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PREP SWIMMING: Sandpoint boys and girls prove undeniable, repeat as state champions
NAMPA — Sandpoint swimming head coach Greg Jackson gathered his 200-yard freestyle relay boys' team with a message ahead of their pivotal swim on Saturday at the Boise City Aquatic Center. Jackson said he felt confident that if the Sandpoint boys won that event, they'd take home their third straight state title. His message to the four swimmers, freshman Joshua Jackson, sophomore Bo Zeller, junior Maximus Brown and junior Lou Foust, was a simple one.
STATE 3A FOOTBALL QUARTERFINALS: Priest River's comeback bid falls short in Melba
MELBA — A battered Priest River Spartans' defense lined up for a 3rd-and-1 with just over a minute remaining, with their historic season in balance. Stopping the Melba Mustangs' offense meant another chance to chase the school's second-ever playoff win, but anything more than a yard would snuff out the remaining hope. Melba snapped the ball, ran off the left side and easily picked up the first down, clinching a narrow 28-22 win in the 3A State quarterfinals on Friday.
COLLEGE NOTEBOOK: Tyler notches fourth in Bellevue wrestling debut
Jorden Tyler, Bellevue University Wrestling In Bellevue University's first men's wrestling competition, the Sandpoint High grad polished off a fourth-place finish last weekend at the Falcon Open. After Tyler fell in his opening match, he rebounded with five consecutive consolation victories by fall. The North Idaho College transfer began his hot streak with a pin of Missouri Baptist's Connor Poole before cruising past Bryant Jones, Ethan Jane, Kaleb Bereza and Samuel Alvarez.
ALL-DISTRICT CROSS COUNTRY: Bulldogs pack District 1 'Dirty Dozen'
ALL- DISTRICT: Kai Budensiek As a junior, Budensiek took over as the No. 1 runner for the Bulldogs in 2026. Budensiek smashed the school record for a 5K twice this season, setting the new record at the Nike Hole in the Wall Invitational with a 15:22.5. The junior finished off his impressive season by claiming the 5A District 1 title (16:01) and a 10th place finish (16:20) at the Cross-Country State Championships, which helped the Bulldogs claim second as a team.
Sandpoint outdueled by Columbia, fall 52-21 in state quarterfinals
Full caption: Sandpoint's Brock Yarbrough slices through the Columbia defense on Friday in Nampa at Columbia High. The Bulldogs fell 52-21 to the Columbia Wildcats in the 5A State quarterfinals on Friday night. Despite jumping out to a 14-7 lead thanks to two touchdowns by quarterback Logan Iverson, one to Jensen Sheetz and one to Brock Yarbrough, in the second quarter the Bulldogs couldn't keep up with the Wildcats in the second half.
PREP FOOTBALL: Sandpoint doomed by second-half struggles in state quarterfinal
NAMPA — A back-and-forth second quarter between the Sandpoint Bulldogs and the Columbia Wildcats came to a head in its closing moments as the visiting Bulldogs were knocking on the door of the end zone. Down 21-14, No.7-seeded Sandpoint was looking to tie the 5A State quarterfinal up in the final two minutes before getting the ball to open the second half.
Seahawks-Cardinals injury designations: Quenton Nelson out with ‘minor’ knee procedure Original
If the Seattle Seahawks want to get their season back on track against the Arizona Cardinals, they’ll be doing so without some of their best trench stars. That starts with newly acquired offensive lineman Quenton Nelson, who the Seahawks ruled out on Friday. Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald said Nelson will undergo a minor procedure on his knee and won’t go on injured reserve.
ALL-LEAGUE VOLLEYBALL: Willis, Cummings, Bateman earn repeat honors
ALL-LEAGUE: Eva Willis The senior middle hitter was a force to be reckoned with on offense for Bonners Ferry. Willis led the Badgers with 128 kills, averaging 2.1 kills per set and adding a 0.188 hitting percentage, and 16 total blocks in 2026. A strong effort to end her career in Bonners Ferry earns Willis honors for the second year in a row. ALL-LEAGUE: Sammi Cummings If a ball was hit toward Bonners Ferry, there's a decent chance that Sammi Cummings was going to be underneath it to make the dig.
