JASON ELLIOTT
Jason Elliott has worked at The Press for 14 years and covers both high school and North Idaho College athletics. Before that, he spent eight years covering sports at the Shoshone News-Press in Wallace, where he grew up.
Recent Stories
More than semi-good
Trojans' King shines on the court and the soccer field
Coffey kicks Hawks past Trojans
Late FG helps Lakeland snap 4-game losing streak to Post Falls
RATHDRUM - Lakeland won its homecoming football game on Friday night.
Ready for the challenge
Lakeland senior Troy Carr a threat on both sides of the ball
Highland romps past Coeur d'Alene
Vikings suffer second straight loss
COEUR d'ALENE - After arriving back to Viking Stadium for their homecoming football game on Friday night, the Coeur d'Alene Vikings were in unfamiliar territory for the second time in less than a week.
No. 1 Cards ready for SWAC opener
COEUR d'ALENE - At the start of the season, North Idaho College volleyball coach Kandice Gregorak wanted her team to be scrappy, loud, eliminate errors and be better than great at serve and serve receive so the Cardinals could keep their offense fluid.
Post Falls avenges earlier loss to Cd'A
Trojans deny Vikings chance to clinch tie for title
Sticking with it
Lake City High seniors have taken their lumps, but will leave a legacy
Skyline's the limit
Coeur d'Alene's 24-game win streak ends as USC-bound Browne throws 6 1st-half TD passes
Lake City notches first win in a rout
Skyline's the limit
MOSCOW — In the battle of the high school heavyweight champions from Washington and Idaho on the football field, it was the team from Washington that landed the first punch.
Lakeland grinds out victory over Cheney
Hawks pass just twice as Hansel, Carr shine
Vikings respond in 4th
Cd'A trails in fourth quarter, answers with 3 touchdowns, but coach not happy afterward
Shillington schools Trojans
Viking goalkeeper shuts out Post Falls
POST FALLS - After starting the school year on Tuesday, Coeur d'Alene High senior goalkeeper Keagan Shillington had his first 5A Inland Empire League boys soccer test later that afternoon.
A good two weeks
Local umpire back from time in Little League spotlight
For two weeks, Torben Begines felt like a rock star.
Lake City ties with late FG
Timberwolves rally from 21-point deficit
Georgius named Lake City baseball coach
As a Coeur d'Alene High graduate, Travis Georgius had six years to get used to the "LC" on his baseball cap after joining the Lewis-Clark State College team as a player.
Indoor sports facility opens in Post Falls
POST FALLS - They've built it - now it's up to the public to use it.
Bevacqua steps down as Lake City baseball coach
After three years leading the Lake City High baseball program, Timberwolves coach Al Bevacqua has stepped down to take care of his family.
Post Falls Little League falls short
Team loses to Gresham, Ore. in quest to play in Williamsport, Pa.
Summer gains
Post Falls' Foster places at two national wrestling events
Some kids spend their summer vacation running up and down the beaches and floating the rivers.
Lumbermen, Cardinals looking for better finish at state AA tournament
Loggers, St. Maries open state A tournament today
One team was bitten by the injury bug in its class AA American Legion baseball state tournament appearance last season. The other had to develop confidence in its first appearance in over eight years.
Dedication, determination get Post Falls back to California
Majors squad begins Little League regional tourney Friday
POST FALLS - After traveling to San Bernardino, Calif., to watch his older brother compete in the Northwest Little League regional tournament, Jake Pfennigs told his dad, Dusty, that once he was old enough to compete - he wanted to share that experience.
Goodbye, McEuen
Coeur d'Alene sends off longtime home by earning top seed to state
Prairie walks off with win
Metcalf homer beats Twins in 11
Super aspirations
Second a year ago, Idaho Thunder U17 boys take aim at national club soccer title
For the core group of the Idaho Thunder under-17 soccer team, they’ve been building to this moment the last six years.
Family matters
Former local high school players Brandon and Whitney Wood continue their passion for soccer
Whether on or off the soccer field, Brandon Wood has always had his little sister Whitney's best intentions in mind.
Sibling summer
Nyquist brothers enjoy time together with Lumbermen
COEUR d'ALENE - When starting something new, it usually helps to have a familiar face along for the ride to help guide you.
Same goal, different ways of getting there
North Idaho teams flock to Spokane for world's largest 3-on-3 tournament Hoopfest 2012
Hoopfest.
Hoffman's no-no lifts Lumbermen
COEUR d'ALENE - After allowing two hits in their previous matchup against the Prairie Cardinals on June 4 at McEuen Field, Coeur d'Alene Lumbermen pitcher Pete Hoffman wanted to be closer to perfect the next time they faced off.
Bayley qualifies for U.S. Junior Amateur
Lakeland standout finds time for football and golf
The summer vacation for Derek Bayley has been a busy one.
Grip it and rip it
Ex-Zag Floyd leads group of qualifiers to regional event RE/MAX long drive local qualifier
Viking boys golf 5A title appeal denied
As Coeur d'Alene High golf coach Bryan Duncan said Wednesday, his No. 1 goal is always to do whatever is in the best interest of his competitors and team.
A 20-year Crush
Region's comeback falls short
Metro team takes 18th win in 19 games
SPOKANE VALLEY - Close, but not close enough.
With 10 back, Prairie seeks return to state
They got a taste of the state tournament last season in coach Dustin Frank's second year as coach of the Prairie Cardinals class AA American Legion baseball team.
Coeur d'Alene falls in first appearance in state title game
Timberline continues Boise-area domination in boys lacrosse with 11-2 victory
Versatile Lumbermen an 'interesting mix'
Cd'A squad scheduled to begin season today
Lake City alum Bro to coach Centennial girls
After two years as an assistant coach at the college level, Lake City High grad Cassie Bro wanted the chance to help get high school players to the next level.
Tigers take third
Priest River falls in consolation title game
Timberlake to play for 3rd
Tigers beat Buhl, lose to Homedale in semis State 3A softball
Prangley rages in Cage
Former NIC wrestler triumphs in spotlight match; event attracts sellout crowd of 1,500
High hopes for Cd'A, Lake City, Timberlake girls
New venue - same goals for the Coeur d'Alene girls track team, which finished second last year at the state 5A meet.
Vikings look to seize opportunity
State baseball opens today with Cd’A, Lakeland, St. Maries, Timberlake in action
Some of their best work this season has been done in Kootenai County.
Relaxed T-Wolves primed for repeat
State softball tourneys begin Friday; 3As at Ramsey Park
It was one swing of the bat in late March, but it meant the difference between the pressure of trying to complete a second straight undefeated season — and the relief of all that weight being lifted off their shoulders.
Full of energy
Coeur d’Alene High senior Morgan Struble likes to ski, is a great leader for the younger athletes — and is not too bad as a hurdler either
COEUR d'ALENE - Coeur d'Alene High senior Morgan Struble has dreamed of living somewhere fabulous when she grows up for some time now.
Deep Vikings set sights on title
Tourneys begin today, run through Tuesday
Depth has been very good to the Coeur d'Alene boys golf team this season.
All smiles in Rathdrum
Lakeland rallies with 2 in 7th, advances to state 4A Region 1 softball
Hawks feeling better
Lakeland handles Moscow, advances to state tourney
Vikings go all out for victory
Coeur d'Alene edges Lewiston for second berth to state
Vikings snag another title
Coeur d'Alene advances to state; Lewiston to play Post Falls for region's second state berth
COEUR d'ALENE - Returning one everyday starter from last year's squad, the Coeur d'Alene Vikings baseball team knew they'd have some climbing to do before they could advance to the state 5A tournament in Boise.