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CELEBRATING OUR REGIONAL ATHLETES
CELEBRATING OUR REGIONAL ATHLETES SPORTS AWARDS LUNCHEON | FEBRUARY 15, 2012 W W W. S P O K A N E S P O R T S . O R G 3 Sport helps provide the bedrock of strong communities. It inspires dedication and determination, creates passion and pride, instills discipline and fair play, provides opportunity for fun and friendship, builds character and courage and engenders camaraderie and team spirit amongst competitors and spectators alike. The Inland Northwest Sports Awards harnesses all of these positive messages and celebrates everything that is good about sport. Thank you for joining us as we honor some of the best athletes, coaches, and individuals in our community. 4 PROGRAM MASTERS OF CEREMONIES: 2012 SPORTS AWARDS LUNCHEON FEB 15 • 11:30AM SPOKANE CONVENTION CENTER BALLROOM P R E S E N T E D BY Ed Sharman & Sam Adams HONOR GUARD: Gonzaga University Honor Guard NATIONAL ANTHEM: Carrie Banks, Mead High School INVOCATION: Kyle “KJ” Johnson, Area Director, Northwest Spokane Young Life RECOGNIZING: Amateur Male Athlete of the Year Amateur Female Athlete of the Year Professional Athlete of the Year Coach of the Year Team of the Year HONORING: T H A N K YO U TO O U R MAJOR SPONSORS TM Junior Male Athlete of the Year Junior Female Athlete of the Year Junior Male Team Coach of the Year Junior Female Team Coach of the Year Junior Male Team of the Year Junior Female Team of the Year SWAB’s 25 Year Awards Rockwood’s Sports Medicine Student of the Year Hoopfest’s Sportsmanship of the Year SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER: Don Kardong, Bloomsday Race Director 3 SPECIAL THANKS Thank you to our dedicated sponsors and supporters. Your support allows us to honor our region’s great athletes, year-to-year. LUNCHEON SPONSORS SUPPORTERS Arby’s of Spokane Bank of America Brett Sports: Spokane Indians/Spokane Chiefs Evergreen Region Volleyball Fasteners, Inc. Five Mile Heights Pizza N&N Realty-John Nugent Garco Construction Kimmel Athletic Supply Lilac Bloomsday Association L&M Truck Sales Maxey Law Office McDonald’s Restaurants Pacific Northwest Qualifier Spokane Athletic Supply The Spokesman-Review Whitman Medical Group Wildrose Graphics Arrow Machinery Central Pre-Mix/Inland Asphalt Columbia Bank DoubleTree Hotel Spokane City Center Enterprise Car Rental Larry H. Miller Downtown Honda/Toyota/Lexus Leffel, Otis & Warwick, P.S. Luigi’s Italian Restaurant & Catering Ritzville Warehouse / Odessa Trading Co. Spokane Amateur Softball Association Spokane Shock The Swinging Doors Tick Klock Drug Vic B. Linden & Sons Sign Advertising Wendy’s SPECIAL THANKS Inland Northwest Sports Awards Luncheon Committee : Bill Maxey, Chairman • Herb Rochford Jeff Colliton • Jon Heimbigner • Pam Parks • Ed Sharman • Sam Adams INLAND NORTHWEST SPORTSWRITERS & BROADCASTERS (SWABS) Mike Vlahovich, President • Jeff Jordan • Bud Nameck • Dennis Patchin Ed Sharman • Greg Lee • Keith Osso • Mark Nelke SPOKANE REGIONAL SPORTS COMMISSION EXECUTIVE BOARD Steven Jones, Chairman • Mark Casey • Lynnelle Caudill • Jeff Colliton Jon Heimbigner • Doug Kelley • Bill Maxey • Bob Minnix • Judge Jim Murphy • Cajer Neely Pam Parks • Dave Pier • Barb Richey • Rita Santillanes • Russ Wheat STAFF Eric Sawyer, President/CEO • Chris Frye • Brad Moeller • Jodi Kayler Ashley Barker • Barb Anzivino • Juli Jones 4 SENIOR AWARDS AMATEUR MALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR BO LEVI MITCHELL Winner of the 2011 Walter Payton Award as the top Football Championship Subdivision Player, the Eastern Washington University FCS All American quarterback broke a myriad of Eagles records. He passed for a school record 4,009 yards and 33 touchdowns on 316-for-503 passing. He threw for 8,012 yards