COLLEGE NOTEBOOK: Sherrill picks up three wins in wrestling debut

Shane Sherrill

Brooklyn Best

Markynn Pluid

Jerzie Bair

Helena White

Wes Benefield

Carson Hughes

by MAX OSWALD
Sports Reporter | November 4, 2024 2:15 PM

Shane Sherrill, Doane University Wrestling

At the Falconer Amateur Open hosted by Friends University at the Hartman Arena in Wichita, Kan. this past Saturday, Shane, a 2024 Sandpoint High graduate, picked up three wins in five matches to open up his collegiate wrestling career. In the opening round of the championship bracket, Shane, wrestling at 133 pounds, defeated Logan Schroeder of Northwestern (Iowa) by a 21-5 technical fall, and in the consolation bracket, he defeated Payton Harger of Graceland University by a 7-6 decision and Levi Glover of Pratt Community College by pin (5:49). The Tigers return to action this Friday for a home dual against Midland University (Neb.).

Caleb Norling, Olivet Nazarene University Swimming

In a 162-96 dual loss to St. Ambrose University of Davenport, Iowa, Caleb, a 2023 Sandpoint High graduate, swam to ninth out of 18 swimmers in the 100 freestyle (51.16) and sixth out of nine swimmers in the 200 freestyle (1:51.94) this past Saturday. Caleb also competed in the 200 freestyle and 400 medley relays for the Tigers, which are off until Nov. 22 when they head to Grand Rapids, Mich. to compete in the Don Kimble Invite.

Brandon Casey, University of Montana Football

A 2020 Sandpoint High graduate, Brandon made his 39th career start at right tackle for the Griz, which have now won three straight after defeating Cal Poly 42-7 this past Saturday. Brandon helped Montana (7-2), which hosts UC Davis this upcoming Saturday, to 17 first downs and 336 total yards — 268 passing and 68 rushing.

Brooklyn Best, Columbia Basin College Soccer

This past Wednesday, Brooklyn, a 2024 Priest River High graduate, recorded one save at goalkeeper, the first of her career, as she held on for what was also her first career shutout in a 3-0 win over Treasure Valley CC. Playing all 90 minutes, it was Brooklyn's first career start for Columbia Basin, which is 10-1-3 and will play again Nov. 9 in the NWAC quarterfinals against an opponent yet to be determined.

Aubree Lane, Spokane CC Volleyball

In a recent 3-0 win over Wenatchee Valley and a 3-0 loss to Columbia Basin, Aubree, a 2024 Sandpoint High graduate, combined for 18 kills, an ace, two assists, 40 serve receptions, 13 digs, and a block assist for Spokane (13-13), which hosts Yakima Valley on Nov. 6.

Markynn Pluid, Snow College Basketball

A 2024 Bonners Ferry High graduate, Markynn recorded her first collegiate points and assists in the Lady Badgers' season-opening 88-30 win over the Utah All-Stars. In her nine minutes on the court, Markynn had three points (1-1 FG, 1-2 FT) to go along with two assists for Snow College, which is 2-0 and will head to the Western Wyoming Classic in Rock Springs, Wyo., this Thursday and Friday where they will face Western Wyoming CC and Northeastern Junior College.

Jerzie Bair, College of Idaho Volleyball

The sister of Markynn Pluid and a 2019 graduate of Bonners Ferry High, Jerzie, a right-side hitter, tied her career-high of eight kills in a recent 3-0 win over Eastern Oregon. Jerzie also tied her career-high of four digs in a recent 3-1 loss to Lewis-Clark State College. On the season, across 62 sets, she has 51 kills, 44 block assists and 26 digs for the Yotes, which are 16-12 and travel to Warner Pacific this Friday.

Helena White, Napa Valley College Volleyball

Helena, a 2024 Priest River High graduate, has been on a tear for the Storm recently, posting a career-high 13 kills in a recent 3-1 win over Mendocino. Playing in every match but one and across 64 total sets, Helena has 96 kills, eight aces, 60 digs, and three block assists for Napa Valley, which is 9-12 and travels to Mendocino this Friday.

Wes Benefield, Santa Barbara City College Football

A 2023 Sandpoint High graduate, Wes registered a career-high eight tackles for the Vaqueros in a recent 56-7 loss to Allan Hancock. On the season, Wes has compiled 32 total tackles, including a total of two tackles for losses for a combined six yards, and a pass breakup for Santa Barbara City, which is 2-6 and travels to Moorpark on Saturday.

Carson Hughes, Vermont State-Lyndon Soccer

Carson, a 2024 Priest River High graduate, finished his freshman campaign with the Hornets, playing 1039 minutes at midfield and recording five shots, two of which were on goal. Carson started 12 of the 14 games he played in for Vermont State-Lyndon, which finished the season with a 1-12-1 record.