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• POST FALLS PARKS AND RECREATION Soccer  April 26   U14 Division  4 Stateline Speedway: Jacob Dolan (1), Emilee Hundrup (1), Jace Lange (1), Asher Taylor (1)  0 St. Maries Family Medicine:     3 Specialty Forest Products: Liam White (2), Jackson Cameron (1)  2 Stateline Subs: Hattie Ortiz (1), Aubrie Reynolds (1)    3 […]

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• POST FALLS PARKS AND RECREATION

Soccer 

April 26  

U14 Division 

4 Stateline Speedway: Jacob Dolan (1), Emilee Hundrup (1), Jace Lange (1), Asher Taylor (1) 

0 St. Maries Family Medicine:  

 

3 Specialty Forest Products: Liam White (2), Jackson Cameron (1) 

2 Stateline Subs: Hattie Ortiz (1), Aubrie Reynolds (1) 

 

3 Viking Construction, Inc: Dixie Conrow (1), Traigen Hance (1), Jason Kuplack (1) 

8 Truck Insurance Office, Inc: Abram Morgan (6), Dylan Mortier (1), Black Sharp (1) 

U11 Division 

5 The English Inspector: N/A 

0 Specialty Forest Products:  

 

0 Warriors Team Worley.:  

10 Mill Town Strength & Conditioning: Mason Franck (3), Tate Lamb (3), Gunnar Stover (2), Elijah Nickerson (1), 

Kellan Shea (1) 

 

0 Jr. Knights Team Worley:  

7 Stateline Speedway: Carter Marine (4), Landyn Alexander (2), Reed Marine (1) 

 

2 Peach Orthodontics: Nathaniel Rutledge (1), Olivia Rutledge (1) 

0 Silver Ridge Construction:  

 

1 Core Directional Services, LLC: Atticus Stickney (1) 

7 Serenity Dental: Hannah Ortiz (3), Lincoln Whitmire (2), Zander Whitmire (2) 

 

8 Calvary Lutheran Church: Atlas Lepley (5), Jameson Biddle (2), Lincoln Mackenzie (1) 

5 Peach Orthodontics: Nathaniel Rutledge (3), Marguerite Rutledge (1), Olivia Rutledge (1) 

U8 Division 

3 Hayden Cars: Noah Williams (2), Azrael Wells (1) 

2 Morrison-Maierle: Ashleigh Ameerali (1), Sloan Fink (1) 

 

1 Schaffer’s Towing, LLC: N/A 

3 Post Falls Bike Shop: Lincoln Brown (2), Sage Fisher (1) 

 

6 VPC Electric: Lincoln Triebwasser (4), Rockland Call (1), Bode Cox (1) 

0 HMH Engineering:  

 

3 Rez Ballers Team Worley: Grayson Louie-nomee (3)  

0 Scotty’s Backflow:  

 

1 Hayden Cars: Noah Williams (1) 

3 Young Construction Group: Carson White (2), Sawyer Leonard (1) 

 

1 Teremark Electrical Group: Ava Alt (1)  

0 Post Falls ER & Hospital:  

Mini 6 Yr. Olds 

6 CDA Paving and Concrete Specialties: Emmalene Berkley (1), Michael Dewitt (1), Roselei Enfield (1),  

Rylee Jordan(1) William Weatherspoon (1) 

0 Northwest Specialty Hospital:  

 

0 Dairy Queen Post Falls:  

4 Northwest Rides: Myles Hoffman (3), Liam Mikuta (1) 

 

5 Knudtsen Chevrolet Co: Briar Lindsay (2), Connor Lindsay (1), Heath Richardson (1), Lelend Hutchins (1) 

1 Post Falls Kiwanis:  Freya King (1) 

 

4 Post Falls Brewing: Phoenix Orth (4) 

2 Post Falls Family Dental: Evangeline Jensen (1), Adam Rude (1) 

Micro 5 Yr. Olds 

8 Mill Town Strength & Conditioning: Hope Evenson (7), Ethan Bishop (1) 

2 ALK Source Materials: Owen Johnson (2) 

 

1 Precision Diesel Repair, LLC:  Rylen Charlie (1) 

3 Body by Scotty: Brynlee Cornett (3) 

 

8 North Idaho Garage Door: Jaxson Olsen (4), Camille Nelson (3), Hudson Litalien (1) 

8 The Little Gym Post Falls: N/A 

 

2 Taco Bell Post Falls: Jones Needs (1), Liam Rodriguez (1) 

11 Nagrone Contracting, LLC: Koehn Chambers (3), Sutter Elsberry (3), Michael Wilson (3), Eleanor Fenenbock (1), Cashlynn Nagrone (1) 

• RATHDRUM PARKS AND RECREATION

Soccer

April 22

U10 Soccer 

Glidden Group vs. Aldrich Co. 

