COLLEGE NOTEBOOK: Casey named captain, McLain receives Defensive MVP practice honors

Brandon Casey, University of Montana Football

A 2020 Sandpoint High graduate, Brandon was named a team captain of the University of Montana football team after a practice Saturday. Entering his senior season, Brandon, an offensive lineman, has the most starts of any Griz player with 30. Four other players were named team captains: Nick Ostmo, Ryder Meyer, Trevin Gradney and Isiah Childs. The Griz's first game is at home Saturday, Aug. 31, against Missouri State.

Matyus McLain, University of Idaho Football

On the University of Idaho's 10th football practice of season, Matyus, who graduated from Priest River High in 2023, received Defensive MVP honors for his efforts. Now a redshirt freshman, Matyus appeared in one game last year for the Vandals on the defensive line. The Vandals will travel to Eugene, Ore., on Saturday, Aug. 31, for their season-opener against the Oregon Ducks.

    Matyus McLain