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Vikings pick off a big win — Coeur d'Alene holds off Rigby in thriller with huge postseason implications
Following a bye, Coeur d'Alene plays host to Lake City on Oct. 16 in its 6A Inland Empire League opener.
6A, 5A DISTRICT SWIMMING: Lake City girls, Coeur d'Alene boys claim district titles in state-qualifying meet
The state meet in both classifications is next Friday and Saturday at the West Valley YMCA in Boise.
STATE VOLLEYBALL: Lakeland settles for second in 5A
“Our team showcased immense heart and resilience throughout the state tournament,” seventh-year Lakeland coach Kelsie Badger said. “Despite a tough opening loss, they never let it define them. They battled back, ma…
STATE 3A FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Priest River falls in first playoff game since 2012
Priest River was in the playoffs for the fifth time in school history.
STATE 6A FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Post Falls runs past Borah
Post Falls (7-3) which notched its first playoff victory since 2018, will travel to Rigby (8-1) in a quarterfinal game next weekend.
STATE 5A FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Defending their nest .... Lakeland notches first home playoff win since 2007 with 42-14 win over Shelley
Lakeland (8-2) will host sixth-seeed Vallivue (7-2) of Caldwell next week. Vallivue beat Bonneville 28-6 in their opener on Friday.
STATE VOLLEYBALL: Lakeland still in hunt in 5A; Coeur d'Alene, Genesis Prep bow out
Lakeland faces Wood River today in state 5A volleyball tournament.
THE FRONT ROW with JASON ELLIOTT: Be patient for finished product
If nothing else, construction is necessary. Sometimes, it’s to fix something broken or to improve on something that’s long overdue.
NIC ROUNDUP: Weems scores 33 in opener for Cardinal men
NIC men's and women's basketball open season on Friday night; Cardinal wrestling downs first-year Big Bend in home wrestling match.
STATE CROSS COUNTRY MEETS AT A GLANCE
Meets scheduled for Eagle Island State Park on Saturday.
PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Brothers' bond ... Identical twins Max and Zack Cervi-Skinner have Viking boys seeking second straight state title while also chasing Division I dreams.
“It’s meant a lot to me, and always has,” Zack Cervi-Skinner said. “He’s a built-in training partner and best friend. We’re competitive with each other, but it…
Gridiron Guesses Nov. 1, 2024: Post Falls, Lakeland open playoffs tonight
For the season, Mark is 55-15, Jason 50-20, Josh 48-22.
THE FRONT ROW with JIM LANDERS: Loveless a pacesetter for NIC wrestling
North Idaho College's 197-pound sophomore, Chandler Loveless, is off to a great start this wrestling year.
NIC ROUNDUP: Cardinals fall in four at CSI; soccer ousted from Region 18 tourney
NIC volleyball, men's soccer and women's soccer conclude first season back in NJCAA since 2015 on Thursday.
State high school volleyball tournaments: Top-seeded Lakeland upset in 5A first round
Tournaments resume today.
Northwest Notes Nov. 1, 2024
Washington State is among the eight-team field for the 2025 Maui Invitational men's basketball tournament, scheduled for Nov. 24-26, 2025 at the Lahaina Civic Center, it was announced Thursday.