WRESTLING

Ridge Lovett from Team Real Life won a national title at the Cliff Keen USA Wrestling Folkstyle Nationals April 4-7 in Cedar Falls, Iowa.

More than 2,000 wrestlers age 6 and up represented over 40 states. The event is the first leg of the prestigious national triple crown.

Lovett, a seventh-grader from River City Middle School, won the Schoolboy 77-pound division. Lovett, ranked No. 2 by USA Wrestling, squared off against No. 1-ranked Eric Barnett from Wisconsin in the championship match. Down 1-0 with 30 seconds remaining, Lovett scored an escape to tie it up and scored a takedown with two seconds remaining to claim the national title.

"Ridge found a way to win when it counted," said Dad and Team Real Life coach Lonnie Lovett. "His ability to make things happen and come out on top is one of the biggest things that separates Ridge from other wrestlers."

Lovett joins fellow TRL wrestlers Brelane Huber and Cierra Foster, who won National Folkstyle Girls titles last month in Oklahoma City.

Team Real Life wrestler Jason Burchell reached All-American status, placing sixth in the Schoolboy 128-pound division. Burchell, an eighth-grader at Timberlake Junior High, battled through a severe muscle tear in his shoulder he sustained in his first match at nationals. Burchell overcame a 9-2 deficit to win in overtime in the quarterfinals over Colton Vest from Iowa. "Jason wrestled the whole tournament with one arm; it was painful to watch," Lonnie Lovett said. "His goal was to be an All-American and he wasn't going to be denied. He's one tough kid; I couldn't be more proud."

Colton Kazmierczak of Team Real Life placed third in the USA Wrestling postseason nationals in Las Vegas on March 30. Kazmierczak, in the Middle School 136-pound division, lost to James Noel of Damascus, Ark., in the semifinals, then came back and defeated Mario Neblina of Arizona in the consolation championships by fall in 39 seconds. Kazmierczak is an eighth-grader at Genesis Prep and will wrestle for Post Falls High School next year.

SELECT SOCCER

Coeur d'Alene Sting under-10 girls Thorn: The Sting beat the Spokane Shadow-Wombach team 3-2 on March 29. Thorn goals were scored by Amber Aittama, Molly Foster and Isabella Lucky.

Sting U11 girls: The Sting, coached by Jason Wyatt and Camron Cutler, played to a scoreless tie against the ASE G02 Royals last weekend. Alexandra Plucker had five saves in goal for the Sting.

Sting U10 Barcelona: The Sting beat Pullman U11 Yoshikawa 4-3 on March 29 at Hayden Meadows Soccer Complex. Max Anderson scored two goals for the Sting, and Walker Jump and Kohrt Weber each scored one. Walker Jump, Max Anderson, Nik Nowak each had one assist. The Sting lost its second game that day to Pullman U11 Oatley 3-1. Cole Jaworski had the lone goal for the Sting, on an assist from Max Anderson.

Last Saturday, the Sting lost 4-1 to Spokane Shadow U11 Xavi at Hayden Meadows. Max Anderson had an unassisted goal for Sting.

The Academy Idaho U11 boys: The Academy beat the Cobra ML United 6-1 last Saturday. Cody Carvajal scored two goals and Brayson Harrington, Braden Ferreira, Alex Moate and Devin Claflin each had one. Braden Ferreira had two assists, Ethan Lawson and Devin Claflin one each.

Academy Idaho U11 girls: The Academy beat the Spokane Storm 3-0 on March 29. Kaylee Moate had two goals and an assist for the Academy. Sarah Hines had a goal and an assist, and Kendall Pickford had an assist. Sophia Morlan notched the shutout in goal.

On March 30, the Academy beat the Spokane Foxes 3-1. Sarah Hines had two goals and an assist for the Academy, Lilith Tweedy had a goal and Tressa Mullen had an assist.

Last Sunday, the Acadamy beat FC Spokane 4-2. Sarah Hines scored a hat trick, Lily Tweedy had one goal, Kaylee Moate one assist.

Academy U16 girls: The Academy beat FC Spokane White 2-0 on March 30. Alli Crain scored both goals for the Academy, and Anisha Nicholson had an assist. Kacie Joslin posted the shutout in goal.

Academy U10 boys: The CADS split a pair of games last weekend. The Academy lost 3-2 to Washington East. Braden Ferreira and Mason Hancock scored for the Academy. The Academy beat the Spokane Scotties Kurtz 6-2 as Braden Ferreira scored five goals, and Mason Hancock headed in one.

RATHDRUM PARKS AND RECREATION

Soccer

Mini Mites

Little Smiles- white - Emma Heinz 4 goals

Little Smiles-Black - Kapree Kiefer 3 goals

Jerry Body shop - Marissa Drayfahl 2 goals

Total Signs - Lillian Kleeman 3 goals, Charlie and Baylee Mickelson 1 goal

CC & WD - Preston Ward 5 goals

Kootenai Kennels - Aleia Sellers, Emery Hill, and Lillian Blake 1 goal each

Little Smiles - White - Emma Heinz 7 goals

Little Smiles- black - Kapree Kiefer, Colton Edens, and Adam Caizer 1 goal each

CC & WD - Holden Meredith, Kaleb Falcon, Danny Thompson, and Preston Ward 1 goal each

Kootenai Kennels - Emery Hill 1 goal, Lillian Blake 1 goal

Northwood Vet. Hospital - Kai Schuette 1 goal

Idaho Forest Group - Kayden Karle 10 goals, Joah Wenstrom 4 goals, Delaniey Wenstrom 2 goals