Glidden Group: Charlie Salie (1) 

Aldrich Co: Lake Stone (2), William Porter IV (1) 

April 26

U4 Soccer 

Mihara Law vs. Smile Squad 

Mihara Law: Sophia Davis (1), Cameron Lancaster (5) 

Smile Squad: Ewan Owens (1), Jaxon South (2), Griffin Lee (1), Emmett Emch (1) 

The 208 vs. Lake City Auto 

The 208: Conor McAllister (2), Judson Ball (1) 

Lake City Auto: Carter Cliff (7) 

Reliable Towing vs. Generations 

Reliable Towing: Oaklyn Wunder (4) 

Generations: Maddox Emmett (7), Chole Mills (1) 

Les Schwab vs. Mike White Ford 

Les Schwab: Preston Cox (2), Jolee Foster (2), Twila DeGruy (4), Bowen Pruitt (5) 

Mike White Ford: (0) 

Ziply Fiber vs. The Local Deli 

Ziply Fiber: Gabriel Howell (2), Wyatt Steele (1) 

The Local Deli: Addison Allen (4), Frances Markham (1), Bennett Hall (2) 

U6 Soccer 

Cole’s Auto vs. WildGrain Woodworking 

Cole’s Auto: Everett Bogart (1) 

Wildgrain: Corbin Miller (2), Kyzer Meyer (1) 

Cloud 9 vs. Kootenai Ductless 

Cloud 9: Aedan Russell (2) 

Kootenai Ductless: Steele Seaman (3), Jaxson Allen (5), Timon Bird (2), Morgan Basler (1) 

Young Construction vs. Lake City Auto 

Young Construction: Barrett Thompson (3), Jaxon McKellar (1), Zaiden Gonzales (1) 

Lake City Auto: (0) 

Smile Squad vs. Sweet Lou’s 

Smile Squad: Johnnacie Fowler (1), Hunter Martinez (1) 

Sweet Lou’s: Tia Rinaldi (2), Ellison Laffey (1)  

Ziply Fiber vs. Selkirk RV 

Ziply Fiber: Bella Cerulli (3), Logan Griffin (1), Emerson Bandel (1) 

Selkirk RV: (0) 

U8 Soccer 

Mihara Law vs. Ferguson Concrete 

Mihara Law: Ridge South (1), Esther Mihara (3), Penny Gilbert (1), Xavier Piasecki (4), Eli Oswell (1), Beckett Waldo (1), Beckett Waldo (2) 

Ferguson Concrete: (0)  

Jenna Wynand vs. Precision Landworks 

Jenna Wynand: Harlee Wynand (2) 

Precision Landworks: Colton Jarrett (3), Adelyn Garber (2), Hudson Roraback (1), Rowen Tate (1) 

Young Family’s Foundation vs. Les Schwab 

Young Family’s Foundation: Cayben Bird (2), Tobin Bird (2) 

Les Schwab: Bentley Karst (1), Clyde Pacotti (1) 

Ziply Fiber vs. Kootenai Ductless 

Ziply Fiber: Henry Zwonitzer (1), Wyatt Drake (5), Kohen Schumacher (2)  

Kootenai Ductless: (0)  

CDA Soccer Club vs. Cobalt Land Management 

CDA Soccer: (0) 

Cobalt Land Management: (0) 

U10 Soccer 

Ziply Fiber vs. Aldrich Co. 

Ziply Fiber: Wyatt Williamson (3), Davin Callan (2), Eivan Johnson (1)  

Aldrich Co: Cason Parker (1), Josiah Thiringer (1)  

NNAC vs. Les Schwab 

NNAC: Jude Eckhardt (1)  

Les Schwab: Coleton Price (1), Harlen Cox (3), Grey Milner (1)  

U12 Soccer 

Bruised Bananas vs. Quality Stoves  

Bruised Bananas: Stori Swick (1) 

Quality Stoves: Christopher Thompson (3), Kaylee Landrum (2), Brylen Cox (1), Blake Carey (1), Lincoln Swanson (2)  

Site 3D vs. NNAC  

Site 3D: Ava Groover (2), Rylan Burnett (1)  

NNAC: Cole Sternberg (1), Henry Pacotti (1)  

U14 Soccer 

Surf Shack vs. Mihara Law  

Surf Shack: Cooper Oswald (1), Gaius Aldrich (1)  

Mihara Law: Sydney Thompson (1), Bella Link (1), Aubrey Higgins (2) 

• SPIRIT LAKE PARKS AND RECREATION

Soccer 

Week of April 21 

5&6s 

Snowy Mountain Doodles vs Cup of Grace; Scoring for Snow Mountain Doodles were Beau Dunbar 2, Phoebe Shoemaker 1, Jackson Palmer 2. Scoring for Cup of Grace was Karson Beard 2. 

