Youth Sports May 6, 2026

Courtesy photo The Sting Soccer Club 2015 Boys Black team defeated Washington East Surf B15 Premier on Friday, 6-0. In the front is Harvey Granier (goalkeeper); and back row from left, coach Robin Bundy, Flynn Bundy, Beckham Sharbono, Chase Baune, Max Spendlove, Case Schwarz, Ryker Weeks, Cooper Corbeill, Matthew Shandy and Henry Hermance.

Courtesy photo The Sting Soccer Club 2015 Boys PAL team defeated PAL Shadow on Saturday, 5-0. From left are coach Ian McKenna, Jacob Barragan, Chase Baune, Flynn Bundy, George Jerkins, Case Schwarz, Silas Ballou, Maddox Hoy, Jake Mitchell, Cooper Corbeill, Beckham Sharbono, Thomas Davis, Henry Hermance, Harvey Granier (goalkeeper) and coach Robin Bundy.

Photo by JULIE SPEELMAN The Sting 11 girls beat 90+Project 9-0 on Saturday at the Canfield Sports Complex. Brinlee Plumb scored three goals, Giuliana Petrillo scored four goals and Abigail Smith and Evelyn Haycraft each scored once. On Sunday the Sting played the Sandpoint Strikers to a scoreless tie at Canfield. Pictured is Brinlee Plumb in white, playing the ball against the Strikers while teammate Abigail Smith looks on at right.

Courtesy photo The North Idaho Avalanche U9/U10 girls soccer team played twice on Saturday. In the first game, the Avalanche lost 4-0 to the Spokane Legacy SA G2016/17 in Spokane. In the second game, the Avalanche played the Spokane Shadow South Allbery to a 3-3 tie in Hayden. In the front row from left are Quinn Odom, Tatum Turnbull, Keira DesJarlais, Landrie Vaniman, Grace Looney, Jane Buffum and Sonja Gelbakhiani; and back row from left, Kaia Lindenstein, Reagan Zimmerman, Sadie Lehosit, Isidora Hughes, Esther Greene, Nora Burt and Marlowe Lyman.

Courtesy photo The North Idaho Falcons Lacrosse third/fourth grade white team traveled to a tournament in Kalispell, Mont., last weekend and captured first place in the Silver bracket. In the front row from left are Noah Wijma and Ryatt Maestas; second row from left, Oliver Coppert, Lucci Flacco, Weston Wilson, William Krull and Jackson Arnold; and back row from left, coach Carl Coppert, Onyx Shellard, Brooks Bready, Finn Morris and coach Hans Wijma. Not pictured is Augustine Pelos II.

Courtesy photo The Sting Boys Premier 2015 soccer team defeated the Spokane Legacy 2015 3-1 on Sunday at the Canfield Sports Complex in Coeur d'Alene. In the front is Jacob Lundwall; second roe from left, Levi Sandoval, Sawyer Spencer, Billy Kearns, Blake Wuest, Griffin Storey, Jaxon Mitchell, Reid Funkhouser, Levi Tanaka, Hank Richter and Jacoby Frank; and back row, coaches Nick Funkhouser and Tom Kearns.

Courtesy photo Avant Coeur Gymnastics Level 9 Kaylee Strimback took 10th Place on Vault at the Western National Championships in Boise for the Junior 5s.

Courtesy photo Avant Coeur Gymnastics Level 9 Georgia Carr medaled on Bars for Junior 5s, taking home 7th Place in Boise at the Western National Championships against the top Level 9s on the Western side of the United States.

Courtesy photo The CdA Surge 9U baseball team won the championship at the 2026 Spokane Indians Cinco De Mayo Tournament. From left are Henry Mandel, Addison Reyes, Lincoln Kolb, Connor Gregg, Austin Schindelbeck, Axel Vasquez, Camas Bennett, Holden Harrington, Tanner McLeod, Griff Georgious and Grant Anderson; and back row from left, coaches Ryan Harrington, Erich Schindelbeck and Alex Reyes. Not pictured is Harry Noel.