Idaho Forest Group - Joah Wenstrom 6 goals, Delaniey Wenstrom 5 goals, Kayden Karie 1 goal

Northwood Vet Hospital - Kai Schuette 1 goal, Keelie Halsted 2 goals

Jerry's Body & Shop - Lily Havecraft 1 goal, Marissa Drafahl 1 goal

Total Signs - Paisley Keller 1 goal

Mighty-Mite

T. Lariviere Equipment & Excavation - N/A

Curwen's Body & shop - Cole Cooper 6 goals, Braiden Richardson 1 goal

T. Lariviere Equipment & Excavation - Jax Britton 1 goal

Curwen's Body & shop - Cole Cooper 2 goals

Edward Jones - Malia Miller 1 goal, McKade Brown 1 goal

Schaffer's Towing - Dylan Scott 2 goals

Edward Jones - Mckade Brown 1 goal, Brook Rachel 1 goal

Schaffer's Towing - Dylan Scott 1 goal, Mykenna Rivera 1 goal

Perfection Tire - N/A

Titan Spring - Samatha Cannon 2 goals

Hellbilly Customs - Jace Taylor 5 goals

Little Smiles - Oliver Keller 2 goals, Owen Humpherys 1 goal

Perfection Tire - N/A

Titan Spring - Kya Stice 2 goals, Jeremiah Sindt 3 goals, Samantha Cannon 1

Hellbilly Customs - Hunter Steward 1 goal, Terry Davis 2 goals, Nash Sellers 1 goals, Jace Taylor 1 goal

Little Smiles - Oliver Keller 1 goal

Knife River - N/A

Zimmerman Framing - Melanie Zimmerman 3 goals, Karstyn Kiefer 1 goal

Knife River - N/A

Zimmerman Framing - Melanie Zimmerman 2 goals, Karstyn Kiefer 3 goals

Mega-Mites

Quality Stoves - N/A

Northwood Vet Hospital - Cody Krupp, Ashlyn Jonas, Haidy Jonas, Cameron Krupp 1 goal each

Little Smiles - N/A

SonRise Day Spa.com - Austin Parks 1 goal, Matt Williams 1 goal

Lakeland Eye Clinic - Payton Miller, Evonre Rivera, Katie Cameron 1 goal each

Dairy Queen - Jacqueline Daily 1 goal

Lakeland Family Dental - Ben Ryan 3 goals, Jermiah Alameda and Connor Carvajal 1 goal each

McNamara Family Dentistry - Tanner Cole 1 goal

Awards Etc. - N/A

Aultera - Hailey Thompson 2 goals, Jordan Welling 4 goals, Joel Conley 1 goal, Benjamin Graf 2 goals

Pampered Pets - Jared Sherman 2 goals, Daniel Meeks 2 goals

Mickey World Travel - Luke Williams 7 goals, Sam Kaplan 1 goal

Legends Sports Photography - Eduardo Palomin 1 goal, Bronson Fulk 1 goal

Olson Oil Field Consulting - N/A

POST FALLS PARKS AND RECREATION

Soccer

April 5

Blue Dog R.V. - Joshua Busby 1 goal, Rylan Scholler 3 goals

Cart Wrappers - No Stats Recorded

Coeur d'Alene Pediatrics - Cadence Warren 3 goals, Taycen Cooper 1 goal

Hagadone Directories - Blair Crane 1 goal

JLee Designs Electrical Design & Consulting - Samuel Javier 2 goals, Ethan Sedgwick 1 goal

Jump for Joy - Honey St. George 2 goals, Blake Christensen 1 goal, Tyler Jacobson 1 goal

Kootenai Electric - Danielle Baumann - 1 goal

Lakeview Dental - No Stats Recorded

Nate's New York Pizza - Tyler Nilson 1 goal, Tevin Burns 1 goal, Ethan Kuplack 1 goal

Stan Craft Boat Co. - Jackson Kamps 1 goal

Express Employment Professionals - Colton Gray 3 goals, David Kuplack 4 goals

Fox Trailers, Inc. - Maxx Henry 2 goals, Quinn Henry 4 goals, Trinidie Nichols 3 goals

Homes By Josh.com - Michael Fonte 4 goals, Jesse Kemp 3 goals, Cameron Telford 2 goals

Jump for Joy - Karina Hronek 2 goals, Miles Hronek 2 goals, Charlie Nowlan 2 goals

Kimmel Athletic Supply - No Stats Recorded

Legends Sports Photography - Kalvin Loraas - 3 goals

Peach Orthodontics - Alex Horning 1 goal, Lars Horning 3 goals, Austin Vaughan 1 goal, Nolan Vaughan 3 goals

Stacie's Cakes - Dontae Weil 2 goals

Wood Doctor - Nathan Jenquine 2 goals, Lauren Faulkner 2 goals, DeVon Peterson 4 goals

Burget's Constracting - Austin Allen 3 goals, Jack Auten 1 goal, Christopher Buechner 1 goal

Burkhardt Consulting, LLC - Jacob Wilhelm 2 goals

Cart Wrappers - Nicholas Carlino 1 goal, Ryan Cockerill 1 goal, Dalton Fry 3 goals, Tenlee Lopes 1 goal

Curtis Orthodontics - Kylee Ficken 2 goals, Garret Telford 2 goals, Angel Whitten 1 goal

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Information: 664-8176, Ext. 2019