Abubakari commits to Fresno State

Full caption: Bonners Ferry High legend Asha Abubakari recently committed to continuing her track and field career at Fresno State University (NCAA Division I). Abubakari is a four-time 3A state qualifier in the shot put and discus, a three-time state qualifier in the triple jump and long jump and has made state appearances as part of the Badgers’ 4x100 relay and 800 sprint medley relay teams. She has won a total of 10 3A Intermountain League District 1-2 titles dating back to her freshman year: shot put (3), discus (3), long jump (2), triple jump (1), 4x100 relay (1). She also has won four state titles, two each in both discus and shot put, and finished runner-up in both events this past season. In addition to track and field, Abubakari also played on the varsity soccer, volleyball and basketball teams for the Badgers. During her volleyball career, she compiled 285 kills and 66 aces. In basketball, she was a 1,000-point scorer for Bonners Ferry and averaged 14.8 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 1.1 steals per game. Pictured, back row, from left are Kelli Ripatti (mother), Iron Wood throwing coaches Ken McClain and Bart Templeman and Sulay Abubakari (brother).