COLLEGE NOTEBOOK: Lucas, Kimball excelling on volleyball court
MAX OSWALD | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 3 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. | September 18, 2025 1:00 AM
Kimberly Lucas, University of Maine at Fort Kent Volleyball
A 2025 graduate of Bonners Ferry High, Kimberly produced a combined 16 kills, six aces, seven digs and a block assist in recent wins over Husson University (3-2) and Central Maine CC (3-0). The 5-foot-6-inch outside hitter had a career-high five aces for the Lady Bengals in the win over Central Maine. UMaine at Fort Kent (2-3) hosts Fisher College for a doubleheader Saturday, Sept. 27.
Rylie Kimball, Clark University Volleyball
A 2025 graduate of Bonners Ferry High, Rylie recorded her first two collegiate kills in a recent 3-0 loss to Hamilton College. The former two-year varsity starter for the Lady Badgers has seen playing time in eight sets across the Lady Cougars' first five games of the season. Clark University (0-5) traveled to the University of Hartford on Tuesday and hosts Salve Regina this upcoming Tuesday.
Connor Alexander, Lewis-Clark State College Cross Country
A 2022 graduate of Bonners Ferry High, Connor finished 67th out of 124 runners with an 8,000-meter time of 26 minutes, 19.2 seconds (5:17 per mile) at the Washington State Cougar Classic held Friday at the Colfax Golf Course and Country Club. The former Badger standout was the No. 3 runner for the Warriors, which finished seventh out of nine scoring teams. The field included five NCAA Division I teams and one NCAA Division II team.
Camille Ussher, Lewis-Clark State College Cross Country
A 2022 graduate of Bonners Ferry High, Camille placed 45th out of 81 runners with a 6,000-meter time of 23 minutes, 42.4 seconds (6:21 per mile) at the Washington State Cougar Classic. The former Lady Badger speedster was the No. 3 runner for the Lady Warriors, which finished seventh out of eight scoring teams. Lewis-Clark State College will travel to Bellingham, Wash., on Friday, Sept. 26, for the Western Washington Invitational.
Braylyn Bayer, Weber State University Golf
A 2024 graduate of Bonners Ferry High, Braylyn, playing as an independent, placed seventh out of 33 golfers with a total gross 6-over-par 150 (75-75) across two rounds at the Utah Fall Intercollegiate Shootout held Sunday and Monday at Wolf Creek Golf Club in Eden, Utah. The former 4A state champion sank six birdies, three in each round, and 19 pars for the Lady Wildcats, which beat out three other in-state rivals (Utah Valley, Utah Tech and Southern Utah) to win the tournament. Weber State returns to action Sept. 28 through Sept. 30 at the Harbottle Invitational hosted by Seattle University at the Tacoma Country and Golf Club.
Avery Bayer, Idaho State University Golf
A 2024 graduate of Bonners Ferry High, Avery finished tied for 48th out of 66 golfers with a total gross 17-over-par 233 (74-80-79) across three rounds at the Yellowstone Invitational hosted by Montana State University on Monday and Tuesday at the Riverside Country Club in Bozeman. The former Lady Badger standout had seven birdies, four of which came consecutively on holes 14 through 17 during her tied-for-career-best 2-over-par 74 first round, and 26 pars for the Lady Bengals, which placed sixth out of 11 scoring teams. Idaho State, like Lewis-Clark State College, will also be at the Kalispel Invitational in Spokane next week.
ARTICLES BY MAX OSWALD
PREP BASKETBALL ROUNDUP: Roos’ highly efficient night helps Sandpoint to overtime win over West Valley
PREP BASKETBALL ROUNDUP: Roos’ highly efficient night helps Sandpoint to overtime win over West Valley
COLLEGE NOTEBOOK: Rice nets career-high 11 in first career start for Chukars
COLLEGE NOTEBOOK: Rice nets career-high 11 in first career start for Chukars
COLLEGE NOTEBOOK: Rice nets career-high 11 in first career start for Chukars
COLLEGE NOTEBOOK: Rice nets career-high 11 in first career start for Chukars




