Wednesday, September 23, 2026
66.0°F
Courtesy photo
The Sting SC 2009 Boys Academy soccer team, coached by Mike Thompson, secured another championship title at the club’s 35th annual Hot Shot tournament this past weekend. They played in the U19 gold bracket; all games were played at Plantes Ferry Sports Complex in Spokane Valley. Friday night, the Sting beat Flathead Valley United SC 07/08 2-1 win. Blake Wise scored a PK goal and Rowan Wyatt scored the winning goal for the Sting. Saturday evening, the Sting won 2-0 over Glacier Surf 08/09. Dixon Reed scored the opening goal with an assist from Pax Longanecker. Longanecker scored the second goal with an assist from Reed. The semifinal game on Sunday morning was against Flathead Valley United SC and was a 1-0 win by Sting. Jacob Melun scored the lone goal. In the championship game, Sting beat Glacier Surf SC 3-1 win. Sting goals were scored by Gus Penrose, Dixon Reed with a cross from Jacob Shaporda, and Brooks Judd. All goalkeeping was shared between Landon Beinkmeier and Grant Johnson. In the front row from left are Mason Taylor, Taylor Smith, Brooks Judd, Jacob Shaporda, Rowan Wyatt and Blake Wise; and back row from left, Luc Buckland, Payson Shaw, Ethan Luna, Pax Longanecker, Dixon Reed, Gus Penrose, Landon Brinkmeier, Grant Johnson, Jacob Melun, Cody Brooks, Wyatt Umfleet and coach Mike Thompson.

Not pictured: Teammates Miles Hart and Isaac Lowder

Stories this photo appears in:

Youth Sports May 13, 2026
May 13, 2026 1:15 a.m.

Youth Sports May 13, 2026

Scores, results from area youth leagues, etc.