Spirit Lake Lightning vs NextHome 365 Realty; Scoring for Spirit Lake Lightning were Nolan Dehlbom 1, and Benjamin Slcala 3. Scoring for NextHome 365 Realty were Beckett Dippolito 1, and Logan Neil 2. 

Spirit Lake Lightning vs Cup of Grace; Scoring for Spirit Lake Lightning were Lincoln Bazzar 2, Benjamin Alcala 3. No scores for Cup of Grace. 

Nexthome 365 Realty vs Snowy Mountain Doodles; Scoring for NextHome 365 Realty were Logan Neil 1 and Aria D’Avanzo 1. Scoring for Snowy Mountain Doodles were Beau Dunbar 1, and Phoebe Shoemaker 1. 

7&8s   

Encompass Electric vs Mi Pueblo Mexican Restaurant; Scoring for Encompass Electric were Thorin Hill 1, Parker Winkle 2, Eleanor Beuving 1, Tyler Kronsbert 1. Scoring for Mi Pueblo were William Haag 1, and Chet Small 3. 

NextHome 365 Realty vs Bazzar Tech Repair; Scoring for NextHome were B. Lampert 1, and Colt Bristow 1. Scoring for Bazzar Tech Repair was Mason Mauri 2. 

9&10s 

MGT Professional Tree Care vs NNAC; Scoring for MGT was Wyatt Grey-Trask 1. Scoring

Alpha Angler vs Les Schwab; Scoring for Alpha Angler was Avery Horn 1. No scores for Les Schwab. 

MGT Professional Tree Care vs Gregory Construction; Scoring for MGT were Wyatt Grey-Trask 1, and Jaxson Bernhardt 4. Scoring for Gregory Construction was Jack Rice 2. 

Alpha Angler vs Glidden Group; Scoring for Alpha Angler were Avery Horn 1, and Colden Booth 1. No scores for Glidden Group. 

11&12s 

LX Products, LLC vs Encompass Electric; Scoring for LX Products was Riley Johnson 3. No score for Encompass Electric. 

Copius Heat & Air vs Plummer Forest Products; Scoring for Copius Heat & Air was Dylan Hill 3. Scoring for Plummer Forest Products were Isaiah Duprey 1, Jonathan Beuving 1, and Charlie Tschida 1. 

13&14s 

Spirit Lake Parks n Recreation vs Inland NW Tech; Scoring for SLPR were Blake Neel 1, Nathaniel dePutter 1, Nate Babor 1, and Brooke Grey-Trask 3. Scoring for Inland NW Tech were Walker Lambrecht 2 and Andrew Sullivan 2.  

• REAL LIFE SPORTS

Soccer

April 26

At The Fields at Real Life

Youth 1/2 Grade Division Soccer

1/2 Grade Division

Game 1

Firehawks – 2

Green Snakes – 4

Firehawks

Points Scored: Easton Snook, Bodin Weir

Green Snakes

Points Scored: Mila Rude, Church Gideon

Game 2

Lightning Bolts – 0

The Americans – 12

Lightning Bolts

Points Scored: –

The Americans

Points Scored: Griffin Butcher, Ezra Ellis, Connor Kraack, Saylor Linderman, Christian Poland

Game 3

Cannonballs – 5

Fire Eagles – 0

Cannonballs 

Points Scored: Titus Darnell, Ben McCully, Joseph Wirick

Fire Eagles 

Points Scored: –

Game 4

American Eagles – 5

Wolves – 0

American Eagles 

Points Scored: Micah Kacalek, Andrew Perkins, Sabella Sanchez, Avery Vick

Wolves

Points Scored: –

Game 5

Lightning Gladiators – 2

Goal Smashers – 2

Lightning Gladiators 

Points Scored: Lazarus Edman, Carter Oswald

Goal Smashers 

Points Scored: Evelyn Cressey, Warrison

Game 6

Raging Bulls – 3

Thunder Lions – 5

Raging Bulls 

Points Scored: Addy Anderson, Jentzen Jelmberg

Thunder Lions 

Points Scored:Sage Caird, Carson Ontiveros, Jordan Ontiveros

Youth 3/4 Grade Division Soccer

3/4 Grade Division

Game 1

The Black Dragons – 2

Team USA – 2

The Black Dragons 

Points Scored: Jack Maus

Team USA

Points Scored: Penelope Sheraton, Brock Teal

Game 2

Firehawks – 4

Bombers – 1

Firehawks

Points Scored: Nehemiah Leas, Titus Leas, Cash Morelli, Alexander Wentworth

Bombers

Points Scored: Garrett Hill

Game 3

Tigers – 5

Strikers – 4

Tigers

Points Scored: Mason Elizondo Gomer, Micah Hermenet, Corbin Wichman

Strikers

Points Scored: Wade Anderson, Avery Tarbutton

Game 4

Torpedoes – 9

Jaguars – 0

Torpedoes

Points Scored: Travis Lettau, Ryan Lettau, Madison Morrett, Keller Olson, Jaxsen Ontiveros, Curran Oswald

