COLLEGE NOTEBOOK: Bayer twins record career best rounds; Lucas records collegiate firsts
MAX OSWALD | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 3 months, 1 week 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. | September 10, 2025 11:00 AM
Braylyn Bayer, Weber State University Golf
A 2024 graduate of Bonners Ferry High, Braylyn, playing as an independent, sunk seven birdies, 36 pars and recorded a 5-over-par total gross across three rounds (73-76-72) to place tied for 24th out of 66 golfers in her season opener at the Wolverine Invitational (Utah Valley University) held Monday and Tuesday at the Talons Cove Golf Club in Saratoga Springs. The former 4A state champion's even-par 72 third round was a collegiate career-best for the Lady Wildcats, which placed third out of 10 scoring teams. Weber State will host the Utah Shootout on Sunday and Monday at the Wolf Creek Resort Golf Course in Eden, Utah.
Avery Bayer, Idaho State University Golf
A 2024 graduate of Bonners Ferry High, Avery was the Lady Bengals' No. 1 finisher at the Wolverine Invitational with a collegiate career-best 11-over-par total gross across three rounds (74-78-75), which placed her in tied for 38th amongst the 66-golfer field. The former Badger standout fired in eight birdies and 31 pars, and her 2-over-par 74 was a collegiate career best round. Idaho State returns to action Monday and Tuesday at the Yellowstone Invitational hosted by Montana State University at the Riverside Country Club in Bozeman, Mont.
Kimberly Lucas, University of Maine at Fort Kent Volleyball
A 2025 graduate of Bonners Ferry High, Kimberly recorded a number of career firsts in her first three games as a Lady Bengal. Across the team's season-opening road double header against the University of Maine at Presque Isle (L 3-1, L 3-1) and a home match against Thomas College (L 3-2), the former All-Intermountain League outside hitter racked up a team-high 27 kills (2.8 kills per set), 17 digs, four aces, two assists and two blocks to go along with 69 serve receptions. UMaine at Fort Kent (0-3) hosted Husson University on Wednesday and hosts Central Maine CC on Saturday.
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