4A ALL-LEAGUE VOLLEYBALL: Willis, Cummings, Bateman repeat as honorees
ALL-LEAGUE: Eva Willis The senior middle hitter was a force to be reckoned with on offense for Bonners Ferry. Willis led the Badgers with 128 kills, averaging 2.1 kills per set and adding a 0.188 hitting percentage, and 16 total blocks in 2026. A strong effort to end her career in Bonners Ferry earns Willis honors for the second year in a row. ALL-LEAGUE: Sammi Cummings If a ball was hit toward Bonners Ferry, there's a decent chance that Sammi Cummings was going to be underneath it to make the dig.
Seahawks-Cardinals injury report: Leonard Williams held out with stinger, Drew Lock still limited Original
As the Seattle Seahawks prepare for a pivotal NFC West contest with the Arizona Cardinals, they’ll face a boatload of injuries, according to Wednesday’s estimated injury report. The Seahawks had six players miss practice with injury, including quarterback Sam Darnold, left tackle Charles Cross and star defensive tackle Leonard Williams. “Big Cat” was held out with a stinger he suffered on Monday night against the Chicago Bears and would be a massive loss for the team, especially in the run game.
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Jacob Best, Priest River football
Priest River quarterback Jacob Best leads his team onto the field against Bonners Ferry on Aug. 28. Photo by JACK FREEMAN by | November 4, 2026 10:23 AM This week's Athlete of the Week is Jacob Best of Priest River football. The Spartans' junior quarterback was active on both sides of the ball in Priest River's playoff game against New Plymouth. Best threw for two touchdowns, completed over 80% of his passes and nabbed an interception he nearly took back to the house.
1A ALL-LEAGUE VOLLEYBALL: Clark Fork's Anderson named North Star MVP
ALL-LEAGUE MVP: Kiylah Anderson Clark Fork's sophomore setter was the key to the Wampus Cat offense that fueled them to a 17-0 regular season performance. Anderson totaled a whopping 411 assists, 63 kills, 103 digs and a team-high 78 aces, which was the eighth most in the state. The MVP honor is Anderson's second in as many years after she made the All-Scenic Idaho League in her freshman year.
Seahawks vs. Cardinals odds: Opening lines for Week 9 matchup
While there isn’t much positivity about the Seattle Seahawks from fans following the team’s blowout loss to the Chicago Bears on Monday, that hasn’t slowed confidence from oddsmakers ahead of their Week 9 game. According to the current odds on FanDuel Sportsbook, the Seahawks enter their second game against the Arizona Cardinals as 10.5-point favorites (-110), with Seattle’s moneyline is set at -650, while Arizona’s sits at +480.
PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Sandpoint boys take second place at state, highest finish in school history
POCATELLO — Just two years ago, the Sandpoint boys and girls finished 12th at the state cross country championship. This year, they both stood on the podium on Saturday in Pocatello. The boys' team placed second to Skyline, the team's best finish in school history, while the girls finished fourth. Sandpoint head coach Mike Ehredt said the boys did what they've done all season, executing their plan and stepping up for each other. "The boys had an A race.
PREP FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: Priest River stifles New Plymouth for first state playoff win in school history
Priest River 36, New Plymouth 14 PRIEST RIVER — Since August, Priest River head coach Alex Zepeda has been saying his 2026 Spartans are a special group, and thanks to their 36-14 win over New Plymouth on Friday, they now stand alone in the school's record books. The victory served as the Spartans' first recorded state playoff win, according to Priest River's athletic director Brad Landis.
PREP FOOTBALL: Sandpoint rides dominant second half past Minico, advances to state quarterfinal
SANDPOINT — A near ice-cold night on the banks of Lake Pend Oreille served as a fitting setting for the Sandpoint Bulldogs to snap a cold streak on Friday. The Bulldogs were fresh off two close losses in league play, in which mistakes they made proved disastrous. It appeared Sandpoint was heading for another razor-thin margin in the first round of the state playoffs against the Minico Spartans as they headed into the halftime break up 20-16.