Jaguars

Points Scored: –

Youth 5/6 Grade Division Soccer

5/6 Grade Division

Game 1

Americans – 5

Bulldogs – 1

Americans

Points Scored: Kellen Dyk, Benjamin Ferguson, Jones Miller, Tucker Sheraton

Bulldogs

Points Scored: Gabriel Edman

Game 2

The Dragons – 0

Chicken Jockeys – 7

The Dragons 

Points Scored:-

Chicken Jockeys

Points Scored: Elliot Baune, Jackson Baune, Holly McCray, Grayson Mueller, Brenden Whitney

Game 3

Falcons – 2

Fire and Ice – 2

Falcons 

Points Scored: Zade Fawley, Anthony Strausser

Fire and Ice 

Points Scored: Jacob Priddy

Volleyball 

April 26

At The Courts at Real Life

Youth 3-5 Grade Division Volleyball

3-5 Grade Division

Game 1

Starblasters – 0

Court Queens – 3

Starblasters 

Aces: Cara Clever, Laila Emery, Jenna Greensides, Hannah Jongeward, Naomi Lamb, Everly Long, Jade Long, Michaela Thomas

Court Queens 

Aces: Reagan Birk, Rosalie Birk, Melody Cypher, Eden Ellis, Sophia Kirchner, Harper Molinari, Bethany Rice, Chara Rice, Damike Paterson

Game 2

Lightning Ladies – 2

The Americans – 1

Lightning Ladies

Aces: Ruby Cleave, Ruby Schwam, Jora Tesky

The Americans 

Aces: Juliet Divine, Alayna Hanson, Leah Larson, Claire Quimby, Makenna Scholten

Game 3

Fire Sisters – 2

Diving Dolphins – 1

Fire Sisters 

Aces: Evelyn Androes, Lilly Champine, Madison Chapin, Remi Fawley, Amrie Mahaffy, Mackenzie Phillips, Aubryn Preiss, Everly Trahanes

Diving Dolphins 

Aces: Peyton Davis, Faith Dyk, Celeste Gama, Lucy Hancock, Amaris Hawkins, Millie Mclean

Game 4

Fire Chickens – 2

Sunsetters – 1

Fire Chickens 

Aces: Nora Clauson, Marena Slegers, Keziah Soltwisch

Sunsetters 

Aces: Eliana Browne, Katie Small, Michayla Zuniga 

Game 5

Super Spikers – 

US Spikers – 

Super Spikers

Aces: Avery Armstrong, Evelyn Goodner, Camille Kellmer, Brielle Lettau, Aveya Wise

US Spikers 

Aces: Faith Bonner, Taylor Davitt, Carter Glindeman, Sienna Hanson, Kyrene Ryan

Youth 6-8 Grade Division Volleyball

6-8 Grade Division

Game 1

The Smashers – 3

Aces – 0

The Smashers 

Aces: Stella Cleave, Olivia Emery, Ashlynn Jones, Zoey Moreno, Makaylin Salaiz, Autumn Schwam, Elliana Thomas, Addi Voigt

Aces

Aces: Presley Davenport, Signe Williams

Game 2

Tiger Titans – 3

North Idaho Glory – 0

Tiger Titans 

Aces: Nathalia Ambrozic, Romey Austin, Sydney Burke, Elleana Imel, Jessa Schleisman

North Idaho Glory 

Aces: Scarlett Appel, Liv Baker, Brighton Cline, Sage Van Valin

Game 3

Little Giant – 3

Fierce Firecrackers – 0

Little Giant

Aces: Shaylee Brotherton, Chloe Davis, Olivia Harty, Rebecca Jongeward, Lyla Miller

Fierce Firecrackers

Aces: Lyla Olson, Taylor Skiles, Madelyn West

Game 4

Spicy Spiking Spartans – 1

Glitz n’Slam – 2

Spicy Spiking Spartans

Aces: –

Glitz n’Slam

Aces: 

