2018 Sports Preview - Fall

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FALL SPORTS PREVIEW Football • Girls & Boys Soccer • Volleyball • Cross Country

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Newport High School - Grizzlies • Football - Page 3 • Girls Soccer - Page 7 • Volleyball - Page 5 • Cross Country - Page 6

Grizzly Football Top returnees: Seniors Danny Bradbury, Tug Smith, Johnny Miller, Jacob Tanner and Adam Moorhead; juniors Luke Nichols, Jacob Kirkwood, Troy Hill and Gus Newman; sophomores Michael Owen and Tiegen Prange Top prospects: Jesse Cummings, a junior running back/defensive back is a new player. Newport coach Dave Pomante is hesitant to name top prospects but there are several new, young faces on Newport’s varsity team this year, including some big freshmen, like 5 feet 9 inch, 170 pound linebacker/tight end Jevin Stricker; 6 feet, 175 pound lineman Mathieu Kirkwood; 5 feet 10 inch, 175 pound lineman Ethan Kramer; and 6 feet, 175 pound tight end/defensive end Aaron Eggleston.

Other freshmen include receiver Dylan Schoener, tight end/linbacker Tanner Batie and lineman Dillan Nokes.

graduated. The Grizzlies lost a dozen seniors to graduation.

Overall projection of team’s chances in the Northeast A League: “If we develop mental toughness, we will be competitive,” Newport head coach Dave Pomante said. The Grizzlies made it to the state semi finals last year, beating league champ Colville in a key playoff game to get there. Newport plays in the Northeast A League, which is made up of teams from Colville, Deer Park, Freeman, Lakeside, Medical Lake, Newport and Riverside. Chewelah is not in the Northeast A League this year. They are now playing in Northeast 2B North.

Strengths: Pomante says the team has a great core of returners.

Tug Smith Senior #3

Johnny Miller Senior #4

Adam Moorhead Senior #5

Clancy Eggleston Junior #6

Joel Miller Junior #7

Dylan Schoener Freshman #8

Nick Mackey Senior #9

Michael Owen Sophomore #10

Richard Crosswhite Sophomore #11

Aaron Eggleston Freshman #14

Tiegen Prange Sophomore #15

Keagan Warren Stott Hamblen Sophomore #20 Freshman #21

Ricky Ugartechea Sophomore #22

Jevin Stricker Freshman #23

Garret Mycock Sophomore #24

Johnny De-Maggeo Senior #25

Jesse Cummings Junior #26

Braden Anderson Junior #34

Danny Bradbury Senior #44

Anthony Cornwell Junior #50

Johnny Goodman Junior #51

Jacob Tanner Senior #57

Mathieu Kirkwood Freshman #58

Henry Poisel Freshman #62

Gus Newman Junior #65

Weaknesses: Pomante didn’t list any weaknesses, but losing star quarterback Koa Pancho and receiver Owen Leslie to graduation has to hurt.

Key losses: Rylan Hastings, Dan Gentle, Kade Zorica, Koa Pancho, Robbie Owen and Owen Leslie all

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LET’S GO GRIZZLIES! Friday, Sept. 14

vs. Deer Park:

7 p.m. - Newport High School

Friday, Sept. 21

vs. Freeman:

7 p.m. - Freeman High School

Friday, Oct. 5

vs. Medical Lake:

7 p.m. - Newport High School

Friday, Oct. 12

vs. Colville:

7 p.m. - Colville High School

Friday, Oct. 19

vs. Riverside:

7 p.m. - Riverside High School

Friday, Oct. 26

vs. Lakeside:

7 p.m. - Newport High School

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Troy Hill Junior #2

Tanner Batie Freshman #33

Dakota Dillan Truax Nokes Sophomore #54 Freshman #55

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From Page 3 Head coach: Dave Pomante Age: 60 Coaching experience: Pomante is a veteran coach with 38 years experience at high school and collegiate levels. This is his second year as head coach at Newport. He had been defensive coordinator for Newport for the three years prior. Before that he spent 10 years as a defensive line coach for Whitworth University in Spokane, 20 years as coach at Rogers High School in Spokane and two years coaching at

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Dalton Witter Junior #72

Gabe Gentle Senior #74

Jacob Kirkwood Junior #88

Dave Pomante Head Coach

Rob Owen Assistant Coach

Teaching experience: Pomante is a weight training coach at Newport, with 38 years teaching experience.