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Clark Fork swept by Carey in state tournament consolation bracket semi-final
IDAHO FALLS — The Clark Fork Wampus Cats never found their offensive footing and were swept by the Carey Panthers in a 1A State Tournament consolation bracket semi-final matchup Friday. The No. 4 seed Wampus Cats never mustered more than 13 points in a set and fell to the No. 8 seed Panthers, 25-10, 25-13 and 25-13. Clark Fork's second loss ends their season as they finish with a 17-2 overall record.
Sandpoint suffocates Minico in state playoff opener, 49-32
Sandpoint's Chase Miller tackles a Minico Spartan on Friday at War Memorial Field. The Bulldogs controlled the second half and defeated the Spartans 49-32 in the first round of the state playoffs. Sandpoint's pass rush feasted all night, with the highlight coming off a scoop and score by Mason McLain to put the Bulldogs in control.
Seahawks-Bears Friday injury report: Cross and Nwosu sit, Byron Murphy limited by back Original
The Seattle Seahawks’ Friday injury report is akin to a trick-or-treating outing with some candy, some raisins and plenty of scares. Starting on the unsettling side, the Seahawks are looking at playing the Chicago Bears on Monday night without starting left tackle Charles Cross, who was injured last week, and edge rusher Uchenna Nwosu. Cross and Nwosu both did not participate in practice on Thursday, and the same held true on Friday.
ALL-LEAGUE SOCCER: Priest River's Haidari and Zylstra earn honors
BOYS ALL-LEAGUE: Daryan Haidari The senior midfielder serves as Priest River's lone honoree after the program returned to action. One look at the senior's stat sheet and it's not difficult to see why Haidari was selected as an all-league player. Haidari led the Spartans in scoring with 12 goals and six assists in Priest River's short 11-game season.
Former Seahawk Christian Haynes claimed off waivers
The Seattle Seahawks' third-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, Christian Haynes, was claimed on waivers by the Baltimore Ravens on Wednesday. Haynes, the 81st overall selection, never caught on in Seattle despite being a widely celebrated selection at the time, and was waived on Tuesday following the acquisition by the Seahawks of Quenton Nelson from the Indianapolis Colts.
Former Seahawk Christian Haynes claimed off waivers
Former Seahawk Christian Haynes claimed off waivers SEATTLE, CO - OCTOBER 15: Christian Haynes #64 of the Seattle Seahawks runs out of the tunnel prior to an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High on October 15, 2026 in Seattle, Colorado. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Seattle Seahawks' third-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, Christian Haynes, was claimed on waivers by the Baltimore Ravens on Wednesday.
Former Seahawk Christian Haynes claimed off waivers
The Seattle Seahawks’ third-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, Christian Haynes, was claimed on waivers by the Baltimore Ravens on Wednesday. Haynes, the 81st overall selection, never caught on in Seattle despite being a widely celebrated selection at the time, and was waived on Tuesday following the acquisition by the Seahawks of Quenton Nelson from the Indianapolis Colts.
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Kai Budensiek, Sandpoint cross-country
Sandpoint junior Kai Budensiek hits the final stretch of the boys 5A Region 1 cross country race on the way to a win at The Course in Spokane Valley on Thursday. Photo by JASON ELLIOTT/Press by | October 28, 2026 11:37 AM This week's Athlete of the Week is Kai Budensiek of Sandpoint Cross Country. The Sandpoint junior helped lead the boys cross country team to a 14th straight Region 1 championship by claiming gold with a staggering 16:01 final time.
ALL-LEAGUE GIRLS SOCCER: Ratigan earns IEL MVP honors
ALL-LEAGUE MVP: Bayah Ratigan The senior midfielder returned from an ACL injury to become Sandpoint's firecracker all season. Ratigan ignited their offense, leading the Bulldogs in goals and assists, and served a critical part of their defense. Coach's comments: "Bayah, two-year Captain, is the definition of determination. She has been the heartbeat of this team all season.
