Shane Sherrill, Doane University Wrestling

A 2024 graduate of Sandpoint High, Shane, a sophomore wrestling at 141 pounds, recently clinched an 11-10 win by decision over Shiwoko Shiwoko of Waldorf University to help the Tigers to a 52-0 shutout win over the Vikings during a Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) Duals match held at the Hindman-Hobbs Center in Sioux City, Iowa. The former two-time district champion for the Bulldogs also picked up a win by pin (2:36) over Mark Zunlga of Utah Tech Wrestling Club at the Mile High Open held Nov. 15 at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University of Prescott, Ariz. Sherrill, 4-5 on the season, and Doane, 3-0 in dual action, will return to the mats on Saturday for the Conner Oppenheim Open set to be held at Fuhrer Field House in Crete, Neb.

Eli Larson, Carroll College Football

A 2021 graduate of Sandpoint High, Eli, a 6-foot redshirt senior defensive back, posted seven total tackles, four of which were solo, and a pass breakup as the No. 14 Fighting Saints' season came to a close after a 31-21 NAIA Football Championship Series Second Round loss to No. 3 Montana Tech this past Saturday at Alumni Coliseum. The former Bulldog standout recorded a career-high 55 tackles this season, 4.5 of which went for losses, and a career-high 13 pass breakups. He finished his career with 154 total tackles, 7 for losses totaling 38 yards, two interceptions, two forced fumbles and 29 pass breakups.

Kerry Johnson, Naval Academy Sprint Football

A 2019 graduate of Sandpoint High, Kerry, a 5-foot-8-inch center, recently received All-Collegiate Sprint Football First Team honors for the second consecutive season after he commanded the Midshipmen to a perfect 8-0 season, to their 41st conference championship, and to their 34th outright CSFL title in program history. The former Bulldog standout, who helped Navy amass 2,905 total yards — 1,846 rushing and 1,059 passing — 45 total touchdowns, 363.1 yards per game, and 40.1 points per game this past year, started 24 straight contests for the Midshipmen dating back to his sophomore year.

Asher Williams, Montana Tech University Basketball

A 2025 graduate of Bonners Ferry High, Asher, a 6-foot-6-inch freshman guard, netted four points (1-3 FG, 2-2 FT), pulled down three rebounds and came away with a steal in the No. 4 Orediggers' recent 82-80 overtime loss to Frontier Conference foe Montana Western at Kelvin Sampson Court in Valley Bank Arena. Montana Tech (8-1), coached by 1997 Bonners Ferry High graduate Adam Hiatt, will return to the court on Friday and Saturday for a pair of home conference matchups against Rocky Mountain College and Carroll College.

Brody Rice, Treasure Valley CC Basketball

A 2025 graduate of Bonners Ferry High, Brody, 6-foot-3-inch freshman guard, scored his first five collegiate points (2-3 FG, 0-1 FT), including a three-pointer, and tallied four rebounds and an assist across 10 minutes off the bench in a recent 88-86 loss to Jump Start to open the Eagle Thanksgiving Classic in Price, Utah. At the same tournament, the former two-time All-Intermountain League honoree added two points (1-2 FG), a rebound and a steal across 14 minutes of action in a 103-69 loss to Utah State Eastern.

Thomas Bateman, Treasure Valley CC Basketball

A 2025 graduate of Bonners Ferry High, Thomas, a 6-foot-5-inch freshman forward, scored four points (2-5 FG) and added three rebounds across 14 minutes in the 88-86 loss to Jump Start this past Friday. The former three-time All-Intermountain League honoree, despite a tough shooting night, claimed a career-high six rebounds, three of which were offensive, and a career-high two assists in the 103-69 loss to Utah State Eastern for Treasure Valley CC (1-3), which is coached by 2011 Priest River High graduate Eric Holbrook and will head to the Sasquatch Classic at Spokane CC from Dec. 5 to 7 where they'll face Linn-Benton, Everett and Olympic.

Haley Braae, Clark College Basketball

A 2025 graduate of Priest River High, Haley, a freshman guard, registered her first two collegiate points on 1-for-1 shooting and had a rebound across six minutes off the bench in the Lady Penguins' season-opening 72-57 loss at Spokane. Braae also competes for the women's soccer team and played in seven games, including one start, while recording a shot on goal across 102 minutes of action this year for Clark, which finished the season at 5-6-3. As for women's basketball, Clark (0-2) will be back in action on Dec. 5 and 6 at the Columbia Basin College Tournament, where they'll faceoff against the Lady Hawks and Walla Walla CC.

Kimberly Yarnell, Northwest University Soccer

A 2023 graduate of Sandpoint High, Kimberly, a junior midfielder, was recently named to the College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Team, which recognizes the nation's top student-athletes for both their performances on the field and in the classroom. In order to receive such an honor, student-athletes must maintain or exceed a 3.5 grade point average, must be at least sophomore standing, and have participated in 90% of the team's games or started in at least 66% of them. On the season, the former All-Inland Empire League selection started in all 19 games, recorded four shots, one of which was on goal, and had an assist across 1,465 minutes of action.

Kylie Burnett, St. Lawrence University Soccer

A 2022 graduate of Shattuck-St. Mary's (Faribault, Minn.) who also played soccer for Sandpoint High, Kylie, 5-foot-10-inch defender, was recently named to the College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Team, which recognizes the nation's top student-athletes for both their performances on the field and in the classroom. In order to receive such an honor, student-athletes must maintain or exceed a 3.5 grade point average, must be at least sophomore standing, and have participated in 90% of the team's games or started in at least 66% of them. On the season, the former Lady Bulldog standout started and played in all 18 games, recorded nine shots, three of which were on goal, and an assist across 1,441 minutes of action.

Jett Longanecker, College of Idaho Soccer

A 2024 graduate of Sandpoint High, Jett, a 5-foot-8-inch sophomore defender, was recently named to the College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Team, which recognizes the nation's top student-athletes for both their performances on the field and in the classroom. In order to receiver such an honor, student-athletes must maintain or exceed a 3.5 grade point average, must be at least sophomore standing, and have participated in 90% of the team's games or started in at least 66% of them. On the season, the former All-Inland Empire League MVP started in 13 of 14 contests, recorded four shots, and saw 980 minutes of action in total.

Luke Leavitt, North Idaho College Soccer

A 2025 graduate of Sandpoint High, Luke, a freshman forward, saw action in 12 games and took five shots, two of which were on goal, for the Cardinals, which finished 13-6-1 overall and 9-4-1 in conference play. Leavitt is currently the only player from Sandpoint who competes for North Idaho College, which has 13 international team members on its 35-player roster. The team is coached by Brad Williams, former director of the Sandpoint Soccer Association.

    Eli Larson

    Kerry Johnson

   Asher Williams

    Brody Rice

    Thomas Bateman

    Haley Braae

    Kimberly Yarnell

    Kylie Burnett

    Jett Longanecker

    Luke Leavitt