Athletic experience: Pomante played high school sports growing up.

He went on to play defensive lineman for Whitworth University, graduating in 1980.

Assistant coaches: Travis Stott, Mike McMahon, Brandon McDaniel, Rob Owen, Todd Matthews, Mark Duxbury, Brent Hill

Jase Stricker Senior #75

Kody Butcher Freshman #77

Luke Nichols Junior #79

Travis Stott Assistant Coach

Mark Duxbury Assistant Coach

Brandon McDaniel Assistant Coach

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Grizzly Volleyball Top prospects: The top prospects for the Grizzlies this year are Anna Wyrobeck, offensive hitter and defensive specialist, and Madi Bradbury, middle hitter and blocker.

Key losses: The key losses for the Grizzlies are outside hitter Faith Hood, libero Trystan Porter, middle blocker Kyleah Mercurius, outside hitter Crystal Miller and opposite hitter Madi Hofstee.

Overall projections of the team’s chances in the Northeast A League: “Our league is always competitive, and this year will be no different. Our focus this year is on building championship program and mindset. With dedication and hard work we have the potential to finish in the top three,” coach Hansen said.

Strengths: “This is the most cohesive group of girls I’ve ever coached. They are totally committed to each other and playing better every day,” Hansen said. Newport ended last season with 2 wins and 11 losses.

Weaknesses: “We are a very young varsity team this year. Most of the team only saw playing time on the

junior varsity team last year,” the coach said.

Additional comments: “We open against one of the toughest teams in the state (Freeman Sept. 4). This will be a defining moment for our team.

All the work we have put in this year and over the summer will be tested,” Hansen said.

Rule changes that affect your team: “The loss of Chewelah from our league cuts our schedule by two games, and more importantly it changes the allotments the Northeast A League receives for post-season play,” coach Hansen said.

Head coach: Shannon Hansen Age: 48 Coaching experience: Hansen has been with the Grizzles for three years and coaching for 20 years in Texas and Idaho.

Occupation: Hansen is the administrative secretary for the school district and a writer.

Athletic experience: Hansen played volleyball and basketball in high school, and was a member of a competitive dance team.

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Saturday, Sept. 15

at Okanogan Invitational: 9 a.m. - Okanogan High School

Tuesday, Sept. 18

vs. Colville:

6:30 p.m. - Newport High School

Thursday, Sept. 20

vs. Riverside:

6:30 p.m. - Newport High School

Tuesday, Sept. 25

vs. Lakeside:

Thursday, Sept. 27

vs. Freeman:

6:30 p.m. - Newport High School

Tuesday, Oct. 2

vs. Deer Park:

6:30 p.m. - Deer Park High School

Tuesday, Oct. 9

vs. Medical Lake:

6:30 p.m. - Newport High School

Thursday, Oct. 11

vs. Colville:

6:30 p.m. - Colville High School

Tuesday, Oct. 16

vs. Riverside:

6:30 p.m. - Riverside High School

vs. Lakeside:

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Anna Wyrobek Freshman #5

Kayd Moss Junior #6

Cora Pelleberg Junior #7

Madi Bradbury Freshman #8 Shannon Hansen Head Coach

McKinley Hailey Leslie Eggleston Sophomore #10 Senior #11

Lexi Polensky Senior #15

Lydia Jurgens Senior #22

Ashley Cox Junior #9

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Assistant coaches: Serena Carlson (junior varsity), and Kathy Eggleston (freshmen/C).

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Emily Martin Sophomore #4

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Top returnees: Senior Hailey Eggleston, outside hitter; junior Cora Pelleberg, middle blocker; and sophomore Emily Martin, setter.

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Grizzly Cross Country Top returnees: Senior Matthew Ragsdale; junior Jonny Frantz; sophomores Keelen Mitcham, Connor Brown and Chloe Jones Top prospects: Senior Chris Rivard, freshman Braeden Hamberg Matthew Ragsdale Senior

Chris Rivard Senior

Wyatt Dikes Junior

Morgan Endicott Junior

Jonny Frantz Junior

Connor Brown Sophomore

Key losses: Christian Loutzenhiser and Gracie StrangeOwl both graduated.

Strengths: Excitement, youth and team spirit are Newport’s strengths.

Weaknesses: The Grizzlies are young and inexperienced.

