Bulldogs defeat Bonners Ferry, 3-2
BONNERS FERRY — Daniel Anderson and Spencer Swerin each assisted on the other's goal, and Tyler Barley booted his fourth goal of the season to lead Sandpoint to a 3-2 non-league win at Bonners Ferry Monday afternoon.
Anderson continues to be a force in the Bulldogs' attack as he leads Sandpoint (6-4-1) in both goals and assists on the season.
"He's a good player and he controls the ball well," said Sandpoint coach Randy Thoreson of his sophomore forward. "People have to watch and keep out for him."
Sandpoint dominated possession while avenging a loss last year to the Badgers. Rob Hart and Miguel Mendez scored as Bonners Ferry was out-shot 22-8.
"You can't let Mendez go at all, he knows where the goal is," said Thoreson, noting the Bulldogs should have scored more than three goals with the looks they were creating. "We bulls-eyed the goalie, went around the goal and went over it."
Sandpoint plays in their biggest game of the year to date when they hit the road to take on IEL-leading Coeur d'Alene on Thursday.
First half — none. Second half — 1, Spt, Daniel Anderson (Spencer Swerin) 52:00. 2, Spt, Tyler Barley (Ben Murray) 56:00. 3, BF, Miguel Mendez 59:00. 4, Spt, Swerin (Anderson) 62:00. 5, Rob Hart 70:00.
Shots on goal — Spt 22, BF 8.
Saves — Spt, Shawnn Carlson 3; BF, Cedar Bolton 9.
? Centennial 4, Sandpoint 0 (late results)
LEWISTON — Sandpoint fell 4-0 to Centennial, arguably the best team in the state, in non-league action Friday afternoon in Lewiston, the meeting point between the soccer powers from the North and South of Idaho.
Head coach Randy Thoreson said the Bulldogs were flat, and he would have liked a better showing, but noted Centennial was simply bigger, faster and stronger.
? Bulldog swimmers show well at dual meets
PLUMMER — The Sandpoint girls swim team went undefeated in four head to head duals Saturday, and the Bulldog boys went 3-1 to highlight a strong showing by the powerhouse teams.
The girls beat Coeur d'Alene 61-33, Lake City 68-26, Lewiston 74-20 and Moscow 66-20. The boys team beat Coeur d'Alene 62-29, Lake City 60-31, Lewiston 75-8 and lost to Moscow 59-35.
Pualina Gralow won the 200 individual medley and the 100 breaststroke to lead Sandpoint. Pauline Brothers won both the 500 and 200 freestyle, and teammate Sam Trulock took second in each. Emily Ogle finished second in both the 50 and 100 free, and Hillari Contor was second in the 100 fly.
Eric Mann led the boys team with wins in both the 200 and 500 free, Colton Story was second in the 200 free, and Todd Stoner won the 50 free and took second in the 100 backstroke.
Sandpoint will host their first home meet of the season against Lewiston and Moscow Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Sandpoint West Athletic Club.
? Sandpoint JV volleyball team downs Lewiston
Adrianna Bucholtz and Ariel Moe provided the power at the net, and Jessie Webster had a strong serving day as the Bulldogs JV team beat Lewiston 25-19, 25-22 and 15-8 Saturday afternoon in Sandpoint.