A look back at a great spring sports season
Mandi Bateman Staff Writer | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 8 years, 6 months AGO
Photo by MANDI BATEMAN High School students, from a medley of schools, proved themselves Warriors,
Photo by MANDI BATEMAN The lacrosse team was an inspiration to all spectators.
Photo by MANDI BATEMAN Bonners Ferry Warriors fought to the end of the season.
Photo by MANDI BATEMAN Badger Track was the epitome of teamwork.
Assistant Coach Paul Bonnell took to the track to inspire and encourage the members of the team.
More spring sports photos are on page B3!
Photos by MANDI BATEMAN Coach Tomi Bateman celebrates with her 3A state softball champions.
Photo by MANDI BATEMAN Baseball Badgers gave everything they had for their coach, their team, their school.
Photo by MANDI BATEMAN Coach, Tom Turpin, helping his team warm up.
Photo by MANDI BATEMAN The Badgers track team fought every moment and never gave up.
Photo by MANDI BATEMAN Isaac Lavala warms up before heading down to state where he broke the record at 15'2".
Photo by MANDI BATEMAN Badger athletes were not only proud to represent their school, but also their community.
BONNERS FERRY — As this season draws to a close, we thought you may enjoy a look back at some of the fun that was had, from the hard scrabble Lacrosse Warriors who refused to give up, to the Badger Softball team, which brought home the State Championship for the first time.
This season saw the Badgers Baseball team defending their title to the end, taking second in State. They earned the distinction of having the most-watched webcast from the baseball tournaments with over 10,000 live viewers, according to IdahoSports.com.
A state record was broken by Isaac Lavala, a football player who found he had a gift for pole vaulting, as he soared to new heights by clearing 15’2”.
What every one of these athletes had in common, was amazing spirit , a fantastic team of coaches who believed in them, and the support of a proud community.
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