Keelan Mitcham Sophomore

Braeden Hamberg Freshman

Bryant Kaufman Freshman

Nathan Lyon Freshman

Wesley Spring Freshman

Jeremy Ward Freshman

Additional comments: Coach Mike Frederick said numbers are good with 21 kids out and enthusiasm has been a real plus.

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AJ Wiese Freshman

Sierra Mason Junior

Emma Bradbury Sophomore

Chloe Jones Sophomore

Tessa Pierce Sophomore

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Head coach: Mike Frederick Coaching experience: This is Frederick’s 28th year as head cross country coach at Newport. He was also head women’s cross country coach at Central Washington University for three years, and spent four years as head coach at Willapa Valley High School.

Teaching experience: This is Frederick’s 32nd year as a Social Studies teacher at Newport High School.

Athletic experience: Coach Frederick lettered at Central Washington University in track and cross country, and in football, basketball, and track at Willapa Valley High School.

Assistant coach: Melanie Endicott

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Grizzly Girls Soccer Top returnees: Seniors Emily Bronkhorst, Madysen Baldwin and Cydni Lewis; juniors Chloe Walker and Kaylee Solis; sophomores Solei Carter, Brenna Ells, Ruth Hildreth and Brook Marsengill Top prospect: Newport girls’ soccer coach Jeremy Lewis pointed to freshman Eveyln Jurgens as a top prospect.

“She’s fast and athletic and primarily playing defense right now,” Lewis said. “She knows how to handle the ball really well.”

Key losses: Former seniors Jocelyn Endicot, Victoria Helton, Tessa Pillers, Stephanie Huang, Tiara Hamberg, Lydia Jurgens, Paige Dice, Makayla Pym and Corinna Cauchy all graduated.

Overall projection of team’s chances in the Northeast A League: Though Lewis was mum on where he thinks his team stands, last year the Lady Grizzlies’ overall record was 7-4-2 and they ended the season in seventh place. Throughout this season, Newport will face off against NEA teams Freeman, Medical Lake, Deer Park, Lakeside, Riverside,

Davenport and Colville.

Strengths: Lewis said the core of the team has talent, noting the girls with more experience on the field would help lead the others in communication.

Weaknesses: “Overall we’re very young and not very deep,” Lewis said.

Head coach: Jeremy Lewis and Laura Varity

Occupation: Lewis is a family physician at Newport Hospital and Health Services and Varity works at Ponderay Newsprint Co. Athletic experience: Varity played collegiate soccer.

4 p.m. - Newport High School

Thursday, Sept. 20 vs. Riverside:

4 p.m. - Newport High School

Tuesday, Sept. 25

4 p.m. - Lakeside High School, Nine Mile

Annie Huang Freshman #6

Ruth Hildreth Sophomore #7

Jayden Brady Freshman #8

Cydni Lewis Senior #10

Emmily Bronkhorst Senior #11

Evelyn Jurgens Freshman #12

Soleil Carter Sophomore #14

Breanna Ells Sophomore #15

Kaylee Solis Junior #16

Anna Malcolm Sophomore #17

Lia Goodrich Freshman #9

Stormi Madi Turner Baldwin Sophomore #20 Senior #21

Jeremy Lewis Head Coach

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Priest River Lamana High School - Spartans • Football - Page 8 • Volleyball - Page 9 • Boys Soccer - Page 16 • Girls Soccer - Page 17 • Cross Country - Page 15

Spartan Football Top returnees: Seniors Robbie Anselmo, Keegan Hegel, Brandon McCracken, Brett Gordon and Arron Reyes are all returning. Reyes was an All Intermountain League first team lineman, Anselmo was and All League first team running back/ defensive back, Gordon was an All League first team punter and Hegel

Brett Gordon Senior #6

Cole Thompson Junior #54

Keegan Hegel Senior #7

Ben Zapfe Junior #56

Logan Arron Millward Reyes Sophomore #68 Senior #70

Caden Brennan Junior #8

Tanner Cochrane Junior #58

Bradley O’Brien Junior #74

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was an All League second team running back. Juniors Teagun Holycross, Logan Shockey, Ben Zapfe, Logan Isenberger, Bradley O’Brien, Cole Thomson and Caden Brennan are all also returning.

