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eorge Yarno, Jr. - Head Coach - Head Coach George Yarno, Jr. brings a great deal of experience to the position of head varsity coach for the Bulldogs.

Having grown up in a football family, George played for the University of Nevada in 2003 and 2004 and then went on to play for Idaho State University from 2005 to 2007.

He also played for the Boise Burn in the Arena Football League in 2008.

But it is not just playing experience that is one of Yarno’s strengths; he also has coaching experience as well. He began coaching at the junior varsity level at Highland High School in Pocatello where he coached from 2009 to 2011 before moving on to coach both the offensive and defensive lines as well as serving as the run game coordinator at Coronado High School in 2012 and 2013. Yarno returned to Highland in 2014 and coached the varsity defensive line there for two years before coming to Sandpoint in June.

As head coach, Yarno will be working with all the coaches and the Sandpoint High School team and helping where needed. “I really enjoy the work ethic and integrity of the players at SHS,” said Yarno. “They are hard working, disciplined, blue-collar type of kids.”

He acknowledges that there will be challenges, one of which he said is finding new and innovative ways to accomplish their goals.

“Also, overcoming adversity in creative and effective ways as a team.”

But his primary goal goes beyond the scoreboard. He wants to build the kids into successful members of the school and the community. “This is accomplished through hard work and accountability. We want to build young men with what we do inside and outside of school and football by working hard and serving our community.”

Words of wisdom to his team: “Show up early, leave late and work as hard as you can. Do your very best at whatever task you are presented with to be sure you have no regrets after the fact.”

Al Beard - If you have followed Sandpoint football for a long time, Coach Al Beard is no stranger to you. Although it is his third year coaching with this group, he was the coach for wide receivers and kickers at Sandpoint High School from 1994 to 1998. And you know what that means? He was part of the coaching staff when the Bulldogs won the State Championship in 1997!

Football has always been a part of Coach Beard’s life. Starting at age 8 he played Pop Warner football and continued through high school. His positions included defensive end / outside linebacker and offensive fullback / running back.

Coach Beard began coaching in the late 1970s and served as head coach for youth football for 15 years in California. He also served as a high school varsity assistant for three years in California before coming to Sandpoint in the 1990s. And now that he has returned he could not be happier.

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become champions on the field and in life.”

Words of wisdom to his team: “Have fun and stay involved in your high school years. They go by so fast and you can’t get them back. Give your best effort!”

His goal for the team is to improve each day, to ensure they always put forth their best effort and to be the best teammate they can be. “If we do these things, we will

As an emergency room physician at Bonner General Health and the father of a four-year-old and two-year-old, Coach Huntsberger’s, or “Doc” as the players refer to him, days are extremely busy. But so are his nights. He works in the emergency room from 8pm to 8am to be sure he is available to work with the team and does his best to never miss a practice.

“My goal for the season is to help the boys improve play by play and to help make them not only better football players, but better people,” said Coach Huntsberger.

“I enjoy everything about coaching at SHS - the players, fellow coaches and staff, the town and community,” said Coach Beard.

“We get to teach the game we love to young student athletes in such a beautiful place with great community support.”

Like anything worth pursuing, there are challenges. “I think the biggest challenge coaching football is getting players to buy into the systems being taught for the first time, development of player fundamentals and position responsibilities, and taking the “I” out of team,” said Coach Beard.

“Playing the game as one cohesive unit verses eleven individuals on the field.”

experience. “I love to be able to teach the kids and to coach them,” said Huntsberger.

Words of wisdom to his team: “Play hard and have fun.”

Vince Huntsberger - This is the third year on the SHS Bulldog coaching staff for Vince Huntsberger who brings with him a great deal of experience. A graduate of Libby High School, Coach Huntsberger had a remarkable college career as safety for the University of Montana and went on to play one year of arena football. His coaching experience includes one year at the University of Montana and one year at Central Missouri State.

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Larry Jeffres - On staff in his second year of his second stint with a Coach Puailoa team is Larry Jeffres, Coach Jeffres serves as the running back coach and is very excited to have new head coach George Yarno as part of the Sandpoint football family.

Coach Jeffres is a 1971 graduate of Sandpoint High School and former bulldog football player and has coached football in Sandpoint on and off for the last 25 years including flag, junior tackle, middle school and high school levels.

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Chris Lassen - Coach Lassen served as the head coach for Sandpoint Bulldog varsity football from 1978-1982. Prior to that he served as the head coach for the JV football team from 1975-1977. He returned to Sandpoint football in 2011 as the Junior Tackle assistant coach. He returned to the varsity squad in 2012 as assistant head coach, defensive coordinator and linebacker coach. the young men improve their skill levels, mature, receive lessons of team play and life lessons the sport of football teaches.

“I also enjoy the camaraderie amongst the coaching staff,” said Coach Jeffres.

Words of wisdom to his team: “Give every day, every week and every month of your high school athletic career your very best.

Coach Lassen enjoyed the last four years coaching with Satini Puailoa as he says they share the same philosophy in coaching the young athletes in the community. “It is an opportunity for me to give back to the community,” said Coach Lassen. “And I want to pay it forward the same way I was helped in life-changing ways by football and my coaches.” His goal is also to instill discipline and trust so the young men can be successful on and off the field.

He is thrilled to be back again this year to help in the transition to Coach Yarno. “I have come out of retirement one more time to help the program that Coach Puailoa and I established, giving this new head coach an opportunity to learn what we know! Looking forward to one more year.

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Going into the season, Coach Jeffres said he sees the biggest challenge as that of time management for both the kids and the coaches. “There are always kids who you have to get to buy into the program and the established team plans,” said Jeffres.

He said his main goal is to win a state championship and he also wants all of the players to believe they are the very best at what the do in their respective positions.

Sandpoint High School includes four years as an athletic director and as a wrestling coach. Lassen currently spends his time farming on his ranch, homesteaded by his great grandfather. He also owns a small logging operation.

Prior to retiring in 2006, Lassen taught school for 38 years - 30 of which were at Sandpoint High School. He served as coach for football and track and as an administrator. His experience away from

Words of wisdom to his team: “Being part of a brotherhood completes the development of becoming a man; and football will be a conduit for this to happen.”

Chad Loutzenhiser - Sandpoint football fans are no stranger to the last name

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Air Force Academy. In addition to coaching football, Coach Lyon is a science teacher at Sandpoint Middle School.

Coach Lyon’s role with the SHS Bulldogs is coaching for the defensive line, something he is thoroughly enjoying. “I like being able to interact with and teach the players,” shared Coach Lyon.

Loutzenhiser. This year Coach Chad Loutzenhiser will move up to the varsity ranks as coach of the offensive line, a position previously held by Crosby Tajan.

Coach Loutzenhiser grew up in Northern California and played a lot of different sports, but was especially devoted to football. He has coached his own boys for many years starting with flag football.

When asked what he sees as the biggest challenge of coaching, he responded, “Being able to find out how to motivate each player to find his full potential.” He looks forward to this season and said his goal is for his players to be the best defensive line in the region.

Words of Wisdom to his team – “Play every play like it’s your last.”

the game.

“The QB position is very complex and gets a lot of attention. Sometimes good and sometimes bad, but that is the nature of the game. How you handle it says much about you as a person,” said Coach Martin.

“I want them to have fun and have a great experience, especially if you are a senior and this is your last chance to play at this level.”

Words of Wisdom to his team: “Let the game come to you! Sometimes we try so hard that we get in our own way. If you are prepared properly, mentally and physically, then the game can be so much fun if you let it happen!”

“In 2008, I started coaching in the Sandpoint Jr. Tackle league,” said Coach Loutzenhiser who served as the sophomore head coach the last two years before moving to the varsity staff this year.

He said he finds it a challenge to run his construction company while also fitting in his love for coaching and football. But it is a challenge he said is worth it.

“What I enjoy the most is being with these young men in a competitive environment and watching them excel in a sport that takes a lot of hard work and dedication,” said Coach Loutzenhiser, who adds that his goal for the offensive line this year is to establish dominance in the trenches.

Allen Martin - A 1981 graduate of Sandpoint High School, Coach Martin has 20 years of experience as a head coach and seven as an assistant. His experience includes coaching at Whitworth University, Mead High School and Riverside High School.

Words of wisdom to his team: “The advice I have for these athletes and everyone is that life is short so do what you love for as long as you can.”

His role with the Bulldogs is assisting with the quarterbacks and relaying information from the booth to the team during games.

