Badgers strike early, sweep Spartans, Newell scores four goals
MAX OSWALD | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 2 years, 11 months AGO
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. | October 5, 2023 2:00 PM
Badger soccer teams swept Priest River on Oct. 4, with the girls scoring three goals in fifteen minutes and Eli Newell earned four goals for the Badger boys.
Girls
Bonners Ferry 4, Priest River 0
PRIEST RIVER — Bonners Ferry (7-6) struck early against the Priest River Spartan earning three goals in the first fifthteen minutes and winning 4-0 on Oct. 4.
Brenly Hymas led the Badgers, scoring two early goals, one in the first minute of the match.
The Badgers lead 4-0 at half.
Maddie Hart contributed two assists while Markynn Pluid came away with a goal and an assist. Alexys Mierke scored the fourth goal for the Badgers.
“Maddie Hart played great at midfield with two assists,” Emily Winebark, head Bonners Ferry coach said. “We used the second half to put players in new positions, looking forward to where some placements might happen next year and helping the girls understand the jobs and challenges of other positions.”
Winebark added this was part of the reason the team didn't score in the second half.
“The girls got really good experience trying some new formations and positions and getting out of their comfort zone.
Badger girls are currently third in 3A District I.
Boys Soccer
Newell scores four goals for second game in a row
Bonners Ferry 6, Priest River 0
PRIEST RIVER — Bonners Ferry standout forward Eli Newell maintained his four goals a game streak for the Badgers en route to a 6-0 victory over Priest River on Wednesday.
Senior Jesse Dye and junior Jesse Fess also scored goals on the night for Bonners Ferry.
The boys play Orofino tonight at home at 5 p.m.
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