Top prospects: Tanner Cochrane, a junior offensive lineman and

Robert Anselmo Senior #11

Kyler Age Junior #60

Colby Poe Senior #76

Coby Teryn Rogers Hanes Sophomore #21 Senior #33

Logan Shockey Junior #61

Brandon McCraken Senior #80

Logan Isenberger Junior #63

Noah Martinez Senior #88

Not Pictured Rees O’Brien Teagun Holycross Ashton Persyn Caleb Womack Peyton Spegel Andreas Ballin

fullback, Teagun Holycross, a junior running back/defensive back RB/DB, and sophomore quarterback/linebacker Coby Rogers are considered top prospects by the Spartans’ new head coach Justin Torfin.

Key losses: Torfin said the Spartans lost a big senior group to graduation, including Derick Melton, a first team All League lineman, Dausen O’Brien, a first team All League linebacker, Riley DeMent, a first team All League quarterback, Cole Thompson a first team All League lineman, Kody Salesky, a second team All League linebacker, Caleb Blancher, a second team All League linebacker and Aaron Jeter, a second team All League defensive back.

Overall projection of team’s chances in the Intermountain League: Torfin said the Spartans could surprise some people with their league play this year. Priest River plays in the Intermountain League, which is made up of Bonners Ferry, Kellogg and Timberlake.

Kellogg won the league last year, with the Spartans finishing second for the second time in as many years. The Spartans also made it to state for the second time in the last two years.

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Strengths: Torfin sees the Spartans as fast, physical and relentless. He likes the way they treat each other and look out for one another. They have great unity, he says.

Weaknesses: Priest River could improve in tackling, Torfin says. He would like to see the defense create more turnovers. On offense, he said the Spartans could improve their ball security.

Head coach: Justin Torfin Age: 31 Coaching experience: This is Torfin’s first year as head coach. He coached high school wrestling at Preston, Idaho, football at Sky View High School in Utah and was running back coach at the College of Idaho.

Occupation: Torfin works as a firefighter in Coeur d’Alene.

Athletics: Torfin played high school football in Preston, where he was a running back. He also played junior college football for Snow College in Utah.

Assistant coaches: Paul Anselmo, Thomas White and Kevin Casteneda

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Saturday, Sept. 22 vs. Grangeville:

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Friday, Sept. 28

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vs. Orofino:

Friday, Oct. 5 vs. Timberlake High School:

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Friday, Oct. 12

vs. Bonners Ferry:

Friday, Oct. 19

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Spartan Volleyball Maggee Pankoke Junior #1

Tabitha Ritchey Senior #2

Josie Booth Junior #3

Samantha Kendle Senior #4

Dalaynee Cook Senior #5

Cassidy Prudek Junior #6

Top returnees: Seniors Dalaynee Cook, middle hitter, Samantha Kendle, left side hitter, Tabitha Richey, left side hitter, Gabby Hugman, right side hitter, Abby Bames, right side hitter; juniors Harlee Meek, setter, Natalie Randolph, left side hitter, and Maggee Pankoke, libero.

Top prospects: The Spartans newest additions are Josie Booth, left side hitter, Taylor Borngraeber, setter, Amy Flack, left side hitter, and Cassidy Prudek middle hitter.

Student Athletes

Key losses: The Spartans lost Emilee Clark this year due to graduation.

Harlee Meek Junior #7

Natalie Randolph Junior #8

Taylor Borngraeber Junior #9

Amy Flack Junior #10

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Overall projection of team’s chances in the Intermountain League: “I think we have a good shot of finishing in the top two,” said coach Leslie Ritter-Meek. “They are a great group of girls and I am very excited to see what the season brings.”

Strengths: The team has really come together as a team this year.

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Spartan Cross Country Key Returnees: Seniors Caleb Gleason, Cameron Parkes, Jordan Phillips; juniors Kyler Lord, Izzie Schmidt, Sharnai Hogan, Julia Rantala; sophomores Graden Hanes, Annika Rantala and Amber Johnston; freshman Kymara Fulton Top prospects: Freshmen Kaden Fulton, Travis Mathews, Brian Lord, Conor Berns, and Ericka Swoboda Key Losses: Konner Durham, Slava Negreiev, Spencer Sedgwick, Rheini Proctor, Paula Willin, Karleigh Durham and Katelyn Marks Strengths: The Spartans have a strong sense of togetherness and they work hard, coach Clark said.

Weaknesses: They need better communication and to change some mind sets.

