MAX OSWALD
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
![TRAVEL BASEBALL: Sandpoint Sasquatch 15U starts off tourney with thrilling 1-run win](
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TRAVEL BASEBALL: Sandpoint Sasquatch 15U starts off tourney with thrilling 1-run win
The Sandpoint Sasquatch 15U will play the Spokane Expos 16U (4 p.m.) and the Crew 16U Black of Spokane (6 p.m.) on Saturday.
![TRAVEL SOFTBALL: The North 14U, 12U pick up wins at Summer River Bash](
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TRAVEL SOFTBALL: The North 14U, 12U pick up wins at Summer River Bash
The North 14U squad won two games while the 12U team took home one win.
![Locals win at Bonners Ferry’s Kootenai River Run](
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Locals win at Bonners Ferry’s Kootenai River Run
Also in the women’s 5k race, Sandpoint’s Boehme Parr-Coffin won the 0-11 age group with a time of 22:16, over eight minutes ahead of the next fastest competitor in her age group.
![TRAVEL SOFTBALL: The North 16U takes second at Summer River Bash](
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TRAVEL SOFTBALL: The North 16U takes second at Summer River Bash
Overall, Coach Conro noted it was an all-around team effort and that every single player made critical contributions this past weekend.
![DISTRICT A CLASS A LEGION BASEBALL: 19U Lakers can’t quite close gap on Northern Lakes](
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DISTRICT A CLASS A LEGION BASEBALL: 19U Lakers can’t quite close gap on Northern Lakes
The 19U North Idaho Lakers officially finished their season with an 18-13 record, four more wins than last season.
![DISTRICT A CLASS A LEGION BASEBALL: 19U Lakers remain alive with big win over Lewis-Clark](
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DISTRICT A CLASS A LEGION BASEBALL: 19U Lakers remain alive with big win over Lewis-Clark
Chase Sanroman, Little, Caprio, and Tyler all had three hits in against the Cubs.
![DISTRICT A CLASS A LEGION BASEBALL: Tyler lifts 19U Lakers to first round victory](
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DISTRICT A CLASS A LEGION BASEBALL: Tyler lifts 19U Lakers to first round victory
North Idaho (17-11) will face the third-seeded Coeur d’Alene Lumbermen on Friday at 2 p.m. The Lumbermen defeated the sixth-seeded Camas Prairie Zephyrs 14-9 on Thursday.
![Glahe, Brinkmeier win national soccer championship with Timber Thorns North FC](
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Glahe, Brinkmeier win national soccer championship with Timber Thorns North FC
In order to qualify for the tournament, Timber Thorns North FC won the U.S. Youth Soccer Far West Presidents Cup held June 14-18 in Salt Lake City, Utah.
![Lehman, Turner to compete in 2024 Pathway Prospect Games](
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Lehman, Turner to compete in 2024 Pathway Prospect Games
To be selected to such an event, one must be nominated by a Pathway scout, a college coach or a club coach.
![TRAVEL SOFTBALL: The North 16U takes two games at Pasco tourney](
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TRAVEL SOFTBALL: The North 16U takes two games at Pasco tourney
The North 16U and the 14U will be back in action July 19-21 at the INWYSA Summer River Bash which will be held in both Post Falls and Coeur d’Alene.