COLLEGE NOTEBOOK: Larson hauls in second career interception
Eli Larson, Carroll College Football
In a 52-0 home win over Simpson University (Calif.), Eli, a 2021 Sandpoint High graduate, recorded his second career interception. In the second quarter, with the Saints up 17-0, Larson picked off a Red Hawks pass on a fourth down and three on Carroll’s 49-yard line and returned it 20 yards. He also recorded four solo tackles and two pass breakups in the contest. Carroll (2-1) travels to Arizona Christian on Saturday.
Luke Butler, Pacific Lutheran University Golf
A 2023 Priest River High graduate, Luke started off his sophomore campaign by finishing tied for 58th out of 75 golfers at the Lewis-and-Clark Orange and Black Tournament held Monday and Tuesday at the Tualatin Country Club. After shooting a 16-over-par 88 in the first round, he rebounded with a 6-over-par 78 during round two, where he shot two birdies. Pacific Lutheran, which finished third out of 11 teams at the tournament, will return to action Sept. 30 to Oct.2 at the Western Washington Invitational in Bellingham.
Aubree Lane, Spokane CC Volleyball
Aubree, a 2024 Sandpoint High graduate, recorded a career-best 17 kills, 12 digs, a block assist and 35 serve receptions to go along with a .378 hitting percentage in a recent 3-2 win over North Idaho College. Spokane, which is 9-7, faced Big Bend on Wednesday night and travels to Walla Walla on Friday.
Kimbo Yarnell, Spokane CC Soccer
Kimbo, a 2023 graduate of Sandpoint High, has started all three games at midfield and registered three shots for the Sasquatch, which are 2-0-1 so far this season. Spokane travels to Columbia Basin on Saturday.
Brandon Casey, University of Montana Football
Brandon, a 2020 Sandpoint High graduate, made his 34th career start on the offensive line for Griz in a recent 46-35 home win over No. 24 Western Carolina. Standing at 6 foot 5 inches and 309 pounds, he helped Montana erase an early 17-0 deficit as the Griz compiled 29 first downs, 349 rushing yards, and 203 passing yards. Montana (3-1), which has now won 15 straight games at Washington-Grizzly Stadium, travels to Eastern Washington this Saturday.
Carson Hughes, Vermont State-Lyndon Soccer
A 2024 Priest River High graduate, Carson has started four of six games, playing a total of 378 minutes so far this season for the 0-5-1 Hornets. He has registered four shots, one of which was on goal. Vermont State-Lyndon hosts SUNY Delhi on Saturday.
Brandon Casey