Sean Lyon - As a former SHS Bulldog, Coach Lyon is happy to be coaching again this year at his alma mater. After leaving SHS, Lyon went on to play football for the

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Last year, Coach Martin shared that he was excited to be back at his alma mater.

“It’s a strong program, and I wanted to experience ‘coming home’ to coach,” said Coach Martin.

When asked what his biggest challenge has been over the years, he shares that it is the evolution of the role that has made it more difficult. “Coaching has changed so much. The game and all the logistical, medical and attention to details has created so much more work for the coaching staff. It’s incredible how much there really is to do. Unless you have been a head coach, there is no way to describe it! It is relentless,” said Coach Martin.

As he looks ahead to his goals for this year, Coach Martin said he wants to help the boys be good leaders in all facets of

Satini Puailoa – Formerly the head coach of Sandpoint varsity football, Satini Puailoa now holds the position of Director of Football, and he is no stranger to fans in our area. Before arriving in Sandpoint in the mid-1990s, Coach Puailoa served as the head coach for both Montebello High School in California from 1981-1985 and Santa Barbara High School from 19861994.

He began his coaching career in Sandpoint in 1994 where he coached until stepping down in 2004. He led the Sandpoint Bulldogs to a state championship during the 1997 season, and they finished in the runner-up position in 2003 as well as last season when they took second at state.

During the 10 years that Puailoa led the Sandpoint Bulldogs, he posted a 63-37 record. Puailoa returned to the helm as head coach of the Bulldogs in 2012 before stepping down after last season.

In 2005 Puailoa appeared on the television show “ESPN Bound for Glory.” Coach Puailoa served as the department chair for the physical education department at Sandpoint High School and is a physical education instructor. Puailoa says the driving force behind his desire to coach is simply to help young men develop into

better men. He enjoys witnessing firsthand this group of young men grow and develop.

He said he especially enjoys seeing them participate in the journey of chasing perfection and achieving excellence.

Words of wisdom to his team: “Remember that how you prepare yourself here at Sandpoint High School determines how you carry yourself out there in the real world.”

Words of wisdom to his team: “Become a servant to your teammates, school, and community. The more you help others, the more you will benefit.”

Ryanne Lemon, PTA New to this year’s staff is Ryanne Lemon who will serve as the athletic trainer for Sandpoint High School. Ryanne graduated from Idaho State University where she received a B.S. degree in health science and became a licensed physical therapist assistant. She is also certified as a personal trainer by ACE. The life of an athlete is something to which Ryanne can relate. She competed in track and field and cross-country as an NCAA athlete at Washington State University, and in 2010 she completed an Ironman triathlon.

Auxiliary Staff Jarrett Robson “Jer Bear” - Jarrett is a 1997 graduate of Sandpoint High School and has served as the equipment manager for the last 18 years. A big part of his job is to ensure that all the players have the equipment they need for games and practices. He enjoys working with the current coaching staff and interacting with the athletes.

Ryanne also works at Cornerstone Physical Therapy, a position she will continue part time as she takes on her new role as athletic trainer at SHS. She shares that she looks forward to being on the “other side” of the training room. “(As an athlete) I was in the training room quite often and would not have made it through the rigorous challenges of being a college athlete with minimal injuries without the help of the trainers,” said Ryanne. “I am excited to be working

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She looks forward to watching her kids grow up in such a wonderful community full of opportunities for outdoor adventure.

“We enjoy spending time outdoors with our children whether it be skiing in the winter, hiking, camping, fishing and hunting during the rest of the year,” said Ryanne.

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here is a new coach at the helm of Sandpoint football, and those associated with the program could not be more thrilled to welcome George Yarno, Jr. as head coach.

Yarno was hired earlier this year to take over for Satini Puailoa after Puailoa announced he was retiring. Because he still had to finish up his previous job in Pocatello, Yarno arrived in Sandpoint on June 20 right after football camp. He immediately hit the ground running and has not slowed down!

Yarno’s name is familiar to many football fans as his dad, George Yarno, Sr., played professional football for 13 years, 11 in the NFL and two for the USFL. “My dad played for Tampa Bay, Atlanta, Houston and Green Bay,” said George, Jr. His uncle, John Yarno, also played for professional football with the Seattle Seahawks before going onto the USFL. “I come from a big football family,” said Yarno, who in addition to coaching will teach strength and conditioning classes at the high school.

It is his passion for and knowledge of the game of football that George Yarno, Jr. will bring to the bulldogs this season. Yarno played at Idaho State and was a three-time all Big Sky and was also named an All American in 2007. During his junior year in 2006, Yarno was first team all season Big Sky center.

In the fall of 2008, Yarno took a year off from football and attended graduate school before moving onto Highland High School in Pocatello from 2009 to 2011 where he coached and taught biology.

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graduate of Ferris High School and his Uncle John having attended Gonzaga Prep, and he is happy to be closer to family.

In addition to raising his eight-monthold daughter with his girlfriend Rebecca Day, a medical assistant for Bonner General Orthopedics, Yarno is also working on completing his Masters Degree in Microbiology.

“Highland High School has 10 state titles under four different coaches,” said Satini Puailoa of the program that Yarno is leaving behind.

So just what was it that attracted Yarno to the position at Sandpoint High School? For one, his family has a vacation home here, and he has always been drawn to the place he now calls home. And although he said he was not really looking to move, this was not the first time he has interviewed for the position.

“I interviewed (for the head coach position) four years ago when Coach (Puailoa) took it back,” said Yarno. When it was announced that Coach Puailoa planned to retire earlier this year, Yarno received a call from Crosby Tajan, a long time friend and Sandpoint High School assistant football coach. Tajan asked Yarno if he was interested. It was just 20 minutes later when Yarno received a phone call from Sandpoint High School activities director Kris Knowles, followed by a call from Puailoa.

Having played at Moscow High School his sophomore year before moving to Arizona where he played his junior and senior years, Yarno knew what it was like to go up against the players from Sandpoint and he was impressed.

“Sandpoint players were always the hardest workers and the hardest hitters,” said Yarno of when he played against Puailoa when he was in his first coaching stint in Sandpoint. “I knew when I applied for this position that the program was in a good state.”

Also, much of Coach Yarno’s family is originally from Spokane, his dad a

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Yarno has enjoyed getting to know many of the football players who have spent countless hours in the weight room this summer and is already impressed with the dedication he has seen.

“I’ll take a kid who will work hard and play hard over a gifted kid who does not try any day,” said Yarno of his respect for those who give it their all.

And as he moves forward in his new role, Yarno is dedicated to doing what he can to keep the momentum of a strong program going.

“He (Coach Puailoa) created a monster and I get to keep the monster fed,” said Yarno.

“He (Coach Puailoa) created a monster and I get to keep the monster fed,” said Yarno.

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Diercks, Sam

27

27

6’

160

11

DB

Donahoe, Hunter

50

50

6’

255

11

OL

Flint, Trey

76

76

6’4’’

265

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OT

Gonser, William

79

79

6’

238

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OL/DL

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86

86

6’

155

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22

22

5’6’’

150

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Johnson,Robbie

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6’3’’

185

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6’1’’

260

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DT

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6’4’’

175

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6’1’’

285

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Lunde, Bradley

34

34

5’6’’

135

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10

10

5’11’’

185

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65

65

6’2’’

260

11

DT

Norris, Dustin

15

15

5’7’’

160

11

DB

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98

98

5’10’’

280

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DT

Pettit, Preston

18

18

5’11’’

160

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QB/DB

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32

32

5’9’’

155

11

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Schauwecker, Joe

41

41

5’7”

150

11

DB

Seley, Sawyer

7

7

5’9”

180

11

K

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33

33

5’8”

185

11

RB/LB

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16

16

6’4’’

170

11

DB

Alamillo, Zack

25

25

6’1’’

230

12

RB/DL

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13

13

6’2”

165

12

WR

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53

53

6’1’’

200

12

DE/LS

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67

67

6’2’’

220

12

OT

Coon, Jackson

20

20

5’10’’

150

12

LB

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61

61

5’10’’

215

12

OL/DL

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9

9

6’

165

12

DB

Eidson, Trevor

72

72

6’1’’

235

12

DT

Evans, Zain

59

59

5’9’’

160

12

DE

Fournier, Clayton

5

5

6’1’’

200

12

S/FB

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56

56

6’

200

12

C

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68

68

6’2”

255

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OL/DL

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4

4

5’9’’

175

12

S/WR

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23

23

6’

