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Sandpoint Trailblazers hustle hard at Herron Hustle

MAX OSWALD | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 3 years AGO
by MAX OSWALD
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. | September 21, 2023 1:00 AM

KALISPELL — The Sandpoint Trailblazers cross country mountain biking team had nine athletes podium at the Herron Hustle held Saturday at Herron Park. Around 400 athletes ranging from sixth to 12th grade, from Spokane, Bozeman, Billings and more, competed in the race.

The Trailblazers brought 33 racers to the Herron Hustle, several of which were first time bike racers. All 33 racers finished, and Sandpoint ended up with nine racers on the podium, the most the team has ever had.

The nine Sandpoint athletes who made the podium are as follows: Anselm Dussault, first place in the seventh/eighth grade competitive boys division; Olivia Coffman, third place in the seventh grade girls division; Henry Larson, second place in the eighth grade boys division; Glen Badoux, fourth place in the eighth grade boys division; Cody Warwick, fifth place in the eighth grade boys division; Zoe Honsinger, first place in the eighth grade girls division; Sierra Zuberbuhler, fifth place in eighth grade girls division; Noah Schroder, first place in the JV3 high school boys division; Trent Roberts, fourth place in the JV2 high school boys division.

“Everyone had a blast,” coach Mike Martz said. “It was super fun to see athletes finish their first race ever, to see athletes improve on their time/placement from the last race, and of course to end up with several podium placements.”

The Sandpoint Trailblazers will be back in action Sept. 30 at the Copper Kings Clash in Butte, Mont.

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