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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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Redding named to Youth LEAD Georgia

Published 9:27 am Monday, December 29, 2025

ATHENS — A Colquitt County student is among 30 high school students who’ve been selected for the Youth LEAD Georgia 2026 cohort. 

Elizabeth Redding will join her peers for a transformative year-long leadership initiative facilitated by the University of Georgia’s J.W. Fanning Institute for Leadership Development in partnership with Chick-fil-A, according to a press release from Youth LEAD Georgia.

The program equips youth with the skills and knowledge necessary to tackle challenges that impact Georgia’s vitality as future leaders of the state, the press release said. A $1.5 million pledge from Chick-fil-A to the UGA Fanning Institute provides financial support for Youth LEAD Georgia. Thanks to this support, the program is available at no cost to participants. 

These 10th- and 11th-grade students, representing 27 different counties, were reviewed by an external selection committee from a record pool of nominations, reflecting growing interest and competitiveness in the program. 

Participants will take part in four weekend retreats held throughout the year in different regions of the state, a week-long summer bus tour visiting areas not covered in the retreats and a two-day statewide youth summit in Athens. Experiential learning is accompanied by dialogue on current topics facing the state, and interaction with business and community leaders. 

Alongside hands-on learning, participants can apply for Bullard Community Champions grants, using their newly acquired skills to lead impactful community service projects in their local areas. These grants are made possible through funding from Regions Bank and Rodney Bullard, CEO of The Same House.  

Programming will begin in January.



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Margaritas has closed its doors in Liberty Hill.

Time Out Sports Bar has announced it will also cease operations at its current location, with its final day of business set for Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. Notices posted at the bar invite the community to attend a “last day of business” event that day, with all bartenders scheduled to be on site from 3 p.m. until close. 

According to the notice, customers who have funds remaining on the bar’s sweepstakes machines will be given a two-week window to cash out. Management stated that specific times for cash-out availability will be posted. 

Time Out Sports Bar also indicated plans to relocate and said information about its new location will be shared on the business’s Facebook page. 

The building housing both Margaritas and Time Out Sports Bar has been sold to a new owner. As of publication, the identity of the buyer and any future plans for the property have not been publicly disclosed.

However, according to filings with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, a new Denny’s restaurant will occupy one of two lease spaces attached to a new convenience store development called Q-Mart, which is set to be located at 10280 W. Hwy. 29–is the same address as Margaritas.

Plans for the Q-Mart include an 11,766-square-foot main building, two fuel canopies, and a second lease space that remains open for a future tenant. The privately funded project carries an estimated construction cost of $3 million. Work is expected to begin in March 2026, with completion anticipated by February 2027.

A commercial demolition permit for Margaritas’ playground, covered wood deck and canopies was approved in December 2025 to occur Jan. 5.

Follow The Independent for more information on this developing story.



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Highlights and top performers from the NEO Youth Elite Christmas Classic

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GARFIELD HEIGHTS, Ohio — Akron Garfield and Euclid stole the show Sunday during the NEO Youth Elite Christmas Classic at Garfield Heights High School with their double-overtime thriller.

It took two buzzer-beaters by the Rams’ Rayshawn Hamilton and Monty Thompson Jr. in both overtimes to lift Garfield to a 73-71 win against Euclid. Afterward, they were greeted in the locker room by the hosts from Garfield Heights ahead of the Bulldogs’ game with Glenville.

Both share the name, Garfield, and both are in Division III for OHSAA postseason play.

They could meet in March, but both put on shows Sunday during the five-game showcase. Here are the standout performances to go with the highlights in this post:



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After arriving in Fayetteville, it doesn’t take long to realize that sports are woven into the city’s DNA. From Razorback game days to the cyclists on our trails to families filling fields and courts across the region, this is a community that moves.

And that movement represents far more than recreation. It is one of the strongest economic opportunities ahead of us.

Sports tourism has grown into one of the most powerful, reliable economic engines in the country. According to the Sports Events & Tourism Association, spectator sports tourism generated $47.1 billion in direct spending last year, supporting more than 665,000 jobs nationwide. Youth and amateur sports, everything from tournaments to camps to regional competitions, contributed even more, with $52.2 billion in travel-related spending. These visitors stay in hotels, eat in local restaurants, shop in stores, and explore outdoor assets, leaving a meaningful mark on local economies.

In Arkansas, that story is magnified. Outdoor recreation alone contributed $7.3 billion to the statewide economy in 2023, supporting more than 68,000 jobs. And tourism reached $17.4 billion in economic impact in 2024, with Northwest Arkansas playing a major role in that growth.

Ryan Hauck

At a time when leisure and business travel have softened nationally, sports-related travel has continued to rise, providing a level of stability and resilience that communities increasingly depend on. When communities like Fayetteville lean into their strengths — outdoor recreation, hospitality, accessibility and local culture — the returns are significant.