170

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35

35

5’4’’

190

12

RB

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2

2

6’2’’

210

12

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75

75

6’

260

12

OG

Marks, Garrett

31

31

5’10’’

190

12

LB

McLaughlin, Taran

81

81

6’6’’

180

12

WR

Rucker, Slade

19

19

5’8’’

150

12

DB

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3

3

5’9’’

180

12

LB

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8

8

6’

185

12

QB

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24

24

5’8’’

165

12

DB

Wolf, James

74

74

6’2’’

185

12

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Sandpoint High School Football 2016 Colors: RED AND WHITE Mascot: Bulldogs Administration: Principal: Tom Albertson Athletic Director: Kris Knowles Director of Football: Satini Puailoa Head Coach: George Yarno Assistant Coaches: Chris Lassen Vince Huntsberger Sean Lyon Chad Loutzenhiser Larry Jeffres Cody Hecker Al Beard Equipment: Jarrett Robson Weight Room Coordinator: Kent Leiss Team Doctor: Brent Leedle Athletic Trainer: Ryanne Lemon

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Payton Cox #44 Position // LB Grade // 10 Height // 5’10” Weight // 185

Julian Barajas #21 Grade // 11 Height // 6’0”

Position // WR Weight // 160

Spencer Butler #73 Grade // 11 Height // 6’3”

Position // OT/DE Weight // 205

Hayden Emerson #99 Grade // 10 Height // 6’1”

Position // DL Weight // 265

Cody Brauer #62 Grade // 11 Height // 6’1”

Position // DT Weight // 240

Alexander Christensen #77 Grade // 11 Height // 5’8”

Position // C Weight // 200

Dillan Mitton #42 Grade // 10 Height // 5’9”

Position // RB/DB Weight // 160

Darian Brown #66 Grade // 11 Height // 6’1”

Position // DE Weight // 215

Jacob Cometto #28 Grade // 11 Height // 5’9”

Position // RB/H Weight // 145

T.J. Davis #88 Grade // 11 Height // 6’6”

Position // WR/K Weight // 185

William Gonser #79 Grade // 11 Height // 6’0”

Position // OL/DL Weight // 238

Chris Jones #95 Grade // 11 Height // 6’1”

Position // DT Weight // 260

Sam Diercks #27 Grade // 11 Height // 6’0”

Position // DB Weight // 160

Austin Greene #86 Grade // 11 Height // 6’0”

Position // WR Weight // 155

James Johnson #80 Grade // 11 Height // 6’4”

Position // WR Weight // 175

Hunter Donahoe #50 Grade // 11 Height // 6’0”

Position // OL Weight // 255

Tucker Hall #22 Grade // 11 Height // 5’6”

Position // DB Weight // 150

Tyrone Larson #70 Grade // 11 Height // 6’1”

Position // OG Weight // 285

Trey Flint #76 Grade // 11 Height // 6’4”

Position // OT Weight // 265

Robbie Johnson #14 Grade // 11 Height // 6’3”

Position // QB/S Weight // 185

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Position // DT Weight // 260

Position // DB Weight // 155

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Position // DB Weight // 170

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Tyler Connolly #67 Grade // 12 Height // 6’2”

Position // OT Weight // 220

Jackson Coon #20 Position // LB Grade // 12 Height // 5’10” Weight // 150

Trevor Eidson #72 Grade // 12 Height // 6’1”

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Position // OL/DL Weight // 255

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nlike many sports, cheerleading requires a year round dedication.

This year’s squad consists of a total of 19 young women who represent the freshman through senior classes.

This year’s squad consists of five seniors who will be leaving the program at the end of the year. Eliana Cravens, Addi Edwards, Ryleigh Groat, Savanah Groff and Jaden Lohman have been part of the cheer program from the start of their freshman year.

According to Coach Lori Gedrose, the squad starts practicing immediately following tryouts in May and continues until the state competition in March of each year.

“They came in quiet and shy with little cheer experience. They will leave knowledgeable, determined, confident ladies,” said Coach Gedrose. “They have stepped into a leadership position by showing others on the team to work hard for what you want, smile, be loud and have fun.”

In addition to attending as many games as possible for all of the Bulldog sports, the team practices three days each week for two to three hours each practice.

“With practices, games, school and family commitments, cheerleading is a very demanding sport,” said Coach Gedrose.

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“This spring we competed against other high school cheerleaders in four different competitions, including districts,” said Coach Gedrose. “The ladies took home first and second place trophies in sideline cheer, pom, stunt, and show routines. Our stunt team, including Ashley Samora, Addi Edwards, Savanah Groff, Becca Coop and Cecelia Gedrose, took third at state.”

Gedrose said she has been blessed and honored the past few years to serve as the cheer coach.

“Working with the team and the support of amazing parents, this program continues to succeed beyond my expectations. I’m so proud of what these ladies accomplish not only in skill but in their everyday lives. They come together as a team, work out differences, gain new skills, stand by each other like family, and create wonderful memories.”

Coach Gedrose encourages her group of young women to have fun and treasure this time. “Enjoy your adventure in cheer and the friends you make, because they won’t just be your friends – they will be your family.”

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amily traditions. They are unique to each and every one of us. For many, we may instantly turn our thoughts to the holidays or family gatherings when we think of the most cherished traditions.

But for the family of Rusty and Melissa Irish, Sandpoint football is one of the most treasured traditions of all.

While current football fans are sure to be familiar with Sandpoint Bulldog senior Levi Irish, he is not the first one in his family to take the field for our beloved bulldogs. His father, Rusty Irish, played all four years that he attended Sandpoint High school, from 1991 to 1994, before graduating in 1995. And like his son, he played running back.

“I originally began playing as a lineman, but the coach saw potential in me and asked if I wanted to try the running back position,” said Rusty. “I gave it a shot, and that’s the position I played for the rest of my high school career.”

And like his son Levi, Rusty can attest to what it is like to play on the same football field as one’s father. Levi’s grandfather, Cliff Irish, also played football for Sandpoint High School his senior year in 1966. “My older brothers Kirk, Mark, and Bruce Quillin played football at SHS as well,” shared Rusty of the family’s involvement with Bulldog football.

Rusty said that during his time at Sandpoint High School, they went through a few different coaches. But he was able to end his high school career much like his son Levi started.

“I was fortunate enough to get to play for Coach Puailoa my senior year,” said Rusty. “It was his first year as head coach at SHS.” Reflecting on those years as a bulldog, Rusty shares that there are many great memories. But if he had to pick one that stood out, it would be when his friend, Willie Love, told him on the sideline of the Lake City game his senior year that Rusty had just broke the school rushing record. It’s a story Levi loves.

“One of my favorite stories about my dad’s playing days is when he broke the school record by rushing 279 yards on 29 carries for four touchdowns against Lake City his senior year,” shares Levi proudly.

Rusty began coaching Levi when Levi was in the fourth grade and playing flag football. He continued to coach his talented son through junior tackle and all the way through eighth grade. Now, Rusty watches the home games from what he calls his excellent “sideline seat” as part of the chain gang at home games, a crew he has served on since 1997.

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“I’ve always wanted to be as great of a player as he (Rusty) was,” said Levi.

“He’s inspired me to be the best running back I can be.”

“I’m lucky enough to share this responsibility with my dad and a couple other great friends,” said Rusty of his responsibility.

Levi saw an excellent junior year at running back with 66 carries for 513 yards and 10 touchdowns. “It felt good to contribute to our team’s success last year,” said Levi referring to the team’s second place finish at state. This season he will bring a lot of talent and drive to the team again.

Levi shares that he has wanted to play football for as long as he can remember and credits much of that desire to the influence of his dad.

“I started watching his high school football highlight film when I was two years old,” said Levi. “I wore out both VHS copies we have.” And while he loves watching his dad’s old films and listening to the stories of records being broken, there are the other stories Levi loves to hear his dad reminisce about. “(One of my) favorite stories my dad tells is how he and his great

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friend, Rusty Cessna, went to Dairy Depot before practice each day, bought a Snickers bar, a large Mt. Dew, and a MoonPie and ate it all before practice,” said Levi. “And no matter how hard Coach P. (Puailoa) ran them, they never got sick.”

When looking back on their memories, Levi said his greatest football memory to date is when he ran for 298 yards and four touchdowns against Lake City last season, and he hopes to create many more this season, continuing on with the tradition of his dad and grandfather.