in two seasons. AMATEUR FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR COURTNEY VANDERSLOOT Gonzaga University’s career assist leader, winning nearly every basketball honor available after setting national assists record, averaging 19.2 points per game and 10.2 assists on Gonzaga University’s Elite Eight NCAA Finisher. She was the WCC Player of the year for the third time; named AP second team All American; State Farm Coaches consensus All American; John Wooden winner and Nancy Lieberman Award as top DI point guard. She became the first player, man or woman, to go over 1,000 assists (1,118) and 2,000 points (2,073) in a career. PROFESSIONAL ATHLETE OF THE YEAR TYLER JOHNSON The popular Spokane Chiefs athlete from the Spokane Valley led his team in scoring with 53 goals. His goals led the Western Hockey League and he finished one point out of the overall scoring championship. COACH OF THE YEAR KELLY GRAVES The Gonzaga University Women’s coach guided the Bulldogs to a school record 31-5 season and unprecedented spot in the NCAA Division I Elite Eight. They finished ranked eighth in the nation. TEAM OF THE YEAR GONZAGA WOMEN’S BASKETBALL The Bulldogs became the first 11-seed to reach the NCAA Division I tournament’s Elite Eight. Their 31-5 record and tournament finish was the best in school history. They won their seventh straight WCC Championship that includes 36 straight wins. 5 PREVIOUS SENIOR AWARD WINNERS AMATEUR MALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 Joey Velez Terry Campbell Al Mengert Ed Barker Bobby Cox Jim Doherty Duke Washington Deb Copenhaver Pete Rademacher Don Ellingsen Mel Stanton Maury Wills Frank Burgess Hugh Campbell Denny Spurlock Maury Wills 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 Gerry Lindgren Gerry Lindgren Gerry Lindgren Ray McDonald Bill Etter Jerry Hendren Jerry Hendren Pat Dix Bernard Jackson Kjel Kilsgaard Scott Garske John Ngeno John Ngeno John Yarno Michael Jackson Henry Rono AMATEUR FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 6 Nancy Greene Nancy Greene Nancy Greene Billie Harris Nadine Ljutic JoAnn Washam Laurie Bremer Jane Driggers Wanda Oliver Wanda Oliver Jeanne Eggart Jeanne Eggart Jeanne Eggart Julie Harrington Theresa Schreck Patsy Sharples Patsy Sharples Andrea Lloyd Tammy Tibbles Andrea Lloyd Andrea Lloyd Annette Hand Andrea Lloyd 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Dory Reeves Sarah Schwald Corissa Yasen Launi Meili Annette (Hand) Peters Mindy Rice Sarah Silvernail Sarah Silvernail Shelly Bartlett Kim Exner Alli Nieman Stacy Clinesmith Janelle Ruen Janelle Ruen Ellannee Richardson Emily Faurholt Becca Noble Becca Noble Angie Bjorklund Angie Bjorklund Courtney Vandersloot Courtney Vandersloot 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 Phil Mahre Mark Rypien Patsy Sharples Ken Hobart Ken Hobart John Stockton Rueben Mayes Gabriel Tiacoh John Friesz John Olerud John Friesz Steve Emtman Dan O’Brien Drew Bledsoe Doug Nussmeier Jeff Brown 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Darin Blood Scott Sanderson Ryan Leaf Joel Thomas Matt Santangelo Matt Santangelo Casey Calvary Dan Dickau Blake Stepp Blake Stepp Jerome Harrison Adam Morrison Rodney Stuckey Dustin Tokarski Mike Iupati J.C. Sherritt PROFESSIONAL ATHLETE OF THE YEAR 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 Keith Lincoln Mel Stottlemyre Maury Wills Jim Barbieri Alan Foster Col. Warner Gardner Jerry Campbell Bobby Valentine Tommy Hutton Ron Huston Tom Sneva Tom Robson Jeff Copenhaver Bump Wills Tom Sneva Tom Sneva Randy Colton Tom Sneva Ryne Sandberg Ryne Sandberg Tom Sneva Ryne Sandberg Ryne Sandberg Rueben Mayes Rueben Mayes 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 John Stockton John Stockton Ryne Sandberg Mark Rypien Dan