Game 5

Ruby Aces – 0

Hot Porcupines – 3

Ruby Aces 

Aces: Harmony Anderson, Layla Groom, Aubrey Hanson, Tamara Wood

Hot Porcupines

Aces: Lorelei Chafe, Hannah Roundtree, Brooklyn Stroud

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    Courtesy photo The North Idaho Youth Lacrosse grade 5/6 Falcons Green Team took second place at the season-opening Columbia Shootout on Saturday and Sunday at Columbia Park in Kennewick, Wash. In the front is Connor Smalley; second row from left, Lucas Perry, Camden Glindeman and Luke Nicholson; third row from left, Liam Clark, Boston Parsons, Monty Montgomery, Gabe Stearns and Benji Whitcomb; fourth row from left, Wyatt Carpenter, EJ Dahlin, Levi Tebbe, Keegan Rosenberger, Wyatt Secord, Troy Hill and McCoy Jolley; and back row from left, Joe Dauncey-Scheler, Hunter Neeley, Bricen Cornett and Blake Parkinson. Several other North Idaho Youth Lacrosse teams also competed at the tournament. The NIYL Falcons added a 1st/2nd grade boys team this year, and scored 9 goals in their first tournament. The 3rd/4th grade boys team scored 18 goals. The 5th grade boys took on the full-size lacrosse field for their first time and scored 9 goals. The 6th grade boys took second place with 55 goals (see photo). The 7th/8th grade boys combined the white and black teams and scored 6 goals.
 
    Courtesy photo The Sting 2011 Boys Academy soccer team placed second in its bracket to move on to the State Cup finals in Boise. Pictured is Ryder Benca of the Sting on a throw-in last weekend in round-robin play.
 
 
    Photo by KATHY STERLING The second game of the spring soccer league ended with the Sting U9 Boys Yellow team tying with the BVBIA CDA U9 Yellow team 4-4 on April 19 at the LDS Church Soccer Fields. Sting goals were scored by Elijah Cline (1), Gideon Lee (2) and Xavier Sousley (1). Pictured from left in the black jerseys for the Sting are Atlas Lepley, Isaak Sterling, Xander Rodriguez, Elijah Cline and Lincoln Sargent.
 
 
    Photo by KAYLEAN MAY The Sting SC Girls 2013 Academy soccer team posted two victories against Sandpoint opponents last weekend. On Saturday the Sting defeated Sandpoint FC 2012G 5-0. Goals were scored by Nora Schock, Evellyn Howard, Hayden Hays, Nevie Sousley and Addi Salas. On Sunday the Sting beat the Sandpoint Strikers FC 2013G 3-1, with Presley Hart, Nora Schock and Nevie Sousley finding the back of the net for the Sting. Pictured at left is Sting midfielder Nora Schock. Tryouts for the Sting Soccer Club will be held the week of May 19. Information: www.stingsc.com/tryouts
 
 
    Courtesy photo The 2013 Sting Academy Boys soccer team went undefeated during their three games in Boise last weekend in the round-robin portion of the Idaho State Cup tournament, securing their spot in the semifinals, which will place in Boise on May 17. In their final match, Luke Baune scored a hat trick and Levi Pooler added one goal in a 4-2 victory over the Boise Timbers. In the front row from left are Brody Brennan, Caleb Larson, Levi Pooler, Crew Kuhlmann, Maverick Sargent, Vance Corbeill and Asher Witherwax; and back row from left, Jasper Meyer, assistant coach Chad Kuhlmann, Carter Mitchell, Kai Blue, Luke Baune, Keaton Knoll, Xander Weeks, Asher Engles, coach James Grothe, Jonah Wuest and Nolan Bode.
 
 
    Courtesy photo The Sting girls 2014 black team beat the Spokane Shadow Rave 4-3 and the Yakima Sozo gold 4-1 last weekend. Sting goals over the weekend were scored by Elsie Hewitt-Nord, Finley Martin, Poppy Moreau, Charli Mehlhoff, Quinn Baily and Lyla Maestas. Pictured is Sting goalie Sophia Moreno, throwing the ball to teammate Brooklyn Simoni.
 
 
    Courtesy photo The 15U Spokane Elite AAU boys basketball team went 4-0 at the Bellevue Premier Spring Showcase basketball tournament, highlighted by a 52-43 victory over Central Washington Select Red in the championship game. Spokane Elite Basketball Club was founded in 2006 by Stacy Boyd, who recently completed his first season as Coeur d’Alene High’s head girls basketball coach. Spokane Elite is scheduled to California in the coming months to participate in the prestigious Made Hoops Boys Basketball Circuit. From left are coach Tre’ Boyd, Gage Gatten, Ty Ball, Luis Garcia, Jacob Wood, Marcus Juarez, Josh Sampson, Lennox Radford, Collin Simon, Orest Sydor and coach Stacy Boyd. Not pictured are Andy Irgens and Evan Robertson.
    Courtesy photo Avant Coeur Xcel Platinum graduating sSeniors at their last competition in Salem, Ore., at the Region 2 Xcel Regionals. From left are Carisa Gencarella and Carina Gencarella.

