Youth Sports Jan. 21, 2026

Courtesy photo The Silver Valley 17s club volleyball team took first place in the Silver 17s division at the MLK Kickoff tournament last weekend in Seattle. In the front row from left are coach Torrie Stutzke, Bella Schillereff, Jordyn Stutzke, Kayden Stutzke and Lily Hendrix; and back row from left, Briar Bowen, Mary Ann Mosier, Cara Griffen, Addy Miller, Lauren Voorhees and Callie Clark.

Courtesy photo Avant Coeur Gymnastics Level 2s took 1st Place Team at the Glacier Challenge in Kalispell, Mont. From left are Reiss Fawley, Aspen Clinton, Marcella Shamion, Kloe Biery, Delaney Dailey, Steele Seaman, Ruby Williams, Justice Patterson, Charlotte Hlebichuk, Paislee Adrian and London Taylor.

Courtesy photo Avant Coeur Gymnastics Level 3s took 1st Place Team in Kalispell, Mont., at the Glacier Challenge. In the front row from left are Remy Villeneuve, Ava Sheschuk, Camia Garcia, Lexi Kane, Emi Nelson, Jubilee Patterson, Jovie Bitnoff and Faith Scott; and back row from left, Quinn Widmeyer, Dylan Caten, Ella Williams, Maddy Hopp, Ainsley Etheridge, Kenzie Hopp, Georgie Dance, Daisy Tapia, Giada DeChellis and Avonlea Avery.

Courtesy photo Avant Coeur Gymnastics Level 4s took 2nd Place Team at the Glacier Challenge in Kalispell, Mont. From left are Paisley Moore, Abba Dellara, Vida Wohletz, Ava Wissman, Avery Brown, Harbor Romanosky, Shay Bridges and Lala Underdahl.

Courtesy photo Avant Coeur Gymnastics Level 6s took 2nd Place Team in Kalispell, Mont., at the Glacier Challenge. From left are Lydia Mohr, Aella Stewert, Claire Kuhr, Teagan Heimbigner, Brooklyn Adams, Avonlea Cotten, Eve Seaman, Shea McGinnis and Arrow Babowicz.

Courtesy photo Avant Coeur Gymnastics Level 7s take 1st Place Team at the Glacier Challenge in Kalispell, Mont. From left are Sydney Traub, Maylah Rogers, Aurora Heath, Kaylee Flodin, Abigail Haler, Ruby Brucick, Jonni Ridolph, Stella Olson and Mia Fletcher.

Courtesy photo Avant Coeur Gymnastics Xcel Platinums take 2nd Place Team at the Glacier Challenge in Kalispell, Mont. From left are Cj Destephano, Shariah Conwell, Braelyn Dally, Addi Wilcox, Kyler Champion, Addison Hundrup, Liliana Olind, Tillie Fagan and Bree Palmer.

Courtesy photo Avant Coeur Gymnastics Xcel Golds in Kalispell, Mont., at the Glacier Challenge. From left are Lacey Bitnoff, Venice Crawford, Katy Grantham, Amy Edgerly, Adelyn Etheridge, Everyly Reed, Ella Stone, Sydney D'Avanzo, Bella Nivison, Emily Good and Elsie Frost.

Courtesy photo Avant Coeur Gymnastics Level 8s take 1st at the Glacier Challenge in Kalispell, Mont. From left are Addy Prescott, Delaney Christoff, Khloe Brady and Callista Petticolas.

Courtesy photo Avant Coeur Gymnastics Level 9s took 1st Place Team at the Glacier Challenge in Kalispell, Mont. From left are Kaylee Strimback, Summer Nelson, Lexie Gersdorf and Georgia Carr.

Courtesy photo Avant Coeur Gymnastics Level 10s took 1st Place Team in Kalispell, Mont., at the Glacier Challenge. From left are Kenzie Short, Avery Hammons, Piper St John, Eva Martin, Claire Traub and Kayce George.

