Northwest Notes Dec. 17, 2011

EWU's Mitchell, Edwards named AP All-Americans

A week after the American Football Coaches Association selected them to its NCAA Football Championship Subdivision All-America team, Eastern Washington senior quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell and junior wide receiver Nicholas Edwards have added Associated Press All-America accolades to their resumes.

Mitchell was named to the first team, and Edwards was selected as a second team choice by the nation's sportswriters and broadcasters. Mitchell led the FCS this past season in four categories, including passing yards (4,009) and touchdown passes (33), while Edwards finished the season ranked first in FCS in TD catches (19), fourth in receptions per game (8.64 with a total of 95) and fourth in receiving yards per game (113.6, total of 1,250).

One of three finalists for the Walter Payton Award given to the top player in FCS by The Sports Network and to be announced on Jan. 6, Mitchell broke four school records in his two-year career at Eastern. This past season, he broke the record for single season passing yards with 4,009, which ranks 17th in FCS history and fifth in Big Sky Conference history.

Edwards broke school record for season receptions (95) and touchdown receptions (19), with both marks ranking in the top 20 in FCS history and in the top three all-time in the league.

Shock plans first of three free-agent tryouts today

The Spokane Shock are holding the first of three free-agent open workouts today from 10 a.m. to noon at the Shock Center, 3212 N. Eden Road, Suite B.

Registration will begin at 9 a.m. Prospective players will be tested in the 40-yard dash, broad jump, 20-yard shuttle, position drills and one-on-one passing. Players will need to wear athletic shoes (no cleats), shorts and a T-shirt.

Other tryouts are scheduled for Jan. 14 in Los Angeles and Feb. 4 in Pullman.

• Defensive end Brandon Sharpe has signed with the Spokane Shock, the team announced.

The 6-foot-2, 255-pound Texas Tech product was most recently on the Arizona Cardinals practice squad after stints with the New Orleans Saints and Dallas Cowboys.

As a senior with the Red Raiders in 2009, Sharpe was second in the nation with 15 sacks and was named first-team All-Big 12 and All-American.

Spokane opens its Arena Football League season March 12 at home vs. Iowa.

Rathdrum plans adult 3-on-3 hoops league

RATHDRUM - Team registration is under way for an adult (age 18 and over) 3-on-3 basketball league on Sundays in Rathdrum.

Cost is $100 per team. The signup deadline is Dec. 29.

Teams may register at the Rathdrum Parks and Recreation office, or find forms at www.rathdrum.org.