weekend tournament in Seattle. The Blazers went 3-0, defeating the top sixth grade team in the state of Washington, and defeating two seventh grade teams. From left are Eslee Bielstein, Paxtyn Oestreich, Elise Montes De Oca, Addy Pendergraft, Brylee Brown, Jayde Jeske, Addi Salas and Kyal Carlson.
Courtesy photo The Spokane Valley U12-U14 McDonald's fastpitch softball team, which includes two players from Post Falls, finished in second place last week at the Spokane Valley Girls Softball Association Tournament. In the front row from left are Claire Osborn, Pilar Wirth, Nora Schock (Post Falls), Bailey Nilson, Macie Christensen and Francesca Wirth; and back row from left, coach Alita Nilson, coach Shantel Almeida, Malia Almeida, Kynley Searcey, Zoe Nix, Izzy Bohr, Diana Wiltse (Post Falls), Sydney Knezvich and coach Geoff Christensen. Not pictured is Adilyn Worley.
Courtesy photo The 12U Fearless fastpitch softball team took second place in the Gold Bracket championship game at the Summer River Bash tournament last weekend in Post Falls. In the front is Kaitlyn Grantham; middle row from left, Loretta Blattstein, Zoey Johnson and Zoey Halden; and back row from left, coach Jamie Blattstein, Ella Schinner, Baylee Bippes, Peyton Walters, Bailey Williams, Holly Dunham, Avah Gonzales, Caitlyn Cheney and coach Adam Gonzales.
REAL LIFE SPORTS
Basketball
At The Courts at Real Life Ministries
Youth Competitive Basketball
July 15
3rd/4th Grade Division
Game 1
Tigers - 12
Warriors - 19
Tigers
Points Scored: Grayson Sifford, Jaxon Dunn, Lucas West
Warriors
Points Scored: Cash Vinyard, Cooper Phenicie, Jace Eachon, Jace Moser, Mack Berend
Game 2
Black Canines - 24
Lakers - 16
Black Canines
Points Scored: Benjamin Erickson, Hugh Erickson, Jacob Orozco, Kallum Strawn, Brayden Klass
Lakers
Points Scored: Cooper Norris, Isaiah Antoine, Kash Martin, Tanner Torfin
July 16
5th/6th Grade Division
Game 1
Pink Panthers - 56
Warriors - 19
Pink Panthers
Points Scored: Alexander Mendenhall, Benjamin Ferguson, Ethan Dorr, Jason Borne, Levi Anderson, Landon Thurston, Palmer Murphy, Trey Galvin
Warriors
Points Scored: Ezra Paisley, Jones Miller, Kamden Vick, Kellen Dyk, Rory Vick, Silas Hollinger, Zach Mittelstadt
Game 2
Team D - 67
Underdogs - 66 OT
Team D
Points Scored: Aure Brennan, Benjamin Owen, Elijah Ferguson, Karson Eachon, Levi Morrett
Underdogs
Points Scored: Brody Tanner, Hudson Peed, Jaxon Frank, Jesse Ellars, Rhett Gama
Youth Coach Pitch Baseball
At The Fields at Real Life Ministries
July 16
Coach Pitch Division
Game 1
Orange Tigers - 9
Silver Back Gorillas - 18
Orange Tigers
Runs Scored: Beckham Peters, Cayden Williams, Conlin McIntosh, Drake Williams, Ellie Gant, Griffin Adams, Liam Conner
Silver Back Gorillas
Runs Scored: Addison Reyes, Bowen Flamm, Dylan Patterson, Henry Laufenberg, Leo Reyes, Lexi Rees, Owen Davis, Titus Darnell, Waylon Chappell
Game 2
Red Dragons - 11
Lime Legends - 8
Red Dragons
Runs Scored: Gabriel Keating, Harrison Alworth, Isaac Seward, Jentzen Jelmberg, Liam Johnson, Raegen Powell, Ryder Paulson, Sullivan Dwyer
Lime Legends
Runs Scored: Beau Cleave, Bodin Weir, Brady Lang, Easton Snook, Macy Swartzendruber
Game 3
Teal Dragons - 12
King Cobras - 8
Teal Dragons
Runs Scored: Brecken O’Toole, Carter Heavey, Kamden Carter, Lena Asburry, Sam Young
King Cobras
Runs Scored: Abel Sheldon, Declan Francis, Hudson Brunner, Jameson Webster, Max Wolfinger
Game 4
Purple Dragons - Not Reported
Ice Sonics - Not Reported
Purple Dragons
Runs Scored: Not Reported
Ice Sonics
Runs Scored: Not Reported
Spirit Lake Parks & Recreation
Youth Flag Football
7/8 – 7/17
2-3rd grade division:
Northern Nutrition vs Merlin’s Comedy Club 31-6. Scoring for Northern Nutrition were Easton Reyes (1TD), Ridge Powers (2TD’s), William Haag (1TD), Bowen Kurtz (1PAT) and Noah Davis (1TD). Scoring for Merlin’s Comedy Club was Kolt Warren (1TD).
