Athletes, teams and coaches from 17 high schools and three colleges in North Idaho were named winners for the 58th annual North Idaho Athletic Hall of Fame awards, organizers announced Saturday.

Lakeside hires Mike McCune as boys basketball coach; Lewis and Clark runner Patrick North signs Division I offer.

Chris Caviness, the Ferris boys cross country and girls track and field coach, died on Monday after a 15-month battle against cancer. He was 56.

The IHSAA board of directors on Friday announced all spring sports and activity seasons, as well as all state tournaments, have been canceled.

With the merging of the GSL and Great Northern League, organizers decided to split the GSL/District 8 director job into two positions for the upcoming school year.

Naje Smith, a 6-foot-7 2018 graduate of Lewis and Clark High School, signed a National Letter of Intent to play next season at Boise State.

Schools across Idaho, and several in neighboring Eastern Washington, lit up their sports fields on Friday night as part of the “Be the Light” campaign to celebrate and honor seniors.

“There’s definitely going to be some goals left unchecked because of the coronavirus,” North Central standout Allie Janke said.

When a distance runner wins four medals at the small school state track championships, it doesn’t make much of a ripple.

Dave Hall has worn many hats throughout his 39 years as an educator, coach and administrator. But the one he’s looking forward to wearing now is his fishing hat.

Northwest Christian hired Marshall Hart as its head football coach. Hart has coached at NWC for seven seasons, most recently as offensive coordinator.

The official announcement canceling the remainder of the spring sports seasons came as no surprise to anyone involved. That didn’t make it hurt any less.

The official closure of classes for the remainder of the school year in Washington ends the hope high school athletes were clinging to for a return to the spring sports season.

After a career spanning 38 years and a lifetime supporting the athletic department, University High School athletic director Ken VanSickle retires.

WIAA Mick Hoffman released a video statement Thursday with the organization’s hope that meaningful games might still be played this school year.

Taking social distancing to heart, and utilizing his technology skills, a local track and field coach created the 2020 Social Distance Virtual Track Meet.

The IHSAA announced the mandatory suspension/postponement of activities – which was set to end on April 5 – will continue through April 20.

Another basketball season is in the books and with most of the big awards handed out, it’s time to announce the 2020 edition of The Spokesman-Review all-region teams.

Laurie Quigley grew up around Greater Spokane League athletics. Such is the fate of the daughter of two longtime coaches. It’s safe to say she has coaching in her genes.