Matyus McLain, University of Idaho Football

A 2023 graduate of Priest River High, Matyus, a redshirt sophomore defensive end, recorded six tackles, four of which were solo and 3.5 of which were tackles that combined for 17 yards in losses, including a 9-yard third-quarter sack in the Vandals' recent 21-14 loss at Eastern Washington. The former two-time All-State honoree, standing at 6-foot 4-inches and 255 pounds, now has 25 total tackles, 2.5 sacks, and a team-high 9.5 tackles for losses so far this season for Idaho (2-5), which will look to get back on track Saturday when they host Portland State for Military Appreciation and Leadership Weekend.

Eli Larson, Carroll College Football

A 2021 graduate of Sandpoint High, Eli, a redshirt senior defensive back, tallied two tackles, one solo and one assisted, and a pass breakup in a recent 44-0 home win over Simpson University. The former All-Inland Empire League pick also had four solo tackles and two pass breakups in a recent 42-34 win at No. 8 Montana Western. Larson has produced 27 total tackles, 3.5 of which have been for losses, and eight pass breakups so far this year for No. 9 Carroll College (6-1), which is idle until Nov. 1 when they'll travel to Southern Oregon for a conference matchup.

Kerry Johnson, Naval Academy Sprint Football

A 2019 graduate of Sandpoint High, Kerry, a senior center, registered his fourth straight start and led the Midshipmen's offensive line to 318 total yards offense — 313 rushing and five passing — and 15 first downs in a recent 28-17 home win over Chestnut Hill College. The former Bulldog standout and Navy (4-0) will host Molloy College at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium this Friday for another CFSL matchup.

Brayden Lamanna, Treasure Valley CC Cross Country

A 2025 graduate of Priest River High, Brayden, a freshman, ran to a new personal best 8,000-meter time of 24 minutes, 36 seconds (4:56 per mile) to finish 25th out of 402 runners amongst a loaded field at the George Oja Invite hosted by Linfield University this past Saturday at the Oak Knoll Golf Course in Independence, Ore. His time broke the school record he set last week by over 15 seconds and was among the top in a meet that featured NCAA Division I teams such as Portland and Eastern Washington as well as NCAA Division II St. Martin's. Treasure Valley CC, which placed 26th out of 32 scoring teams, will return to action Friday at the Pine Ridge Golf Course for NWAC Southern Regionals hosted by Bushnell University.

Caleb Norling, Olivet Nazarene University Swimming

A 2023 graduate of Sandpoint High, Caleb, specializing primarily in the freestyle, finished third out of nine competitors in the 100-yard free with a time of 49.40 seconds in the Tigers' recent 169-91 home loss to Lewis University at the Perry Center. The former Bulldog standout also placed sixth in the 200 free with a time of 1 minute, 49 seconds, for Olivet Nazarene, which will host Eastern University for a dual this Saturday.

Luke Butler, Pacific Lutheran University Golf

A 2023 graduate of Priest River High, Luke, a junior, carded a total gross 6-over-par 150 (78-72) to place tied for 19th out of 49 golfers at the Confluence Classic hosted by Whitman University on Sunday and Monday at Wine Valley Golf Club in Walla Walla. The former Spartan standout fired in 22 pars and four birdies — all of which came during his even-par 72 second round — and was the No. 2 player for the Lutes, which placed fourth out of 10 scoring teams in what was their last competition of the fall season.

Taylor Mire, Lewis-Clark State College Golf

A 2025 graduate of Sandpoint High, Taylor, a freshman, shot a total gross 9-over-par 153 (77-76) to place tied for third out of 38 golfers at the Warrior Fall Invitational held Monday and Tuesday at the Lewiston Golf and Country Club. The former Inland Empire League district champion carded 23 pars and four birdies — three of which came during her 4-over-par 76 second round — and was the No. 2 player for the Lady Warriors, which beat out five other scoring teams to win their last competition of the fall season. 

