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Thousands expected in Idaho Falls this weekend for large soccer tournament

The following is a news release from Bonneville Youth Soccer League. IDAHO FALLS — IFFC is proud to host the largest soccer tournament in the state of Idaho this Thursday through Saturday, May 8–10. This year’s tournament will welcome 246 teams from Idaho, Utah, Montana, and Wyoming, with more than 400 games played across nine […]

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The following is a news release from Bonneville Youth Soccer League.

IDAHO FALLS — IFFC is proud to host the largest soccer tournament in the state of Idaho this Thursday through Saturday, May 8–10. This year’s tournament will welcome 246 teams from Idaho, Utah, Montana, and Wyoming, with more than 400 games played across nine locations around Idaho Falls.

Between 5,000 and 10,000 players, spectators, referees, and fans are expected to attend, generating over $1 million in economic impact for the city. Local hotels, restaurants, and shops are already seeing the positive effects of this major event.

A Community Celebration

With matches happening citywide, the tournament offers more than just competition—it’s a vibrant celebration of youth sports and community spirit.

A highlight of the weekend is the popular “Shootout at the Shootout” event on Friday evening. Teams compete in a fast-paced penalty kick contest to see who can score the most goals within a set time. Families gather to enjoy the excitement along with a BBQ, creating a festive atmosphere. This year, more than 4,000 players and spectators are expected for this wild and fun event.

More information can be found here.

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Youth Sports May 21, 2025

• LACROSSE Coeur d’Alene Lacrosse Classic: Boys in grades 1-8 and girls in grades 3-8 participated in the tournament, hosted by North Idaho Youth Lacrosse, last weekend at the Canfield Sports Complex in Coeur d’Alene. Teams from Coeur d’Alene, Sandpoint, Kalispell, Helena, Great Falls and Missoula, as well as from Spokane, Richland and Kennewick participated. […]

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• LACROSSE

Coeur d’Alene Lacrosse Classic: Boys in grades 1-8 and girls in grades 3-8 participated in the tournament, hosted by North Idaho Youth Lacrosse, last weekend at the Canfield Sports Complex in Coeur d’Alene. Teams from Coeur d’Alene, Sandpoint, Kalispell, Helena, Great Falls and Missoula, as well as from Spokane, Richland and Kennewick participated.

The North Idaho Youth Lacrosse 1/2 Grade Falcons team took second place.

The NIYL 3/4 grade Falcons team took first place in the Silver Division.

The NIYL 5/6 Falcons Green team took second place in the Gold Division.

The NIYL 5/6 Falcons White team took third place in the Gold Division.

• RATHDRUM PARKS AND RECREATION

Soccer

May 10

U4 Soccer 

Reliable Towing vs. Smile Squad 

Reliable Towing: Oaklyn Wunder (3), Henry Johnson (1), Karson LaForce (2), Boone Sanders (1) 

Smile Squad: Ewan Owens (1), Jaxon South (6), Ava Busso (2) 

The Local Deli vs. Mike White Ford 

The Local Deli: Addison Allen (4), John Zwonitzer (2) 

Mike White Ford: Jaxston Finney (1) 

Les Schwab vs. Mihara Law 

Les Schwab: Jolee Foster (2), Bowen Pruitt (2), James Walker (1) 

Mihara Law: Taylor Davenport (2), Cameron Lancaster (6), Archer South (1) 

Ziply Fiber vs. Lake City Auto Care 

Ziply Fiber: Mason Grover (2), Gabriel Howell (7) 

Lake City Auto: Lena Hittle (1), Carter Cliff (7) 

The 208 vs. Generations Memory Care 

The 208: Conor McAllister (6), Kathleen Warringer (1) 

Generations Memory Care: Maddox Emmett (2) 

U6 Soccer 

Lake City Auto Care vs. Wildgrain Woodworking 

Lake City Auto: Olivia Green (1), Storie Woodcock (1) 

Wildgrain Woodworking: Addilyn Nordlie (1), Kyzer Meyer (1), Michael Boissoneau Jr. (1) 

Smile Squad vs. Cole’s Automotive 

Smile Squad: Jericho Foster (2) 

Cole’s Automotive: Everett Bogart (1) 

Sweet Lou’s vs. Cloud 9 

Sweet Lou’s: Tia Rinaldi (3) 

Cloud 9: Aedan Russell (2), Easton Sanders (1), Jacob Rasmussen (1) 

Kootenai Ductless vs. Selkirk RV 

Kootenai Ductless: Channing Biggs (1), Steele Seaman (1), Jaxson Allen (6), Morgan Basler (7) 

Selkirk RV: Harper Clifton (1) 

Ziply Fiber vs. Young Construction 

Ziply Fiber: Scarlett Sitar (1) 

Young Construction: 0 

U8 Soccer 

Kootenai Ductless vs. Les Schwab 

Kootenai Ductless: 0 

Les Schwab: Bentley Karst (2), Sawyer Grover (1), Waylon Peters (2), Jackson Henry (1), Olivia Schelin (1) 

Ziply Fiber vs. Cobalt Land Management 

Ziply Fiber: Kohen Schumacher (2) 

Cobalt Land Management: Zachery Eschrich (1) 

Jenna Wynand Real Estate vs. Ferguson Concrete 

Jenna Wynand Real Estate: Austin Higgins (1), Kalvin Kotecki (1) 

Ferguson Concrete: Gabriel Librande (1) 

Precision Landworks vs. CDA Soccer Club 

Precision Landworks: Roguen Kraft (1), Adam Terry (3), Rowen Tate (5) 

CDA Soccer Club: (0) 

Young Family’s Foundation of North Idaho vs. Mihara Law 

Young Family’s Foundation: Isla Tucker (1), Cayben Bird (2) 

Mihara Law: Ember Weitz (1), Beckett Waldo (1) 

U10 Soccer 

NNAC vs. Aldrich Co. 

