SPORTS
First Day 2012
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NATHAN SCHWARTZ | SPORTS EDITOR
the PROFILE
Junior Joab Logan, a three year varsity soccer player, is once again trying to provide the attacking presence this season’s team needs. Last year Logan was named for the Spokesman-Review All North Idaho Team and the All IEL Team. This year he looks to propel his team to the state tournament and bring home his first banner.
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When did you start playing soccer?
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In your mind, what is the most challenging aspect of playing soccer? A. The most challenging aspect of soccer is the mental aspect, not letting the pressure get to you on breakaways, not giving up when you’re losing, and staying focused in general, whether you’re winning or not.
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A. I started playing soccer at age 6. Do you have any pregame rituals? A. Yes, before every game while standing on the field I say a short prayer as I touch my toes and do a knee tuck jump. I also do a sweet three clap handshake with Aaron Crossingham.
Who has been the most influential person for your soccer playing carreer? A. The most influential people for my soccer career would have to be my parents because they got me into it [soccer] and have put in the time helping me such as driving me to away games when I was younger and helping me raise money for going to Arizona this spring.
What has been your most memorable soccer moment?
What inspires you to succeed on the field and play to your full potential?
A. My most memorable soccer moment would have to be making the all-star pullout team at O.S.U. soccer camp and starting in the game against the O.S.U. Beavers.
A. My teammates inspire me to play better, and my past failures because they are always there to remind me and drive me to keep getting better.
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Fall Sports Preview KRISTEN MCPEEK | A&C EDITOR
State: main focus of coaches, players
By Nathan Schwartz Sports Editor
S
andpoint High School has asserted itself as a powerful sports presence, and nothing has changed this year. With several teams already off to a good start and more teams just starting thier seasons, it looks like this fall sports season is going to be exciting and memorable.
Cross Country Coach: Matt Brass
Coaching at SHS for seven seasons
Key Runners:
Sam Levora (Jr), Tim Prummer (Sr), Sydney Foster (Jr) and Mikhaela Woodward (So)
Outlook: Although Regional Champion and 5th
place State Medalist Sam Levora is leading the boys team, Coach Brass says the boys team is very young and inexperienced, but every day of practice they are proving to be a State caliber team. Returning team captain Sydney Foster and newcomer Mikhaela Woodward look to carry the already talented girls team this season.
final of State two years in a row. So I think there is only one option for us: win the State Title.”
Boys Soccer Coach: Adam Tajan
Coaching at SHS for three seasons
Key Players:
Austin Keyes (Sr), Raleigh Hanson (Sr), Jeffrey Rokstad (Sr), Joab Logan (Jr), Jeremiah Gagnon (Jr) and Aaron Crossingham (Jr)
Outlook: After coming off of unexpected District
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Championship losses the past two years, the Boys Soccer Program is trying to live up to tradition and make it back to the state tournament. A strong returning senior class looks to develop the team’s potential throughout the season.
Coaches Take: “I expect nothing short of a
State Championship this season. I believe we have what it takes to put a banner in the gym.”
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Coach’s Take: “My expectations are individual Coach: Mike Brosnahan regional title for both boys and girls, and for the girls team to win regionals and the boys team to qualify for State.”
Volleyball Coach: Karen Alsager
Coaching at SHS for eight seasons
Key Players: Seniors: Beth Lewis, Megan
Rockwell, Maddie Russo, Teresa Young, Kelli Plaster and Maddie Suppiger
Outlook:
With only the loss of three players from last year’s team, this senior stacked team is looking to get to the state tournament for the eighth year in a row. Coach Alsager says that this group of girls has a complete family atmosphere and everyone is working together to reach the main goal: win state.
Coach’s Take:
“[Our] expectations are to win Districts and place as high as possible at the state tournament.”
Girls Soccer Coach: Conor Baranski
Coaching at SHS for first season
Key Players:
Megan Pagano (Sr), Jennifer Meulenberg (Sr), Emma Weme (Jr), Kendra Corless (Jr), Alanna Robinson (Jr) and Corinne Ariss (So)
Outlook:
This year’s team is a mix of both experience and youth. This combination of returning seniors and juniors, and impact underclassmen players are looking to break free of their previous two year second place finishes at State.
Coach’s Take: “The team has gotten to the
Meet the Bulldogs
Sandpoint fall athletes line up for a picture during the ‘Meet the Bulldogs’ event on Monday, August 20. All sports were represented and announced that day.
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Girls Volleyball
Coaching at SHS for 16 seasons
Key Swimmers:
Madi Contor (So), Alex Krames (Sr), Kaitlyn Wallis (Sr), Shanna Crayne (Jr), Cassidy Story (Fr) and Jake Sweezy (Jr)
Outlook: Although the swim team has graduated
many primary swimmers, this young group is looking to continually get stronger as the season progresses. The girls, led by Kaitlyn Wallis and Alex Krames, have a strong core pack that perform well in both relays and individual events. Captain Jake Sweezy, leading the the two man swim team, looks to use his breaststroke to propel himself to state this year.
9/06 9/15 9/17 9/25 9/27
Girls Soccer
Coach’s Take:
“I would like to bring as many kids to state this year, I know that some are going to be close, but hard work will prevail.”
9/04 9/13 9/15 9/18 9/20 9/27
4:30 p.m. 6 p.m. Noon 4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m.
Newport Centennial Ferris Memorial Moscow Centennial Lake City Centennial Coeur d’Alene Centennial Lakeland Centennial
9/05 9/06 9/11 9/22
4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Noon
Lake City Centennial Bonners Ferry Centennial Lakeland Memorial Post Falls Centennial
9/07 9/28 10/12
7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m
Post Falls Memorial Cheney Memorial Moscow Memorial
Boys Soccer
Football
Coach: Satini Puailoa
Coaching at SHS for ten seasons
Football
Key Players: Seniors: A.J. Buratto, Tim Pays,
Todd Pays, Justin Puryear, Matt Lockey, Nick Prindiville and Nik Feyen
Outlook:
With the hiring of Coach Puailoa, the football program has seen a remodeling, including new coaching staff and new weight room equipment. This year’s group, a combination of experienced seniors and talented young players, are are looking to win the 4A IEL Championship and make it to state.
7 p.m. Lakeland Les Rogers 5 p.m. Lewiston Les Rogers 7 p.m. Post Falls Les Rogers 7 p.m. Coeur d’Alene Les Rogers 7 p.m. Moscow Les Rogers
Cross Country
Coach’s Take:
“This season I want my players to improve every day of practice, to learn how to better prepare and compete. I want them to look inside themselves to be the best, be the better student and better athlete.”
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Swimming
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9/19 4 p.m. 10/03 4 p.m. 10/10 4 p.m.
Silverwood Invite Silverwood Cd’A Invite Ramsey Park Sandpoint Invite Riley Creek
Lake City Sandpoint West Coeur d’Alene Sandpoint West Post Falls Sandpoint West