3 Spartans place 4th at North Idaho Rumble
Priest River wrestling continued to make waves on the mat Saturday at the North Idaho Rumble. Six Spartans placed to help Priest River finish 10th out of 18 teams.
Bulldogs get revenge, down Lakeland on Senior Night
The Bulldogs recovered from a rough opening quarter to down the Hawks 48-37 and split the regular season series between the two Inland Empire League foes. The victory also puts Sandpoint in the driver's seat to grab the No. 1 seed to the 4A Region 1 tournament.
Spartans grab 2nd at Ted Kato, go 1-2 at IML Duals
The Spartans captured second at the Ted Kato Memorial Tournament on Saturday, and were a point away from tying 4A Sandpoint for the team title. The Bulldogs edged out Priest River 162-161. Five Spartans made it to the championship match in their respective weight classes.
Lumberjacks pull away from SHS, hand Bulldogs 5th straight loss
A win was within reach for Sandpoint boys basketball late in the third quarter of Tuesday's game, but a 12-2 run by St. Maries dashed those hopes.
Bulldog wrestling captures Ted Kato Memorial title, 8 place
Fresh off their first dual victory over Lakeland since 2007, the Bulldogs took home the team title at the Thompson Falls tournament.
Hawks complete regular season sweep of Bulldogs
Sandpoint boys basketball was unable to breakthrough for a win Friday night at Lakeland.
SHS wrestling downs Lakeland for first time since 2007
Sandpoint wresting made history Friday night in the Battle for the Paddle. The Bulldogs took down their bitter rival Lakeland for the first time since 2007.
Second quarter drought dooms Bulldogs in loss to Lakeland
The Bulldogs showed glimmers of life offensively, but they weren’t able to do enough to keep pace with the Hawks.
Dave DeMers receives Distinguished Coach of the Year Award
The Idaho State Coaches Association presented legendary Sandpoint coach Dave DeMers with the 2021 Track and Field Distinguished Coach of the Year Award.
SHS wrestling topples pair of 5As, goes 3-0 on final day of River City Duals
Bulldog wrestling capped off another stellar weekend on the mat with a 3-0 record on the final day of the River City Duals on Saturday.
Bulldogs unable to contain Hawks in 4A IEL opener
In the opening minutes Saturday, Sandpoint boys basketball appeared to be ready to grab its first win over a 4A Inland Empire League opponent since 2016. But Lakeland used a 14-2 run in the first quarter and never looked back in an 67-60 victory over the Bulldogs.
Sandpoint survives late surge by Timberlake to grab 8th win
This is Sandpoint's first win at Timberlake since Nov. 21, 2013.
SHS refuses to back down in Senior Night dual with Vikings
One of the best wrestling teams in the state walked into Les Rogers Court on Wednesday night — but the Bulldogs weren't intimidated at all.
Lady Cats come up short in long-awaited return
It took some time for Clark Fork to get reacquainted to the flow of an actual game Tuesday night, and in the end, that slow start cost them in a 40-39 loss to Noxon.
Clark Fork's defense shines in win over Noxon
Clark Fork boys basketball returned to the court with a bang Tuesday night. The Wampus Cats rolled to a 55-28 victory over the Noxon Red Devils.
Sandpoint grabs 4th at Pacific Northwest Classic, 7 Bulldogs place
Sandpoint wrestling head coach Jake Stark has been waiting for his team to break out at a tournament, and this weekend they finally did.
Snow makes a mess of the prep sports schedule
The winter storm that rolled into the area Wednesday made a mess of the roads — and wreaked havoc on the local prep sports schedule.
Sandpoint's Chris Tico claims national handball title
Chris Tico, 52, captured the 2021 men's United States Handball Association Four-Wall Singles National Championship in the 50 and over division.
Bulldogs hang tough against the best team in the state
Sandpoint boys basketball gave Lake City, the best team in the state, quite the fight, but it wasn't enough to knock off the undefeated Timberwolves, who earned a 70-55 nonleague victory.
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Spartans bounce back, down Jaguars in consolation game
Priest River girls basketball was determined to avoid going winless in its own holiday tournament and that drive powered the team to a 45-33 victory over Genesis Prep in a Spartan Christmas Tournament consolation game Saturday at PRLHS.
Sandpoint downs Lewiston to grab first IEL win
After three straight losses to 5A Inland Empire League opponents, Sandpoint girls basketball was hungry for a win Friday night against Lewiston — and that desire made all the difference.
Late basket pushes Bengals past Sandpoint in thrilling nonleague battle
A nail-biting back-and-forth affair took place at Les Rogers Court on Thursday night. Unfortunately, the Bulldogs were on the wrong end of it.
Priest River girls stumble in rematch with Wallace
Priest River girls basketball was seeking revenge Tuesday night at Wallace. Unfortunately, the Miners were unwilling to comply.
Spartans nearly take down Lakeland
Priest River boys basketball stayed within striking distance all game long, but came up just short in a hard-fought battle with Lakeland on Tuesday night.
Bulldogs unable to contain potent Lake City attack
A 3-point barrage was the difference in Tuesday's 5A-4A Inland Empire League battle at Les Rogers Court. Lake City knocked down 10 3-pointers en route to a 63-35 victory over Sandpoint girls basketball.
Sandpoint captures 7th at George Wild Invitational, 9 Bulldogs place
Sandpoint wrestling got its first taste of tournament action this Friday and Saturday with the George Wild Invitational at Kellogg High. Nine Bulldogs placed at the tourney and SHS took home seventh as a team with 131 points.