Overall projection of the team’s changes in the Intermountain League: “We are going to be in the top two boys’ and girls’ teams this year unless something happens to change things,” coach

Clark said. He predicts the boys will finish first, followed by Timberlake, Bonners Ferry, Coeur d’Alene Charter and Kellogg. He expects Priest River girls to finish second behind Timberlake, with Bonners Ferry, Coeur d’Alene Charter and Kellogg rounding out the standings.

“I am excited about both the boys’ and girls’ teams. I think that everyone has something to offer in this group.

We are strong and should be proud by the end of the season. Cameron Parkes and Caleb Gleason will lead the boys with a number of boys that will quickly close the gap with our leaders. I am not sure who will lead the girls. It will be a tight race for the lead. That is good for our girls, not bad! They are talented. Goals are to get our first No. 1 league championship. State will speak for itself.”

Additional comments: “I believe that we are stronger in the boys, and we have the ability to be in the girls.

We will need a few additions for the girls, or a few girls that decided not to come out this year to change their

minds and join us. We could also use some new talent from the unknown.

Maybe a home schooler, new student, or a student from a local private school to come join our team. We would welcome you gladly,” Coach Clark said.

Last year, the Spartan boys finished ninth at state. Parkes was the district champion and 18th at state. Gleason was district runner-up and 29th at state. The girls were 10th at state.

Rantala took fourth at districts and

28th at state. Schmidt was 11th at districts and 50th at state.

Head Coach: Lance Clark Age: 41 Coaching Experience: Clark has 15 seasons as Priest River Lamanna High School Head Coach and 21 seasons as a running coach.

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Bradley Gleason Freshman

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Kyler Lord Junior

Travis Matthews Freshman

Ainslee Nordby Freshman

Amber Johnston Sophomore

Stephie Pavey Asst. Coach

Annika Rantala Sophomore

Erika Swoboda Freshman

Izzie Schmidt Junior

Kymara Fulton Freshman

Sharnai Hogan Junior

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Spartan Boys Soccer Top prospects: Though soccer coach Rob Lawler didn’t single out any individuals as top prospects, he said the team has a, “standout freshman class” with endurance, skill, and are, “all-around athletes that see the game well and position themselves well both defensively and offensively. They are the best freshmen team we’ve had in a long time.”

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Key losses: Former seniors Drayven Ayers, Kris Morey and Robert Irvine graduated, and current senior Matthew Brengle, who did not return due to concussion concerns, and junior Bonin Nordby.

Overall projection of the team’s chances in the Intermountain League: Last year the Spartans finished with a 1-14-1 record and placed sixth in the league. This year, “I think we’ll be in the middle,” Lawler said. He pointed to St. Maries and Bonners Ferry as “very tough” teams to compete with. He added

that Priest River is on equal ground with Grangeville and Orofino.

Strengths: The Spartans’ freshmen team coming in and competing at varsity level, with a lot of depth offensively.

Weaknesses: “We lost a lot of our defense, so we have to rebuild those skills while other teams have fresh legs and more subs than we do,” said Lawler. “We’re going to have to overcome that.”

Additional comments: “I’m super excited about the kids who have

Age: 47 Coaching experience: This is Lawler’s sixth year coaching boys’ soccer at Priest River Lamanna High School. He has been soccer coach off and on since 1984.

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Top returnees: Senior Evan Barnes and juniors Cameron Bell, Eli Davis and Jakiah Irvine.

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Spartan Girls Soccer Top prospects: Junior Karah Fink and freshman Ainslee Nordby. “They really hustle and more importantly know how to communicate out on the field with their teammates,” coach Davis said.

Key losses: Senior Hailey Hatfield and freshman Halie Moore Overall projection of the team’s chances in the Intermountain League: “I think we’ll come in third,” new girls’ soccer coach Rachel Davis said. Last year, Priest River placed third in the league.

The Lady Spartans already had an exciting start to this season, tying with long-time opponent Timberlake 4-4 last month.

Strengths: “We have a great defense,” said Davis.

Weaknesses: First time soccer players learning the various positions on the field is something the team will have to work on, said Davis. “We have new players learning positions, so getting that drilled and down is a challenge,” Davis said.

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Athletic experience: Davis played competitive soccer for 19 years, representing the United States on the junior Olympic Team. She has competed in North America, England, Amsterdam, Fiji, New Zealand and Australia.

