Jack Zimmerman, Lassen College Baseball

A 2023 graduate of Sandpoint High, Jack, a redshirt sophomore and left-handed outfielder, went a combined 7-for-14 with six singles, a double, four runs scored, five RBI, two walks and two stolen bases as the Cougars fell to Yuba 10-7 on Feb. 5, but defeated De Anza by scores of 6-3 and 14-2 on Feb. 6 and by a score of 15-11 on Feb. 7 to win three out of four recent road games. The former Bulldog standout, now batting .375 on the year, was 2-for-4 in the 10-7 loss to the 49ers, 3-for-5 with a run scored and a double in the 6-3 win over the Lions, and was 2-for-4 with two singles and four RBI, including an RBI single that extended the Cougar lead to 13-11 in the ninth inning of their 15-11 victory over De Anza. Lassen (8-4) will look to keep things rolling when they travel to West Valley for a doubleheader Feb. 13 and 14.

Colin Roos, Salt Lake CC Baseball

A 2023 graduate of Sandpoint High, Colin, a 6-foot-6-inch redshirt sophomore and right-handed pitcher, was named the Scenic West Athletic Conference Pitcher of the Week for his performance against No. 7-ranked Weatherford College. The former Bulldog standout was credited with the win as he hurled five scoreless innings, allowing four hits, no walks, and no earned runs, while striking out one batter to lead the Bruins to a 5-4 win over the Coyotes on Feb. 7. Salt Lake CC (7-6), which won three of five games at the Texas tournament, will host the Prairie Baseball Academy for a doubleheader March 6 and 7 and the Okotoks Dawgs Academy on March 10 at Cate Field in West Jordan, Utah.

Caleb Norling, Olivet Nazarene University Swimming

A 2023 graduate of Sandpoint High, Caleb, a junior, placed third out 26 competitors in the 200 free with a time of 1 minute, 44.62 seconds at the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference Championships held Feb. 5 through 7 at Hobart High Aquatic Center in Hobart, Ind. The former Bulldog standout was also sixth out of 23 competitors in the 500 free (4:52.72), 14th out of 36 competitors in the 100 free (48.09), and split a 1-miunte, 43.56-second 200 free during the Tigers' second-place 800 free relay (6:49.66) for Olivet Nazarene, which placed second out of eight teams with 669 points and will return to the pool on March 4 for the NAIA National Championships set to be held at the Elkhart Aquatic Center in Elkhart, Ind. 

Ivy Smith, University of Idaho Track & Field

A 2024 graduate of Sandpoint High, Ivy, a redshirt freshman thrower, placed fourth out of eight competitors in the shot put with a new personal best mark of 46 feet, 3.25 inches at the University of Idaho Team Challenge Invitational held Feb. 6 at Lauren McCluskey Track. The former Lady Bulldog standout also placed fourth out of 11 competitors in the weight throw with a toss of 46 feet, 10.5 inches, for the Vandals, which will return to action Feb. 13 and 14 for both the Husky Classic hosted by the University of Washington and the Whitworth University Indoor Invitational set to be held at The Podium in Spokane.

Helene Rae, College of Idaho Track & Field

A 2025 graduate of Bonners Ferry High, Helene, a freshman thrower, beat out 12 other competitors to win the shot put with mark of 43 feet, 3.25 inches, which ranks as No. 3 in school history, at the Lew Thorne Invite hosted by Eastern Oregon University on Feb. 7. The former Lady Badger standout also placed second out of 10 competitors in the weight throw with a toss of 47 feet, 4.25 inches, which ranks as No. 8 in the school history, for the Yotes, which will be back in action Feb. 20 and 21 for the Eastern Oregon University Last Chance Invite.

Brayden Lamanna, Treasure Valley CC Track & Field

A 2025 graduate of Priest River High, Brayden, a freshman distance runner, placed fourth out of 14 competitors in the mile run with new personal best time of 4 minutes, 25.44 seconds at the Lew Thorne Invite hosted by Eastern Oregon University on Feb. 7. The former Spartan standout and Treasure Valley CC will return to the track Feb. 13 and 14 for the Mountain State Games at Idaho State University.

Asher Williams, Montana Tech University Basketball

A 2025 graduate of Bonners Ferry High, Asher, a 6-foot-6-inch freshman guard, made his fourth career start and recorded 16 points (4-10 FG, 7-8 FT), including a 3-pointer, two assists and three rebounds across 25 minutes of action in a 98-70 win over Bismarck State on Feb. 7. The former four-time All-Intermountain League honoree also made a start and had nine points (2-5 FG, 4-4FT), including a 3-pointer, one assist and one rebound across 29 minutes of action in a 67-48 victory over Dickinson State on Feb. 6. No. 20 Montana Tech (18-6) will host Bellevue University (Neb.) and Dakota State for a pair of Frontier Conference matchups Feb. 13 and 14.

Kerry Johnson, Naval Academy Sprint Football

A 2019 graduate of Sandpoint High, Kerry, a senior center, was recently named to the Collegiate Sprint Football League All-Academic Team, announced Friday morning by the organization. In order to achieve such a distinction, a student-athlete must have a cumulative GPA of 3.20 or higher; appeared in at least one contest for the nominated season; be at least a sophomore both academically and athletically; and must have completed at least two semesters at their current institution.

    Colin Roos

    Caleb Norling

    Ivy Smith

    Helene Rae

    Brayden Lamanna

    Asher Williams

    Kerry Johnson