Courtesy photo Avant Coeur Gymnastics Level 9s qualified and traveled to Boise to compete at the Western National Championships against the top Level 9s on the Western side of the United States. From left are Kaylee Strimback, Georgia Carr, Lexie Gersdorf and Summer Nelson. Kaylee Strimback took top 10 on Vault in the JR 5 session.

Courtesy photo Avant Coeur Gymnastics Level 9 Lexie Gersdorf medaled on Vault and Beam for Senior 3s, taking 6th Place on Vault and 5th Place on Beam at the Western National Championships in Boise, against the top Level 9s on the Western side of the United States.

Courtesy photo All Northwest Football of Post Falls won the 12u SAFL North Idaho Championship 7-on-7 tournament May 3 at the Field of Dreams. From left are Brody Brennan, Cormack Donovan, Crew Randklev, Isaiah Luster, Carter McConnell, Jimmer Genatone, Cameron Hoy, Jarrett Schillinger, Caleb Vore and Aure Brennan.

Courtesy photo All Northwest Football of Post Falls won the 10u SAFL North Idaho Championship 7-on-7 tournaments May 3 at the Field of Dreams. From left are Zaiden Bullock, Charlie McConnell, Boone Eberlin, Jameson Beierle, Lucas Shamion, Bronson de Oro, Parker Stolebarger, Patrick Thomas, Patrick Kiberi and coach Matt Bennett.

Courtesy photo The Sting Boys Premier 2015 soccer team defeated the Spokane Legacy 2015 3-1 on Sunday at the Canfield Sports Complex in Coeur d'Alene. In the front is Jacob Lundwall; second roe from left, Levi Sandoval, Sawyer Spencer, Billy Kearns, Blake Wuest, Griffin Storey, Jaxon Mitchell, Reid Funkhouser, Levi Tanaka, Hank Richter and Jacoby Frank; and back row, coaches Nick Funkhouser and Tom Kearns.

Courtesy photo Peighton Brust is starting catcher for the Silver Valley Gemstones softball team. Last Saturday she scored the first run in Game 1 against Timberlake, and assisted with four outs in Game 1. In Game 2 against Timberlake she had three base hits and finished the day strong catching seven innings combined.

Courtesy photo The BVB IA Idaho 2016 Boys (U10) Boys soccer team defeated the Sting Soccer Club 16B Black 7–2 on Friday, May 1 at Woodland Middle School. BVB will play Sting's Yellow team tonight at Woodland Middle School. In the front row from left are Mitchell Volland, Colin Happeny, Porter DeBerard, Waylon Wood, Hugh Erickson, Greyson Guy, Weston Kramer, Kier MacKeage and Grayson Martino; and rear, coach John O’Neil.

Courtesy photo The BVB IA Idaho 2014 Girls (U12) soccer team tied the WE Surf SC G14 Black South 1–1 on Friday, May 1 at Plantes Ferry Sports Complex in Spokane Valley. In the front row from left are Willa Bjornson, Elayna Allen, Lillian Way and Painter Hubbard; second row from left, Maya Bozinov, Claire Graybeal, London Tierney, Memphis Tate, Kendall Morrett, JoJo Long and Helena Hughes; and rear, coach Ross Kuhn.

Courtesy photo The BVB IA Idaho 2015 Girls (U11) soccer team defeated WE Surf SC G15 Premier 5–1 on Saturday, May 2, at Plantes Ferry Sports Complex in Spokane Valley. In the front row from left are Elise Bozinov, Monroe Reisenauer and Eva Bozinov; second row from left, Claire Graybeal, Finley Matheson, Charlie Perez, Ellie Soto, Madison Morrett, Memphis Tate and London Tierney; and rear, coach Ross Kuhn.