O’Brien Dan O’Brien Drew Bledsoe John Stockton Dan O’Brien John Stockton John Stockton Jason Hanson Kirk Triplett John Stockton Drew Bledsoe Rick DeMulling Erik Coleman Brad Walker Brad Walker Brad Walker Brad Walker Dustin Tokarski Kyle Rowley PREVIOUS SENIOR AWARD WINNERS COACH OF THE YEAR 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 Bob Brumblay E.L. (Squinty) Hunter Arthur (Buck) Bailey Bill Frazier Jim McGregor John Zaepfel Skip Stahley Jim Lounsberry Roy McBride Jim Sutherland Jim Sutherland Sam Adams Paul Merkel Sam Adams Dwight Pool Bill Frazier 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 Tracy Walters Bert Clark Dwight Church Dave Holmes Jack Mooberry Bill Hays Al Rollins Don Robbins Jim Sweeney Del Wilbur John Buck Jud Heathcote Dick Olson Curt Byrnes Ray Hobbs Bob Bafus 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 George Raveling Don Monson Don Monson George Raveling Ed Cheff Dick Zornes Don Anderson Roy Graffis Dennis Erickson Linda Sheridan John Owen Bryan Maxwell Dick Zornes Cash Stone Dan Fitzgerald Dan Fitzgerald 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Cindy Fredrick Mike Price Chris Tormey Dan Monson Mark Few Mark Few Mike Price Bill Doba Ray Giacoletti Sean Bushey Chris Siegfried Tony Bennett Bill Peters Robb Akey Beau Baldwin TEAM OF THE YEAR 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 North Central High School Boy’s Basketball Spokane Flyers Hockey Washington State University Baseball Walla Walla High School Football Whitworth College Men’s Basketball Yakima American Legion Baseball Whitworth College Football Lewis and Clark High School Football Kellogg High School Boy’s Basketball Spokane Flyers Hockey Washington State University Football Whitworth College Football Spokane Indians Baseball Whitworth College Football Lewis & Clark High School Track & Field Gonzaga Prep Football Missoula High School Boy’s Basketball Davis High School Boy’s Basketball Reardan High School Boy’s Basketball Eastern Washington University Football Washington State University Track & Field University of Montana Football Spokane Jets Hockey Wenatchee High School Football Spokane Jets Hockey Spokane Indians Baseball Spokane Indians Baseball Yakima American Legion Baseball Brewster High School Boy’s Basketball Washington State University Men’s Track & Field North Idaho College Wrestling 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Yakima American Legion Baseball Washington State University Men’s Basketball Washington State University Football University of Idaho Men’s Basketball Lewis-Clark State College Baseball Lewis-Clark State College Baseball Washington State University Men’s Track & Field Gonzaga Prep Football Lewis-Clark State College Baseball Washington State University Football Shadle Park High School Girl’s Basketball Garfield-Palouse High School Boy’s Basketball Spokane Chiefs Hockey Lewis-Clark State College Baseball Central Valley Girl’s Basketball Washington State University Football Gonzaga University Men’s Basketball Washington State University Volleyball Washington State University Football University of Idaho Football Gonzaga University Men’s Basketball Gonzaga University Men’s Basketball Gonzaga University Men’s Basketball Washington State University Football Washington State University Football Gonzaga University Men’s Basketball Gonzaga University Men’s Basketball Spokane Shock Arena Football Washington State University Men’s Basketball Spokane Chiefs Hockey Spokane Shock Arena Football Eastern Washington University Football 7 PREVIOUS SPECIAL AWARD WINNERS DICK PRATT AWARD CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT 1987 Bob Payne 1989 Linda Sheridan 1999 John Owen 1988 Ed Sharman 1990 Sam Indorf 2000 Wayne Gilman 1989 Ken Merkel 1991 Ken Pelo 2005 Tom