NNAC: Alayna Sternberg (1), Andi Cathey (1), Britney Wright (2), Camden Shafer (1), Ryder Griffin (2) 

Aldrich Co.: William Porter IV (1) 

Ziply Fiber vs. Alpha Angler 

Ziply Fiber: Davin Callan (3) 

Alpha Angler: Cheyenne Streibeck (1), Zade Herman (1) 

U12 Soccer 

Bruised Bananas vs. Copius Heat & Air 

Bruised Bananas: Penney Oswell (1), Luke Bishop (1), Kalel Creed (1) 

Copius Heat & Air: Dylan Hill (1), Tyce Dunbar (1)  

Site 3D vs. Quality Stoves 

Site 3D: Westley Dyk (1) 

Quality Stoves: Christopher Thompson (2), Ella Weaver (1), Brylen Cox (1), Owen Hunt (1), Talon Higgins (1), Lincoln Swanson (2)  

U14 Soccer 

Surf Shack vs. Inland NW Tech 

Surf Shack: Cooper Oswald (2), Ben Woodcock (1), Jude Ellis (2) 

Inland NW Tech: Wyatt Thompson (1), Andrew Sullivan (1) 

May 17

U4 Soccer 

Lake City Auto Care vs. Mike White Ford 

Lake City Auto Care: Banks McGuffin (3), Mac McGuffin (1), Lena Hittle, (1), Carter Cliff (5) 

Mike White Ford: Madelyn Mills (1), Jaxston Finney (1) 

Smile Squad vs. Les Schwab 

Smile Squad: Jaxon South (2), Emmett Emch (4) 

Les Schwab: Jolee Foster (2), Twila DeGruy (2), Bowden Pruitt (1), James Walker (5) 

Reliable Towing vs. Ziply Fiber 

Reliable Towing: Oaklyn Wunder (7), Kalliyan Drake (1), Henry Johnson (1), Karson LaForce (5) 

Ziply Fiber: Mason Grover (3), Gabriel Howell (6) 

Generations Memory Care vs. The Local Deli 

Generations Memory Care: Chloe Mills (1), Grayson Scyphers (1), Ezra Posey (3), Jett Pruitt (1) 

The Local Deli: John Zwonitzer (6) 

The 208 vs. Mihara Law 

The 208: Judson Ball (2) 

Mihara Law: Graidyn Nelson (2), Cameron Lancaster (8), Dalton Hilton (1) 

U6 Soccer 

Cloud 9 vs. Young Construction 

Cloud 9: 0 

Young Construction: Barrett Thompson (1), Freya Dyk (1), Zaiden Gonzales (2) 

WildGrain Woodworking vs. Smile Squad 

WildGrain Woodworking: Abigail Peters (1), Michael Boissoneau Jr. (1) 

Smile Squad: Jericho Foster (2) 

Cole’s Automotive vs. Ziply Fiber 

Cole’s Automotive: Owen Gallinger (2), Axel Librande (1) 

Ziply Fiber: Scarlett Sitar (1) 

Selkirk RV vs. Sweet Lou’s 

Selkirk RV: Maverick McMillan (2), Raelynn Burkey (1), Harper Clifton (2) 

Sweet Lou’s: 0 

Lake City Auto Care vs. Kootenai Ductless 

Lake City Auto Care: Storie Woodcock (1) 

Kootenai Ductless: Morgan Basler (4), Teddy Snodgrass (2) 

U8 Soccer 

Ferguson Concrete vs. Young Family’s Foundation of N.I. 

Ferguson Concrete: Josslynn Thies (2) 

Young Family’s Foundation: Isla Tucker (1), Lena Asburry (1), Malin Loder (1), Owen Sonderman (1), Cayben Bird (1), Tobin Bird (1) 

CDA Soccer Club vs. Mihara Law 

CDA Soccer Club: 0 

Mihara Law: Esther Mihara (1), Xavier Piasecki (1), Eli Oswell (2), Beckett Waldo (1) 

Jenna Wynand Real Estate vs. Ziply Fiber 

Jenna Wynand Real Estate: Harlee Wynand (1), Autumn Kramer (1), Kilian Winn (1) 

Ziply Fiber: Wyatt Drake (3) 

Kootenai Ductless vs. Precision Landworks 

Kootenai Ductless: Ethan Landrum (1) 

Precision Landworks: Roguen Kraft (1), Hudson Roraback (4), Rowen Tate (4) 

Les Schwab vs. Cobalt Land Management 

Les Schwab: Bently Karst (2), Sawyer Grover (3), Waylon Peters (2), Clyde Pacotti (2), Jackson Henry (2), Olivia Schelin (1) 

Cobalt Land Management: Zachery Eschrich (1) 

U10 Soccer 

NNAC vs. Ziply Fiber 

NNAC: Wyatt Williamson (3), Davin Callan (3) 

Ziply Fiber: Wyatt Williamson (3), Davin Callan (3) 

Les Schwab vs. Gregory Construction 

Les Schwab: Coleton Price (1), Hudson Hess (1) 

Gregory Construction: Jess Gregory (1), Zackaree Hester (2), Jack Rice (2) 

U12 Soccer 

Site 3D vs. Bruised Bananas 

Site 3D: Westley Tanner (1), Rylan Burnett (2) 

Bruised Bananas: Penney Oswell (1)  

NNAC vs. Encompass Electric 

NNAC: Logan Strong (3), Gio Balsimo (1) 

Encompass Electric: 0  

U14 Soccer 

Surf Shack vs. Spirit Lake Parks & Recreation 

Surf Shack: Cooper Oswald (1), Ben Woodcock (1), Logan Hice (1) 

Spirit Lake Parks & Recreation: Blake Neel (2), Brooke Grey-Trask (2) 

• POST FALLS PARKS AND RECREATION

Soccer 

Week 6 

May 17 

U14 Division 

3 Truck Insurance Office, Inc: Dylan Mortier (2), Dexter Berdan (1) 

2 Stateline Speedway:  Cayson Brown (1), Asher Taylor (1) 

 

1 St. Maries Family Medicine: Brennen Suchoski (1) 

7 Stateline Subs: Marshall Smith (3), Jonah Taylor (2), Carter Holden (1), Hattie Ortiz (1) 

 

4 Viking Construction, Inc: Traigen Hance (2), Sean Abernathy (1), Jason Kuplack (1) 

2 Specialty Forest Products: Liam White (2) 

U11 Division 

10 Mill Town Strength & Conditioning: Kellan Shea (3), Gunnar Stover (3), Tate Lamb (2), Olivia Evenson (1),  

Elijah Nickerson (1)) 

0 Specialty Forest Products:  

 

8 Calvary Lutheran Church: Atlas Lepley (4), Jaxon Zenk (2), Lincoln Mackenzie (1), Madysen (1) 

1 Core Directional Services, LLC: Joseph Johnson (1)  

 

3 Peach Orthodontics: Kyson Davis (2), Derek Angele (1) 

1 The English Inspector: Sebastian Enfield (1) 

 

2 Silver Ridge Construction: Marek Graves (2) 

3 Serenity Dental: Hannah Ortiz (1), Lincoln Whitmire (1), Zander Whitmire (1) 

 

3 Stateline Speedway: Braiden Beck (2), Silas Millar (1) 

1 The English Inspector: Sebastian Enfield (1) 

U8 Division 

1 Morrison-Maierle: Lincoln Eades (1) 

1 Schaffer’s Towing,LLC: Cami Hance (1) 

 

2 Young Construction Gruop: Non-Roster (2)  

2 Post Falls Bike Shop: James Ledford (1), Zoey Mongan (1) 

 

0 HMH Engineering:  

2 Teremark Electrical Group: Levi Cooper (1), Hunter Thornton (1) 

 

