Youth Sports June 3, 2026
Coeur d'Alene Press | UPDATED 2 days, 16 hours AGO
Courtesy photo The North Idaho Youth Lacrosse Boys 7/8 Falcons Black Team took 1st Place in the Silver Division at the Spokane LaxFest last weekend at the Dwight Merkel Sports Complex in Spokane. In the front row from left are Troy Hill, Connor Smalley, Gabe Stearns, Wyatt Carpenter, Luke Nicholson and Monty Montgomery; and back row from left, assistant coach Josh Stearn, Blake Parkinson, assistant coach Kody Carpenter, Liam Clark, EJ Dahlin, McCoy Jolley, Bricen Cornett, Hunter Neeley, Levi Tebbe, Linkoln Todd, Jakson Kilgore, Keegan Rosenberger, head coach Kam Dahlin, Lucas Perry, assistan…
Courtesy photo The North Idaho Youth Lacrosse Falcons went to Spokane LAX fest last weekend and the 3/4th grade black team won its division to finish out the season. In the front row from left are Brooks Bready, Will Krull, Weston Wilson, Ryatt Maestas and Lucci Fiacco; and back row from left are coach Carl Coppert, Jackson Arnold, Finn Morris, Onyx Shellard, Oliver Coppert, Noah Wijma, Leo Aceves and coach Hans Wijma.
Courtesy photo The Sting SC 2009 girls soccer team won its second Idaho State Cup championship in the past three years with a victory over Idaho Rush on Sunday, winning 4-3 on penalty kicks. The Sting will represent Idaho at the U.S. Youth Soccer National Championships in Murfreesboro, Tenn. beginning July 13. In the front row from left are Madeline Witherwax, Lucia Barton, Samantha Leaverton, Savannah Spencer (who made two penalty kick saves), Audrey Linder, Chloe Murphree, Aspen Liddiard and Clara Schmidt; and back row from left, coach Ty Kovatch, Addyson Kerley, Katie Kovatch, Sophie Hole…
Courtesy photo The Coeur d’Alene Crush 16U softball finished 6-0 at the 29th annual Coeur d’Alene Crush Tournament in Post Falls over the weekend. The Crush outscored their opponents 73-3. Offensive highlights included 8 home runs (1 grand slam), 12 doubles, 3 triples, 41 singles and 12 stolen bases. Pitching highlights included 41 strikeouts, a .808 ERA, and 3 no-hitters. The Crush are heading to Zoom into June in Chino Hills, Calif., this weekend. In the front row from left are Kyndal Bridge, Molly Nelson, Madeline Peterson, Jaiden Corbey and Paityn Froman; and back row from left, Jenna Da…
Courtesy photo The BVB IA Idaho Boys U14 soccer team defeated Washington East Surf Soccer Club B13 Premier 3–1 on Saturday at MØDE Stadium in Post Falls. The BVB IA team competed in the Male U13 EWSL Division 1 bracket with a mixed-age roster that included U11, U12, U13 and U14 players. The team finished the EWSL season in second place with a 3–2–1 record, 13 goals scored, 10 goals allowed, a +3 goal differential and 10 points. Pictured are players celebrating a goal scored by Landon Kuespert-Harrington (Black and Yellow Jersey). From left is Marek Hanners, Caspian Brasseur, Owen Irwin, Gray…
Photo by KAYLEAN MAY The Sting Soccer Club 2013 Girls Academy team captured the Idaho State Cup championship with two victories this past weekend in Boise. The Sting opened the weekend in the semifinal round with a 1-0 victory against IFFC 2013G on Saturday to earn a spot in the championship game. On Sunday, the Sting faced Idaho Rush 13 Elite in the State Cup Final. Both teams battled throughout regulation, finishing tied 1-1. The match moved to a penalty kick shootout, where the Sting converted four penalties while limiting Idaho Rush to two goals. The 4-2 shootout victory clinched the Ida…
Courtesy photo The BVB IA Idaho 2016 Boys U10 soccer team defeated Sting Soccer Club 2016 Black 4–2 on Friday at MØDE Stadium in Post Falls. The players completed their EWSL B10U 2016 Division 1 season in first place with a 6–0 record. In the front row from left are Colin Happeny, Waylon Wood, Mitchell Volland, Greyson Guy, Hugh Erickson, Kier MacKeage, Porter DeBerard, Weston Kramer and Grayson Martino; and rear, coach John O’Neil.
Courtesy photo The BVB IA Idaho 2017 Boys Black U9 soccer team played two matches to close out the season. The team played to a 4–4 draw against Cd'A Sting SC 17B Black on Saturday at MØDE Stadium in Post Falls. BVB IA Idaho 2017 Boys Black then defeated Spokane Shadow B2017 Sky 8–1 on Sunday at the Spokane Polo Fields in Airway Heights in the season finale. From left are coach Matt Werner, Santiago Guitron, Andre Cano, Fynn Amerson, Jentzen Jelmberg, Ryker Bertek, Zander Werner, Carter Botenhagen, Logan Epley, Sawyer Capaul, Lukas Kuhn and coach Ross Kuhn.