Oswald 1990 Dan McCanna 1992 Jim Paton 2007 Denny LaRue 1991 Bruce Brown 1993 Jerry Connors 2008 Tim Speltz 1992 Dick Wright 1996 Mitch Santos 2010 Margie Ray 1998 Jared Lawrence DICK WRIGHT CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE DICK WRIGHT CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE 8 1978 Henry Rono & Tom Sneva 1993 Dan O’Brien 2003 John & Jess Roskelley 1982 Chris Kopczynski 1996 John Stockton 2008 Dr. Lisa Bliss 1983 Don Kardong 1997 Dan O’Brien 2009 Kay LeClaire & Dawes Eddy 1984 Kim Momb 1998 Joy Turner 2010 Carol Dellinger 1990 Kim Jones 1999 Rick Betts & Rick Steltenpohl 1992 Chris Kopczynski 2000 Sister Madonna Buder PREVIOUS SPECIAL AWARD WINNERS SWAB’S 25 YEAR AWARDS 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 Arthur “Buck” Bailey Ike Deeter Jack Friel Neil Christian Bob Brumblay John Schnell Joe Albi Harry Lantry Skip Louderback Elsa Pinkham Ray Flaherty Art Walther Hal Jones Nave Lein Ward Mauer Packey Boyle Bob Johnson George Fisher Carl “Tuffy” Ellingsen Dr. George Werner Stan Witter, Sr. Jerry Stannard Naseby Rhinehart Bob Braddock Ray “Doc” Mauro Harry Adams Jack Mooberry Shorty Sever Lloyd Harris John Zaepfel George Libby Dr. Leon Green Bill Frazier Robert Quinn Denny Spellecy Kaley Sonner Elmer Jordan Maynard Hicks Art Dawald Squinty Hunter Joey August Bill Diedrick, Sr. Ray Thacker Clem Parberry Tom Ventris Al Jackson Paul Merkel Mitch Kiblen Lucille Lill 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 Hal Thompson Joe Durgan Bill Ames Rocky Clift John Simchuk Virginia Danke Dick Wright Jim Forsyth Joe Babbitt Knox Abbott John Kahle Jack Crabb Howard Dolphin Ray Hobbs Carl Cirillo Harry Missildine John Presley Charlotte Wirth Bill Hays Lyle Pugh Rich Shulkin Merle Derrick Dave Holmes Ken Pelo Marv Ainsworth Dwight Church Frank Herron Cotton Barlow Bob Curtis Bob Nelson Bill Anderson Chuck Brayton Fred Hepton Ron Jackson Ken Merkel Bill Welch Buddy Bodman Orville Moe Herm Pein Bruce Campbell Bill Ellis Rolly Williams Tom Lefebvre Peg Motley Nick Scarpelli Buddy Gibson Chick Sales 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 Ed Sharman Hank Coplen Joe Custer Gene Smith Ralph Bowman Dr. Jerry Krause Cash Stone Bob Bafus Jim Gillogly Dwight Pool Wayne Anderson Duane Hartman John Tuft Chuck Miller Walt Thorp Mike Vlahovich George Chalich Ross Cutter Jack Spring Bob Briley Sally Jackson Dan Niksich Clayton Dunn Dwight Merkel Lawson & Ruth Van Kuren Ron Adams Jack Shagool Roy Graffis Herm Caviness Mike Asan Bill Via Dan Birdsell John Buck Vernie Foxley 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Kent Brennan Jim Shriver Chuck Stewart Pat Girtz Jon Heimbigner Ken Scherr Jeff Jordan Donna Messenger Sylvia Quinn Ron Bledsoe Denny Humphrey Jay Rydell Steve Hertz Irene Matlock Rich Tschirgi Rod Commons Barb Farnsworth Bill Kemp Pat Clark Jim McLachlan Kevin Twohig Kenny Davis Maury Ray Stacey Ward Don Fox Ron Long Cor van der Meer John Drager Nancy Gilbert Bud Nameck Dave Cook Randy Ryan Dave Smith 9 ROCKWOOD SPORTS MEDICINE AWARD ROCKWOOD HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS MEDICINE STUDENT OF THE YEAR NOMINEES ASHLEY MORSE An invaluable part of Gonzaga Prep athletics, she has worked as a manager and athletic training aide for both the football and basketball programs, as well as being involved in many other school and community activities. Her dedication, attitude and desire to succeed drive her to pursue a degree in Athletic Training and Sports Medicine. RYAN RAUSCH An involved and dedicated member of Shadle Park’s extracurricular activities, this student is known by peers and teachers as a reliable young man dedicated to the sports medicine, band and baseball programs. He intends to pursue a career in Massage Therapy and Sports Medicine. PREVIOUS