2 Scotty’s Backflow: Brielle Lindsay (1), Nicholas Polisciuc (1) 

1 Post Falls ER & Hospital: Athena Fowler (1) 

 

1 Hayden Cars: Kennedy Noah Williams (1)  

4 Teremark Electrical Group: Levi Cooper (2), Ava Alt (1), Paige Yancey (1) 

Mini 6 Yr. Olds 

1 Post Falls Kiwanis: Aiden Leon (1) 

4 Knudtsen Chevrolet Co.: Liam Chacon (2), Briar Lindsay (1), Non-Roster (1) 

 

3 Post Falls Brewing: Benjamin Hunter (1), Phoenix Orth (1), Non-roster (1) 

1 Dairy Queen Post Falls:  Non-Roster (1) 

 

1 Northwest Rides: Arvo Kokkonen (1) 

0 CDA Paving & Concrete Specialties:   

 

4 Northwest Specialty Hospital: Ryker Tibbits (2), Tommy Tietz (2) 

0 Post Falls Family Dental: 

Micro 5 Yr. Olds 

4 The Litle Gym Post Falls: Kameron Biddle (4) 

3 North Idaho Garage Door: Jocelyn Clark (1), Camille Nelson (1), Jaxson Olsen (1) 

 

2 Taco Bell Post Falls:  Liam Rodriguez (2)  

1 Precision Diesel Repair, LLC: Kenzie Tibbits (1) 

 

4 Body by Scotty: Brynlee Cornett (2), Landon Korzen (1), Camryn Micolichek (1) 

5 Mill Town Strength & Conditioning: Hope Evenson (4), Zoe Ban (1) 

 

2 ALK Source Materials: Jaxon Buchanan (1), Owen Johnson (1) 

2 Nagrone Contracting, LLC: Eleanor Fenenbock (1), Lincoln Gibbs (1) 

• SPIRIT LAKE PARKS AND RECREATION

Soccer 

Week of May 14 

5&6s 

NextHome 365 Realty vs. Cup of Grace; Scoring for NextHome 365 Realty was Aria D’Avanzo 3. 

Spirit Lake Lightning vs. Snowy Mountain Doodles; Scoring for SL Lightning were Lincoln Bazzar 2, Benjamin Alcala 1, and Maeverly Miller 1. Scoring for Snowy Mountain Doodles was Beau Dunbar 1. 

7&8s  

NextHome 365 Realty vs. Encompass Electric; Scoring for Encompass Electric were Thorin Hill 4, Kian Aga 1, and Eleanor Beuving 1. Scoring for NextHome 365 Realty were Lillee Dippolito, B Lampert 1, and Andrew Wessling 1. 

Mi Pueblo Mexican Restaurant vs. Bazzar Tech Repair; Scoring for Mi Pueblo were Stetson Schneider 1, Easton Reyes 1, Rosie Mitchell 1, and Chet Small 2. Scoring for Bazzar Tech Repair were Mason Mauri 1, and Harrison Alcala 1. 

9&10s 

MGT Professional Tree Care vs. Aldrich Co.; This was a tough battle with the game ending in a tie, 0-0. 

Glidden Group vs. Alpha Angler; Scoring for Glidden Group was Charlie Salie 1. No points were scored by Alpha Angler. 

11&12s 

Copius Heat & Air vs. LX Products, LLS; Scoring for Copius Heat & Air was Dylan Hill 3. Scoring for LX Products were Riley Johnson 1 and Tayla Jacobs 1. 

Quality Stoves vs. Plummer Forest Products; Scoring for Quality Stoves were Christopher Thompson 1, Kaylee Landrum 2, and Owen Hunt. Scoring for Plummer Forest Products were Isaiah Duprey 1, and Jonathan Beuving 1. 

13&14s 

Mihara Law vs. Inland NW Tech; Scoring for Mihara Law were Sydney Thompson 1, Lucas Link 1, and Emeric Bullington 1. Scoring for Inland NW Tech were Andrew Sullivan 1 and Oliver Salie 1. 

• HAYDEN RECREATION AND COMMUNITY EVENTS

Soccer

May 17

Mini-Kickers (3-4 Yrs.Old)

Aesthetica Skin and Beauty Bar: Grayson Johnson 2-goals; Liam Robertson 1-goal

Air Technology West: Liam Volz 3-goals

Back 40 Real Estate Investments: Riggins Moore 2-goals; Adaline Pierson 3-goals; Oliver Power 3-goals

Crandall Law Group: Blair Crandall 2-goals; Lux Flores 2-goals; Colette Crump 1-goal; Malachi McNeil 1-goal; Colette Crump 4-goals

Crushers: Maclean Price 4-goals

Daum Construction: Brixton Clelland 4-goals; Calla Dale 1-goal; Hogan Dale 1-goal

Dr. Dance Dentistry for Kids: Evelyn Holmes 1-goal

Fred’s Plumbing: Bernie Bauer 3-goals; Blake Erwin 2-goals; Keziah Peahu 1-goal

Henbest Health: Layke Baker 3-goals; Evie Cash 1-goal; Daphne Simone 2-goals

Henry-Griffitts: Rowan Brooks 1-goal; Emmett Fenstermaker 1-goal

Honeysuckle Speech Therapy: Rylee Gallis 1-goal; Beckett Hampton 1-goal

Inspire PT Idaho: Logan Clinton 1-goal; Alexander Gallion 2-goals; Clarke Sand 1-goal; Cleo Sand 1-goal

Kait McKay Photography: Luka Brown 2-goals; Levi Hansen 1-goal; Ronan Ward 1-goal

Kicking & Screaming: No Stats Available

Kinder Prep Learning Center: Declan Butler 1-goal; Parker Leffler 1-goal; Audrey Zbinden-Cole 2-goals

Lake City Dental Specialties: Noah Casasola 1-goal; Finley Keller 2-goals; Charlotte Kern 2-goals; Jack Troutman 1-goal 

Legacy Heating and Cooling: Korbin Ferguson 1-goal

McCauley Bond Agency: Lane Tommerup 3-goals; Milo Walker 1-goal

McDonald’s: Max Grace 1-goal; Oliver Jespersen 3-goal; James Kenda 1-goal

NexTitle: Cooper Godfrey 3-goals; Ezra Skala 2-goals

NOBell Excavators: Nathanael Darrow 1-goal; Gideon Griswold 2-goals; Paisley Noble 5-goals

Saccone Electric: Andrew Bell 1-goal; Maverick Meeks 1-goal

Selkirk Sport: No Stats Available

Silverlake Automotive: Beck Bertolino 2-goals; Reese Kennedy 1-goal

Slick Rock Tanning & Spa: Ava Kaplan 1-goal; Ava Linn 1-goal; Adeline Veneman 1-goal