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Top returnees: Seniors Jed Cupp, a 6 foot 165 pound running back, Mose Pierre, a 5 feet 9 inch 185 pound lineman and Jerome Teasley, a 5 feet 5 inch 130 pound wide receiver; juniors Trevor Shanholtzer, a quarterback; Nate Allen, a running back; sophomores Gauge Battin, a wide receiver and Dylan Reijonen, a running back/linebacker.

Top prospects: The Panthers will start some young players this year, including a pair of eighth graders – Rodney Haynes and Landen Carrasco. Freshmen on the varsity roster include Tobias Kramer, Ryick Stigall, Khyrell Haynes, Mark Williams, River Edmiston and Dantana Dick.

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Key losses: The Panthers lost seven seniors to graduation last year, including Tanner Shanholtzer, Dylan Hendershott, Colton Hansen, Roddy Pierre, Caleb Ziesmer, C.J. Balcom and Gabriel Oliveira.

Overall projection of team’s chances in league: Last year Cusick won the Northeast 1B North division with a 6-0 record. The team made the playoffs, finishing with a 9-2 overall record. “We project that we will be where we were last year with this team,” says Cusick head coach Alex Laughery. He said the team played two difficult games at the start, but these were opportunities to see where the team stands. “We are also starting

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some young players this year, two of them being eighth graders,” he said.

The North division is now made up of Cusick, Selkirk, Columbia, Curlew, Northport, Republic and Tekoa-Rosalia.

Tekoa-Rosalia is a new addition to the league and Inchelium isn’t fielding a team.

The other conference is the Northeast 1B South, made up of Almira/CouleeHartline, Bridgeport, Entiat, Odessa, Pateros, Waterville-Mansfield, Wellpinit and Yakama Tribal. In week 10 of the season, the No. 1 team from the North division will play the South’s No. 1 team for the one and two seeds to state. The division’s No. 2 teams will play each other for the number three and four seeds.

When the crossover games happen and the best of the conference play the best from Northeast 1B south conference, Almira/Coulee-Hartline and OdessaHarrington have to be considered the best of that conference. The No. 1 and No. 2 teams from the North will play their counterparts from the South for seeding to the state tournament. The top two teams from each conference will go on to state. The No. 3 teams from each conference will play for the last remaining playoff slot.

Strengths: Coach Alex Laughery says the Panthers have good returning skill positions, including Jed Cupp back as starting running back.

Weaknesses: “Our size will be one of our weakness this year,” Laughery says.

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Panther Volleyball Weaknesses: Elsasser said that it is a young team. Out of the 17 student athletes two are eighth graders and seven are freshmen. Their goals are to improve quickness, communication, and fundamentals across the court.

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Mady Whitford Sophomore #4

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Head coach: Alicia Elsasser Age: 37 Coaching experience: This is Elsasser’s first year as head coach for the Panthers. She has a total of four

years coaching junior high school volleyball.

Occupation: Elsasser is an emergency substitute teacher for Cusick schools, a Pend Oreille County fair board member, and a professional photographer.

Athletic experience: As a Cusick school alumni Elsasser played softball.

Assistant coach: Johnna Fitzmorris

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Leslie Ford Sophomore #15

Lillian Thomas Freshman #7

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Chalin Nelson Freshman #16

Top returnees: Seniors Taylor Allen, Emma Hardie, Courtney Hendershott; junior Jalyna Castillo; sophomores Anywyn Anderberg, Chloe Williams, Leslie Ford, Mady Whitford; freshmen Azalyn Finley, Lilly Thomas, Haylee Nelson, Chalin Nelson, Selena Whynne, Paige Holmes and Teresa Campbell Alicia Elsasser Head Coach

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Not pictured: Teresa Campbell Freshman #13

Top prospects: The top prospects for the Panthers are Linden Peterson and Cassidy Williams.

Tuesday, Sept. 18 vs. Northport High School: 6 p.m. - Northport High School Wednesday, Sept. 26 vs. Davenport High School: 6:30 p.m. - Davenport High School Saturday, Sept. 29 vs. Valley Christian: Noon - Valley Christian Saturday, Oct. 6 vs. Almira/Coulee-Hartline: Noon - Cusick High School Saturday, Oct. 6 vs. Odessa High School: 4 p.m. - Odessa High School Tuesday, Oct. 9 vs. Selkirk High School: 6 p.m. - Selkirk High School Saturday, Oct. 13 vs. Harrington High School: Noon - Harrington High School Tuesday, Oct. 23 vs. Northport High School: 6 p.m. - Cusick High School Saturday, Oct. 27 vs. Republic High School: Noon - Cusick High School Saturday, Oct. 27 vs. Curlew High School: 4 p.m. - Curlew High School

Key losses: Two Panthers graduated last year – Katie Hulet and Rylee Brown.