Courtesy photo The Sting Soccer Club 2015 Boys Black team last weekend defeated FC North Idaho Avalanche Blue Boys U11 (5-1) and Sandpoint Strikers 15B (7-1). From left are Mathew Shandy, Case Schwarz, Chase Baune, Henry Hermance, Bam Bookholtz, Harvey Granier (goalkeeper), Max Spendlove, Ryker Weeks, Cooper Corbeill and Beckham Sharbono.
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Sting 16 girls Yellow beat Spokane Legacy SA Pink 3-0 in their final league game of the season.
Sting 16 girls Black beat Spokane Shadow SA Golay 7-3 in their final league game of the spring season.
The Sting 16 girls are sending two teams to Kalispell this weekend to compete in the 3 Blind Refs tournament.
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U8 Coed
All Terrain Earth Works: Oliver Goranson-1 goal; JJ Hilton-2 goals
Andy's Heating & Cooling: Bodhi Kerns-2 goals
Dairy Queen: No Stats Available
Dakota Storage: No Stats Available
David Evans & Associates: Joseph Leahy-1 goal
Fred's Plumbing: Jrue Galvin-2 goals; Ledge Karbo-1 goal
Hippo Car Wash: No Stats Available
Jan's Hands: No Stats Available
Jitterz Espresso: Lewis Truman-1 goal
McCauley Bond Agency: Forrest Kinsey-1 goal
Merlin's Comedy Club: Elijah Mendoza-1 goal; Sawyer Rouse-1 goal
Neon Appliance Repair: Benjamin Santos-4 goals; Emmi Caples-2 goals; Nathan Livensov-3 goals
Northwest Realty Group: Jackson Aiman-1 goal; Bentley Fiestam-1 goal; Dalton Rowland-1 goal
The Mailbox Club: Rockwell Peck-1 goal
White Elk Inc.: Murphy Kenna-4 goals; Carson Wuest-1 goal
White Pine Wealth: Bennet Hatley-1 goal; Kenny Evans-1 goal
U10 Coed
Barton Flooring & Trim: Aiden Barton-6 goals
CDA Paving & Concrete Specialties: Paxtyn Manes-2 goals; Samuel Wright-1 goal
Chomper Cafe: Leo Suazo-1 goal; Ryder Kinsey-1 goal
George Gee Cadillac Kia: Jayden Long-2 goals; Liam Rhoads-2 goals
Hubof's Landscaping: Nicksen Hubof-1 goal; Bodhi Christopherson-4 goals; Grayson Stilwell-1 goal; Logan Whipp-1 goal
Neon Appliance Repair: Peyton Adams-1 goal; Wesley Christen-1 goal; Max Livensov-3 goals; Adeline Zbinden-3 goals; Axel Zbinden-1 goal
Power House Electric: Kip Bighouse-1 goal; Niko Clark-1 goal
Problem Solved Electric: Carson Molyneaux-7 goals
Selkirk Sport: No Stats Available
Tumblestone: Leo Miller-1 goal; Shepherd Dance-1 goal; Jupiter Peck-1 goal; Elio Estes-2 goals
U12 Coed
Eye Guys: Matthew Afichuk-2 goals
Lancaster Market: No Stats available
Manna Sourdough: Aaron Clyde-1 goal
North Idaho Made: Christopher Patterson-1 goal; Brayden Patterson-3 goals
Advanced Input Systems: Mason Higbee-1 goal
U15 Coed
Belle's Brunch House: Ivan Afichuk-2 goals; Levi Dunn-2 goals; Josiah Cale-1 goal; Benjamin Magoffin-1 goal
Killer Pest Control: Zane Johnson-1 goal; Josiah Klement-2 goals; Hunter Paulson-1 goal; Tucker Sheraton-2 goals; Bryce Vogel-1 goal
McDonald's: James Eberhart-1 goal
Ziply Fiber: Taylor Poppelreiter-1 goal
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Courtesy photo The North Idaho Youth Lacrosse Falcons went to Spokane LAX fest last weekend and the 3/4th grade black team won its division to finish out the season. In the front row from left are Brooks Bready, Will Krull, Weston Wilson, Ryatt Maestas and Lucci Fiacco; and back row from left are coach Carl Coppert, Jackson Arnold, Finn Morris, Onyx Shellard, Oliver Coppert, Noah Wijma, Leo Aceves and coach Hans Wijma.