“I’ve always wanted to be as great of a player as he (Rusty) was,” said Levi. “He’s inspired me to be the best running back I can be.”

And if you ask Rusty, he will tell you that his son has already achieved that goal. “No matter where he’s at on the field, he always gives 110 percent,” said Rusty of his son. “There’s no better feeling than seeing him transition from a small boy into a strong young man.”

Levi said more than anything he enjoys having the opportunity to play a sport he loves. He loves being part of the team, a group with whom he has created lifelong friendships. “And I enjoy being in the moment on the field,” he said.

be with the Bulldogs this season, and best wishes to all the Sandpoint High School football players. You are a group of talented and dedicated young men!

While Levi is the only son of Rusty and Melissa, who also serves as the senior football mom keeping all the boys and parents on track, Levi shared that there is another Irish family member to watch for in the sport’s page in upcoming years. “I’m looking forward to watching my younger sister, Jaycie, contribute to the Sandpoint High School softball team as a freshman this year,” he said proudly.

Going into his final season as a Sandpoint Bulldog, Levi has set personal and team goals.

“My personal goals this year are to at least break my dad’s high school rushing record, but also attempt to beat Isao Puailoa’s all-time school rushing record of 2,574 yards,” said Levi. “My goal for the team is to make it back to state and bring home the second state title for Sandpoint football.”

Yes, family traditions are many. And fortunately for the Sandpoint High School bulldogs, the Irish family has made football one of their most treasured. May the luck of the Irish

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50

5’11”

207

10

LB/OL

Anderson, Riley

30

24

5’8”

140

10

CB/WR

Authier, Tristan

7

7

6’1”

140

10

DB/WR

Bailey, Wyatt

59

72

6’2”

180

10

DL/OL

Bartlet, Izaak

59

59

6’2”

230

10

DT

Basnett, Hunter

29

27

6’

160

10

DB/WR

Beard, Shane

58

76

5’10’

220

10

DL/OL

Brackett, Billy

85

25

6’

160

10

DB/WR

Coon, Parker

14

14

5’5’

112

10

DB/WR

Cox, Payton

34

22

5’10”

185

10

DB/RB

Darling, Caelan

36

31

5’6”

185

10

DB/RB

Doty, Jermiah

40

42

6’

170

10

DE/OL

Ducken, Cole

61

61

5’8”

250

10

C/DL

Elliott, Hunter

81

81

6’1”

165

10

CB/WR

Emerson,Hayden

97

97

6’2”

255

10

OL/DL

Fingel, Caleb

77

79

6’1”

175

10

DE/OL

Fournier, Karsen

56

55

5’8”

185

10

DL/OL

Garcia, Logan

10

10

6’

180

10

DL/RB

Hosterman, Taylor

43

43

5’6”

150

10

LB/WR

Johnson, Kerry

62

62

5’10”

190

10

DB/OL

Kitchen, Andrew

51

51

6’

200

10

DL/OL

Kluver, Brock

27

32

5’8”

165

10

LB/FB

Leedle, Jason

8

9

5’11”

145

10

DB/WR

Mitton, Dillan

32

32

5’8”

160

10

DB/RB

O’Connell, Devyn

70

70

5’7”

240

10

DL/OL

Olaso, Juan

84

84

5’8”

140

10

WR/DB

Olesen,Casey

60

60

5’

125

10

Rb/LB

Payne, Braden

33

33

5’7”

135

10

CB/WR

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34

34

5’10”

180

10

RB/LB

Plail, Tristen

18

18

5’10”

150

10

WR/DB

Plummer, Declan

6

6

5’9”

145

10

QB

Reichold. Zion

47

83

5’7”

128

11

DB/WR

Sparks, Dylan

26

34

5’8”

120

10

DB/WR

Stickler, Trevor

87

87

6’3”

210

10

DE/OL

Stockton, Alex

41

49

6’3”

210

10

DE/WR

Sweeney, Levi

25

25

5’8”

165

11

RB/LB

Till, Brennan

52

54

5’8”

215

10

OL/DL

Wilcox,Cal

86

86

6’

180

10

DT

Witthaus, Tyren

44

44

5’8”

140

10

DB/WR

Zhong, Victor

48

48

6’

170

10

WR

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hile many of the Sandpoint High School sports are seasonal, there is a group of young women who train and practice 12 months out of the year. And when they show up at halftime on the football field or any other event, the Sandpoint High School dance team’s hard work and talent shines through.

The squad of 17 young women meet each weekday during the school year from 6:30am to 7:30am and also one day each week after school for two hours.

During the summer they are dedicated to practice two times a week for a two-hour practice.

The young women are a group of dedicated and hardworking individuals who show extreme talent and are always eager to learn.

With seven freshmen on the dance team, it is still a very young team with a lot of energy, but they are looking to continue their success where they left off last year. “We placed first at districts in high kick and dance,” said former head coach Heather Bunty. “And we placed at state.”

In addition to districts and state competitions, the team flew to Boise where they competed at the Pacific Northwest dance competition and brought back awards.

This year’s dance team is led by captain Amber Laiche, co-captain Sara Savage and lieutenant Madison Bunty.

Right before the season began, Coach Bunty resigned as head coach due to some exciting family opportunities she will explore. But the decision was one she made with a heavy heart.

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For Bunty, she said it has been a privilege to coach such a wonderful group of young women. She has worked with them all through the summer and is confident they will take what she has taught them and carry it on to competitions in February. She is so grateful for the time she has spent with these young women and will continue to follow their success.

“These girls are my life,” shared Coach Bunty. “I love this community and each year the team gets better and better and the enthusiasm is off the charts. I just love it!!”

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Have a great season, and make some memories!

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Bankson, Dylan

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Bloomberg, Ryan

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Brauer, Riley

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Broehl, Tristan

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Bush, Brendon

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Carlone, Anthony

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Krueger, Jonathon

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Pettit, Jaxon

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t is the end of an era. On September 18 demolition will begin on the grandstands at Memorial Field.

The existing grandstands were built in 1946 – the year Harry Truman was President of the United States, the federal minimum wage was a mere 40 cents per hour and first class postage was 3 cents.

Over the last seven decades, the grandstands at the stadium have provided a sheltered place for countless fans to watch Sandpoint Bulldog football, men’s and women’s soccer, American Legion baseball, the Festival at Sandpoint concerts, junior tackle football and Sandpoint High School graduation.

“The last day for sports to take place on the field is September 17,” said Sandpoint City Administrator Jennifer Stapleton, who adds that construction on the new grandstands will begin on October 1.

According to Stapleton and Sandpoint Parks and Recreation Director, Kim Woodruff, crews will be working throughout the winter months to ensure that the City of Sandpoint reaches its deliverable date in June of next year in time for graduation ceremonies for the class of 2017.

With the new design, a gateway will welcome visitors into Barlow Stadium. Located just inside the gateway entrance will be a donor wall that will serve as a beautiful resting or gathering place.

“These will be built with the bricks purchased by, and engraved for, donors who contributed to the ‘Buy a Brick’ fundraising campaign carried out by the Friends of Memorial Field,” said Stapleton.

The Buy a Brick campaign was a popular way for people to offer their support in the initial stages of fundraising. Former Mayor Marsha Ogilvie was

“The last day for sports to take place on the field is September 17,” said Sandpoint City Administrator Jennifer Stapleton.

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instrumental in the initial stages. In an interview in 2013, Ogilvie said she volunteered to help raise money for the stadium because it was such an important destination point for residents and visitors. Prior to her death, Ogilvie said she was always intrigued by the history of the stadium. She asked some Sandpoint old timers what Memorial Field meant to them and shared that the answers were far more than football games and concerts. Many lifelong memories were created there.

Some of the answers Ogilvie received to her inquiries included, “I received my first kiss behind the bleachers. It’s a night I’ll never forget.”

Another person said, “I went on my first date to a home football game. We won and it was the best date ever. It ended up a lifelong commitment. We were married after graduation and are celebrating our 20th anniversary.”

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While the Buy a Brick campaign did raise funds, it fell short of what was needed. In the end, the rebuild of the grandstands did not become a reality until a one-percent sales tax was voted on late last year. Once it passed, the City of Sandpoint immediately started planning for the demolition and construction.

Following a competitive solicitation project for the gateway and grandstands, the City of Sandpoint awarded the construction contract to Northcon, Inc. out of Hayden.

“We are also just getting ready to release an RFP (Request for Proposal) for an owner’s agent who will oversee the project on behalf of the City,” said Stapleton.

