COLLEGE NOTEBOOK: Banks makes first collegiate starts for Utah State
Karlie Banks, Utah State University Basketball
A 2024 graduate of Sandpoint High, Karlie made her first collegiate start on Jan. 15 against Fresno State and then made another against San Diego State on Jan. 18, both of which were Mountain West Conference matchups. In a 74-54 loss to the Bulldogs, Karlie went 3-for-6 from the field, netting a 3-pointer, and totaled a career-best seven points, five rebounds and a steal over 26 minutes of action. In a 85-66 loss to the Aztecs, she had three rebounds, an assist and a steal across 17 minutes on the court. Utah State (1-17) hosts New Mexico on Jan. 21 at the Den Glee Smith Spectrum.
Teagun Holycross, University of Montana Track & Field
A 2020 graduate of Priest River High, Teagun kicked off his 2025 campaign at the Spokane Indoor Challenge, which was held Jan. 17 and 18 at The Podium. Although not a personal record, he finished 16th out 61 runners in the preliminary round of the 60-meter dash with a solid season-opening time of 6.97 seconds. The Griz will head to the Lauren McCluskey Memorial Open hosted by the University of Idaho this upcoming Friday and Saturday.
Scout Nash, Umpqua CC Wrestling
A 2017 graduate of Sandpoint High, Scout, who wrestles in the 141-pound weight class, picked up a big 10-7 win by decision over Ryo Horikawa of Southwestern Oregon Community College on Jan. 16. The win proved to be the difference maker as the Riverhawks held on for a 27-24 dual victory over the Lakers.
Caleb Norling, Olivet Nazarene University Swimming
A 2023 Sandpoint High graduate, Caleb placed third out of nine swimmers in the 200-yard freestyle with a time of 1:46.77 during a tri-meet against Bethel and Rose-Hulman on Jan. 18. He also swam to fifth out of 12 in the 100 freestyle (49.34), sixth out of 10 in the 500 freestyle (5:09.09) and was on a 400 free relay (3:19.15) that placed third out of six teams. Olivet Nazarene will prep for the KCAC Championships, which are set to be held Feb. 13-15 in Hobart, Ind.
Helena White, Napa Valley College Basketball
A 2024 Priest River High graduate, Helena contributed two points (1-4 FG), three rebounds and two steals across 18 minutes of action in the Storm's 63-57 win over Solano on Jan. 15. In a 71-64 win over Marin on Jan. 17, she recorded five rebounds, three of which were offensive, and a steal. Napa Valley (10-9), which has won five straight, travels to Yuba on Jan. 22.
Alex David, Rocky Mountain College Track & Field
A 2024 graduate of Sandpoint High, Alex made her collegiate track & field debut this past Saturday at the David Little Alumni Meet hosted by Black Hills State University in Spearfish, S.D. She finished tied for 17th out of 24 competitors in the shotput with a mark of 8.93 meters (29 feet, 3.75 inches). Alex also competed in the weight throw for the Battlin' Bears, which travel to Spearfish again on Jan. 25 for the Myrle Hanson Open.
Asha Abubakari, Fresno State University Track & Field
A 2024 Bonners Ferry High graduate, Asha placed 15th out of 25 competitors and was the second overall freshman in the weight throw with a personal record mark of 13.53 meters (44 feet, 4.75 inches) at the 2025 Spokane Sports Showcase held Jan. 17 at The Podium. She also competed in the shotput and placed 10th out of 16 with a throw of 11.71 meters (38 feet, 5 inches). Fresno State returns to action Jan. 23-25 for the University of Nevada Invitational & Multis meet.
Kimbo Yarnell, Spokane CC Soccer
A 2023 Sandpoint High graduate and recent Northwest University (NAIA) commit, Kimbo was named to the Spokane CC honor roll for the 2024 fall semester. Students must have a grade point average of 3.0 or above to achieve this distinction at Spokane CC.
Aubree Lane, Spokane CC Volleyball
A 2024 Sandpoint High graduate, Aubree was named to the Spokane CC honor roll for the 2024 fall semester. Students must have a grade point average of 3.0 or above to achieve this distinction at Spokane CC.
Teagun Holycross
Scout Nash
Helena White
Kimbo Yarnell
Aubree Lane