Super 1 Foods: Jones Norman 1-goal

Team Sonic: Lawson Engelstad 3-goals; Camille Litzko 2-goals; Jack Richardson 8-goals; Lewis Thompson 6-goals; Thomas Williams 6-goals

True North Heating and Cooling: Carter Jones 1-goal; Robert Lambert 1-goal; Ariana Mckeeman 1-goal

Micro-Kickers (5-6 Yrs. Old)

ACI Northwest: Skylin Chapman 1-goal

Axial Northwest: Brixton Appoldt 3-goals

Belle’s Brunch House: Lainey Crosby 4-goals; Mason Hubbard 1-goal

Bighouse Automotive: Gryffin Otten 1-goal; Sawyer Rouse 1-goal

CDA Clean Team: Royal Morris 1-goal

Coeur d’Alene Kids Dental: Devin Cole 3-goals

Costa Fab: Tucker Arnold 1-goal; Calvin Cromer 1-goal; Penny Lambert 2-goals; Rowan Moore 2-goals

Daum Construction: Lochlan McLuskie 1-goal

Dr. Dance Dentistry for Kids: Delilah Jackson 1-goal

Fred’s Plumbing: Isaac Bews 1-goal; Elijah Mendoza 1-goal; Amora Posada 1-goal; Everette Seronko 1-goal

Hippo Car Wash: Jackson Fenstermaker 3-goals; Avery Maher 1-goal

Lakeside Pediatrics:

Lancaster Market: Aiden Aschenbrener 1-goal; Alder Jacklin 1-goal

Lincoln Excavating: Waylon Hendry 1-goal

McDonald’s: Oz Barnes 1-goal; Chance Brockett 5-goals; Colton Cole 1-goal

Nick Shriner Real Estate: Adrianna Peters 1-goal

Northwest Pediatrics: Grace Britton 1-goal; Silas Chase 1-goal; Stella Newman 1-goal; Graciela Padilla 1-goal

Northwest Realty Group: Bennett Grambeau 1-goal; Nathan Livensov 5-goals; Owen Murray 2-goals; Daphne Simpson 3-goals

Progressive Natures Excavation: Lucy Baumgartner 1-goal; Cooper Behmer 2-goals; Forrest Kinsey 1-goal

Saccone Electric: No Stats Available

Saturday Night Inc.: No Stats Available

Scotty’s Backflow: Darcy Cheney 1-goal; Ava Kropf 1-goal; Redford Price 1-goal; Bria Scott 8-goals

Selkirk Sport: Wyatt Barnes 1-goal; Rosie Clark 1-goal; Edith Vandelinde 1-goal

Slick Rock Tanning and Spa: No Stats Available

Super 1 Foods: Malakai Acker 3-goals; Adeliah Carlson 2-goals; Oliver Goranson 1-goal

Timberline Adventures: Sylvie Buttars 1-goal; Mikyah Campbell 1-goal; Olivia Disanzo 1-goal

Van Zandt Financial: Cash O’Hara 2-goal

Viking Construction: No Stats Available

White Pine Wealth: Bode Dale 2-goals; Benjamin Santos 3-goals

Ziply Fiber: Rhett Goodwin 2-goals; Cora Looney 1-goal; Lennox Van Hill 2-goals

U8 Coed

Alpine Village School & Farms: Bodhi Christopherson 2-goals; Luca Clark 1-goal

Awaken Coffee: Logan Erwin 2-goals; Ryder Hardisty 1-goal; Ryatt Maestas 2-goals

Back 40 Real Estate Investments: Jack Goodwin 1-goal; Kylar Smith 1-goal; Leo Suazo 1-goal

Cannon Hill Industries: No Stats Available

David Evans & Assoc.: Gavin Orona 2-goals

Goal Getters: Owen Briggs 2-goals; Jayden Long 2-goals

Hubof’s Landscaping: Vaughn Barnes 1-goal

McCauley Bond Agency: Leo Grace 1-goal; Isaiah Vaderrodt 2-goals

New Leaf Nursery: Wesley Christen 1-goal; Aston Wilson 1-goal

North Idaho Eye: Dance Shepherd 1-goal

Polar Excavation: Israel Olson 3-goals, Gavyn Williams 1-goal

Powerhouse Electric: Louise Bjurstrom 2-goals

Progressive Nature’s Excavation: No Stats Available

SCJ Alliance: June Cash 1-goal; Miller Meeks 1-goal

U10 Coed

Barton Flooring & Trim LLC: Aiden Barton 1-goal; Everly Brozek 1-goal

Bighouse Automotive: Kip Bighouse 1-goal; Logan Troup 1-goal

Cannon Hill Industries: Aiden Jeffreys 1-goal; Logan Whipp 2-goals

CDA Heating & Cooling: Aaron Clyde 2-goals

Ginno Construction: Liam Dooley 1-goal; Hannah Simpson 1-goal; Gaizka Ugarte 2-goals

Hayden Canyon Charter: No Stats Available

Merlin’s Comedy Club: No Stats Available

North Idaho Aircraft Refinishing: Ethan Anderson 3-goals; Carson Molyneaux 4-goals; Wesley Molyneaux 1-goal; Silas Tolson 1-goal

Sharp Detailing, Inc.: Nolan Busch 2-goals; Boss Gustafson 2-goals; Andrey Klimovych 1-goal; Lawson Sattler 1-goal

Viking Construction: America Peck 1-goal

U12 Coed

Christian Center School: Flint Barton 1-goal; Austin Cooper 1-goal; Tommy Cooper 3-goals; Rebecca Hart 1-goal; Emery McKee 3-goals

Emergency Pet Care: Levi Dunn 2-goals

Manna Sourdough: Reese Truman 2-goals; Weaver Hudson 1-goal

Zip’s Drive-In: No Stats Available

U15 Coed

Ballers: Charles Charlebois 1-goal; Sebastian Guitron 1-goal

Chomper Cafe: Eliysha Klimovych 1-goal; Owen Morrow 1-goal; Kolton Rants 1-goal

JWS Builders: Josiah Klement 2-goals

MGT Professional Tree Care: Nathaniel De Patter 1-goal

Urban Edge Salon: Beckham Hayes 2-goals; Ryder Morrison 1-goal

Ziply Fiber: Banyan Sisson 1-goal

May 19

U8 Coed

Awaken Coffee: No Stats Available

David Evans & Assoc.: Ledge Karbo 1-goal; Margaret Leahy 1-goal

Goal Getters: Owen Briggs 2-goals; Ivey Roland 1-goal; Jayden Long 1-goal; Logan Wakefield 2-goals