Fayetteville is uniquely positioned to lead the state and region in this space. We’re home to a thriving SEC city, incredible year-round weather, world-class outdoor recreation, a variety of indoor sporting facilities, and a welcoming culture that makes competitors and travelers feel instantly at home.

Our community has also invested intentionally in the infrastructure that makes sports tourism possible. Centennial Park is a perfect example. Purpose-built to host world-class cycling events, it has already welcomed the 2022 UCI Cyclocross World Championships and will host the USA Cycling Cyclocross National Championships this December, and again next year. These events don’t just bring athletes. They bring national attention, media coverage, and significant economic impact for our hotels and hospitality businesses.

And that momentum extends well beyond cycling. In the past year, organizations such as the Women’s Football League, Athletes Unlimited Softball League, and the Marshall Islands Soccer Federation have approached us about hosting events in Fayetteville. Their interest reinforces what the sports community already knows: Our city is emerging as a national-caliber sports destination.

But the value of sports tourism extends beyond visitor spending. It strengthens identity and builds civic pride. It brings families together. It activates public spaces and showcases the best of who we are. In my previous role in Cody, Wyo., I saw firsthand how powerful it can be when a community rallies around its strengths and invites the world to experience them. In Fayetteville, that same opportunity is in front of us, and we are already leaning in.

The path is clear: We need to continue investing strategically. That means purpose-built sports facilities and deeper partnerships across the region. If we continue investing with intention, collaborating across sectors, and telling our story with clarity and authenticity, Fayetteville can set the standard for what a modern, movement-driven destination looks like.

The momentum is already here. Our job now is to harness it and to make sure the world knows exactly why Fayetteville is a place worth traveling to, competing in, and coming back to again and again.

Editor’s note: Ryan Hauck is CEO of Experience Fayetteville, the city’s tourism marketing agency. The opinions expressed are those of the author.



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French movie star Omar Sy named ambassador for Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games

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Omar Sy is one of those personalities who brings people together.

At 47, the internationally acclaimed actor is stepping into a new role – one firmly rooted in real life. 

Already the star of productions that have left a lasting mark on audiences worldwide, Sy will now become one of the faces of the Youth Olympic Games (YOG) Dakar 2026, the first Olympic event to be staged on African soil.

Known for his roles in hit films, the actor first established himself as one of the most popular figures in French-language cinema with The Intouchables in 2011. His global profile grew even further thanks to the Netflix series Lupin, which helped expand his audience well beyond Europe.

His appointment as an ambassador for Dakar 2026 YOG on Monday, 29 December, marks another step in his growing international influence. He shared his feelings upon the announcement of this new role.

“I am proud and honoured to be an ambassador for the Youth Olympic Games that will take place in 2026 in Senegal. These Games represent values that are close to my heart: sharing, solidarity, pushing beyond one’s limits, and intercultural encounters,” he said.

He also underlined the symbolic significance of the event: “Seeing the youth of Senegal and the entire world shine together on the land of Teranga is a powerful symbol of unity and hope.”

Born in France to a father from Senegal, Sy maintains a close personal connection with the country.

This bond has influenced some of his artistic choices, as reflected in his roles in Yao (2018) and Father & Soldier (Tirailleurs, 2022). In January 2025, he was also received by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, further highlighting his commitment to Senegal and its youth.



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DICKINSON — It’s no secret that hockey is a huge part of my life. I’d even say it is my life.

When I was interviewing for this job at The Dickinson Press in 2024, the editorial staff said that they’ve never had someone with a lengthy track record of covering hockey. From that conversation, I knew I would have a big role once the puck dropped.

When I returned to Dickinson from Thanksgiving that year, I was told that I was going to be getting a hockey show. I was stoked.

It took me some time to come up with a name. I even bounced around some name ideas with my mom. Let’s just say some of her suggestions weren’t ideal.

Once I settled on The Breakaway, I slated for it to start at the beginning of 2025. The first episode I did featured Kyndall Peterson and Sarah Menge taking on each other in a faceoff competition. I’ll never forget seeing one of the first comments on the video — “this is amazing!”

But this show is more than about me sharing my immense passion for hockey with the Dickinson community. It’s about showing off what these athletes are capable of on the ice. This year I plan on expanding the show beyond the on-ice skills.

I want to get to know them on a personal level and find out more about their hockey background. One of the biggest things I especially want to do this year is get more involved in the hockey community. Those ideas are currently in the works and you’ll have to stay tuned to find out more.

I hope everyone has enjoyed The Breakaway since this started and I can’t wait to see what this season holds.

See you on screen – and on the ice!

Jacob Cheris

Jacob Cheris covers a variety of high school and college sports. A graduate of Penn State University’s class of 2023, with a degree in broadcast journalism, he covered Penn State Men’s Hockey for three years. Jacob also covers Big Ten Hockey for College Hockey News.





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