Northern Nutrition vs. Cascadia Pizza 12-6. Scoring for Northern Nutrition were Ridge Powers (1TD) and Jason Floyd (1TD). Scoring for Cascadia Pizza was Jackson Graisy(1TD)
4-6th grade division:
Rose Restorative vs Spirit Lake Family Dental ended in a tie 18-18. Scoring for Rose Restorative were Riley Johnson (1TD) and Brooklynne Smith (2TD’s). Scoring for SL Family Dental were Charlie Brophy (2TD’s) and Preslee Ward (1TD).
MG Custom Builders vs KC Excavation & Land 64 v 0. Scoring for MG Custom Builders were Wilder George (3TD’s and 2 PAT’s), Winston Cord (1TD), Carson Busch (1TD), Blake Baker (2TD’s and 1 PAT), Beckett Baker (1TD and 1PAT) and Breesen Ellis (2TD’s).
KC Excavation & Land vs Spirit Lake Family Dental 25-0. Scoring for KC Excavation were Braxton Kurtz (1TD), Bradyn Brandt (1TD), Cash Fitting (1PAT), Lane Fitting (2TD’s).
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Courtesy photo The 14U Lake City Thunder girls fastpitch softball team played up and took second place in the 16/18U Gold Bracket championship game at the Summer River Bash tournament in Post Falls last weekend. In the front row from left are Sophia Gum, Grace Schneider, Allison Grantham and Shayne McGowan; and back row from left, coach Jason Nevills, Ava Nevills, Brooklyn Caan, Shiloh McCoy, Abigail Helmholz, Whitney Hollen, Shae Jones, Jaya Felix, Kulani Peahu, Adilyn Wenglikowski, coach Scott McGowan and coach Duston Kubo.
Courtesy photo The Coeur d'Alene Crush 14U fastpitch softball team placed fourth at the recent Idaho state championships in Boise. In the front row from left are Ada Blakemore, Maddy Pratt, Molly Nelson and Madeline Peterson; and back row from left, Jaiden Corbey, Ella Ferguson, Macy Waterhouse, Jenna Davenport, Paityn Froman and Reese Vanek.
Courtesy photo The Northwest Blazers sixth grade girls basketball team went 3-0 last weekend at the Win the Weekend tournament in Seattle. The Blazers went 3-0, defeating the top sixth grade team in the state of Washington, and defeating two seventh grade teams. From left are Eslee Bielstein, Paxtyn Oestreich, Elise Montes De Oca, Addy Pendergraft, Brylee Brown, Jayde Jeske, Addi Salas and Kyal Carlson.
Courtesy photo The Spokane Valley U12-U14 McDonald's fastpitch softball team, which includes two players from Post Falls, finished in second place last week at the Spokane Valley Girls Softball Association Tournament. In the front row from left are Claire Osborn, Pilar Wirth, Nora Schock (Post Falls), Bailey Nilson, Macie Christensen and Francesca Wirth; and back row from left, coach Alita Nilson, coach Shantel Almeida, Malia Almeida, Kynley Searcey, Zoe Nix, Izzy Bohr, Diana Wiltse (Post Falls), Sydney Knezvich and coach Geoff Christensen. Not pictured is Adilyn Worley.
Courtesy photo The 12U Fearless fastpitch softball team took second place in the Gold Bracket championship game at the Summer River Bash tournament last weekend in Post Falls. In the front is Kaitlyn Grantham; middle row from left, Loretta Blattstein, Zoey Johnson and Zoey Halden; and back row from left, coach Jamie Blattstein, Ella Schinner, Baylee Bippes, Peyton Walters, Bailey Williams, Holly Dunham, Avah Gonzales, Caitlyn Cheney and coach Adam Gonzales.