Courtesy photo The Sting SC 09 boys Academy soccer team was semifinalists in the PacNW Soccer Showcase this past weekend in south Seattle. The Sting, coached by Mike Thompson, walked away with 2 wins, 1 tie and 1 loss. Ethan Luna was the leading goal scorer for the team this weekend. In the front row from left are Pax Longanecker, Ethan Luna, Wyatt Umfleet, Mason Taylor, Jacob Shaporda, Payson Shaw and Brooks Judd; and back row from left, Luc Buckland, Rowan Wyatt, Tayler Smith, Blake Wise, Isaac Lowder, Jacob Melun, Miles Hart, Gus Penrose, Grant Johnson and Landon Brinkmeier.

Courtesy photo The Sting SC 2011G Academy girls soccer team went 5-0 to win the PacNW Winter Classic this past weekend. In the first game, a 3-0 victory over Hillsboro Rush, Olivia Hynes opened the scoring with a goal from outside the box. Hailey Hayes followed with two goals, assisted by Olivia Hynes and Presley Moreau. In Game 2, a 8-1 win over Emerald City FC F11, Elle Sousley scored twice — once off a corner kick and again on a free kick. Hailey Hayes, Presley Moreau, and Lucy Doyle each added a goal, while Brightyn Gatten found the net twice. In a 1-0 win over Sparta Tacoma G11, Kate K…

Courtesy photo GEMS Athletic Center Bronze Team placed 1st overall in the Flip Fest gymnastics competition Jan. 17-19 in Spokane. In the front row from left are Chloe Foreman, Heidi Gillard, millie Ferguson, Brynlee Smith, Harlee Wynand and Olivia Schelin; second row from left, Kaylene Bilesky, Astrid McCullagh, Ava Puyleart, Paisley King, Keeley Moody, Hannah Ohlenkamp and Jocelyn Kirk; and back row from left, Charlotte, Wallace and Avery Schneider.

Courtesy photo GEMS Athletic Center Silver Team placed 4th overall in the Flip Fest gymnastics competition Jan. 17-19 in Spokane. In the front row from left are Isabelle Boren, Samantha Dirks and Violet Tessendorf; and back row from left, Ohrya Rivera, Lindy Gilmore, Mikayla Richardson, Elianna Mathews, Kinsley Spurway and Layla Randolph.

Courtesy photo GEMS Athletic Center Silver Team placed 4th overall in the Flip Fest gymnastics competition Jan. 17-19 in Spokane. From left are Tenlee Harsch, Maci Schirado, Cora Ragan, Olivia Reichenberg, Gwyneth Ragan, Cassidy Brown, Rowyn Kloepfer, Arianna Dockins, Alexis Boren, Maren Rauscher and Olivia Butcher.

Courtesy photo GEMS Athletic Center Gold Team placed 3rd overall in the Flip Fest gymnastics competition Jan. 17-19 in Spokane. From left are Kalea Pham, Jocelynn Howard, Raelyn Hazen, Aspen Barker, Lily Fulton and Ellie Hill.

Courtesy photo The Silver Valley 17s club volleyball team took first place in the Silver 17s division at the MLK Kickoff tournament last weekend in Seattle. In the front row from left are coach Torrie Stutzke, Bella Schillereff, Jordyn Stutzke, Kayden Stutzke and Lily Hendrix; and back row from left, Briar Bowen, Mary Ann Mosier, Cara Griffen, Addy Miller, Lauren Voorhees and Callie Clark.

Courtesy photo GEMS Athletic Center Platinum Team placed 1st overall in the Flip Fest gymnastics competition Jan. 17-19 in Spokane. In the front row from left are Katelynn Clark, Ensley Vucinich, Hunter Bangs, Sydney Thompson and Keeley Howard; and back row from left, Elliot Tuntland, Arie Ferguson, Ani Hall, Mackenzie Richardson, Stella Brooks, Fynlie Reynolds and Nora Maddox.

Courtesy photo GEMS Athletic Center Diamond Team placed 1st overall in the Flip Fest gymnastics competition Jan. 17-19 in Spokane. From left are Saydee Mathews, Olivia Kiser, Evyn Lyon, Macee Caudle and Evelyn Oswell.