McCauley Bond Agency: Leo Grace 1-goal; Isaiah Vatterrodt 1-goal

Polar Excavation: Max Warker 1-goal; Gavyn Williams 1-goal

Progressive Nature’s Excavation: Teagan Gilbert 1-goal; Taylor Sterling 1-goal

U10 Coed

Hayden Canyon Charter: Chase Beardslee 1-goal

Sharp Detailing, Inc: Nolan Busch 2-goals; Boss Gustafson 1-goal

U12 Coed

Christian Center School: Tinsley Anderson 1-goal; Tommy Cooper 1-goal; Emery McKee 2-goals

Emergency Pet Care: Josiah Potter 2-goals

U15 Coed

Ballers: Luke Blasick 1-goal; Paige Fish 1-goal; Sebastian Guitron 2-goals

JWS Builders: Michael Lee 1-goal; Landen Skaggs 1-goal

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    Courtesy photo The North Idaho Youth Lacrosse 3/4 Grade Falcons team took first place in the Silver Division at the Coeur d’Alene Lacrosse Classic last weekend at Canfield Sports Complex in Coeur d’Alene. In the front row from left are Rogan Zentner, Kamran Rosenberger, Noxon Turrell, Gabe Heavener and Jameson Whitcomb; second row from left, oby Beckett, Noah Wijma, Walker Angle, Will Krull and Jamison Lunsford; third row from left, Leo Lawhead, Brix Turrell, Charlie Alberton, Hazen Hutchison, Ben Espinoza and Luke Johnson; and back row from left, coach Ryan Lunsford, coach Josh Whitcomb, coach Hans Wijma and coach Nick Espinoza. Not pictured is Nolan Shumway.
 
 

    Courtesy photo The North Idaho Youth Lacrosse grade 5/6 Falcons Green team took second place in the Gold Division at the Coeur d’Alene Lacrosse Classic last weekend at Canfield Sports Complex in Coeur d’Alene. In the front is Connor Smalley; second row from left, Lucas Perry, Wyatt Secord, Gabe Stearns (behind), Luke Nicholson, Joe Dauncey-Scheler, EJ Dahlin, McCoy Jolley, Keegan Rosenberger and Camden Glindeman; and back row from left, Boston Parsons, Troy Hill, Levi Tebbe, Monty Montgomery, Blake Parkinson, Bricen Cornett, Liam Clark and Benji Whitcomb.
    Photo by LAKOTA STORLIE The Sting Soccer Club 2013 Girls Academy soccer team closed out its Washington Inland Premier League season with a 4-1 victory over the WE Surf SC G13 Premier on Sunday. Sting goals were scored by Addison Salas, Nevie Sousley, Nora Schock, and Kyal Carlson, cementing the team’s second-place finish in the league standings. Pictured from left are Sting defenders Novalee Hoel, Kinsey Kiefer and Felicity Miller. Tryouts for this team will be held this week on Wednesday and Thursday. Information: www.stingsc.com/tryouts
    Photo by LINDSEY KNOLL The 2013 Sting Boys Academy soccer team returned this past weekend to Boise and beat the Palacious Futbol Club 3-1 in the semifinals of the Idaho State Cup. In the finals, the Sting fell to the Idaho Juniors to finish second. In the front row from left are assistant coach Jon Baune, Caleb Larson, Crew Kuhlmann, Vance Corbeill and Brody Brennan; second row from left, Carter Mitchell, Levi Pooler, Luke Baune, Asher Engles, Asher Witherwax and Xander Weeks; and back row from left, assistant coach Chad Kuhlmann, Nolan Bode, Maverick Sargent, Jasper Meyer, Keaton Knoll, Kai Blue and coach James Grothe.
    Photo by KAYLEAN MAY The 2024 state cChampion Sting 2009 Girls Academy soccer team returned to Boise this past weekend to play Idaho Falls Football Club in the semifinals of the Idaho State Cup, and secured a 2-0 victory. The finals were a 2024 rematch between Sting and Idaho Rush Soccer Club, ending in a 2-2 draw after double OT. The Sting came up short in penalty kicks, and came home as the second-place team in Idaho. From left are coach Ty Kovatch, Taryn Young, Lucia Barton, Olivia Smith, Mady Witherwax, Anna Katherine Christman, Samantha Leaverton, Phinalley Voigt, Savannah Spencer, Ellia May, Nell Hutchins, Adelynn Blessing, Aspen Liddiard, Katie Kovatch, Chloe Murphree, Audrey Linder, Addy Kerley and assistant coach Dan Linder.
    Courtesy photo The Sting SC 2010 Girls soccer team took Silver at the Idaho State Cup over the weekend. In the front row from left are Katie Foster, Cate Storey, Mallory Morrisroe, Calla Kuhlmann, Selah McNiel, Anya Low and Grier Scott; and back row from left, Finley Wright, Ava Roberts, Jersey Larson, Emily Tanneberger, Jordynn Walker, Kendalyn Bowlby, Averyn Jones, Lila Moreau and Tayla Ruchti.
    Courtesy photo On Saturday the BVB IA CDA 2016 boys Black soccer team capped off its spring season with a 12–2 win over Spokane Shadow Jr B2015 Anderson Valley in Hayden. Competing in an older age bracket in the Washington Inland Select League (WISL), the BVB IA team finished the season undefeated. From left are Waylon Wood, Greyson Guy, Onyx Barnes, Mitchell Volland, Max Stover, Weston Kramer, Hugh Erickson, Peyton Schock, Colin Happeny; and rear, coach John O’Neil.
 
    Courtesy photo Sunday, the BVB IA CDA U12/U13 Boys soccer team secured a 3–1 victory over Spokane Shadow B12 Shale at Coeur d’Alene High School. In the front row from left are Owen Irwin, Luca Riley, Merrick Morse, Maverick Paine, Greysen Higgins, Conrad Cortes and Vincent Nyist; and back row from left, coach John O’Neil, Knolyn Kuhn, Caleb Wurster, Mateo Ethan Mariano, Patrick Langer, Weston Borges, Kleh Rogers, James Doalson and William Tell.
    Courtesy photo The Sting SC 09 boys Academy soccer team brought home the Idaho State Cup championship trophy in the U16 boys division. Games were played at the Simplot Sports Complex in Boise. Saturday the Sting played in the semifinals against BYSL IFFC 09 and won 4-0. Blake Wise scored the first goal of the game with an assist from Isaac Lowder. Lowder went on to score a hat trick, including a header assisted by Taylor Smith. Landon Brinkmeier maintained the shutout in goal. On Sunday the championship game was against the BTT 09 Boise Timbers and the Sting won 2-0. There was no score in the first half. Blake Wise scored the first goal and then assisted Isaac Lowder with the second goal. Landon Brinkmeier and Grant Johnson teamed for the shutout in goal. With the win, the Sting earned the opportunity to play in the Far West Regional tournament in Boise on June 20-25. In the front row from left are Ethan Luna, Brooks Judd, Kesh Pohlman, Blake Wise, Jacob Shaporda, Mason Taylor and Rowan Wyatt; and back row from left, coach Andy Vredenburg, Luc Buckland, Vann Tate, Miles Hart, Gus Penrose, Landon Brinkmeier, Grant Johnson, Isaac Lowder, Jacob Melun, Taylor Smith and Payson Shaw.
 