WINNERS 10 2003 Elyse Ryan-Lewis & Clark High School 2004 Malarie Briggeman-Cheney High School 2005 Maureen Miller-Lewis & Clark High School 2006 Jessica Bond-Mead High School 2007 Joseph Kreilkamp-Cheney High School 2008 Whitney Hebner-Lewis & Clark High School 2009 Nhung Tran-Rogers High School 2010 Tom Sexton-Cheney High School JUNIOR AWARDS JUNIOR MALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR NOMINEES KENJI BIERIG JAMES OST Lewis and Clark High School Distance Runner. Tigers Distance runner completed his career, (that included a state cross country title the previous fall) by sweeping the 3,200 (9:01.71) and 1,600 (4:12.66) at the State 4A meet last spring. Winning his second straight Idaho State 5A title, Post Falls Wrestler was 33-4 when he won state for the first time. Ost earned his second Idaho State 5A wrestling title last year as a junior—one of five state titlists for the Trojans. CHAD CHALICH Mead Wresting. As a junior, Rogers nearly pinned his way through the State 4A wrestling season during an unbeaten 171-pound title winning season. He was a top three finisher in both Freestyle and Greco-Roman at the Cadet Junior National Tournament in Fargo, ND. He was also named most outstanding wrestler in winning the 76 kilogram division at the Fila Cadet Greco Nationals in Akron, OH. Idaho’s 5A Gatorade Football Player of the Year. The Coeur d’Alene High School quarterback passed for 3,641 yards and 42 touchdowns, rushed for 471 yards and 14 TDs for the unbeaten State 5A champion Vikings. KOLE HEIDINGER Ferris High School running back was named Greater Spokane League offensive player of the year. He led the GSL in rushing with 1,189 yards and 11 touchdowns for the league co-champions. CONNOR HILL Post Falls High School Basketball junior led his school to the 2010 Idaho State 5A basketball Championship. Last year the Trojans were third with Hill averaging more than 20points per game while approaching 1,000 for his career and is now contributing as a freshman at the University of Idaho. DEREK ISAAK Almira/Coulee-Hartline Basketball/Football Player. A two sport standout for ACH, Isaak quarterbacked the team to the Washington 1B State Finals and 13-1 record. He rushed and passed for a combined 2,585 yards and 47 touchdowns. Last winter in basketball he scored 604 points for a 21.8 average, the Warriors placing third in state at 26-2. JORDAN ROGERS CHRIS SARBAUGH Gonzaga Prep basketball player. The Bullpup athlete saved his best for last. Sarbaugh nearly doubled his regular season scoring average with 84 points in the post season and was named MVP for the State 4A champion Bullpups. NATHAN WEITZ Shadle Park Track/Cross Country. Shadle Park distance runner placed second twice in the 3A track distances and finished runner up in state cross country. He took second in the Foot Locker West Regional and third nationally. He was named Adidas All-American and selected for the U.S. National Cross Country team for competition in Scotland. AUSTIN PRUITT Central Valley High School Wheelchair Athlete-the 16 year old won bronze in the men’s 200 meters at the International Paralympics World Championships in New Zealand. During the combined wheelchair events at the Washington State Track and Field Championships, Pruitt placed in three events, winning the 400. PREVIOUS WINNERS 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 Rob Hedequist Mark Rypien Mark Rypien Mark Rypien Mark Machtolf Clay Damon Steve Ranniger 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 Phil McLean Ron Hawkins Rob Bonneau Chris Lewis Chris Lewis Rob Corkrum John Bevan 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 Brett Bellinger Matt Davis Matt Sachse Ian Waltz Isaac Hawkins Tyree Clowe Tyree Clowe 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 