Courtesy photo The BVB IA Idaho 2017 Boys-Black (U9) soccer team defeated the Spokane Shadow B2017 Navy 4–1 on Monday at MØDE Stadium–Stateline Speedway in Post Falls. On Saturday, the BVB IA Idaho 2017 Boys-Black (U9) defeated the WE Surf SC Columbia Basin B17 White East 6–0 at MØDE Stadium. In the front row from left are Andre Cano, Lukas Kuhn, Fynn Amerson and Santiago Guitron; and back row from left, coach Matt Werner, Jentzen Jelmberg, Ryker Bertek, Sawyer Capaul, Carter Botenhagen, Xander Werner, Logan Epley and coach John O’Neil.

Courtesy photo On Saturday, May 2, the North Idaho Avalanche U12 Boys soccer team defeated the Sting White U12 Boys 4-1. Avalanche goals were scored by Luca Riley (2), Jasper Kolb (1) and Carter Dance (1). In the front is Luke Johnson; middle row from left, Stein Berk, Kash Tucker, Isaac Estep, Carter Dance and Conrad Cortes; back row from left, Maverick Paine, Andres Lujan, Luca Riley, Jack Harrison, Carter Marine, Davis Hartley, Thatcher Lechleitner, Collin Pinchuk and Jasper Kolb; and rear from left, coaches Cody Lechleitner and Luka Gelbakhiani.

Photo by KATHY STERLING The Sting SC 2016 Boys Yellow soccer team lost 6-3 to the WA East Surf SC B17 Elite Royal on Saturday at Woodland Middle School. Sting goals were scored by Gideon Lee (1) and Elijah Cline (2). On Sunday morning, the Sting played the Spokane Shadow Academy B2016/2017 Folsom at the Spokane Polo Fields in Airway Heights, losing 7-3. Sting goals were scored by Jaxson Matheney (2) and Xavier Sousley (1). Pictured from left are Elijah Cline, Arius Bush, Atlas Lepley, Xander Rodriguez, Xavier Sousley, Lincoln Sargent, Gideon Lee, Jaxson Matheney, Isaak Sterling, and in the p…

Photo by KARI HYNES The Sting SC G2011 Academy girls soccer team picked up two wins over the weekend. In their first game against WW Surf, Brightyn Gatten scored three goals, including one on a penalty kick. Payton Brennan added two goals, and Presley Moreau finished with two goals and an assist. The Sting followed with another win against Seattle Reign. Presley Moreau recorded three goals, while Elle Sousley added two. Hailey Hayes and Brightyn Gatten each scored once, with Gatten also contributing an assist. Defensively, Constance Ovendale earned a clean sheet. The team will wrap up their …

Photo by KAYLEAN MAY The Sting SC 2013 girls soccer team wrapped up their Girls Academy Aspire League season over the weekend. The Sting played Western Washington Surf on Saturday, winning 9-1. On Sunday, they beat Seattle Reign Academy 8-0. The Sting are the Girls Academy Aspire Pacific Northwest Conference Champions, finishing their season 19-0-2. They lead the nation in the GAA for goals scored, posting 167 goals in 21 games. The Sting defense allowed only seven goals against all season. The team will travel to Norco, Calif., at the end of June to compete in the Girls Academy Aspire Natio…

Courtesy photo The Sting Boys Premier 2015 soccer team defeated the Spokane Legacy 2015 3-1 on Sunday at the Canfield Sports Complex in Coeur d'Alene. In the front is Jacob Lundwall; second roe from left, Levi Sandoval, Sawyer Spencer, Billy Kearns, Blake Wuest, Griffin Storey, Jaxon Mitchell, Reid Funkhouser, Levi Tanaka, Hank Richter and Jacoby Frank; and back row, coaches Nick Funkhouser and Tom Kearns.

Courtesy photo The Sting Boys Premier 2015 soccer team defeated the Spokane Legacy 2015 3-1 on Sunday at the Canfield Sports Complex in Coeur d'Alene. In the front is Jacob Lundwall; second roe from left, Levi Sandoval, Sawyer Spencer, Billy Kearns, Blake Wuest, Griffin Storey, Jaxon Mitchell, Reid Funkhouser, Levi Tanaka, Hank Richter and Jacoby Frank; and back row, coaches Nick Funkhouser and Tom Kearns.