Claire Loutzenhiser, Spokane CC Golf

A 2025 graduate of Sandpoint High, Claire, a freshman, recorded a total gross 45-over-par 189 (94-95) to place 30th at the Warrior Fall Invitational. The former Lady Bulldog standout shot nine pars — six of which came during her 22-over-par 94 first round — and was the No. 3 player for the Sasquatch, which finished sixth as a team in what was their last competition of the fall season.

Aubree Lane, Spokane CC Volleyball

A 2024 graduate of Sandpoint High, Aubree, a sophomore pin hitter, recorded 10 kills, an assist, six digs, a block assist, an ace and 16 service receptions in a recent 3-0 loss at Yakima Valley. With the effort, the former All-Inland Empire League honoree eclipsed 40 career total blocks and is closing in on 300 career digs and 700 career service receptions. Her 3.26 kills per set this season ranks as ninth in the conference for the Sasquatch (14-7), which travel to Blue Mountain on Wednesday and host Wenatchee Valley on Friday.

Emma Thielbahr, University of Denver Soccer

A 2022 graduate of IMG Academy (Bradenton, Fla.) who also played soccer for Sandpoint High, Emma, a redshirt junior defender, started and played all 90 minutes in recent games against South Dakota State (W 1-0), St. Thomas (T 1-1) and Omaha (W 2-1), recording a shot in both the matchups against the Jackrabbits and the Tommies. The former All-Inland Empire League selection has now started in all 16 games so far this season and has seen 1,409 minutes of action for the Lady Pioneers (8-4-4), which round out league and regular season play on Sunday when they host South Dakota for Senior Day and Youth "Hollar"ween.

Evan Dickinson, College of Idaho Soccer

A 2023 graduate of Sandpoint High, Evan, a junior defender, played 85 minutes in a recent game against Southern Oregon (T 0-0) and started and played all 90 minutes in a recent game against Oregon Tech (W 3-0). The former All-Inland Empire League honoree has now started in nine of 10 games so far this season and has seen 713 minutes of action for the Yotes, which posted their second shutout victory of the year with their win over the Owls.

Jett Longanecker, College of Idaho Soccer

A 2024 graduate of Sandpoint High, Jett, a sophomore defender, started and played in all 90 minutes in recent games against Southern Oregon (T 0-0) and Oregon Tech (W 3-0). The former All-Inland Empire League honoree has now started in nine of 10 games so far this season and has seen 704 minutes of action for the Yotes, which host the University of Providence on Saturday at Simplot Stadium for a conference matchup. Longanecker also recently received Academic All-Conference honors, announced Tuesday by the Cascade Collegiate Conference. To achieve such an honor, a student-athlete must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.2, be at least a sophomore in academic standing, and must have been identified with their institution for two full semesters or three full quarters. 

Kylie Burnett, St. Lawrence University Soccer

A 2022 graduate of Shattuck-St. Mary's (Faribault, Minn.) who also played soccer for Sandpoint High, Kylie, a senior defender, started and played all 90 minutes in recent games against No. 19 Vassar (L 4-1) and RIT (W 1-0), recording a shot on goal in the matchup against the Tigers. The former Lady Bulldog standout has now started in all 14 games this season and has seen 1,097 minutes of action, which boosts her career total to 1,975 minutes, for the Lady Saints (7-4-3), which host No. 22 William Smith College on Wednesday and RPI on Saturday for a pair of league matchups.

Kimberly Yarnell, Northwest University Soccer

A 2023 graduate of Sandpoint High, Kimberly, a junior midfielder, started and played in all 90 minutes in a recent game against Warner Pacific (W 3-0) and started and played 45 minutes in a recent game against Walla Walla (W 7-1). The former All-Inland Empire League pick has now started in all 15 games so far this season and surpassed 1,000 career minutes (1,105) of action for the Lady Eagles (8-4-3), which host Evergeen State College on Saturday for a conference matchup.

    Eli Larson

    Kerry Johnson

    Brayden Lamanna

    Caleb Norling

    Luke Butler

    Taylor Mire

    Claire Loutzenhiser
  

    Aubree Lane

    Emma Thielbahr

    Evan Dickinson

    Jett Longanecker

   Kylie Burnett

    Kimberly Yarnell