CHANSE WATSON

SHS claims third at district drama competition

Over 200 young and aspiring thespians recently gathered at Coeur d’Alene Charter Academy to see who’s show will go onto state.

What's a conservation officer?

IDFG talks important role

Bulldogs mash Russets for state semi-final appearance

Taking on the Shelley Russets at War Memorial Field, a quick start set the tone for the rest of the game, which would end in a 49-14 victory for the home team.

Local stars shine at INW Country Music Awards Show

More than 500 turn out for annual country music celebration

Held for the first time at the Bing Crosby Theater in Spokane, over 500 people showed up to support their favorite local musicians and, of course, listen to some great music.

Bulldogs maul Skyview in first round of state tournament

Set to take on familiar foe

Sandpoint girls fall to Pocatello

• 4A GIRLS Pocatello 1 Sandpoint 1 (Pocatello wins 4-3 on penalty kicks) POST FALLS — The Sandpoint Bulldogs fell short in the third-place game against Pocatello on Saturday afternoon at the state 4A girls soccer tournament at The Fields at Real Life. Tied 1-1 after overtime, the Bulldog girls came up just shy of third place when they lost 4-3 in penalty kicks. Sandpoint coach Conor Baranski had mixed feelings about the game and how the season ended following that final whistle. “There are so many subplots,” he said. “Some players overcome this, some players succumb to their emotions and not actually perform. People that do certain things for the team that are pretty selfless, other players that get all the attention, but crumble in the big moments.” Junior Aliya Strock scored Sandpoint’s lone goal at the 45th minute, assisted by freshman Mackenzie Mitchell. When the game made it to penalty kicks, something that the Bulldog girls have practiced a little bit this year, Sandpoint’s first two went wide of the goal. Goaltender Lilliana Brinkmeier nearly had three of the shots against her, but just couldn’t quite get enough of a hand on them. After the first game of the tournament on Thursday, when he had an opportunity to see the rest of the competition, Baranski said he was disappointed that his team came home without a trophy. “I know that if our team had come and played to the ability that they can, we would be competing for a state championship,” he said. Overall though, Baranski remains an advocate for youth sports because situations of disappointment and frustration, such as this one, are inevitable and he believes that it is really important for young people to experience them. “I hope my players respond appropriately and work harder to be better next time,” he said.

Sandpoint boys win consolation title

“Overall, it was better than the previous two games,” French said of his team’s effort. “It was good to go off on a high note, but a consolation trophy is just as good as a participation award for me.”

Bulldog girls fall to Twin Falls

Set to play for third place Saturday

Sandpoint boys angle for 4th place finish

After being upset the day before and getting knocked into the 4A State Tournament consolation bracket, the Sandpoint Boys Soccer Club were able to find the motivation necessary to come away with a 1-0 win Friday morning over Century High School.

Quick start powers Bulldog girls past Vallivue

Set to take on Twin Falls Friday in state tournament