NIC announces All-Star Basketball Game participants
COEUR d'ALENE — Participants for the boys and girls Idaho State High School All-Star Basketball Games were announced Thursday by the North Idaho College Athletics Department.
The first-ever statewide all star game is scheduled for April 17 at North Idaho College's Christianson Gym in Coeur d'Alene. The games are sanctioned by the Idaho High School Activities Association.
The event will be a doubleheader format with high school seniors playing on teams representing northern and southern Idaho. The competition begins with the girls' game at 2 p.m. followed by the boys' game at 4:30 p.m. and an awards ceremony at 6 p.m. The event will include a three-point shooting contest with the girls competing against the boys and a dunk contest between the games.
Players were chosen by a selection committee of sportswriters and broadcasters from throughout the state. The committee selected 12 players, two alternates and coaches for the four teams.
Admission to the game is $6 for adults, $4 for students and senior citizens and will be available at the door.
The games are cosponsored by the NIC Booster Club, Century 21 Beutler and Associates and the Coeur d'Alene Resort.
Information: NIC Athletics Director Al Williams at (208) 665-5458 or NIC Booster Club President Ron Ouren at (208) 666-6177.
2004 Idaho State High School All-Star Game rosters follow
BOYS GAME ROSTERS (name, high school)
Northern Idaho Boys: Sean Palmer, Coeur d'Alene; Peter Wroe, Coeur d'Alene; Ricky Gallia, Lakeland; Teva Sempel, Lake City; Matt Forge, Lewiston; Andrew Madsen, Lewiston; Matt Helbling, Moscow; Matt Penoncello, Moscow; John Willy, Post Falls; Josh Ackerman, Priest River; Brad Malone, Sandpoint; and Max Montague, Lakeside. Alternates: Brent Russum, Lewiston; and Cody Morgan, Potlatch. Coach: Lance Hansen, Moscow High School.
Southern Idaho Boys: Eric Bullen, Bonneville; John Barry Van Hoogen II, Borah; Andy Stucki, Century; Josh Ware, Centennial; T.J. Park, Mackay; Jordan Hammond, Middleton; Jake Bower, Mountain View; Kelly Rawlings, Preston; Adam Summers, Ririe; Kael Pope, Wendell; Josh Owen, Vallivue; and Kevin Doubleday, Cole Valley Christian. Alternates: Eric Snavely, Fruitland; and Homer Potter, Marsh Valley. Coach: Cary Cada, Borah High School.
GIRLS GAME ROSTERS (name, high school)
Northern Idaho Girls: Sara Dalgliesh, Grangeville; Kari Darnell, Lakeland; Brooke Bemis, Lake City; Brynn Bemis, Lake City; Althea Walker, Lapwai; Jacki Calhoun, Moscow; Cassie Freer, Moscow; Holly Jepson, Priest River; Lynn Fredenburg, Troy; Jenna Kirk, Troy; Kara Verby, Sandpoint; and Gretchen Bailey, Wallace. Alternates: Linda Scheffelmaier, Kootenai; and Chrissy Noyes, St. Maries. Coach: Darren Taylor, Lake City High School.
Southern Idaho Girls: Susana Cornejo, Aberdeen; Duanielle Williams, Bishop Kelly; Amanda Montieth, Boise; Ashley Wolfe, Centennial; Emily Williams, Centennial; Paige Knudsen, Century; Elisa Hope, Jerome; Whitney Clark, Jerome; Adrea Thomas, Rimrock; Ashley Baldwin, Skyline; Emily Florence, Timberline; and Jenny Gross, Vallivue. Alternates: Mindy Malone, Valley High School; and Jenni Miller, Timberline. Coach: Michelle Skyles, Jerome High School.