 
    Courtesy photo Lauren Rook of Hayden won Rookie of the Year for District 3, and qualified for the state finals in barrel racing and pole bending. The state finals are June 7-14 in Pocatello; the national finals are July 13-19 in Rock Springs, Wyo. Rook is a junior who studies online through Venture High School in the Coeur d’Alene School district. Competitors earn points for finishes in each event throughout the season. There were six rodeos in the fall, all in Lewiston, and five in the spring, all in Cambridge, culminated by the district finals rodeo on May 17 in Cambridge. The top six qualifiers after the 11 rodeos advance to the state finals.
    Courtesy photo Members of the Sting 09 boys Academy soccer team posed with their moms after a Mother’s Day game during the Bill Eisenwinter Hot Shot Tournament. In the front row from left are Payson Shaw, Alyssa Shaw, Megan Pohlman, Kesh Pohlman, Laura Taylor, Mason Taylor, Amber Lowder and Isaac Lowder; and back row from left, Vann Tate, Audrey Buckland, Luc Buckland, Megan Johnson, Grant Johnson, Stacy Smith, Taylor Smith, Becca Brinkmeier, Landon Brinkmeier, Rowan Wyatt, Erin Wyatt, Tiffany Wise, Blake Wise, Brooks Judd, Kim Judd, Amber Melun, Jacob Melun, Lara Penrose, Gus Penrose, Jacob Shaporda, Ethan Luna, Sharon Luna, Miles Hart and Heidi Hart.
    Photo by KRISTEN DVORACEK The Sting 2011 Boys Academy team traveled to Boise last weekend for the second weekend of the Idaho State Cup. Pictured is Jay Blue of the Sting, going for a header on a throw-in.
    Photo by JULIE SPEELMAN Kenzie Rix, right, of the Sting Girls 11 soccer team plays the ball in a game against the Big Sky Futbol Club in the recent Bill Eisenwinter Hot Shot Tournament.
 
 

  

  

  

 

  

  

  

  

  



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AUDIO: Ad hoc committee to pick youth sports complex location is set | WKZO | Everything Kalamazoo

KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – A new ad hoc committee picked to decide the location for Kalamazoo’s new youth sports complex has been put on a fast track. The Kalamazoo County board waived their usual procedures and filled the seats immediately after they created them this week, without the usual interviews or applications. The new […]

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KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – A new ad hoc committee picked to decide the location for Kalamazoo’s new youth sports complex has been put on a fast track.

The Kalamazoo County board waived their usual procedures and filled the seats immediately after they created them this week, without the usual interviews or applications.

The new facility, which will provide space indoors for eight basketball or 16 volleyball courts will attract sports tournaments from all over the region.

Board chair Jen Strebs says their appointments took effect immediately and the committee has been asked to begin meeting as soon as practical.

Commissioner Dale Deleeuw praised tourism director Jane Ghosh for spearheading this effort.

Backers of the project feel that expediting the process will help them beat other communities that might get the same idea.

Up for consideration are sites in Portage, Kalamazoo and Texas Township. Ad hoc members will have to weigh several factors before picking which one is best.

Among the members are Kalamazoo Vice Mayor Jeanne Hess, Portage City Manager Pat McGinnis & Texas Township’s Brooke Hovencamp, two county commissioners, representatives from the hotels, the business community, sports organizations and tourism bureau.



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TWF Announces Bulldogs Attending Youth Camp | Sports

The Travon Walker Foundation announced the six Georgia Bulldogs who will be attending the Travon Walker Youth Football Camp and Funfest, slated for June 14. CJ Allen, Chris Cole, Monroe Freeling, Jordan Hall, Justin Williams, and Colbie Young are expected to attend as part of a contribution from the Classic City Collective. The six Bulldogs […]

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The Travon Walker Foundation announced the six Georgia Bulldogs who will be attending the Travon Walker Youth Football Camp and Funfest, slated for June 14.

CJ Allen, Chris Cole, Monroe Freeling, Jordan Hall, Justin Williams, and Colbie Young are expected to attend as part of a contribution from the Classic City Collective.

The six Bulldogs will be available to sign autographs from 4:30-5:30 p.m. before they host activities during the camp portion of the event.

The cost for an autographed photo is $25 each and includes an additional item. All proceeds will benefit the Travon Walker Foundation.

Those interested in registering for the Funfest portion can do so at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfnjNMNkFll2NJgIJBolWsxlh5qvz2rFHjNDn5PNQpgXx_Ptg/viewform.



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Youth Fair 2025 Frog Jump Committee Van and Frog Mascot. Photo by Tori James The sun shone down on the 2025 Youth Parade in downtown Angels Camp, setting the pace for its 77th running on the opening day of the Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee. Sponsored and hosted each year since 1948 by […]

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Youth Fair 2025 Frog Jump Committee Van and Frog Mascot. Photo by Tori James

The sun shone down on the 2025 Youth Parade in downtown Angels Camp, setting the pace for its 77th running on the opening day of the Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee.

Sponsored and hosted each year since 1948 by the Soroptimist International of Calaveras County (SICC), a local chapter of the global volunteer organization supporting education and training for women and girls, the parade led off with a banner from that group.

Hosted by co-masters of ceremony Sarah Oskey of the Soroptimists and Edward Jones and Morgan Gace of Habitat of Humanity Calaveras and Hide + Barrel, the pair peppered their pass-in-review parade announcements with numerous homespun puns, quips and knock-knock jokes. The attending all-ages crowd of around 400, well-sprinkled with youngsters and teens was heard at several points both laughing and groaning at the jokes.

This year’s Grand Marshals, local high school seniors Hailey Jane and Fathom Williamson, were the top winners of the Soroptimist Violet Richardson volunteerism award. Among the other honored guests marching down Main Street were Korbin Asbury and Ainsely Ahrens, this year’s Tom Sawyer and Becky Thatcher. Hailing in real-life from Hannibal, Missouri, the original home of celebrated author Samuel Clemens, better known as Mark Twain, the pair is this year’s lead couple from the town that was selected to serve as goodwill ambassadors and travel the country and globally to promote the works and life of Mark Twain. The “Tom and Becky” program has been going on since 1956.

The pair was followed by the reigning Miss Calaveras, Arabelle Jones, and First and Second princesses Anastacia Sharp and Ava Weatherby-Plank. The Friends of the Fair’s Destruction Derby car and the 1924 Star truck, driven by Fair Friends Robert and Olga Moncada. 