Overall projection of team’s chances in the Northeast 1B League: “We are a young team looking forward to significant growth this season,” coach Elsasser said. The team finished last year’s season with four wins and 14 losses.

Strengths: “Every one of our student-athletes are very coachable, their effort in practice is focused, and they are off to a great starting building a positive and supportive team culture,” Elsasser said.

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Assistant coaches: Joe Cutshall, Chuck Armstrong, Wyane William

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Ranger Football Top returnees: Juniors Jay Link, Ty Taylor, Slade Powers, Zech Curran and Aiden Penney are back. Last year Link was an All League first team quarterback and Taylor was an All League second team running back. Sophomore Luke Couch, a 5 feet 8 inch, 145 pound running back/linebacker is returning.

Top prospects: Selkirk Coach Jeremy Link expects good things from Bert Burnett, a 5 feet 11 inch, 165 pound sophomore lineman, and Connor Bailey, a 5’ 10” 150 pound wide receiver/linebacker.

Key losses: The Rangers will miss the play of lineman/ linebacker Hunter Carman and Garrett Stoddard, 6 feet, 200 pound lineman, who graduated. Justin Krabbenhoft, a junior wide receiver, and Wyatt George, a senior center are both injured.

Luke Couch Overall projection of Sophomore #2 team’s chances in the

Northeast 1B League: Link says the Rangers will be competitive in the Northeast 1B North conference. Last year Selkirk finished the regular season third in the conference, with a 4-2 record. The North division is now made up of Cusick, Selkirk, Columbia, Curlew, Northport, Republic and Tekoa-Rosalia.

Tekoa-Rosalia is a new addition to the league and Inchelium isn’t fielding a team. Cusick won the league last year, with Republic finishing second.

The other conference is the Northeast 1B South, made up of Almira/Coulee-Hartline, Bridgeport, Entiat, Odessa, Pateros, Waterville-Mansfield, Wellpinit and Yakama Tribal. In week 10 of the season, the No. 1 team from the North division will play the South’s No. 1 team for the one and two seeds to state. The division’s number two teams will play each other for the number three and four seeds.

Strengths: Link says the team has a good core of junior leadership. The team is a competitive hardworking group.

Weaknesses: Link says the team hasn’t as many players as he would like.

Occupation: Link works as superintendent for Bouten Construction.

Head coach: Jeremy Link

Athletic experience: Link, a 1994 Selkirk graduate, played football, basketball and baseball for the Rangers.

Age: 42 Coaching experience: Link is in his third year as head coach for the Rangers. He also coaches Selkirk baseball and coached four years of Pop Warner football in Chewelah, as well as American Legion baseball.

Assistant coaches: J.L. Chantry, Dylan Powers, Larry Taylor, Greg Bailey and J.L Chantry.

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this year and there are lots of good returnees. The Rangers expect Shelby Rood, Kaitlyn Chantry and Nicol Lyons to replace the losses from Emma Avery and Mykenzie Maupin’s graduation.

Key losses: The Rangers will miss defensive specialist Emma Avery, and Mykenzie Maupin who graduated last year.

Overall projection of team’s chances in the Northeast 1B League: Coach Zimmerman said she expects the team to do as well as last year or better. Last year the Rangers finished the regular season in first place in the Northeast 1B North League with a school record of 14-1.

They went to the state tournament and finished eighth.

Strengths: The Rangers benefit from a seasoned team with lots of experience, tough hitters, a great setter, and an awesome defense, according to Zimmerman.

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Weaknesses: The Rangers lost two of its players this year to graduation.

At the end of last season Zimmerman said that the loss of the two girls would be hard because it is a close team, but they were priming several players to step into the positions.

Changes to rules that affect the team: The league lost two teams this year, Inchelium and Wellpinit, but gained Harrington.

Additional comments: Jenna Couch and Quinn Zimmerman are healed from surgery and ready to go. Couch had surgery to her knee and Zimmerman had surgery to her shoulder.

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