JASON DUCHOW PHOTOGRAPHY
Lakeland senior catcher Delilah Zimmerman snags a bunt attempt by Avery Inge (8) of Sandpoint in the seventh inning of last Friday's 5A Region 1 softball championship game in Rathdrum.
May 9, 2026
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May 14, 2026 1:30 a.m.
THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: The Lakeland Hawks play for each other. They play where they’re asked. They even run into foul poles. This week, they’re chasing a state softball title
“High school is different than club ball in that you’re playing for yourself in club ball, and in high school you’re there for the team,” said Drake, who has signed with North Idaho College.
May 9, 2026 1:30 a.m.
PREP SOFTBALL: Lakeland advances to state for first time since 2022
Lakeland advances to state next Thursday through Saturday at Post Falls High. As of Thursday, the Hawks were ranked eighth in 5A by MaxPreps, whose rankings are used to seed the state tournament. Lakeland will likely learn its first-round opponent at state on Sunday.