PREP SWIMMING: Sandpoint claims third straight District 1-2 Championship
MOSCOW — For the third straight year, both the Sandpoint Bulldogs boys and girls sit atop District 1-2 after winning the district championship on Saturday at the University of Idaho Swim Center in Moscow. Sandpoint's boys' team dominated their group, winning by 125 points over the next closest team, Moscow. The girls' margin of victory was far more narrow, as they claimed the championship by just 10 points over Lewiston High, 168-158. "It was a great weekend.
Seahawks roster update: ‘Hard Knocks’ star back on practice squad
After injuries to wide receivers Rashid Shaheed and Velus Jones Jr., the Seattle Seahawks are adding a pair of pass catchers to their practice squad, including “Hard Knocks” star Montorie Foster Jr. The Seahawks announced that wideouts Malick Meiga and Foster joined the team’s practice squad on Tuesday, with fullback Jackson Acker and linebacker Josh Ross released to make room for the duo.
Adam Schefter: Seahawks among teams ‘expected to consider’ Jonathan Taylor trade Original
The Indianapolis Colts’ 2026 season has gone far from how they’d hoped, leaving them in a position to potentially sell off their stars for draft picks. One of those stars has repeatedly come up in fan conversations surrounding the Seattle Seahawks: running back Jonathan Taylor.
PREP BOYS SOCCER: Sandpoint stunned by two late goals, falls in 5A State Championship
SANDPOINT — There is a certain cruelness to the game of soccer. No matter how long you control the ball, how many shots you take, it all goes away without finding the back of the net. It's that cruelty the Sandpoint Bulldogs endured in the 5A State Championship against the Caldwell Cougars on Saturday at War Memorial Field.
PREP FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: Priest River starts slow, falls in CIL title game
Grangeville 21, Priest River 6 GRANGEVILLE — A sloppy first half for the Priest River Spartans put them in a 21-0 hole that they were unable to dig themselves out of on Friday night against Grangeville with the Central Idaho League title on the line. The Spartans' offense struggled mightily against the Bulldogs' defense, especially early.
PREP FOOTBALL: Sandpoint's self-inflicted wounds prove fatal against Lakeland
RATHDRUM — With the Sandpoint Bulldogs trailing the rival Lakeland Hawks by 1 point late in the fourth quarter, senior quarterback Logan Iverson found fellow senior Brock Yarbrough for a first down. It looked like the Bulldogs were back to their cardiac ways and were about to execute a two-minute drill to steal the regular season finale, as they had done several times earlier in the year.
PREP GIRLS SOCCER: Sandpoint falls to Wood River in consolation bracket
PONDERAY — Despite near complete control of their consolation bracket game against the Wood River Wolverines, the Sandpoint Bulldogs found themselves in familiar territory, in need of a goal late on Friday at the Field of Dreams. Wood River stole a goal in the 57th minute to give it a 1-0 advantage, putting Sandpoint in a do-or-die scenario. The determined Bulldogs threw everything they had at the Wolverines for 20 minutes, but for the second straight day came up empty-handed.
Sandpoint's comeback effort falls short against Lakeland, 30-22
Sandpoint's Brock Yarbrough hangs onto a tough catch against the Lakeland Hawks on Friday at Lakeland High. The Bulldogs couldn't find a late score and fell 30-22 to the Hawks. Sandpoint's offense was led by Jensen Sheetz, who scored twice, while Logan Iverson added over 100 passing yards and a touchdown to Knox Williams. With the win, the Lakeland Hawks won the Inland Empire League title. Sandpoint awaits a decision to see where and who they will play in the state playoffs next week.