Courtesy photo The Sting SC 2009 girls soccer team won its second Idaho State Cup championship in the past three years with a victory over Idaho Rush on Sunday, winning 4-3 on penalty kicks. The Sting will represent Idaho at the U.S. Youth Soccer National Championships in Murfreesboro, Tenn. beginning July 13. In the front row from left are Madeline Witherwax, Lucia Barton, Samantha Leaverton, Savannah Spencer (who made two penalty kick saves), Audrey Linder, Chloe Murphree, Aspen Liddiard and Clara Schmidt; and back row from left, coach Ty Kovatch, Addyson Kerley, Katie Kovatch, Sophie Holecek, Taryn Young, Nell Hutchins, Phinalley Voight, Adelynn Blessing, Olivia Smith and coach Dan Linder.
Courtesy photo The Coeur d’Alene Crush 16U softball finished 6-0 at the 29th annual Coeur d’Alene Crush Tournament in Post Falls over the weekend. The Crush outscored their opponents 73-3. Offensive highlights included 8 home runs (1 grand slam), 12 doubles, 3 triples, 41 singles and 12 stolen bases. Pitching highlights included 41 strikeouts, a .808 ERA, and 3 no-hitters. The Crush are heading to Zoom into June in Chino Hills, Calif., this weekend. In the front row from left are Kyndal Bridge, Molly Nelson, Madeline Peterson, Jaiden Corbey and Paityn Froman; and back row from left, Jenna Davenport, Ada Blakemore, Brooklyn Caan, Sophia Piekarski and Reese Vanek.
Courtesy photo The BVB IA Idaho Boys U14 soccer team defeated Washington East Surf Soccer Club B13 Premier 3–1 on Saturday at MØDE Stadium in Post Falls. The BVB IA team competed in the Male U13 EWSL Division 1 bracket with a mixed-age roster that included U11, U12, U13 and U14 players. The team finished the EWSL season in second place with a 3–2–1 record, 13 goals scored, 10 goals allowed, a +3 goal differential and 10 points. Pictured are players celebrating a goal scored by Landon Kuespert-Harrington (Black and Yellow Jersey). From left is Marek Hanners, Caspian Brasseur, Owen Irwin, Graysen Higgins, Landon Kuespert-Harrington, Jaxon Spalding and Ben Erickson.
Photo by KAYLEAN MAY The Sting Soccer Club 2013 Girls Academy team captured the Idaho State Cup championship with two victories this past weekend in Boise. The Sting opened the weekend in the semifinal round with a 1-0 victory against IFFC 2013G on Saturday to earn a spot in the championship game. On Sunday, the Sting faced Idaho Rush 13 Elite in the State Cup Final. Both teams battled throughout regulation, finishing tied 1-1. The match moved to a penalty kick shootout, where the Sting converted four penalties while limiting Idaho Rush to two goals. The 4-2 shootout victory clinched the Idaho State Cup championship. In the front row from left are Kaylee Evans, Myka Haubold, Kinsley May, Nora Snyder, Nevie Sousley, Felicity Miller and Emma Storlie; and back row from left, Novalee Hoel, Presley Hart, Peyton Cantrell, Amelia McGowan, Kyal Carlson, Evellyn Howard, Addison Salas, Hayden Hays and Nora Schock.
Courtesy photo The BVB IA Idaho 2016 Boys U10 soccer team defeated Sting Soccer Club 2016 Black 4–2 on Friday at MØDE Stadium in Post Falls. The players completed their EWSL B10U 2016 Division 1 season in first place with a 6–0 record. In the front row from left are Colin Happeny, Waylon Wood, Mitchell Volland, Greyson Guy, Hugh Erickson, Kier MacKeage, Porter DeBerard, Weston Kramer and Grayson Martino; and rear, coach John O’Neil.
Courtesy photo The BVB IA Idaho 2017 Boys Black U9 soccer team played two matches to close out the season. The team played to a 4–4 draw against Cd'A Sting SC 17B Black on Saturday at MØDE Stadium in Post Falls. BVB IA Idaho 2017 Boys Black then defeated Spokane Shadow B2017 Sky 8–1 on Sunday at the Spokane Polo Fields in Airway Heights in the season finale. From left are coach Matt Werner, Santiago Guitron, Andre Cano, Fynn Amerson, Jentzen Jelmberg, Ryker Bertek, Zander Werner, Carter Botenhagen, Logan Epley, Sawyer Capaul, Lukas Kuhn and coach Ross Kuhn.
Courtesy photo The Sting Soccer Club 2015 Boys Black team last weekend defeated FC North Idaho Avalanche Blue Boys U11 (5-1) and Sandpoint Strikers 15B (7-1). From left are Mathew Shandy, Case Schwarz, Chase Baune, Henry Hermance, Bam Bookholtz, Harvey Granier (goalkeeper), Max Spendlove, Ryker Weeks, Cooper Corbeill and Beckham Sharbono.