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Visitors to Barlow Stadium will experience grandstands that will seat 750 people and will be ADA accessible. “We anticipate more than 25,000 people will attend school and community athletic programs as well as local and regional cultural events such as the Festival at Sandpoint,” said Stapleton. “This has an annual economic impact on the community in excess of $2 million.”

For Sandpoint High School football players and fans, Memorial Field holds countless memories. “Playing under the Friday night lights at Memorial Field,” is a response I often hear when I ask players about what they love most about the game. And those memories last a lifetime.

At last year’s senior night for the Sandpoint High School football team, Green Bay Packer great and two-time Super Bowl champion Jerry Kramer addressed the crowd. He spoke of his early days of football. Games he played right on that same field for Sandpoint High School.

He shared that as he has gone through life and played in some of the greatest stadiums and in Super Bowl games, whenever he would stand proudly listening to the national anthem, his thoughts always turned to Memorial Field and his days of playing high school football.

In one of the final games ever to be played at Memorial Field, last year’s varsity football team defeated Rigby in the 4A semi-final game to advance to the state championship. In what many refer to as “the mud bowl,” it created a memory that none of the players will soon forget.

“Our game against Rigby is definitely what I will remember most about playing in front of our hometown crowd,” said Brett Hutchens, a senior last year who was a starter for the Bulldogs.

Whether it is playing a hard fought game, ringing the victory bell, going on your first date to a Festival at Sandpoint concert, scoring the winning goal in a soccer game, or marching in the Color Guard, Memorial Field is more than just a stadium; it is a place rich in history.

So now after years of hard work and fundraising campaigns, the vision of new grandstands is finally coming to fruition. Surrounded by our beautiful water and mountains, Memorial Field at Barlow Stadium is a treasure to behold and is now sure to continue for generations to come.

While the Buy a Brick campaign did raise funds, it fell short of what was needed. In the end, the rebuild of the grandstands did not become a reality until a one-percent sales tax was voted on late last year.

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100 percent all the time. Also find someone on your team to compete against to make you and them better.”

Spencer Bassett – Senior Spencer Bassett has been playing football since his freshman year. He plays wide out / receiver and said he enjoys the team atmosphere and the lessons learned along the way.

In addition to football, Spencer competes in track and field for SHS in the spring.

Zackary Alamillo – Zack Alamillo is in his ninth year of football. A versatile player, Zack has played several positions on the defensive line and may see some time at tailback this year.

“I enjoy playing under the lights with my team and having family and friends cheer us on from the stands,” said Zack. “I also enjoy the time I have with my teammates in the locker room before the game.”

Like other successful high school athletes, Zack is a multi-sport athlete, participating in wrestling and track, and heading into his senior year, Zack said he looks forward to a return to the state championship game!

His favorite memory to date was when he played East Valley on the JV team. “I was having a pretty good game on defense, and one of their coaches bellowed at the field, ‘whoever has number 55 better figure it out.’ …Not everyone gets a shout out from the other team’s coach!”

He credits Coach Lassen with being a big influence on him as he keeps him motivated and is always there to talk to.

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He is grateful to Coach Puailoa and holds close the lessons he has taught him. “He’s taught us priceless lessons and invested so much time to make us better men aside from football players,” said Spencer.

Advice to younger players: “Don’t waste a second doing things that won’t benefit you in any way. You won’t ever get another today so make it count.”

Brock Browning – In his fourth year playing football, Brock Browning plays defensive end and long snapper. When asked what he enjoys most about the game, he replied, “I really like the team atmosphere and the competition. Not to mention, it’s fun just to get to knock someone over.”

After graduation, Brock plans to attend Montana State and major in tourism management and outdoor leadership with a minor in Spanish, something he said is his favorite subject due to the study of cultural behaviors and language.

He enjoys social studies and English classes as they teach him things he feels will benefit him throughout his life. But his true passion is in the field of ministry.

Although he has yet to decide which school he will attend, it will be a school of ministry.

Spencer shared that this season he is looking forward to competing, winning and developing friendships he will have for the rest of his life.

He said his best memory thus far in football was making it to the state championship last year as a junior.

He hopes to get another shot at the state title, this year bringing the championship back to Sandpoint.

His favorite memory to date is Breakaway

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Brock is grateful to Coach Puailoa for the influence he has had on him. “He pushed me to be the best I can be in athletics, which is more than I expected.”

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Advice to younger players: “Keep working, even if you don’t start or have trouble with something. Your time will come, and you’ll want to be ready so work and prepare for it.” most about the game is the friendships that he has made with all the guys on the team.

In addition to football, Jackson also has played baseball.

At Sandpoint High School, he enjoys his health occupations class as he said it will help him with his chosen career of nursing, something he plans to study at BYU Idaho following a two-year LDS church mission.

Tyler Connolly – “I enjoy being with my teammates and being able to bond with them,” said Tyler Connolly. In his seventh year of football, Tyler plays tackle on the offensive line.

In addition to football, Tyler also competes on the SHS track team and plays golf. His favorite subject he said is math. “It makes sense to me and I’m able to understand how to do the problems.”

He plans to attend Washington State University, and said in his free time he enjoys working out and hanging out with his friends.

Going into his final season as a SHS Bulldog, Tyler said he is looking forward to being able to match up and become better against their opponents. And, of course, he hopes to make it to state as his team did last year, something he counts among his best football memories.

Coach Crosby Tajan has had a significant impact on Tyler and for that he is grateful.

“He taught me how I could become better and always pushed us to our limits,” said Tyler.

Advice to younger players: “Learn to love the weight room. It will help you improve your skills a ton!”

Jackson Coon – Senior Jackson Coon is in his second year on varsity and in his eighth year of football. As an outside linebacker, he said the thing he enjoys

Jackson said he thoroughly enjoys spending time with his family. “Whether it’s on the boat having fun or even just watching a good movie,” he said.

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Looking ahead to his final season as a Bulldog, Jackson said he looks forward to making it to the playoffs and hopefully going back to the state game and winning; something that may top his current best memory of getting a sack in the game against Grangeville.

Jackson said he is grateful to Coach Al Beard who has influenced him. “He always makes me feel good, and he helps me want to become a better young man in school and in the community.”

Advice to younger players: “Enjoy every minute you go out on the field, because once you get into high school the season is gone in a blink of an eye.”

Brent Ducken – Friday night lights. That is just one aspect of football that Brent Ducken enjoys. “I like playing and being with friends and being part of a team,”

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all jacked by wearing the Spartan / Bulldog outfit.”

In addition to football, Brent keeps busy with 4-H. “I’m raising a steer for 2016,” he said.

He credits Coach Puailoa with having the most influence on him saying, “He motivated me to do better and work hard to reach my goals.”

Next fall Brent plans to go to a technical college to become a diesel mechanic.

He has been working hard to become a starter and looks forward to winning this season and bringing home the state title.

As for his best football memory – going to the state championships in Moscow with his team last year.

Advice to younger players: “Work hard now and take advantage of what they (the coaches) tell you.”

After graduating from high school, Zain plans to go into the military. But in the meantime, he plans on enjoying his last season as a Bulldog to the fullest. “I’m looking forward to going to state,” said Zain.

He said there have been two coaches who have played a big part in what he has accomplished so far. “Coach Puailoa always pushed me to my full potential and has made me realize how good I can be and am.”

And then there is his dad, Coach Ducken.

“He has always been there for me and believed in me,” said Brent.

Advice to younger players: “Work hard every day. Get as much time in the weight room as you can and never give up.”

Reflecting on his years in football, Zain shares his best memory so far. “It was back in my eight man football days. I played junior high football for Wallace High,” said Zain. “I miss those days, but it made me prepared for the season I’m in now.”

Trevor Eidson – For defensive tackle Trevor Eidson, playing Friday night home games under the lights is one of the things he enjoys most about the game of football.

He is grateful to each and every coach who he said influenced him from the very beginning. “I thank them all for not giving up on me,” said Zain.

In his tenth year of football, Trevor said he is looking forward this season to working with newly hired head coach, George Yarno, Jr.

Advice to younger players: “Never give up guys. It may seem tough at first, but it will become easier and then everything will make sense in the end.”

Next year Trevor plans to attend trade school to become a power lineman.

When asked about his favorite subject in school, Trevor said he enjoys welding. “It is hands on,” he said.

In his free time, Trevor shared that he enjoys hunting and being in the great outdoors.

