Wally Palmer
January 13, 2025
Wally Palmer led the Bears with dual wins against Shadle and LC and placed 3rd at the Viking Invite. A hardworking leader, he inspires on and off the mat. Sport: Wrestling Grade : Senior
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK
CENTRAL VALLEY
Brynn McGaughy
January 6, 2025
Brynn McGaughy shined over winter break, averaging 18 PPG, 8 RPG, 2 SPG, 2 APG, and 1.5 BPG in 4 games, leading the Bears to a 9-0 record. A fierce competitor and outstanding teammate! Sport: Girls Basketball Grade : Senior
Cameron Walls
December 23, 2024
Sophomore Cameron shines as a leader, with 21 pts, 5 ast, 5 reb vs. Mead and a 1.42 AST/TO ratio. A true PG! Sport: Boys Basketball Grade : Sophomore
CHENEY
Jackson Syron
January 21, 2025
Jackson took 1st at the Ray Westberg tournament this weekend. Sport: Boys Wrestling Grade: Senior
Ireland Chodorowski
January 6, 2025
Ireland achieved 1st at the M2 Mallet at Rogers. Sport: Girls Wrestling Grade: Senior
Jennifer Tian
December 9, 2024
8-2 AT LADYCATS KICKOFF CLASSIC THIS WEEKEND. Sport: Girls Wrestling Grade: Sophomore
CLARKSTON
Jason Rinard
January 6, 2025
Led the team over Rogers with 19 pts! Sport: Boys Basketball Grade: Junior
Jaelyn McCormack Marks
December 23, 2024
.Led team in scoring , assists and steals in 2 games Sport: Girls Basketball Grade: Junior
Niko Ah Hi
December 16, 2024
Niko scored 18 vs Freeman in a 10 pt loss! Sport: Boys Basketball Grade: Sophomore
DEER PARK
Brooklyn Coe & Jacey Boesel
January 14, 2025
Senior Brooklyn Coe and Junior Jacey Boesel both hit Career milestone passing the 1000 point mark in their HS basketball careers. Sport: Basektball Grade: Junior
Morgan Knutson
January 6, 2025
Morgan leads with positivity, inspires her team, and shines on the mat with energy judges love. Her leadership helped secure a spot at the State Competitive Cheerleading Competition. Sport: Cheerleading Grade: Senior
Ashlan Bryant
December 16, 2024
Ashlan Bryant of Deer Park on 9/11 FG, 3/3 3 Pts, 25 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists, 4 steals. Sport: Girls Basketball Grade: Sophomore
EAST VALLEY
Weather Salinas-Taylor
December 16, 2024
Weather Salinas-Taylor achieved 23 points, 6 steals, 4 assists and 3 rebounds in the Knight’s first win of the season vs. Asotin. Sport: Girls Basketball Grade: Sophomore
Brigid Dinnen
November 18, 2024
She is a three time state champion in swimming. This past Saturday she finished 1st in the 100 free and 2nd in the 200 free. Sport: Swim Grade: Junior
Brigid Dinnen
October 28, 2024
She won the 100 fly and 500 free in the GSL Swim Meet. Sport: Girls Swim & Dive Grade: Junior
FERRIS
John Olson
November 11, 2024
In his last game of the season, Johnson Olson threw for a season high 4 touchdowns while completing 15-25 passes for 263 yards and rushing for another 115. Sport: Football Grade: Senior
Parker Lemmon
October 21, 2024
Placed 3rd of 79 in Richland’s 5K (16:24), set a Ferris course record & is #2 sophomore NW! Sport: Boys Cross Country Grade: Junior
Ella Menard
October 14, 2024
Ella won the 509 XC Invite, placed top 30 at Mountain West, and tied for 2nd at Manito! Sport: girls_cross_country Grade: Junior
GONZAGA PREP
Brogan Howell
January 21, 2025
Brogan scored 18 pts on 1/14 in a win over Ridgeline followed by a 17 pt performance against Mead on 1/17 including a game winning shot with 3 seconds remaining to seal the victory. Sport: Boys Basketball Grade: Senior
Laura Thompson
January 13, 2025
On the girls side, the team beat Ferris 68-50. Laura Thompson had 28 points, 11 rebounds, 5 steals, and 3 assists. Sport: Girls Basketball Grade: Junior
Carter Nielson
January 8, 2025
20 pts vs CV on 1/3 (3-4 3pt shots and 3-3 FT) Sport: Boys Basketball Grade: Junior
LEWIS & CLARK
Ruby Shaw
December 23, 2024
Against Nc she had 25 points and 7 steals. She has been a consistent engine of this team and working extremely hard in practice. Sport: Girls Basketball Grade: Junior
Nathan Kostecka
December 16, 2024
He works hard , won 1st place in medical lake on Saturday 12/7/24. Sport: Boy's Wrestling Grade: Junior
Sofia Fontana
December 9, 2024
Sofia kicked off her second wrestling season by winning her bracket at the EV tournament, showcasing off-season growth, perfect attendance, and effective new moves. Sport: Girls Wrestling Grade: Senior
MEAD
Jackson Covell
January 13, 2025
Jackson with 3 three-pointers and a handful of two-pointers in the game vs Mt Spokane. In addition, Jackson has learned the value of being a positive and supportive teammate. Sport: Unified Basketball Grade: Senior
James Mason
December 23, 2024
James Mason, Mead 126lbs. Champion @ PNW Classic, defeating 3 state placers on his way to his championship. Sport: Wrestling Grade: Senior
Stejer Franklin
November 4, 2024
Qualified for State with a sub 16min 5,000m. He currently has the fastest freshman time in the state. Sport: Boys Cross Country Grade: Freshman
MT. SPOKANE
Sloane Gardner
January 13, 2025