Mahlon Kerwick Anthony Buchanan Jake Rosholt Sean Mallon Adam Morrison Kevin Hatch Rashad Toussaint 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Adam Hall Alex Shaw DeAngelo Casto Connor Halliday Bishop Sankey 11 JUNIOR AWARDS JUNIOR MALE TEAM COACH OF THE YEAR NOMINEES JUNIOR FEMALE TEAM COACH OF THE YEAR NOMINEES SHAWN AMOS MISSY BENNETT Coeur d’Alene football coach took the Vikings to their second straight Idaho 5A title during an unbeaten season. Longtime Colville volleyball coach, whose teams have often been state placers, guided the Indians to their first 1A state volleyball title. MATT JORGENSEN BRITTNEY KUBIK Deer Park’s wrestling coach took the Stags to their fourth straight State 2A team championship. Under Kubik, the Reardan Indians won their second straight 2B state title during an unbeaten season. JON KNIGHT ASHLEE NIMRI North Central Cross country coach was architect of NC’s fifth straight State 3A boy’s championship. Successful since taking over the Scotties Girl’s Basketball program, Nimri won her second straight state 1A hoop title. MATTY MCINTYRE JIM REDMON Bullpups young second-year coach led the team to Gonzaga Prep’s first State 4A basketball title. In his 10th consecutive State 4A trip, Lewis and Clark basketball coach guided his team to a fourth championship in five years. RAY RICKS CLARK VINING Northwest Christian Basketball, the Crusaders won their fifth State 2B championship in six years under Rick’s tutelage. Under Vining, the Wildcats won its third straight State 1B basketball championship and fifth straight top-three finish. PREVIOUS WINNERS 12 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 Linda Sheridan, Shadle Park Girl’s Basketball Sam Indorf, Cheney Wrestling Jeanne Helfer, Mead Girl’s Basketball Gene Smith, Reardan Football Mitch Santos, St. Maries Volleyball Jeanne Helfer, Mead Girl’s Basketball Dick Cullen, Mead Girls Soccer Wayne Gilman, Ferris Boy’s Basketball Pat Tyson, Mead Track & Cross Country Jeanne Helfer, Mead Girl’s Basketball Rick Giampietri, Central Valley Football Larry Bieber, Coeur d’Alene Boys Basketball & Girl’s Softball Phil McLean, Gonzaga Prep Wrestling Ross Thomas, St. George’s Girl’s Basketball & Cross Country 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Kara Moffatt, Lakeside Volleyball Pat Tyson, Mead Boy’s Cross Country Dan Graham, Reardan Football Sue Doering, Colfax Volleyball Judy Kight, Mead Volleyball Van Troxel, Lake City Football Tom Yearout, Lewis & Clark Football Jon Knight, North Central Boy’s Cross Country Jim Redmon, Lewis & Clarks Girl’s Basketball Matt Jorgensen, Deer Park Wrestling Judy Kight, Mead Volleyball Jim Sharkey, Ferris Football Dale Poffenroth, Coeur d’Alene Girl’s Basketball JUNIOR AWARDS JUNIOR FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR NOMINEES JOELLEE BUCKNER BAYLEE MIRES Colville High School Volleyball Player was MVP of the Northeast A League, and one of five all-league selections from the State 1A champion Indians. Buckner was a driving force in the team’s 1A state title. A multi-state track champion during her career, Mires completed her career with the 4A 800 title in 2:10.28. She also finished second with a 57.44 800 meters and during the season timed 5:09.06. She now competes at the University of Washington. ANANDE CLARK TIA PRESLEY Lakeside track and gymnastics athlete. Clark was a four event qualifier to the 3A state gymnastics meet during the winter and won the State 1A pole vault. She set a meet record of 11 foot, 6 inches. Gonzaga Prep basketball senior set the Greater Spokane career scoring record with more than 1,300 points after averaging just less than 20 per game as a senior. Presley is now playing at Washington State University. DEVYN GALLAND The Tigers junior averaged 20 points per