Caleb Edlund – Senior Caleb Edlund has been playing football for the last four years. Positioned at both wide receiver and corner, Caleb said what he enjoys most about the game is being around his friends and “hitting people.” In addition to football, Caleb also plays baseball – a sport he hopes to play in college.

His favorite subject in school is weight lifting; a class where there is much camaraderie and lifelong friendships are built for many.

This year, Caleb said he is looking forward to seeing how far the team can go and hanging out with his friends for one last season. Up until now, Caleb said his favorite memory of football came last year before the games against Rigby and Kuna when Coach Crosby Tajan “got the team

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Over the past decade of playing football, Trevor has many great memories. But his greatest is when he was a sophomore and was asked to play up on the varsity team for the playoffs.

He credits Coach Puailoa with helping him get to where he is today. “He made me stick with it,” said Trevor.

Advice to younger players: “Don’t let anything get in the way. It goes by so fast.”

Zain Evans – Zain has played football since he was in the sixth grade. He plays defensive tackle, defensive end and occasionally will play nose tackle.

“I enjoy being a part of the team, and I like to play tough,” said Zain. “It’s given me a true challenge.”

Clayton Fournier – A fullback and safety, Clayton Fournier has played football for five years and has spent two years on the varsity team. He loves the sport and especially enjoys “being able to hit people with no holding back.”

He would like to attend college and play football but said if that does not take off, he plans to attend linemen school.

When asked what he enjoys doing in his spare time, Clatyon shares that he enjoys being in the woods, fishing and other outdoor activities.

Like many who played varsity last year,

Clayton said he hopes to make it back to state this year and get a championship ring.

become a physical therapist.

It is his interest in physical therapy that is reflected in his academics as well. His favorite subject is physical education. “I understand the point of it,” he said.

When it comes to a favorite memory, there is no question in Clayton’s mind what stands out most. “Stopping Kuna Kaveman’s drive by a diving pick on third and short and stopping their drive,” he said.

He credits Coach Puailoa with having a significant influence on him. “He is always telling me that I am good enough to play at the next level,” said Clayton.

Advice to younger players: “Get as many reps as you can, you never know when your name is going to be called.”

In his free time, Nick enjoys hunting, fishing and basically anything that takes him outdoors.

This is his sixth year playing football - the first two were on junior tackle, one on junior varsity and his third year on the varsity squad.

Justin is also on the wrestling team for the Sandpoint Bulldogs and said his favorite subject in school is history. “It’s the most interesting,” he said.

Looking ahead to next year, Justin said he is hoping to get a football scholarship to continue playing the sport he loves, but if that does not happen he will attend the University of Idaho.

When asked what he is looking forward to most this season, he said it is playing Bonners Ferry. And looking to his past, he said his best memory is when he won state in California.

When asked who has had the biggest influence on him, he responded with the name Tony Dalapo. “He taught me when to be emotional, when to suck it up, and the difference between the attitude of a winner and one of a loser,” said Nick.

Advice to younger players: “Start lifting now.”

In his spare time, Justin enjoys weight lifting and looks forward to finishing as hard as he can this season with his teammates.

Andrew Greiff – A center for the Sandpoint Bulldogs, Andrew Greiff has played football for the past five years. “I enjoy being with my friends,” he said.

When asked what his favorite football memory to date has been, he replied, “Laying out (former Bulldog) Jackson Diercks at practice.”

He plans to attend Lewis and Clark College in the fall and said the subject he enjoys most in school is math because it comes easily to him.

He credits Coach Puailoa with making a difference in his life. “He changed my body, my mind and my life,” said Justin.

When he is not in school or participating in football, Andrew said he enjoys hunting and fishing.

Advice to younger players: “Work as hard as you can for as long as you can.”

Cole also participates in track and field as a pole-vaulter and plans to go to Boise State and pole vault there and also give football a try at the college level. As a student who loves science, Cole hopes to pursue a degree in engineering.

As he enters his final season as a Sandpoint Bulldog, Andrew said he is looking forward to spending time playing football with his friends. As for his favorite memory to date on the football field, it is going to the state championship last year where his team lost in a close game against Bishop Kelly.

Cole said he is excited to experience his senior year and see how much he and his team can accomplish.

He credits his success to the influence of Coach Puailoa. “He always pushed me to be my best.”

Advice to younger players: “Stick with it, and don’t give up.”

Justin Hobson – As both an offensive and defensive lineman, senior Justin Hobson said he loves the competitive nature of football as well as the physicality that comes with “hitting people.”

Cole Hooper – “(I enjoy) how football becomes an outlet for all areas of your life,” said Cole, a cornerback for the Bulldogs.

Nick Holland – Camaraderie. That is what senior Nick Holland, a safety and slot receiver, said he enjoys most about the game of football. “I like being with my friends and having a good time,” he said.

Nick also plays baseball, a sport he hopes to pursue in college while he studies to

He said his best memory in football has been covering Wyatt Cox in practice. “I really just grew to love that guy, and he made me so much better because I was covering one of the best receivers in the state,” said Cole.

He is grateful to Coach Puailoa who he said has been like a father to him. “I cannot ever thank him enough for what he has done for me,” said Cole.

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Advice to younger players: “Don’t be cocky…Work as hard as possible whenever you have the chance…Listen to what your coaches say. They are trying to turn you into not just athletes, but into good men, and you should respect them.”

Andrew knows he does in fact want to attend college following graduation in the spring.

Levi Irish – Being part of a second family.

That is what running back Levi Irish, now in his tenth year of football, said he enjoys most about the sport.

In his free time, Andrew enjoys being active through hiking, swimming and playing basketball. “I’m also learning to play golf,” he said. He also enjoys reading.

Like many of his teammates, Levi also participates in track. As for his favorite subject, it is math. “Luckily it comes pretty easy to me, and I enjoy working with numbers,” he said.

When asked what his favorite memory is of football, he unselfishly said it was watching his brother (former SHS Bulldog), Nate Loutzenhiser, play quarterback for two years.

Looking ahead, Levi said he would like to attend Montana Tech and play football for them.

In his free time, Levi enjoys hunting and fishing and also working on his pickup truck.

He shares that history is his favorite subject because he finds it very interesting.

varsity last year.

In addition to football, Walker also plays baseball. But it is football he hopes to continue to play at the collegiate level. “I would like to go to college and play football, but I don’t have a school set in stone yet,” he said.

An avid outdoorsmen, Walker enjoys hunting, fishing and hiking. He also enjoys science and learning about the world’s impact on wildlife.

The coach who has had the most influence on him is his dad, Chad Loutzenhiser. “He kept me going,” said Andrew.

Advice to younger players: Don’t give up!

His best football memory is the grind of last season, which put his team in the state championship game. This year, he hopes for more of the same as he shares what he is most looking forward to. “Laying it all on the line and bringing home the state championship trophy,” said Walker.

He said Coach Puailoa has had the biggest influence on him. “His motivating speeches get me jacked,” said Walker.

He echoes many of teammates’ sentiment when he said, “I’m looking forward to playing with these boys, who are my family, one last season and making a strong run for the state title.”

Advice to younger players: “Grind in the weight room.”

Following graduation, Garrett plans to serve a two-year LDS mission and then attend BYU in Provo.

His best memory to date? “Rushing for 300 yards against Lake City last season at Memorial Field!”

Coming into his last season, Garrett said that he is looking forward to unleashing his potential on the field and having another shot at the state title.

The coach who Levi said has influenced him the most is Coach Puailoa. “He’s taught me that beyond hard work, equally important is the value of great communication and leadership skills,” said Levi.

Advice to younger players: “Have fun and play the game to its fullest because it goes by in the blink of an eye!”

Walker Jacobson – “Competing with the boys.” That is what senior Walker Jacobson said he enjoys most about the game of football. A versatile player, Walker plays both linebacker and running back. And he has a lot of experience having played eight years and seeing a lot of playing time on

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Garrett Marks – As a linebacker, Garrett said what he enjoys most about football is being around his friends and hitting people.

He also enjoys the weight room and being part of a team.

Andrew Loutzenhiser – Andrew began playing junior tackle in fourth grade and has not stopped since. For the first seven years, he played center but now plays guard on the offensive line.

When asked what he enjoys most about football, he said it is the friendships he has made throughout the years.

Although still undecided as to where,

And while there are many great memories in his years as a football player, one play stands out above all the rest. “Sophomore year I was playing up on varsity against Century at Memorial in the playoffs and got a sweet interception,” said Garrett.