Sam Berri Towing brought several rigs, each impressively decked out in frog decor, which earned them a Blue Ribbon award.

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Riding in a Stanislaus National Forest truck, Smokey the Bear made an appearance to the delight of the kids along the parade route. Studio 4 School of Dance sashayed behind him. St. Patrick’s Catholic Pre-school won a Blue Ribbon for its impressive turnout of students, parents and families colorfully dressed depicting this year’s Fair theme: Ropin’ Teams and Cowboys’ Dreams. They were followed by AMA Pony Softball, which this year had 200 girls enrolled from across the county, according to the group’s organizers. Another Blue Ribbon went to Mindy’s Top Hat School of Dance for its float and dazzling sequined prancing troupe of several dozen twirling and high-kicking dancers.

Up next came Refuge Christian Preschool, which is hosting the Amani Children’s Choir from Uganda, including students, parents and the members of the choir, which was slated to perform the same evening on the fair’s main stage after which came the Calaveras High School Marching Band. 

Calaveras County Sheriff Rachelle Whiting drove McGruff the crime dog in a red Polaris followed by a rig pulling one of the Sheriff’s Marine Unit watercraft. Following the sheriff, the Jumping Feet Dance Club, a new group formed out of Angels Camp Body Shop fitness studio, which won a Red Ribbon.

Perreault Parade Ponies Phantom and Apache strutted along in their wake, led by Michaele Perreault and her daughter Daniele Perry. They were followed by Mariposa Fair and Rodeo Junior Princess Aurora Kelling and Lil Miss Buckaroos Vivianna Rothrock from Tuolumne County. Another mounted rider was Siri Gilpin of Lavender Ridge Vineyards. Following the equine entries, Girl Scout Troop 1896, which brought a fairytale magic-themed Disney Princess and the Frog float, won Blue Ribbon honors. 

Habitat for Humanity Calaveras in a cool classic rig driven by Scott and Kara Richardson was the next entry. The organization is actively promoting Angels Camp’s 107-home Eureka Oaks project now under construction. Piloting a much smaller truck in its wake were musicians including a guitar-picking driver from the nonprofit Murphys School of Music. On foot right after that was a complement of roundhouse-kicking and play-fighting youth from Moore’s Martial Arts of Murphys and Valley Springs.  

Sierra HOPE, in a truck bedecked in colorful blooms and friendly frogs driven by Board President Sue Brown, helped bring up the rear of the parade along with the Fair’s Frog Van, driven by Frogmeister Ron Dwelley. Sierra HOPE, a nonprofit, which among its other programs runs a community food pantry open to the public the second and fourth Wednesdays of every month, has recently expanded its housing resources and a safe haven for those who are housing challenged to rest and heal after leaving the hospital. 





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12U TRAVEL BASEBALL The Diamond Dawgs went 3-2 this past weekend to take second place in their bracket at the Mother’s Day Madness Tournament. In the championship game, Collin Bragg hit a two-run home run during a five-run third inning, but the Diamond Dawgs fell 11-5 to the Lake Erie Scouts. Lukas Youngberg, Jaxson Swanson, […]

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The Diamond Dawgs went 3-2 this past weekend to take second place in their bracket at the Mother’s Day Madness Tournament.

In the championship game, Collin Bragg hit a two-run home run during a five-run third inning, but the Diamond Dawgs fell 11-5 to the Lake Erie Scouts.

Lukas Youngberg, Jaxson Swanson, Liam Mulkins and Caden Lacki each added a hit for the Diamond Dawgs.

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The Diamond Dawgs advanced to the championship game with a 10-3 win over the Buffalo Bomb Squad in the semifinals.

A five-run first inning jump-started the Diamond Dawgs to victory.

Caden Lacki went 2 for 2 with two RBIs and two runs scored; Jaxson Swanson singled, drove in two runs and scored two runs; and Jackson Butzer walked twice and scored three runs for the Diamond Dawgs.

Liam Mulkins threw 3 2/3 innings of three-hit ball, not allowing a run while striking out five.

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The Diamond Dawgs opened bracket play Sunday with a dramatic 12-11 walk-off win over the Springville Bombers.

Trailing 11-7 entering the bottom of the sixth inning, the Diamond Dawgs scored five runs to walk away with the victory.

Owen Carlberg opened the frame with a single and Hunter Nelsen reached on a fielder’s choice. Lukas Youngberg followed with an RBI single and Jaxson Swanson hit an RBI groundout to make it 11-9.

After a walk to Liam Mulkins, Collin Bragg hit a two-run single to right field to tie the game. Bragg advanced to second on the throw home and stole third base before scoring on Curtis Spielman’s game-winning RBI single down the right-field line.

Spielman finished 3 for 3, including a two-run home run during the second inning. Bragg was 2 for 4 with three RBIs and three runs scored while Mulkins was 2 for 2 with three runs scored.

Swanson and Bragg combined for seven strikeouts on the mound.

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In their first game of pool play Saturday, the Diamond Dawgs lost to the Scouts 10-9.

Liam Mulkins went 3 for 4 with two RBIs and a run scored; Lukas Youngberg was 2 for 3 with two runs scored; Hunter Nelsen was 2 for 2 with an RBI and three runs scored; and Jaxson Swanson and Jackson Butzer each singled and drove in a pair of runs.

Mulkins and Caden Lacki combined for six strikeouts on the mound.

In their second game of pool play Saturday, the Diamond Dawgs beat PPT 18-1.

Curtis Spielman threw three innings of two-hit ball, allowing one unearned run while striking out two and walking three. Nelsen threw the final shutout inning with a strikeout and a walk.

Mulkins went 2 for 2 with a three-run home run during the second inning; Collin Bragg tripled and drove in three runs; Lacki doubled twice, drove in three runs and scored twice; Butzer went 2 for 3 with an RBI and two runs scored; and Spielman drove in a pair of runs and scored twice.

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Jackson Butzer, Jackson Brady and Curtis Spielman combined on a five-hitter with 15 strikeouts and just one walk as Frewsburg’s Moonlight Electric beat the Gerry Jammers 8-2 on Wednesday.

Maverick Moore went 2 for 3 with three RBIs and a run scored; Alex Rosenow had an RBI triple; Butzer hit an RBI double; and Jayden Wiggins hit an RBI single for Moonlight Electric.

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Santino Yarber, Joey Lombardo and Rocco Hammond pitched well as the Kiwanis Club beat the Tarp Skunks 8-1.

The offense was led by Lombardo and Yarber, having three hits apiece. Dom Pappalardo had two while Nolan Farrar and PJ Zahm each had a hit.

For the Tarp Skunks, Nicholas Lewis and Jason Yuknis each had a hit. Jack Breen, Sawyer Anderson and Owen Johnson had three strikeouts on the mound while Johnny Lamancuso and Nicholas Lewis each struck out two.