  

  

 



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Northwestern University marks 1 year of construction for new Ryan Field facility, Wildcats football team playing at temporary site

EVANSTON, Ill. (WLS) — The new Ryan Field facility is slated to open September 2026 at Northwestern Univeristy. When it makes its debut, the expectation is that it will be a space for Northwestern Wildcats and also a resource for the whole community. ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch It’s been […]

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EVANSTON, Ill. (WLS) — The new Ryan Field facility is slated to open September 2026 at Northwestern Univeristy.

When it makes its debut, the expectation is that it will be a space for Northwestern Wildcats and also a resource for the whole community.

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It’s been exactly a year since Northwestern University broke ground on a new Ryan Field, and it continues to take shape.

University officials marked the construction anniversary with an announcement that the arena will be a shared space with several community groups.

“We won’t have football games and large crowds most days, but you wouldn’t build something like this to not have it be an asset that is used broadly,” said Pat Ryan, Jr. with Ryan Sports Development.

While the first tenant for Ryan Field will be Northwestern athletics, university officials announced the second anchor tenant will be a conglomeration of community partners, such as Evanston Township High School athletics, the Shirley Ryan Ability Lab, the Fellowship of Afro-American Men, or FAAM, and Kuumba Evanston.

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“The new Ryan Field will be a place for you young people who have all this opportunity and potential will have a place to build and expand that,” said Dave Davis with Northwestern University.

The new Ryan Field is not just a stadium, but a way to strengthen ties between the university and the community.

“We’re hopeful to partner with northwestern athletics and the office of community relations to find ways to dismantle systemic barriers to youth sports,” said Chris Livatino, Evanston Township High School athletic director.

The goal is to also bring more people together around shared experiences, like movie nights on the plaza and ice skating in the winter.

“What’s happening here is creating opportunities for communal magic in ways that are going to be inspiring in ways that are going to lift up whole community,” Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss said.

When completed, Ryan arena will be the first NFL-style stadium at a college.

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Lakeshore Foundation receives ESPN Innovation Challenge grant

The Lakeshore Foundation has received a $100,000 grant from ESPN’s inaugural Take Back Sports Innovation Challenge. Take Back Sports is a new youth sports initiative created by ESPN and Disney to expand access to sports for youth. They launched their official website on Monday. On top of ESPN’s $5 million charitable investment in the program […]

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The Lakeshore Foundation has received a $100,000 grant from ESPN’s inaugural Take Back Sports Innovation Challenge.

Take Back Sports is a new youth sports initiative created by ESPN and Disney to expand access to sports for youth. They launched their official website on Monday.

On top of ESPN’s $5 million charitable investment in the program to reimagine youth sports, ESPN announced the Take Back Sports Innovation Challenge at the Aspen Institute’s Project Play Summit in March. Through cutting-edge training models, inclusive programming and community-rooted solutions, the Innovation Challenge aims to spotlight approaches that reimagine how kids engage with sports — fostering a more accessible and positive youth sports experience for all. ESPN doubled its original investment from $50,000 to $100,000 per grant in response to more than 150 compelling applications from across the country, and the Lakeshore Foundation was named as one of 10 recipients.

Lakeshore’s Super Sports Saturday pilot will bring inclusive, Paralympic-style sports to youth with physical disabilities in underserved areas of Alabama. As the only multi-adapted-sports organization in the state and a national Paralympic training hub, Lakeshore is uniquely equipped to deliver high-impact, free programming that blends fun, fitness and skill development. With ESPN’s support, the pilot will host five events in Montgomery, train local mentors and lay the foundation for a scalable model that creates access, independence and a culture of multi-sport play for youth with disabilities across the Southeast.

