Sandpoint Martial Arts - November Belt Testing
MAX OSWALD | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 2 years AGO
Sandpoint Martial Arts athletes pose for a photo after completing their belt testing earlier this month. Left to right, Michael Jenkins, Jr. (Green Stripe), Noah Hermiston (Green Stripe), Liley Hedlund (Green Stripe), Taylor Jenkins (Green Stripe), Audrey Jenkins (Green Stripe), Charlie Manning (Green Stripe), Blaise Baillie (Purple Belt).
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Sandpoint Martial Arts athletes pose for a photo after completing their belt testing earlier this month. Front row, left to right, Nevaeh Inman (Yellow Belt), Kolter Leuallen (Orange Belt), Zoie Ateho (Green Belt), Decklan Cryar (Orange Belt), Oliver Pohl (Green Belt). Back row, left to right, Serenity Inman (Orange Belt), Roman Inman (Orange Belt), Meela Spoelstra (Yellow Belt), Brina Funk (Green Belt), Luca Ateho (Green Belt), Bryson Sahleen (Green Belt), Mattox Fitchett (Green Belt), Eva Ateho (Green Belt).
I grew up in the small town of Orwigsburg, Pa., where I resided all of my life before moving to Sandpoint. I attended Blue Mountain High School, where I participated in cross country and track and field, a sport that I ended up falling in love with. I went on to attend and run for DeSales University (with other brief stints at Susquehanna University and Elizabethtown College) and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in sport communication with a minor in sport management. I remember just how great it made me feel when I was mentioned in my hometown newspaper. I want to be able to give that feeling to every athlete in Bonner County, no matter how big or small their accomplishments are. As an athlete myself, I know how many hours of work are put in on a daily basis, and that hard work deserves to be recognized. It is my goal to cover as much of the Bulldogs, Spartans and Wampus Cats as I can. I want to work with every athlete, parent, coach, administrator and the community to ensure the best stories are published. | December 2, 2023 1:00 AM
Sandpoint Martial Arts held belt testing for 20 athletes (18 recently) in the month of November.
Intermediate Group: Michael Jenkins, Jr., Noah Hermiston, Liley Hedlund, Taylor Jenkins, Audrey Jenkins, Charlie Manning, Blaise Baillie
Beginner Group: Nevaeh Inman, Kolter Leuallen, Zoie Ateho, Decklan Cryar, Oliver Pohl, Serenity Inman, Roman Inman, Meela Spoelstra , Brina Funk, Luca Ateho, Bryson Sahleen, Mattox Fitchett, and Eva Ateho.
Sandpoint Martial Arts athletes pose for a photo after completing their belt testing earlier this month. Front row, left to right, Nevaeh Inman (Yellow Belt), Kolter Leuallen (Orange Belt), Zoie Ateho (Green Belt), Decklan Cryar (Orange Belt), Oliver Pohl (Green Belt). Back row, left to right, Serenity Inman (Orange Belt), Roman Inman (Orange Belt), Meela Spoelstra (Yellow Belt), Brina Funk (Green Belt), Luca Ateho (Green Belt), Bryson Sahleen (Green Belt), Mattox Fitchett (Green Belt), Eva Ateho (Green Belt).ARTICLES BY MAX OSWALD
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