PREP BOYS SOCCER: Longanecker's brace lifts Bulldogs to 5A State Championship game
SANDPOINT — It didn't take long for junior midfielder Pax Longanecker to leave his mark on the Sandpoint Bulldogs' 5A state semi-final against the Idaho Falls Tigers on Friday. After a few quick runs, Sandpoint junior Dixon Reed drew a free kick in the second minute of the match.
PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Sandpoint extends 5A Region 1 title streak with two gold medals
SPOKANE — In the boys and girls 5A Region 1 championship races at The Course in Spokane, the first athletes to cross the finish line wore Sandpoint Bulldog red on Thursday. For the girls' team, freshman Olivia Betz put together a new personal best (19:47) to win the race by over nine seconds for a regional title in her first districts. Sandpoint head coach Mike Ehredt said Betz has been consistent and patient working through an injury that allowed her to have a great day.
PREP GIRLS SOCCER: Slow start dooms Sandpoint in state tournament opener
SANDPOINT — In their last two games, the Sandpoint Bulldogs have found themselves in desperation mode in the second half, and their first game in the 5A State Tournament against No. 2-seeded Hillcrest on Thursday was no different. Back-to-back goals from the Knights late in the first half buried the No. 7 seeded Bulldogs in a 2-0 hole before halftime. Sandpoint needed a miracle akin to the one they managed in their state play-in game last Saturday, but it never showed itself.
Seahawks Week 7 injury report: Zach Charbonnet on track to return vs. Chiefs
The first Seattle Seahawks injury report since the team's Thursday night loss to the Denver Broncos brought a mixed bag of news ahead of Seattle's primetime showdown with the Kansas City Chiefs. On the very positive side, it appears that running back Zach Charbonnet is a lock to return against the Chiefs after he was a full participant in practice on Wednesday.
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Priest River to host Melba in state play-in game Saturday
PRIEST RIVER — A season's worth of work will come down to one match for the Priest River Spartans as they host the Melba Mustangs in a state play-in game on Saturday at 1 p.m. at Priest River Lamanna High Gym. The Spartans battled in two five-set thrillers in the 3A District 1-2 tournament on Saturday, sneaking past Orofino late in the night to earn a second-place finish in their district.
Seahawks Week 7 injury report: Zach Charbonnet on track to return vs. Chiefs Original
The first Seattle Seahawks injury report since the team’s Thursday night loss to the Denver Broncos brought a mixed bag of news ahead of Seattle’s primetime showdown with the Kansas City Chiefs. On the very positive side, it appears that running back Zach Charbonnet is a lock to return against the Chiefs after he was a full participant in practice on Wednesday.
PREP SWIMMING: Sandpoint exceeds expectations at IEL Bengal Triple Duals
LEWISTON — The Sandpoint Bulldogs dominated the Inland Empire League Bengal Triple Duals with numerous quality swims throughout the roster on Saturday. Sandpoint won all their combined duals and dropped only one, a women's swim against 6A Lake City, of their six individual duals. Sandpoint head coach Greg Jackson said the Bulldogs outperformed his expectations for the meet. "We are in a unique part of our training where I believe everyone should have been slower," Jackson said.
PREP VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP: Priest River stays alive, Sandpoint falls in districts
Kellogg 3, Priest River 2 MOSCOW — The Priest River Spartans gave the undefeated Kellogg Wildcats all they could handle in the 3A District 1-2 championship, but fell in five sets (14-25, 25-22, 13-25, 25-21, 8-15) on Saturday at the Moscow Bear Den. Priest River forced a fifth set thanks to an attacking error by Kellogg, giving them their 25th point after a rollercoaster day.
PREP GIRLS SOCCER: Tomco’s golden goal lifts Sandpoint to state
SANDPOINT — It was a miracle in itself that junior Rae Olsen was on the field for the Sandpoint Bulldogs in their win-or-go-home state play-in game against Idaho Falls on Saturday. Olsen has been battling a shoulder injury, Sandpoint head coach Alan Brinkmeier said, but gritted it out for her team, and the Bulldogs are certainly glad she did.