This year’s other Take Back Sports Innovation Challenge recipients include:

  • The Center for Healing and Justice through Sport (CHJS) received a grant for Collective, a first-of-its-kind digital credentialing platform that brings visibility, accountability and trust to youth sports coaching. Developed in partnership with RAIS3 Partners, Collective allows families and organizations to see who’s coaching their children, what training they’ve completed, and whether they’re equipped to foster safe, inclusive environments. With ESPN’s support, CHJS will onboard 2,500 coaches, parents and programs in Boston — making it the first fully “trackable” city for coach credentials — setting a new national standard for quality, transparency and equity in youth sports.
  • City Parks Foundation’s impactful “Everyday Play” program delivers free, daily, multi-sport programming to underserved youth in New York City parks. By offering equitable access to tennis, soccer, track & field, golf, and more — along with trauma-informed coaching, career pathways for alumni, and extended summer play — CityParks is addressing systemic barriers to youth sports while keeping kids active, engaged, and supported where they live. This grant will directly fund operations at Kaiser Park in Brooklyn, serving children with high needs and helping sustain a proven, community-rooted model that prioritizes fun, health and opportunity for all.
  • Let Her Play has a proven, scalable model that connects young girls with collegiate female athletes to inspire sports participation and leadership. They uniquely address the gender gap through a groundbreaking “Playing the Long Game” initiative that empowers former athletes as fun-focused youth coaches and mentors to keep girls engaged longer in sports. Their data-driven, community-rooted approach tackles critical participation drop-off and creates lasting impact by fostering role models who reflect and motivate the next generation.
  • Mudsock Youth Athletics received a grant for its commitment to keeping teens engaged in community-based sports by making play fun, inclusive, and youth-driven. Through its “Mudsock Way” initiative, the organization is training coaches and expanding its Youth Action Board to ensure teen voices are centered in shaping programs — using the grant to deepen that youth leadership model and reduce burnout and attrition in year two.
  • The Official Leadership Network (OLN) uses a pioneering scalable, tech-driven solution to one of youth sports’ most urgent challenges: the critical shortage of trained officials — especially in underserved communities. Through a strategic partnership between UMPS CARE Charities, Sports Officials Care and RefReps, OLN is building a diverse pipeline of high school students trained not only in officiating fundamentals but also in life and leadership skills. With ESPN’s support, OLN will digitize its proven curriculum into engaging, multi-sport video modules — transforming officiating into a gateway for youth employment, confidence and long-term civic leadership.
  • Philadelphia Youth Sports Collaborative (PYSC) earned a grant for its transformative Game On Philly! initiative, which places trained community coaches and AmeriCorps members directly into neighborhood recreation centers to deliver high-quality, trauma-informed sports programming. The program’s innovative partnership with Philadelphia Parks & Recreation ensures scalable, sustainable recreation for youth ages 6–14 where they live, play and grow.
  • Shriners Children’s Portland creates lifelong athletes by proactively addressing injury prevention, sport burnout and early specialization. Leveraging its expertise as a nationally recognized pediatric orthopedic hospital, the organization will lead educational workshops and hands-on injury prevention programming for coaches and parents across Portland, equipping key community stakeholders with tools, resources and expert-led guidance. With ESPN’s support, Shriners will launch this first-of-its-kind effort in the region, helping ensure young athletes stay healthy, engaged and active in sports for years to come.
  • Volo Kids Foundation has an innovative, equity-centered approach to expanding youth sports access in under-resourced communities nationwide. By leveraging a unique partnership with its for-profit arm, Volo Sports, the organization activates a sustainable pipeline of trained volunteer coaches to lead free, multi-sport programming across eight cities. With a proven track record of engaging over 70,000 children and 15,000 volunteers, Volo Kids addresses both physical activity gaps and youth mental health challenges, while building character, confidence and community — making it a scalable and impactful model for reimagining accessible youth sports in America.
  • Women’s Coaching Alliance is tackling two major issues in youth sports: the lack of female coaches and the shortage of available coaches overall. Through its “Coach Today, Lead For Life” program, WCA is expanding a proven model that trains and pays young women to become leaders and role models in their communities — helping more kids, especially girls, stay in the game while creating a more equitable and sustainable coaching pipeline.





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TULSA, OKLA. (KTUL) — The Tulsa Drillers are set to kick off July with a series of home games against the Wichita Wind Surge, featuring three consecutive nights of fireworks in celebration of the July 4th holiday. The games will take place from Tuesday, July 1, through Thursday, July 3, at ONEOK Field. The Drillers […]

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The Tulsa Drillers are set to kick off July with a series of home games against the Wichita Wind Surge, featuring three consecutive nights of fireworks in celebration of the July 4th holiday.

The games will take place from Tuesday, July 1, through Thursday, July 3, at ONEOK Field.

The Drillers will wear special-edition holiday jerseys and caps for the series, which also marks the continuation of the Propeller Series against the Wind Surge.

Tulsa currently leads the series 7-5.

On July 1, the game will start at 7:00 p.m. and feature Youth Sports Night.

Young fans wearing sports jerseys will receive free tickets and can join a pregame parade on the field.

Then on July 2, it’s Military Appreciation Night, with current and retired military personnel eligible for two free tickets with proper identification.