When asked what coach has influenced him the most, he said it was Coach Puailoa.

“He’s taught me how to apply the skills we learn in football into real life situations. For example, the value of hard work, being dedicated, and the importance of keeping our word.”

Advice to younger players: “Just because you are small, not as athletic or strong, or you aren’t in the ‘cool’ group, don’t hold back; always resolve to do your best. Even if you disagree say, ‘Yes Coach!’”

because he says “it is easy, and it has one possible answer to a question.”

He is grateful to all the coaches for the positive influence they have had on him over the years. “They have taught me hard work and were always pushing me to do better by being there and supporting me,” he said.

Taran McLaughlin – In his ninth year of football, wide receiver Taran McLaughlin said he is looking forward to making a lot of receptions and playing in front of the crowd at Memorial Field.

When asked what he enjoys most about football, his response indicates the type of bonding that takes place prior to each game. “Pre-game meals,” was his reply.

Advice to younger players: “Give it your all every play and every rep because your season can end very quickly.” of his current academic interests.

He looks forward to bonding with his teammates this season and hopes to get another chance to bring home a state title.

When asked what memory he holds most dear, Slade replied, “There are a lot of good memories, but two are definitely Breakaway Camp and some of the bus rides home from games and camp.”

He appreciates Coach Crosby Tajan and the influence he had on him over the years.

“He has always had such a positive attitude about weight training and other stuff, thus creating an amazing atmosphere,” said Slade.

Looking ahead to next year, Taran’s plan is to attend school in Florida.

In addition to football, Taran plays basketball for the Bulldogs and said the subject he enjoys most is math. “I’m good with numbers,” he said.

Advice to younger players: “Learn to love the weight room fast, and never be afraid to fail.”

Although he would like to play football at the collegiate level, Aubrey states that he will have to see how that plays out as he is recovering from a shoulder injury.

To date he said the memory that stands out the most was the atmosphere in the locker room when his team beat Rigby last year in the 4A semifinals to advance to the state championship.

In his spare time, Aubrey said he enjoys the outdoors, specifically hiking, fishing, boating and skiing. And that love of the outdoors is reflected in his academics as well.

Taran shares he is grateful to Coach Al Beard for the influence he has had on him.

“He is very positive and brings people up,” said Taran.

Advice to younger players: “Follow the plan.”

Slade Rucker – In his fifth year of football, Slade Rucker, who plays corner, said he has enjoyed the competitiveness, the brotherhood between the players and just playing the game of football.

In addition to football, Slade is a member of the Bulldog’s track and field team as well. After high school, he said he hopes to go into the military and possibly also attend college.

“I like math because everything is almost like a puzzle and it’s challenge,” said Slade

Aubrey Stevens – Many players will tell you that their favorite part of the game is the camaraderie. Aubrey Stevens is no different. “My favorite part of football is the relationships I have created and continue to maintain,” he said.

“My favorite subject is science, particularly environmental science,” he said.

Alex Silbernagel – There are many things that senior Alex Silbernagel enjoys about football, but as a linebacker he said he enjoys the hard work and putting a hit on someone the most.

Looking forward to next year when he will either attend aviation school or enlist in the Marines, Alex is sure to enjoy his final year as a Bulldog.

“I’m looking forward to playing football alongside the men that I have been working by butt off with for one last season and seeing just how far we can go.”

His favorite subject in school is math,

Looking ahead to the season, Aubrey said he hopes to get back into the playoffs and take it all the way to the state title.

He credits Coach Lassen with the positive influence he has had on his life. “He has shown me a difference in priority when it comes to work and play and to always push myself,” said Aubrey.

Advice to younger players: “Put in the work you need to or you will be average.

Average isn’t good enough.”

Erik Suhr – Having played football for the last seven years, senior Erik Suhr said he enjoys having fun with his friends in a sport he really enjoys.

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He is grateful to Coach Puailoa and defensive back coach “Doc” Huntsberger.

“They both have pushed me to be the best that I can be,” said Erik.

Advice to younger players: “Take advantage of every opportunity that you get. Time flies by too fast.”

In his spare time he enjoys hunting, fishing, hiking, playing the saxophone and hanging out with his friends.

Erik said he looks forward to taking the state title with his teammates - a thought that reminds him of last year. “My best memory is seeing everyone cheer us on when we left the high school headed to state,” said Erik.

James said he is looking forward to a return trip to the state championship this year!

His best football memory to date is Breakaway camp, a tradition among varsity football players prior to the beginning of each season.

A corner and safety, Erik plans to attend Montana Tech and obtain a Bachelor’s Degree in civil engineering with an environmental engineering focus. “I hope to also play football for them,” said Erik.

With his chosen college major, it is no wonder that Erik’s favorite subjects include math, science and history. “I have the most fun in these subjects, especially history,” said Erik.

Although he is not sure of his plan for next year, you can be guaranteed it won’t be to major in English in college. When asked what his favorite subject in school is, he replied “Math...because it’s not English!!”

When asked which coach has had the biggest influence on him, James said it is Coach Chad Loutzenhiser, who was his first coach. And the fact that “Coach Loutz” is returning to coach the varsity offensive line this year will be a great way for James to end his career as a Bulldog.

Advice to younger players: “Don’t give up!”

James Wolf – In his fifth year of football, senior James Wolf plays on the offensive line for the Bulldogs. He said what he enjoys most about the sport is the competition against other schools.

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Student leadership teams help encourage and motivate fellow players

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ne may think that it is the endless time in the weight room and hours of practice that have made the Sandpoint High School varsity football team such a success. But there is much more to the story than that. When Coach Satini Puailoa and Coach Chris Lassen returned to the team four years ago, they instituted student leadership teams at each grade level. It is a program that Coach Lassen led and a tradition that Head Coach George Yarno, Jr. intends to continue.

“Coach Yarno did not have this where he coached before,” said senior leadership team member Levi Irish of the leadership teams.

“He wants to keep it going and have us be a part of helping in the transition,” added senior leader Brock Browning.

According to Coach Lassen, the idea behind forming leadership teams is to encourage the players to take ownership. “They lead in the locker room, on the practice field and during games,” said Lassen who adds that it is the students themselves who know what is going on among their peers and are therefore able to step in and help the other teammates fix whatever problems they may experience, either football or life related.

“We are really the glue between the coaches and players,” said senior leadership team member Zack Alamillo.

According to senior Walker Jacobson, the leadership team helps to relay issues to the coaches. “But we try to answer the questions ourselves to the best of our abilities,” said Irish.

Junior Tyrone Larson said if kids are partying, it is the responsibility of the leadership team to step in and either talk to the teammate or bring it to the coaches’ attention. This is one reason those who are chosen to be on the leadership team have to show an extreme amount of responsibility. “It’s a tough job because the buddies of those on the leadership team can be like ‘who do you think you are?’” said Coach Lassen, who adds that ideally the leaders on the team should be able to fix the problems themselves without the coaches having to step in. “We look to kids who are the hardest workers and ones who we think will step up when they see something that needs fixed.”

Alamillo said he considers it a privilege to serve on the leadership team. The

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other players agree.

“I like the fact that your teammates look up to you,” said Jacobson.

“I really like helping out other players,” said junior class leadership member Andrew Webster. Teammate and fellow leadership team member T.J. Davis agreed. “I like the idea that we are looked up to and we know what has to be done.”

Juniors Robbie Johnson and T.J. Davis also play basketball for the Bulldogs.

They said that while the starting five on the basketball team are generally the ones who are considered leaders on the team, there are not formal leadership teams such as they have experienced in football. It is something both are honored to be involved with in football.

All of the young men agreed that being chosen to be on the leadership team for football not only makes them more

responsible on the football field, but also in school and the community as a whole.

And for Irish, he said that it is not only nice to know your teammates look up to you, but when they are on the field and look up to see all the little kids in the stands looking at them, he knows he is also being a role model for the up and coming players.

Part of the leadership team’s responsibility is to help lead workouts and practices. They also choose who will walk onto the field at the beginning of each game to represent the team as captains.

“One of the privileges of the senior leadership team is that two of us go onto the field before each game as captains and we are able to choose two other senior players to join us,” explained Irish. “We make our choice based on who we have seen work the

hardest over the past week.”

They are all very excited to work with Coach Yarno and have found him to be very motivating and inspiring.

“I love his enthusiasm and his drive,” said Alamillo. Senior Clayton Fournier said they have already formed a bond with Coach Yarno since his arrival in June. “He is passionate,” adds junior leadership team member Alex Christensen.