Spartans shut down Newport
A stellar second half allowed Spartan girls basketball to soar to a 47-17 victory over Newport on Saturday at PRLHS.
Kreager catches fire as Priest River rolls past Grizzlies
Trentyn Kreager scored 32 points and hit six 3-pointers to lead Priest River boys basketball to a 65-47 victory over nearby rival Newport on Saturday.
Sandpoint struggles in 47-point loss to Post Falls
Sandpoint girls basketball fell behind 16-0 to Post Falls and could never recover in a 64-17 Inland Empire League loss to the Trojans.
Bulldogs unable to tame Wildcats in home opener
Sandpoint and Kellogg went back and forth all night, but a 9-2 run to start the fourth quarter allowed the Wildcats to steal a 58-53 victory from the Bulldogs on Thursday night at Les Rogers Court.
PHOTO GALLERY: Sandpoint downs Bonners Ferry to reclaim 'B' Cup
Check out a photo gallery from Wednesday's "B" Cup between Sandpoint and Bonners Ferry
Sandpoint downs Bonners Ferry to reclaim 'B' Cup
Sandpoint wrestling handled its business Wednesday night, taking down Bonners Ferry 54-36 to bring the "B" Cup back to SHS for the sixth time in the last eight years.
Spartans outlast Lady Cats for first win, stumble against Rams
Last Wednesday, Priest River beat Clark Fork 27-19 to grab its first win of the season.
Second quarter surge pushes Vikings past Bulldogs in IEL opener
A 24-point second quarter from the Vikings allowed them to cruise to a 58-27 victory over the Bulldogs in the 5A-4A Inland Empire League opener for both squads.
Season preview: SHS wrestling primed to overcome adversity, contend for regional title
It's wrestling season and the Bulldogs can’t wait to take the mat and showcase what true commitment in the offseason looks like. The Bulldogs open their varsity season at 6 p.m. Wednesday when they host Bonners Ferry in the battle for the "B" Cup.
Season preview: Bulldogs eager for fresh start, culture change
With a new face leading the program in Brian Childs, the Sandpoint boys basketball team is looking forward to a fresh start and determined to end a five-year winless streak against 4A IEL opponents.
Season preview: Clark Fork determined to prove last season wasn't a fluke
Last season was one the Wampus Cat faithful won’t soon forget. But the ending was tough to swallow. This winter, the Wampus Cats are determined to prove this program is here to stay for years to come and that pursuit starts 7 p.m. today at Bonners Ferry.
Spartans squeak past Clark Fork in scrappy, defensive battle
Priest River and Clark Fork engaged in a defensive slugfest on Wednesday night at CFHS. Both teams struggled to put points on the scoreboard, but in the end the Spartans grinded out a 27-19 victory over the Lady Cats.
Stingy defense propels Bulldogs to victory over Lumberjacks
The Bulldog defense had its strongest outing of the season to power Sandpoint girls basketball to a 39-11 victory over St. Maries on Tuesday night at Les Rogers Court.
Cold shooting burns Spartans in season-opening loss to St. Maries
The Priest River boys basketball team showed some rust in a 64-36 loss to the defending 2A state champion St. Maries Lumberjacks on Tuesday night at PRLHS.
Season preview: Lady Cats believe chemistry will carry them far
With its entire starting lineup coming back and more depth, Clark Fork girls basketball sees an opportunity to do something special this season.
12 Bulldogs capture all-league football honors, Cox grabs Player of the Year
After an unbelievable run to the state championship game, it’s no surprise that Bulldogs were scattered all over the 4A IEL all-league football team.
Bulldogs blow past Bonners Ferry for first win
The Bulldogs feasted on 21 turnovers from Bonners Ferry and a late first-half surge in a 50-34 win over the Badgers on Tuesday night at Les Rogers Court.
Lewiston uses fast start to down SHS girls basketball
Sandpoint girls basketball was unable to overcome a hot start by the Bengals in a 54-34 loss at Lewiston on Saturday. But after that sizzling first quarter, Sandpoint kept pace with the Bengals and showed plenty of improvement from its season opener.
Devastated: Turnovers plague Bulldogs in heartbreaking state championship loss to Skyline
Given everything Sandpoint went through to get to this point, and the blood, sweat and tears they poured in during the offseason, it felt like the 2021 football team was destined to bring home the program’s second state title. But it wasn’t meant to be.
This is it: Sandpoint looks to raise second state championship tonight
The Bulldogs are 0-3 in state titles games since they claimed the program's first in 1997. They hope to rewrite history tonight against Skyline and avenge last season's state semifinal defeat to the Grizzlies. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. at the Kibbie Dome.
Season preview: Young Bulldogs look to keep state streak alive, take the next step
Retool, rebuild, reload. Whatever you want to call it, Sandpoint girls basketball will be doing it this winter. However, this group still has the potential for another special season on the court and is eager for an opportunity to make it to state for the eighth time in nine years.
Priest River shows marked improvement in loss to Wallace
A scoreless second quarter was the Spartans' downfall in a 62-38 loss to Wallace on Tuesday night at PRLHS.
Paige Valliere grabs NSL MVP, 4 Lady Cats named to all-league team
Five Clark Fork volleyball players garnered honors after leading the squad to its fifth straight district title this fall. Junior Paige Valliere was crowned the league MVP, and seniors Caiya Yanik, Taylor Staley and Katelyn Matteson, and sophomore Eloise Shelton all earned a spot on the all-league team.