The game will begin at 7:00 p.m.

The series finale on July 3, starting at 6:30 p.m., will include a blood drive by Our Blood Institute.

Donors will receive free tickets to a future Drillers game.

The night will also feature an all-you-can-eat buffet option for fans.

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Pa. Catholic school teacher, coach charged with child porn – NBC10 Philadelphia

A Bucks County Catholic school teacher and youth sports coach is accused of possessing child pornography, officials announced on Wednesday. Richard Adamsky, 65, was arrested and charged with child sexual abuse material and criminal use of communication facility. A photo of Richard Adamsky The investigation began when the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children […]

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A Bucks County Catholic school teacher and youth sports coach is accused of possessing child pornography, officials announced on Wednesday.

Richard Adamsky, 65, was arrested and charged with child sexual abuse material and criminal use of communication facility.

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The investigation began when the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) reported to law enforcement the possible downloading or obtaining of child sexual abuse material on March 30, 2025. Investigators tracked the IP address of the person who uploaded the image to Adamsky’s home in Warminster Township, according to the criminal complaint.

On Wednesday, June 25, 2025, the FBI and other law enforcement agencies executed a search warrant at the home on Gibson Avenue. At the time, Adamsky was the only one inside the house, officials said.

Adamsky allegedly told investigators that for the past four to five years he has been searching for, downloading and saving hundreds of child pornography images on his computer, according to the criminal complaint. When asked how many of the images Adamsky had saved, he told investigators “too many,” officials said.

Adamsky was then arrested and charged Wednesday morning. He is currently in custody at the Bucks County Jail after failing to post $500,000 bail.

Online court records do not reveal legal representation who could speak on Adamsky’s behalf.

Adamsky has taught at Nativity of Our Lord Catholic School in Warminster, Pennsylvania, for more than three decades and also coached youth sports at the school. Investigators say the age group Adamsky taught is the same age group that was depicted in the child pornography images. According to his biography, Adamsky also coached at Archbishop Wood and Lenape Middle School.

Adamsky’s biography has been removed from the Nativity of Our Lord website. In a statement, a spokesperson for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia wrote he has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation.

“Neither the school, nor the parish, nor the Archdiocese had any indication of alleged wrongdoing on Mr. Adamsky’s part until being notified of his arrest earlier today. Based on information provided by law enforcement, it is our understanding that these activities involved Mr. Adamsky’s personal electronic devices only and that there were no allegations that he had physically harmed a minor,” a spokesperson wrote. “As a condition of his employment, Mr. Adamsky had up-to-date criminal background checks and child abuse clearances on file. Additionally, no complaints of inappropriate behavior with minors had ever been lodged against him.”



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Makawao youth wins state Scouting award | News, Sports, Jobs

Makawao youth Noah Kalehuawehe is the recipient of the state John Henry Felix Leadership Through Service Award from the Scouting America, Aloha Council. Photo courtesy Scouting America A Makawao youth has received the prestigious John Henry Felix Leadership Through Service Award from the Scouting America, Aloha Council. Noah Kalehuawehe also received $1,944 in recognition of […]

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Makawao youth Noah Kalehuawehe is the recipient of the state John Henry Felix Leadership Through Service Award from the Scouting America, Aloha Council. Photo courtesy Scouting America

A Makawao youth has received the prestigious John Henry Felix Leadership Through Service Award from the Scouting America, Aloha Council.

Noah Kalehuawehe also received $1,944 in recognition of his community service.

Kalehuawehe’s personal essay reflected on the brotherhood he found in Scouting and his service to the Lahaina community after the 2023 wildfires.

Scouting America, Aloha Council celebrated the accomplishments of 106 Scouts who earned the rank of Eagle during the 2024-25 academic year at the annual Eagle Scout Recognition Banquet & Mentoring Luncheon Saturday at the Council Headquarters in Nuuanu.

Hosted by the National Eagle Scout Association, Aloha Chapter, the event recognized Hawaii’s highest-achieving Scouts and honored individuals whose leadership and service exemplify the values of Scouting.

Earning the rank of Eagle Scout is a rare achievement as only about 6% of all Scouts nationwide reach this milestone. It requires years of dedication, community service, leadership development and the completion of a capstone Eagle Scout Service Project.

A highlight of the event was the mentoring session where new Eagle Scouts met in small groups with accomplished professionals across industries. Mentors included leaders from SSFM International, Navian Hawaii, Hawaiian Electric, Torkildson Katz, the University of Hawai’i, the State of Hawaii Commission on Water Resource Management, and the U.S. Air Force, among others — demonstrating how the values of Scouting extend into every facet of professional and civic life.



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