While reflecting on what it means to be part of a close-knit team that has leaders hold them responsible, it is Zack Alamillo who summed it up best.

“This is really a second family,” he said.

This group of young men has shown that wins can be achieved through hard work and spending time in the weight room. But they have also shown what it takes to create a true team and a brotherly bond that will last a lifetime.

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here is a lot that goes into being the head coach of the Sandpoint High School football team. Yes, there is the calling of the plays, running practices and organizing the players, but there is also the fundraising, filming, painting the fields, assisting with equipment, paperwork and much more.

So when George Yarno, Jr. was hired as the new head football coach for Sandpoint High School, outgoing Coach Satini Puailoa knew he had to stay on in some type of role to help in the transition.

“If I had just left, it would be like he would have to play 52 card pick up,” said Puailoa of all the pieces that go into running the program.

Instead, Puailoa will stay on as the Director of Football, which has allowed Yarno to come in and hit the ground running. “I would never have put George in that position of just handing things over. You cannot just hand the baton; it would not be fair to the kids, the parents or the community.”

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While Puailoa was prepared to stay on another year as head coach in the event the administration could not find a qualified candidate, he is now happy to work alongside Yarno to help ensure the transition goes smoothly. And so is his staff of assistant coaches which include Vince Huntsberger, Chris Lassen, Sean Lyon, Chad Loutzenhiser, Al Beard, Steve Miller, Allen Martin and Larry Jeffres.

“Instead of dropping the baton and me picking it up, we are slowly passing it. This will give me an opportunity to fully learn the intricacies of the program and get to know the community better,” said Coach Yarno, whose latest stint was at Highland High School in Pocatello where he served as assistant football coach on a state championship team.

There are many goals Coach Yarno has for the upcoming season, but he said the ultimate goal is simple.

“The number one goal going into every season is to win the state championship,” said Coach Yarno.

“But there are smaller goals underneath all of that. Offensive

and defensive goals and weight room goals.

And we have huge goals of execution and making no mental mistakes.”

seek out some teams from Utah and a few from the Boise area with whom they could compete at the higher level.

Enthusiastic about seeing the program continue to move forward, there have been a record number of athletes showing up at the weight room all summer long in an effort to become bigger, stronger and faster.

“My philosophy is if you want to be the best, you’ve got to beat the best,” said Coach Yarno who plans to continue having his new team play against teams such as Mt. Spokane, Gonzaga Prep and others so they can continue to improve.

Coach Yarno attributes that enthusiasm to the culture Puailoa has created, and he feels very fortunate to be taking over a program where there is also so much support in the transition. “I don’t know anyone who has an opportunity to take over a program like this and have the support I do,” said Coach Yarno, who adds that he is already impressed with how hard the kids work to get things done and how none of them ever complain.

Going into this season, Yarno and Puailoa both agree that their biggest advantage will be the work that the team puts in during the off-season. “You come into the fourth quarter when everyone is tired, the kids that have pushed themselves to be bigger, faster and stronger are the ones that are going to push through while others on the field fold,” said Coach Yarno.

Looking ahead to this season, there will be 24 seniors on the team, six of whom are returning starters. “At the end of last season a majority of them were playing at an all-state level,” said Puailoa, who adds that many of this year’s seniors who were not starters did see a lot of playing time last year.

The returning starters include Walker Jacobson, Clayton Fournier, Robbie Johnson, Zack Alamillo, Justin Hobson and Levi Irish.

“Walker, Clayton and Zack will play defense but will also platoon themselves at fullback,” said Puailoa. “And Robbie will play both quarterback and safety.”

For anyone who has followed Sandpoint football in the past few years, they know that one of Coach Puailoa’s keys to success has been playing higher-level teams. So when he spoke to Coach Yarno about how he felt about “playing up,” Yarno responded that at Highland they were one of the higher level teams so their strategy was to

“There is a saying I believe in – ‘The harder you work, the harder it is to surrender,’” said Yarno. “And that is the kind of culture that Coach Puailoa has built.”

“And George is from that same culture,” adds Puailoa. “We use the weight room to build boys into young men.”

When asked what the biggest challenge will be going into his first season as head coach, Yarno explained that it is the same challenge coaches face each season with new players. “Getting to know your players and their strengths are a challenge for each coach,” said Yarno. But with Coach Puailoa staying on to assist, it is expected to go smoothly.

The two share the same philosophy and Puailoa said Yarno is a younger version of him and his coaching staff.

Yarno does not plan to implement new strategies if it is proven it already works.

He provides the analogy of a cook who has worked hard to prepare a wonderful recipe.

“He has already prepared the recipe.

Instead of me starting from scratch, I’ll take and add my own spices to add to an

already great recipe.”

One of the things that has been an integral part of the program for many years is the fact that the coaching staff helps the students to become leaders and mentors to one another. “We have (student) leadership teams at every level,” said Puailoa who adds that it is important to them to also make sure the kids succeed off the field. “We check on their grades six times throughout the year.”

This fall there will be 50 to 60 freshman players, 40 sophomores, 35 juniors and 24 seniors. While the assistant coaches have their designated roles, many are employed full time outside of their football coaching positions so both Yarno and Puailoa will fill in where needed.

Puailoa, who says that he will be doing what he loves to do and that is coaching coaches, explains that Yarno will be calling the plays and working with the offense, but as head coach Yarno will also know the intricacies of the defensive as well.

“Because in the future George may bring in an offensive coordinator and he will have to move to more of a defensive role,” said Puailoa.

There will also be the advantage of having a second set of eyes on the sidelines. With Yarno performing the duties of head coach, Puailoa said he will be able to pick up on things that may need adjusting a lot sooner than what is typical. “We won’t have to wait until halftime. I’ll be able to be that second set of eyes and can work with the assistant coaches immediately on what may need to be adjusted.”

At just 32 years of age, Yarno has many years ahead where he can continue the winning tradition. “I’m very excited to be here, and I’m elated to have this opportunity,” he said. “Coach Puailoa primed the pump to make a good run, and this program is second to none.”

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ach year football players from junior tackle to varsity don their jerseys and go door-todoor to sell raffle tickets for a chance to win a vintage car. And each year the community support continues to amaze and humble those involved with the football program.

The goal of former head coach Satini Puailoa has always been to outfit the players in the safest and highest quality equipment possible, all in an effort to reduce the risk of injuries. And it has proven to be effective.

In an effort to raise as much money as possible, the players not only go door-to-door, but they work hard during the entire Lost in the 50s weekend in downtown Sandpoint selling tickets to car enthusiasts and those who just want to support the young men. Each student is able to put the proceeds from his sales towards his own equipment or cost of camp thereby realizing the direct benefit of his hard work.

“The student athletes who sell the tickets choose what they need like helmets, shoulder pads, etc. to fully protect them,” said Coach Chris Lassen, who spent countless hours organizing the project. “It costs $800 for quality equipment to properly outfit a player.”

Any money left over, said Lassen, also pays for assistant coaches’ stipends that are not covered by the school district.

A portion of the proceeds also goes to the Junior Tackle program.

This year the raffle raised approximately $62,000 through the raffle of a 1966 classic Ford Mustang, series C, Special Edition.

Just how does a program manage to raise so much each year? In addition to the players’ dedication, it could not be done without the amazing community members who step up to donate their time, talent and product to restore the chosen vehicle.

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in the community who made this possible again this year.

Among them is Joe Duarte of Bulldog Automotive who put in over 40 hours of time to work on the mechanical part of the vehicle. Lassen credits the over 20 hours of bodywork and the painting of the vehicle to Gary and Linda Van Horn.

Andrew and Susan Fingel of NAPA Auto Parts donated an astounding $15,000 worth of parts, and Les Schwab donated $800 in tires.

“We also had Justin Roop who donated 15 hours in labor, and Upholstery by Fritz that donated over 20 hours,” said Coach Lassen.

And the community support does not stop there.

Numerous area businesses purchased blocks of tickets to sponsor the athletes in their endeavors.

The car was originally purchased by the Junior Tackle program. They paid $5,000 for it and spent $2,000 in parts.

When the drawing for the winner was done in May, the program was delighted to learn that Les Schwab of Ponderay won the car. Then, for the second time since the tradition of the car raffle began, the winner donated it back to the program to be auctioned off next year. It was a very generous gesture and will ensure that the raffle continues.

Intrigued? Be sure to keep an eye out for the players next spring as the Mustang will be raffled off again!

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