Sloane had a good week playing tough defense and helped the offense by making tough shots and assisting her teammates! Congrats Sloane & keep working! Go Cats Sport: Girls Basketball Grade: Senior
Karis Santucci
January 8, 2025
Karis has done a great job of providing a post presence for the Lady Wildcats and helped the team win 2 games in the West Valley Holiday Classic. Congrats Karis and keep working! Go Cats! Sport: Girls Basketball Grade: Senior
Jaden Ghoreishi
December 23, 2024
Jaden Ghoreishi led the Wildcats to the Curtis Classic title, earning MVP as the team went 3-0. Go Cats! Sport: Boys Basketball Grade: Junior
NORTH CENTRAL
Feather Auld
January 8, 2025
Feather averages 7.9 PPG, 3.7 APG, and 2.6 SPG. A 4-year letter winner and captain, she leads on and off the court with dedication, inspiring teammates and building a lasting legacy before graduating. Sport: Girls Basketball Grade: Senior
Brooklyn Lawrence
December 16, 2024
Brooklyn hit a PR on floor and took 6th All-Around at Ridgeline. A true student-athlete with a 3.994 GPA! Sport: Gymnastics Grade: Senior
Makai Daniels
December 9, 2024
Senior leader on and off the court. Had a double-double vs Cheney on Friday, 12/6. Averaged 18 points and 8 rebounds in our first three games. Sport: Boys Basketball Grade: Senior
PULLMAN
Zaine Pumphrey
January 13, 2025
Captain of the team. Finalist in WIAA state competition every year. Great student. Good cop to Jake’s bad cap (and vice versa). Well-liked and respected by teammates and coaches. Sport: Swimming Grade: Senior
Jake McCoy
January 8, 2025
Unquestioned leader of the team. Great swimmer. Great student. Great leader. Should add to his already illustrious high school career this year. Sport: Swimming Grade: Senior
River Sykes
December 23, 2024
River lettered as 9 and 10 grader, carries a 3.9 gpa, and had 18 points and 15 rebounds in our season opener vs Lewis & Clark. Sport: Girls Basketball Grade: Junior
RIDGELINE
Emma Myers
January 9, 2025
vs Ferris she had 30 pts, 7 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a 68-32 win Sport: Girls Basketball Grade: Senior
Julianne Stevenson
December 16, 2024
Julianne won first on the Beam and 5th in the All-Around in our first gymnastics meet of the year. Talons Up! Sport: Gymnastics Grade: Senior
Preston Wentling
December 9, 2024
Preston took second at the Deer Park wrestling tournament in his weight class. His runner-up finish is the highest individual placement Ridgeline has had at an opening season tournament. Talons Up! Sport: Wrestling Grade: Senior
ROGERS
Avasofia Alberts
January 17, 2025
This week’s Athlete of the Week is AvaSofia Alberts! She has come a long way in her first year of gymnastics. Always trying to get new skills and always at practice cheering on her teammates! Sport: Gymnastics Grade: Sophomore
Kiera Smith
January 13, 2025
Kiera Smith, a first-year wrestler, is eager to learn and improve. Welcoming to teammates, she won 1st at Rogers’ M2 Mallet tournament, making her a valuable addition to Pirate Wrestling. Sport: Girls Wrestling Grade: Senior
Jaelyn Hill
December 23, 2024
Jaelyn Hill is an amazing teammate who makes everyone feel included. She is a hard worker and is someone you can always count on. We appreciate Jaelyn’s hard work and commitment to the team. Sport: Cheer Grade: Junior
SHADLE PARK
Carter Lund
January 21, 2025
Carter had a great week, scoring 11 in the game Friday. He hit 2 3-pointers, with 4 rebounds and 3 steals. He was also a vocal leader in the absence of some seniors on the team. Sport: Boys Basketball Grade: Sophomore
Tyrese Guzman
January 13, 2025
Tyrese Guzman won by Pin on Wednesday vs CV, then by Tech Fall on Thursday vs University. He also went undefeated through his bracket, and won his weight class at the River City Duals in Post Falls. Sport: Wrestling Grade: Senior
Addi Jahn
December 9, 2024
Played in 3 games last week, was our statistical leader of the team. 30 points. 15 rebounds, 7 assists, 6 steals and 3 blocked shots for the week. Sport: Girls Basketball Grade: Senior
UNIVERSITY
Samara Weinstock
January 21, 2025
Samara Weinstock is a junior at University High School and has a 3.95 GPA. She is currently undefeated in the GSL with a record of 20-3. She is a Reno Finalist and Kelso Placer. Sport: Wrestling Grade: Junior
Ryan Sulpizio
January 13, 2025
Ryan Sulpizio is a dedicated athlete with an impressive 4.0 cumulative GPA. Last week, he achieved a strong 2-0 record, and for the season, he stands at 23-9. Sport: Wrestling Grade: Senior
Libby Roberts
December 9, 2024
Libby Roberts defended her Ironman title with a 4-1 victory in overtime this last weekend in Ohio. Sport: Girls Wrestling Grade: Senior
WEST VALLEY
Brandon Spunich
December 23, 2024
Overall record 8-1 1st in league Sport: Boy Basketball Grade: Senior
Champ Bailey
December 9, 2024
Senior captain, last year league champion Sport: Wrestling Grade: Senior
Quinlan Hyatt
November 18, 2024
11-0 Football team, State Quarter finals, Playing next year at Montana University Sport: Football Grade: Senior
