Pearson, Snow lead Bulldog golfers

LEWISTON — Wyatt Pearson and Bonnie Snow turned in impressive performances for the second consecutive week, leading their teams at the Lewiston Invite Monday at Brydan Canyon Golf Course in Lewiston.

Pearson was one stroke better than a week ago, and Snow was the same, a great accomplishment considering the course was quite a bit tougher than last week.

"For him to do that back to back tournament I was pleasantly surprised," said boys coach Mike Keough. "It really boosted his confidence. Last year he was fighting for a spot, now he's leading the team."

Girls coach Jim Alsager was equally impressed with Snow's second 93, noting the course was 5-8 shots tougher than last Monday at Clarkston.

"She's hitting the ball well," he said. "She had a couple of tough putting holes that kept her out of the 80s."

Michelle Stone shot a 113 to help the Bulldogs to a fifth place finish out of nine teams.

Girls

Team scores - Lewiston 349, Coeur d'Alene 371, Post Falls 378,

Clarkston 419, Sandpoint 491, Lake City 499.

Medalist — Genna Dodge, Post Falls, 81.

SANDPOINT — Bonnie Snow, 93; Michelle Stone, 113; Morgan Braun, 128; Sandy Whalen, 157.

Boys

Team scores - Lewiston 308, Coeur d'Alene 319, Lake City 339,

Clarkston 349, Moscow 354, Sandpoint 372, Post Falls 380, Lakeland 429.

Medalist — Chris Williams, Moscow, 70.

SANDPOINT — Dan Summerfield, 90; Wyatt Pearson, 80; Colton Story, 106; Nick Hopkins, 98, Brian Keough, 104.

? Bulldog baseball team falls in season opening doubleheader

Sandpoint lost 8-1 to Richland, and 12-2 to Kamiakin as they opened their season Saturday in the Tri-Cities.

Tavo Rivas hit a two-run homer, and freshman Ben Fisher had an RBI double to provide the highlights for the young Bulldogs.

"Inexperience was a definite factor," said Givens, "Out of pitching, hitting and defense, you must have two of three; we had zero of three."

Bulldog pitchers walked 17 batters in the two games, and their hitters struck out 17 times, not surprising considering how young the Bulldogs are and how little field time they've had. Givens believes there is ample room for improvement.

"The kids are enthusiastic and eager to learn," he said. "We just need to play them one at a time and get better."

Sandpoint is at Lakeland today, and at Coeur d'Alene on Wednesday.