White Nets Two As Ferris Prevails
By David White’s definition, no-name players are the ones who never get marked by opposing defenses in soccer. Ones like him.
The Ferris High senior enjoys maintaining a low profile on the field, and he hopes to keep it that way.
But that’s unlikely if he keeps this up. White scored two goals Monday as the Saxons beat South Hill rival Lewis and Clark 4-1 in a key Greater Spokane League match at Ferris.
Ferris is 7-1 and tied with Mead for first place. LC drops to 6-2.
White, a midfielder, scored his team’s first goal on a pass from Nathan Crary at 11 minutes, and took a nice pass from Kevin Aronson to score the Saxons’ last goal at 67 minutes. He has 10 goals this spring, making him the league’s second-leading scorer.
“The defenses have been focusing on the star players and taking the pressure off the no-name guys,” White said. “It’s fun. There’s not as much pressure. I surprise myself every time I put the ball in the net.”
The Saxons surprised LC, dominating the Tigers in every aspect, said LC coach Harlan Slind.
Ferris held a 14-7 edge in shots, made more accurate passes and won with hard work.
“We had it taken to us today by a better team,” Slind said. “Defensively, we couldn’t handle anybody today. They crossed it all day on us.”
The Saxons’ hustle and physical style of play hasn’t been without a price, though. Ferris has three players out and another was hurt Monday.
High school softball
In the Border League, Lewiston took advantage of two Cheney errors, a walk and a hit batter to score four first-inning runs en route to a 5-2 win over the Blackhawks… . In non-league action, Molly Tiemeyer hit a game-winning triple in the seventh that scored Casi Reisenauer from first as Timberlake defeated visiting West Valley 5-4. Katie Carhart had four strikeouts and four walks for Timberlake (3-11). West Valley is 7-5.
High school baseball
Trent Baysinger pitched a complete-game four-hitter, striking out 12, scored two runs, drove in one and had two stolen bases to lead Moscow to an 8-3 Border League win over visiting Cheney. Luke Matthews drove in two runs for the Bears.
College golf
Idaho teams are second after the first two rounds of the Big West Conference championships Monday in El Dorado Hills, Calif.
The women, seeded sixth, is at 627, 28 strokes behind New Mexico State. The men, seeded ninth, is at 585, two strokes off the pace set by NMSU.
“Everybody played great,” UI coach Brad Rickel said. “We’ve been trying to peak for this all year.”
Noelle Hamilton is tied for fourth at 151, five strokes behind leader Alena Sharp of NMSU. Idaho’s Nicole Keller is eighth at 154.
The men were led by Doug McClure, ninth at 1-over 145. Josh Nagelmann, is tied for 10th at 146.
The tournaments concludes today.
Wrestling
Chad Charbonneau from Lakeside of Nine Mile Falls, a Washington state champion at 275 pounds, has signed a letter of intent with North Idaho College. He placed second at state as a junior.