PREP FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: Bonners Ferry claims second straight league title
Bonners Ferry 26, Timberlake 15 BONNERS FERRY — In their regular season finale and the Intermountain League title on the line, the Bonners Ferry Badgers needed a spark. Despite an opening drive touchdown, the rival Timberlake Tigers had just scored to give themselves a narrow 7-6 advantage in the second quarter. Luckily for Bonners Ferry, they didn’t need to wait to find their spark.
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Sandpoint drops regular season finale to Lewiston
LEWISTON — Fresh off an upset of Lakeland, the Sandpoint Bulldogs struggled to find points in a three-set loss (17-25,10-25,15-25) to Lewiston on Thursday night. Sandpoint was led by senior Marlee Lane, who totaled six kills, and Hailey Gion, who added a team-high 12 digs and two aces. Carlee Klippel, Ali Gunter and Brooklyn Lacy had one block each against the Golden Bengals. Sophomore setter Averi Mire had 12 assists. “Rough night,” Sandpoint head coach Karen Alsager said.
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Clark Fork wins North Star title, going to state for first time since 2022
COEUR d’ALENE — The Clark Fork Wampus Cats’ players find head coach Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey's “old-man” sayings funny, but that didn’t stop her from breaking one out before the team’s North Star League Championship game. “How do you eat an elephant?” Kiebert-Carey asked her team. “Only one of them knew, one bite at a time.” Kiebert-Carey wanted her team to stay hungry for success after a 16-0 regular season, and focused on their “next point” mentality.
Lewiston overwhelms Sandpoint in IEL showdown, 42-35
Sandpoint's Jensen Sheetz breaks loose for a touchdown against Lewiston on Friday night at War Memorial Field. Sandpoint fell to Lewiston 42-35 in their Inland Empire League opener thanks to a last-minute 59-yard touchdown pass by the Bengals. The Bulldogs' offense showed out with quarterback Logan Iverson throwing for 196 yards and three touchdowns, two of which went to senior Brock Yarbrough and the other to Knox Williams, and Sheetz running for two touchdowns.
PREP FOOTBALL: Lewiston’s last-minute heroics sink Sandpoint in IEL opener
SANDPOINT — With 2:19 left in the fourth quarter, the Sandpoint Bulldogs got the ball back in a tie game, looking to hold off a comeback from the Lewiston Bengals in an Inland Empire League game on Friday. Sandpoint gained eight yards in three plays, punted, but were able to pin Lewiston back deep in their own territory thanks to a stellar punt from Gage Martin. All the Bulldogs needed to do was stop an 86-yard drive with 1:13 on the clock.
PREP VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP: Sandpoint stars on senior night, Priest River stays alive in districts
Sandpoint 3, Lakeland 2 SANDPOINT — In front of a packed house on senior night, the Sandpoint Bulldogs narrowly stunned the top team in the 5A Inland Empire League, the Lakeland Hawks, in five sets (25-22, 6-25, 25-10, 15-25, 15-13) on Tuesday night. The Bulldogs were led by a stellar night from sophomore Ali Gunter, who posted a team-high 13 kills and three blocks. Senior Marlee Lane turned around from her honorary ceremony to follow Gunter with nine kills, two blocks and three aces.
PREP GIRLS SOCCER: Bulldogs fall in 5A IEL championship to Moscow
SANDPOINT — With just under 20 minutes left in the District 1-2 championship game, the Sandpoint Bulldogs were in desperation mode against the Moscow Bears. After a balanced and scoreless first half, the Bulldogs found themselves with their championship hopes on the ropes after Moscow’s Hazel Stevens sent a rocket of a free kick into the back of the net to give them a 1-0 advantage. It was go time, and Sandpoint knew it.
Seahawks injury update: Drake Thomas, Zach Charbonnet out vs. Broncos Original
The curse of the short week has hit the Seattle Seahawks ahead of their Thursday night showdown with the Denver Broncos, as the team will be without one of their starting linebackers. Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald ruled out linebacker Drake Thomas, running back Zach Charbonnet and linebacker Chazz Surratt on Wednesday.
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