game during the regular season and was named State 4A MVP for the state champions Lewis and Clark High School. CARLI ROSENTHAL Four year Coeur d’Alene basketball star was Idaho’s top high school post. The 6-foot-3 athlete averaged more than 13 points and 9 rebounds per game in her fourth 5A state final. Coeur d’Alene finished second to go with three previous state titles. She is now playing basketball at St. Mary’s. KINSEY GOMEZ Coeur d’Alene High School distance runner completed her stellar track and cross country career with two more distance state championships. She won Idaho State 5A titles at 1,600meters (5:00.15) and 3,200meters (10:56.97) and also ran a state best 2:18 and 800 meters. She is now running Cross Country at Oregon State University. CASEY STANGEL Lake City Softball pitcher compiled a perfect 25-0 for the state champion Timberwolves with 0.33 earned run average, 283 strikeouts and .590 batting average with 11home runs and 52 RBI’s. KATIE KNIGHT North Central High School track and cross country runner finished second twice in 3A track events, won the Washington State 4A cross country individual title in an allclassification, a meet best of 17:10.6. She finished second in the Nike regionals and third in the nationals. Katie was named Adidas All-American and selected for the U.S. National Cross Country Team. JAMIE WEISNER Clarkston basketball and volleyball standout averaged 21.4 points per game, including one 43-point outburst in one game. The Bantam multisport athlete was also All-GNL Volleyball in the fall. PREVIOUS WINNERS 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 Brenda Allwine Brenda Allwine Theresa Schreck Sandy Heinrich Andrea Lloyd Andrea Lloyd Tammy Tibbles Tracie Kisro Kellie Gamby 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 Karen Shines Lori Lollis Dory Reeves Sarah Schwald Corissa Yasen Corissa Yasen Heather Owen Jennifer Stinson Stacy Clinesmith 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 Stacy Clinesmith Tricia Lamb Brianne Jolley Carey Sauer Lani Elston Jen Barcus Emily Westerberg Emily Westerberg Becca Noble 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Becca Noble Angie Bjorklund Angie Bjorklund Samantha Skillingstad Alexis Olgard Kinsey Gomez 13 JUNIOR AWARDS JUNIOR MALE TEAM OF THE YEAR COEUR D’ALENE FOOTBALL GONZAGA PREP BASKETBALL The Vikings compiled a perfect 13-0 season to claim their second straight Idaho 5A state championship. The Bullpups had placed in state five times in school history, never higher than third, until last year’s 23-3 state title season. COEUR D’ALENE WRESTLING NORTH CENTRAL TRACK The Vikings didn’t have an individual champion, but depth led them to their second straight Idaho 5A title. Coached by Kelly Walters, the Indians captured their fourth straight State 3A championship. DEER PARK WRESTLING The Stags have dominated the State 2A competition, last year winning their fourth tournament title in a row. JUNIOR TEAM OF THE YEAR PREVIOUS WINNERS 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 14 Oakesdale Girl’s Volleyball-Basketball Colfax Boy’s Basketball Ferris Boy’s Cross Country East Valley Football Coeur d’Alene Football Mead Wrestling Shadle Park Volleyball Shadle Park Volleyball Gonzaga Prep Football Columbia-Hunters Football St. Maries Volleyball 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 Columbia-Hunters Football Shadle Park Girl’s Basketball Mead Boys Cross Country Shadle Park Girl’s Basketball Shadle Park Boy’s Basketball Mead Girl’s Basketball Mead Boy’s Cross Country St. Maries Volleyball Liberty Football Mead Girl’s Basketball Mead Boy’s Cross Country Central Valley Girl’s Basketball 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 Mead Boy’s Cross Country/Track St. George’s Girl’s Basketball Davenport