Sandpoint’s Abi Johnson takes part in a dance routing, part of the energetic and loud festivities that defined the first-ever Battle for the Paddle recently at Lakeland High School. The new spirit competition, which replaced Moose Madness, was won by the Hawks, who get to keep the traveling paddle trophy. Next year the Bulldogs will host the festivities, in what athletic director Kris Knowles feels could become one of the best spirit games in the state. (Photo by JASON DUCHOW PHOTOGRAPHY)