Thomas Bateman, Treasure Valley CC Basketball

A 2025 graduate of Bonners Ferry High, Thomas, a 6-foot-5-inch freshman forward, tallied a career-high 12 points (5-7 FG, 2-4 FT), and had four rebounds, one assist and one steal across a tied for career-high 20 minutes of action in an 109-94 victory over Yakima Valley College on Jan. 17. The former Badger standout also netted three points (1-2 FG, 1-1 FT) and registered a block, a steal, an assist and a rebound across 12 minutes of action in a 96-78 win over Walla Walla on Jan. 16.

Brody Rice, Treasure Valley CC Basketball

A 2025 graduate of Bonners Ferry High, Brody, a 6-foot-3-inch guard, made his fourth career start and tallied five points (1-3 FG, 2-2 FT), including a 3-pointer, two rebounds, an assist and a block across 19 minutes of action in the Chukars' 96-78 win over Walla Walla. The former Badger standout appears to have found a starting spot, as he made his fifth career start and scored six points (0-4 FG, 6-6 FT), and added an assist and a rebound across 17 minutes of action in the 109-94 win over Yakima Valley College. Treasure Valley (7-8), which has now won four NWAC matchups in a row, hosted Blue Mountain on Jan. 21 and will host Spokane on Jan. 24 as they look to keep things rolling.

Asher Williams, Montana Tech University Basketball

A 2025 graduate of Bonners Ferry High, Asher, a 6-foot-6-inch freshman guard, scored 10 points (4-9 FG, 2-2 FT) and pulled down two rebounds across a career-high 24 minutes of action in a 67-62 loss to Bellevue University of Nebraska on Jan. 17. The former four-time All-Intermountain League recipient also recorded four points (1-4 FG, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, an assist, and a steal in a 68-66 win over Dakota State on Jan. 17. Montana Tech (15-4), ranked No. 15 in the latest NAIA poll, will get back to business on Jan. 23 when they'll travel to Montana Western in Dillon for a highly-important Frontier Conference affair.

Emma Thielbahr, University of Colorado Soccer

A 2022 graduate of IMG Academy (Bradenton, Fla.) who also played soccer for Sandpoint High, Emma, a redshirt junior defender, recently transferred to the University of Colorado, which went 17-4-3 this past fall and reached the NCAA Division I Sweet 16. "Emma is a great addition to the 2026 Buffs," head coach Danny Sanchez said in an interview with the University of Colorado Sports Information Department. "She is a clean passer out of the back, while also being a great presence in the attack. Picking up an experienced player like this will really help us next fall. We are excited to get to work with her this spring." Thielbahr, standing at 5 feet, 11 inches tall, was the 2025 Summit League Defensive Player of the Year, a 2025 Third Team United Soccer Coaches All-West Region selection and a 2025 First Team All-Summit League selection.

Lilly Carlson, University of Providence Soccer

A 2023 graduate of Sandpoint High, Lilly, a junior defender, was recently named to the President's Honor Roll for the 2025 fall semester. To achieve this distinction at the University of Providence, a student must be enrolled full-time and earn a GPA of 4.0.

Rebecca Sedbrook, Viterbo University Track & Field

A 2024 graduate of Forrest Bird Charter who competed for Priest River High, Rebecca, a sophomore thrower, placed tied for eighth out of 36 competitors in the shotput with a toss of 34 feet, 11 inches at the St. Olaf Open held Jan. 17 at the Tostrud Center in Northfield, Minn. The former Lady Spartan standout will return to the circle on Jan. 24 when the Riverhawks host the Pat Healy Classic at Hetzel Fieldhouse.

Kylee Swoboda, Spokane CC Track & Field

A 2025 graduate of Priest River High, Kylee, a freshman primarily competing in jumps, recently made her collegiate debut and cleared 4 feet, 11 inches in the high jump at the Spokane Indoor Challenge held Jan. 16 and 17 at The Podium. Competing against a majority NCAA Division I and Division II field, the former Lady Spartan standout placed 11th out of 14 competitors for the Sasquatch, which will compete next at the Lauren McCluskey Memorial Open, set to be held Jan. 23 and 24 at University of Idaho's Kibbie Dome. Swoboda was also recently named to the honor roll for the 2025 fall semester. To achieve this distinction at Spokane Colleges, a student must achieve a GPA of 3.0 or above.

Jacob Ballard, BYU Swimming and Diving

A 2020 graduate of Central Valley High (Spokane Valley) who swam for a handful of years for Sandpoint High and the Sandpoint Sharks, Jacob, a fifth-year senior, finished seventh out of 16 competitors in the 100 fly with a time of 48.42 seconds at the Big 12 West Championship meet held Jan. 16 and 17 at Mona Plumer Aquatic Center in Tempe, Ariz. The former Bulldog standout was also 13th out of 15 in the 50 free (20.45), split a 20-second even 50 free to help the Cougars' 200 free relay (1:20.33) to a bronze-medal finish, and split a 47.62-second 100 fly during the Cougars' eighth-place 400 medley relay (3:16.85). BYU will be back in action on Jan. 23 and 24 when they host Air Force and Colorado Mesa for a dual at the Richards Building Pool in Provo, Utah.

    Brody Rice

    Asher Williams

    Emma Thielbahr

    Lilly Carlson

    Rebecca Sedbrook

    Kylee Swoboda

    Jacob Ballard