Football North Central Volleyball Mead Boy’s Cross Country Mead Girl’s Basketball Central Valley Football Ferris Volleyball Central Valley Wrestling Ritzville Girl’s Basketball JUNIOR AWARDS JUNIOR FEMALE TEAM OF THE YEAR COLVILLE VOLLEYBALL LEWIS AND CLARK BASKETBALL The Indians breezed in the State 1A tournament, winning the school’s first championship state title and 10th state trophy overall. The Tigers had a rocky regular season, losing six games. Come playoff time, five staright wins led to a 19-6 record and a 4A state title. FREEMAN BASKETBALL REARDAN VOLLEYBALL The Scotties completed a 27-1 season in capturing their second straight state title. The Indians swept undefeated through the season, beating perennial power and league rival Colfax for their second straight 2B state title. LAKE CITY SOFTBALL The Timberwolves completed a 25-0 season while winning the Idaho 5A state championship. 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 Gonzaga Prep Wrestling Sandpoint Volleyball Sandpoint Boy’s Soccer St. George’s Girl’s Basketball Colfax Football Central Valley Girl’s Basketball Sandpoint Boy’s Soccer Central Valley Girl’s Basketball Colfax Baseball Sandpoint Volleyball LaCrosse-Washtucna Football Mead Volleyball 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Pullman Football Mead Volleyball Lake City Football Mead Volleyball Ferris Boy’s Basketball Lewis & Clark Girl’s Basketball North Central Boy’s Cross Country Lewis & Clark Girl’s Basketball Northwest Christian Boy’s Basketball Mead Volleyball Ferris Football Coeur d’Alene Girl’s Basketball 15 SPORTSMANSHIP OF THE YEAR TM SPOKANE HOOPFEST SPORTSMANSHIP OF THE YEAR AWARD NOMINEES DAKOTA JOHNSON A Shadle Park High School senior, and three sport letterman, Dakota is being recognized for his exceptional sportsmanship at a wrestling match between Shadle Park and North Central. Dakota, a varsity team wrestler, was asked before the match if he would be willing to wrestle a North Central JV team special needs wrestler. The North Central athlete though easily overmatched by Dakota wrestled a very tough match and ended up pinning Dakota for his first win. The smile of victory from the NC wrestler and the smile from Dakota as his opponent’s hand was raised in victory told the story of true sportsmanship. GONZAGA PREP BOYS VARSITY BASKETBALL PROGRAM The Gonzaga Prep Boys Basketball team ended the 2010-2011 season on a high note as Washington State 4A champions, but the true sign of a successful team and its program is their consistent show of sportsmanship. The G-Prep boys’ basketball program demonstrates respect and class from each player, never losing perspective on respecting their opponents, officials and the game. The players not only show enjoyment in the game, but opponents and officials get genuinely “thanked” after a game regardless of the outcome. PREVIOUS WINNERS 16 2006 Shea Vucinich-Coeur d’Alene High School 2007 Clete Hanson-East Valley High School 2008 Andrea Nelson-Shadle Park High School 2009 Grant Schultz-Reardan High School 2010 Central Valley High School Pep Band 17 18 Photo of 2011 NJCAA National Wrestling Championships, Spokane Convention Center Athletic Achievement Grant Program Information Page of advertising for SRSC WE BRING IT. By promoting sports locally, nationally and globally, and by working behind the scenes to attract, retain and facilitate sports events and organizations here, the Spokane Regional Sports Commission is helping our region realize the economic, social and community-building benefits of sports. In short, business wins, kids win, fans win, our regions wins. Learn how you can take part in one of our many upcoming events, contact us at: www.spokanesports.org | 509.456.5812 5 BROUGHT TO YOU BY THANK YOU TO OUR MAJOR SPONSORS TM 6
