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MAX OSWALD

Sports Reporter

I grew up in the small town of Orwigsburg, Pa., where I resided all of my life before moving to Sandpoint. I attended Blue Mountain High School, where I participated in cross country and track and field, a sport that I ended up falling in love with. I went on to attend and run for DeSales University (with other brief stints at Susquehanna University and Elizabethtown College) and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in sport communication with a minor in sport management.

I remember just how great it made me feel when I was mentioned in my hometown newspaper. I want to be able to give that feeling to every athlete in Bonner County, no matter how big or small their accomplishments are. As an athlete myself, I know how many hours of work are put in on a daily basis, and that hard work deserves to be recognized.

It is my goal to cover as much of the Bulldogs, Spartans and Wampus Cats as I can. I want to work with every athlete, parent, coach, administrator and the community to ensure the best stories are published.

Recent Stories

PREP GIRLS BASKETBALL: Balanced scoring attack leads Sandpoint to take down of University
December 21, 2024 10:15 p.m.

PREP GIRLS BASKETBALL: Balanced scoring attack leads Sandpoint to take down of University

Sandpoint (5-2) will face off against Kennewick in the opening round of the West Valley Holiday Classic on Dec. 27.

PREP BOYS WRESTLING: Wood, Tyler, highlight Sandpoint's third-place finish at George Wild
December 21, 2024 9:30 p.m.

PREP BOYS WRESTLING: Wood, Tyler, highlight Sandpoint's third-place finish at George Wild

PREP BOYS WRESTLING: Wood, Tyler, highlight Sandpoint's third-place finish at George Wild

PREP GIRLS WRESTLING: Donenfeld, Stark lead Sandpoint to George Wild gold
December 21, 2024 9:05 p.m.

PREP GIRLS WRESTLING: Donenfeld, Stark lead Sandpoint to George Wild gold

Stark won four straight matches, all by pin, to pick up her first individual title of the season.

PREP BASKETBALL: Sandpoint boys start, finish fast in win over Priest River
December 20, 2024 9:45 p.m.

PREP BASKETBALL: Sandpoint boys start, finish fast in win over Priest River

Sandpoint will return to action Dec. 27 for the 26th annual Cactus Jam Hoop Classic in Phoenix, Ariz. They'll matchup against Prosser High of Washington in the opening round of the 'Tempe' bracket.

PREP BASKETBALL: Thompson, Rupp help Clark Fork girls hold off Kootenai
December 19, 2024 9:25 p.m.

PREP BASKETBALL: Thompson, Rupp help Clark Fork girls hold off Kootenai

Clark Fork (3-6) will travel to Mullan on Jan. 7.

Four locals race to All-American status at Junior XC Nationals
December 19, 2024 4:40 p.m.

Four locals race to All-American status at Junior XC Nationals

The four, along with Paloma Parr-Coffin and Ruthie Laughridge, all run for the North Idaho Distance Project, a Coeur d'Alene-based premier youth running club founded in 2005.

PREP BOYS BASKETBALL: Sandpoint drops home opener to Post Falls
December 18, 2024 9:35 p.m.

PREP BOYS BASKETBALL: Sandpoint drops home opener to Post Falls

Sandpoint (0-4) will look to grab their first win of the season on Friday at home against Priest River.

PREP BASKETBALL: Duchow, Peterson lead Thunder to big win over ICA
December 17, 2024 8:45 p.m.

PREP BASKETBALL: Duchow, Peterson lead Thunder to big win over ICA

Clark Fork's girls and boys both host Kootenai on Thursday.

PREP ROUNDUP: McCracken's 25 lifts Priest River girls basketball over Riverside
December 16, 2024 9:35 p.m.

PREP ROUNDUP: McCracken's 25 lifts Priest River girls basketball over Riverside

Priest River (6-1) will travel to the West Valley Holiday Classic Tournament on Dec. 27 where they'll tip-off against East Valley of Spokane.

COLLEGE NOTEBOOK: Dickinson named All-West Region, JUCO All-American
December 16, 2024 1:45 p.m.

COLLEGE NOTEBOOK: Dickinson named All-West Region, JUCO All-American

Evan, a 2023 Sandpoint High graduate, led the Warriors to a 15-3-4 season and No. 5 national ranking.

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