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Cusimano Collision beat Rodger’s Surveying 9-8.

For Cusimano Collision, Joey Paterniti had two singles and an RBI; Easton Nary a two-run triple; and Izyk Pacheco had three singles and three RBIs, including the game-winning hit and RBI. Trenton Johnson, Remy Monn and Toby Thornton each had an RBI.

For Rodger’s Surveying, Paxton Nickerson, Dominick Robbins, Easton Tobias, Landon Conti, Hudson Slojkowski, Paige Nickerson and Ari Genco all had hits.

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ROOKIES DIVISION

Shults Auto Group took down Lewis and Lewis 16-5.

Nico Yarber, Cyrus Strudwick, Mikey Paterniti, Tommy Paterniti and Brenna Paterniti led the way with multiple hits apiece. Leading the way on defense again was Tommy Paterniti for Shults Auto Group.

For Lewis and Lewis, Zelynd Davenport went 3 for 4 with great plays at shortstop and Killian Madden went 3 for 3 with some nice stops at second base.

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MAJORS DIVISION

Kori Froman and Lola Van Akin were top offensive players for Panama’s Neil’s Propane in a win over Falconer’s Blackstone Advanced Technologies.

Bristol Feldt of Panama made some great defensive plays.

Cecilia King made some great defensive plays for Falconer while Livianna Cersosimo stood out offensively.

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MINORS DIVISION

Aubrie Swanson stood out defensively and Oaklyn Moller was the top offensive player as Frewsburg’s Moonlight Electric won over Southwestern’s AKS Property Management 15-2.

Avery Kier was AKS Property Management’s top defensive player and Jenna Smith stood out on offense.

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Jamestown led the way with Kylee Darr and Madelyne Classon had two doubles apiece while Rilee Seeley had two doubles along with three RBIs to help Jamestown beat Panama 18-16.

Seeley, Margaret Schnars and Classon pitched for Jamestown, which received strong defensive plays from Gionnna McCreedy with an out at home and Isabella Ortiz with an out at third base, along with the entire combination of the team.

Panama had a strong defense with three hits by Isla Moats as well as two hits by Emma Brewers and many others making it a close game.

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Frewsburg’s Moonlight Electric secured the win over Frewsburg’s Reale’s Garage 13-11.

Kyrah Marucci stood out on offense for Moonlight while Taylor Vullo was the standout offensive player for Reale’s.

Defensively, Caroline Minor (Moonlight) and Finley Chitester (Reale’s) were recognized.

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ROOKIES DIVISION

Last Saturday, a tie game between The Pine Cone Creamery team from Jamestown and Neil’s Propane from Panama featured a double play by Kenzi Darr and Olivia Marino from Jamestown with their teammates A’Ari Butler and Emma Weinert each bringing in three RBIs.

Emma Nixon helped Neil’s Propane with a hit during the final inning to help her team tie the game while Nora Maher produced some key outs on defense.

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Frewsburg’s Fredonia Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram beat Falconer 12-10.

Leading the way for Frewsburg were Lucy Fuller with three hits and a run scored; Charlotte Wilson with four hits and a run scored; and Cayley Raymond and Gabriella Rosenow with two hits apiece.

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Jamestown’s Pine Cone Creamery won its second game of the season, 18-14 over Randolph.

Fiona O’Hagan hit a line drive into the outfield and took two bases. Eden Langworthy made a great defensive play as first base fielding a grounder and getting the runner out.

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Jamestown beat Falconer 12-10.

Fiona O’Hagan hit one past second base and Olivia Marino had two RBIs for Jamestown.



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City of Birmingham Outlines Priorities in Newly Unveiled $591 Million Budget

By Barnett Wright | The Birmingham Times Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin on Tuesday unveiled a proposed $591 million budget for Fiscal 2026 that includes money for street resurfacing, public safety, and for the first-time $500,000 for Park and Recreation youth sports. Earlier this year the Birmingham Crime Commission delivered a report for reducing homicides and […]

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By Barnett Wright | The Birmingham Times

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin on Tuesday unveiled a proposed $591 million budget for Fiscal 2026 that includes money for street resurfacing, public safety, and for the first-time $500,000 for Park and Recreation youth sports.

Earlier this year the Birmingham Crime Commission delivered a report for reducing homicides and gun violence in the city that recommended “expanding after-school programs and recreational opportunities to divert youth from criminal behavior” by reimplementing Police Athletic Teams/League (P.A.T.).

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin

Woodfin said a detailed plan for youth sports league “… a holistic approach that touches multiple sports,” could come as soon as next week, he said.

The city’s fiscal year begins July 1.

While the $500,000 for youth sports is a small amount of the budget, which is up from the $582 million last year, it’s part of nearly $10 million in youth investments that include $2 million Birmingham Promise for City School students: $1 million for financial literacy in schools and $1 million for conflict resolution for students.

“This budget represents our shared priorities,” Woodfin said. “We will continue to invest in our neighborhoods to resurface streets, invest in sidewalks and traffic calming, and remove blight. These are common requests from our residents that we are committed to providing.”

Here are budget priorities as outlined by the city:

NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION

    • Street Paving: $15 million
    • Weed Abatement: $3 million (up $250,000)
    • Demolition: $2 million (up $500,000)
    • Sidewalks: $1 million
    • Traffic Calming: $500,000
    • Recycling: $300,000

PUBLIC SAFETY AND VIOLENCE REDUCTION

    • Police vehicles: $1 million (part of $6 million rolling stock investment)
    • Common Ground Conflict Resolution in BCS: $1 million
    • Park and Recreation Safe Haven Initiative: $625,000 (up $125,000)
    • RESTORE Youth Re-entry Initiative: $450,000 (up $225,000)
    • Additional Community Violence Intervention: $1.5 million

HOMELESSNESS

    • Services for the Unhoused: $1.5 million (new funding)
    • Community Development Block Grants: $800,000 (estimated, annually)

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

    • Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority: $11 million
    • Birmingham Xpress Bus Rapid Transit: $3 million
    • Birmingham on Demand Powered by VIA: $2.5 million

 CITY EMPLOYEES

    • 1 percent Cost of Living Adjustment for All Employees: $4.225 million
    • 5 percent Merit Pay for Eligible Employees: $3.9 million
    • Longevity Pay for Eligible Employees: $1 million
    • The City Covers All Healthcare Benefit Increases for City Employees: $3.6 million
    • City Contribution to Pension Fund: $40 million (estimated pending actuary’s report)

Meanwhile, the Birmingham City Council has set a public hearing for Wednesday, June 4 at 5:30 pm to discuss the proposed FY 2026 budget. That meeting will be held in the Council Chambers on the third floor of City Hall.

The budget proposal can be viewed at www.birminghamal.gov/2026budget.



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