INSIDE: Montgomery NJCAA Freshman Golfer of the Year NORTH IDAHO COLLEGE Booster Club News AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2014 New Faces from Familiar Places Men’s , Volleyball and Golf programs under new leadership

he NIC Athletics department will have three new head currently holds the second lowest career scoring average in school history at 74.2. coaches on staff as the 2014 school year begins, and all Grove replaced Derrick Thompson who have long ties to Coeur d’Alene or North Idaho College. moved on to Iowa Western CC. T Kelsey Stanley has been the top assis- Former NIC basketball player and long-time assistant coach Corey tant on the past two NIC volleyball teams Symons will take over the men’s basketball program. Former NIC that have finished 6th and 8th in the na- tion at the NJCAA national tournament, volleyball assistant volleyball coach Kelsey Stanley slides over into and earned the No. 1 national ranking in the head coaching spot, and Coeur d’Alene native Russell Grove NJCAA polls. Stanley is used to success after attending Bottineau High School in assumes the men and women’s golf team head coaching position. North Dakota, where “We are fortunate mons tenure as an as- she excelled as a stu- to have talented young sistant coach, NIC av- dent athlete in volley- coaches already associ- eraged 22 wins a year, ball, basketball, and ated with our programs including three Scenic track and field. She ready to step forward West Athletic Confer- earned All-State hon- and take over the top ence championships ors in volleyball and coaching spots” said and the NJCAA No. 1 was a five-time state NIC Athletics Direc- national ranking in two pole vault champion in tor Al Williams. “This KELSEY STANLEY different seasons. RUSSELL GROVE track. In 2006, Stanley COREY SYMONS is the first college head Russell Grove is was named North Da- coaching position for all three, so I know currently the assistant golf professional at kota Athlete of the Year. they are excited!” Avondale Golf Club in Hayden, the home Stanley continued her volleyball and Corey Symons has been waiting for of the NIC Golf teams. Grove attended track career at Dickinson State University a chance to be a college head basketball Coeur d’Alene High School, where he was where she became a six-time NAIA All- coach for ten years as an assistant to Jared the valedictorian and helped the Vikings American in track and field and a four-time Phay, who departed for the College of win the 5A State Golf Championship in national pole vault champion. She complet- Southern Idaho head coaching position. Sy- 2004. He received a golf scholarship to the ed a bachelor’s degree in elementary edu- mons becomes only the fourth NIC men’s University of Idaho where he served as the cation at Dickinson State University. head basketball coach in 52 seasons! Sy- team captain and led the Vandals to their “These coaches have tremendous re- mons redshirted at NIC in 1993 and then best finish in the history of the Western sumes and are used to success on all levels” went on to play at Blue Mountain Com- Athletic Conference. Grove was a three- said Williams. “I think we are in very ca- munity College and Northwest University time recipient of the WAC Scholar Ath- pable hands!” A new era of Athletics begins in Kirkland, Wash. Symons averaged 16 lete Award, and three-time selection on the at NIC with the eventual transition to the points per game in his final season and WAC Academic All-Conference team. At NWAC in two years. In the meantime, three was team captain at Northwest University, the University of Idaho, Grove set the 36- familiar faces hope to continue the tradition where he graduated with a business degree. hole and 54-hole record with scores of 131 of success in Cardinal athletics from the After college, Symons played for a select and 203 respectively. In addition, he set the head coaches perch! international team in France. During Sy- UI course record with a score of 62, and The future looks bright!

LUNCHEON SCHEDULE: 8/26: Noon: Coeur d’Alene Resort • 9/9: 11:30am: Coeur d’Alene Resort • 9/30: Noon: Coeur d’Alene Resort BOARD OFFICERS Tradition of Excellence Welcome back to the start of another year of PRESIDENT Cardinal Athletics! Our summers keep getting Jon Parson busier with more camps, fundraisers, and yes, golf tournaments! We’ve hired new coaches, gradu- ated many student athletes, and seen changes in VICE PRESIDENT our Booster Club board. Roger Stewart We bid farewell to our friend and family mem- ber Ginni Lenz, who served on our Booster Club TREASURER Board for many years and was recognized as the Booster Club Member of the year in 2010. After a Mark Hampe long battle with Cancer, Ginni is now at peace, but wow did she “FIGHT LIKE A GIRL”. That was SECRETARY the battle cry during Ginni’s bout with Cancer, and in her true fighting spirit she defied the odds for Rann Haight more than two years after being diagnosed. Several fundraisers for Cancer Awareness were established AL WILLIAMS BOARD on her behalf in the Coeur d’Alene area, includ- MEMBERS ing a softball tournament named, of course “THE mer NIC Men’s basketball player, and Rann is FIGHT!” Go to https://www.facebook.com/team- an architect who designed the NBA Arco Arena, FIGHTlikeAgirl for more information on this soon the home of the Sacramento Kings. We welcome Robert Cliff to be annual event, and other cancer awareness them both! Tom Messina links on Ginni’s behalf. She was a true fan of all Also, a special thanks to Booster Club Board sports, and loved providing the most for student- members John Marcheso and Robert Cliff, John Marcheso athletes! We will miss her! for their hard work on the board of the Coeur Jon Berger We give a big Thank You to departing Boost- d’Alene Crossing swimming event. Their efforts Frank Darlington er Club Board members Julie Stark, Mike helped in the success of this event, now its third O’Brien, and Steve Casey! All served on the Patty Stewart year, which has become a tremendous fundraiser Board for many years and many committees, and for the NIC Booster Club. Casey Irgens served us well. We know we will still see you at We hope to see you at the upcoming Booster Mike O’Brien the games! Mike O’Brien will relocate to Mos- Club luncheons, the second and last Tuesday of Al Williams (ex-officio) cow to take over operations of the Best Western- each month, beginning August 26 at the CDA Re- University Inn, so his commute may be a little sort. Cruise tickets are still available for our An- ([email protected]) tougher! nual Booster Club Sunset Cruise on Wednesday, We say Hello to two new Board members September 3rd. Call the NIC Athletics Depart- PHOTOGRAPHS Casey Irgens and Rann Haight. Casey is a for- ment for your tickets. 208 769-3348. Don Sausser Sept. 3 6:00 PM Booster Club Cruise - Boarding at Independence Point CONTACT Sept. 9 11:30 AM Coaches Showcase at the CDA Resort Patty: 208-769-3348 P.O. Box 492 Sept. 19 1:00 PM 8th Annual Rolly Williams Cardinal Classic Golf Tournament Coeur d’Alene, ID 83816 [email protected] MISSION STATEMENT

The North Idaho College Booster Club supports all NIC recognized in- athletic Cardinal Kids outreach pro- Club is a nonprofit organization, tercollegiate athletics as a lifelong grams. The Booster Club holds vari- committed to providing financial learning experience that will enhance ous fund-raising events throughout support to all recognized intercol- the value of sportsmanship and pro- the year including an annual auction, legiate athletic programs at NIC vide a positive experience for stu- awards banquet, 3-on-3 basketball through various fund-raising and en- dent athletes, students, and fans. tournament, and golf tournament. It dowment activities for student ath- The club also recognizes the commit- also sponsors a booth each year at the lete grant-in-aid and team benefits. ment our athletes make to the young North Idaho Fair and operates a con- Organized in the 1960s, the Booster people of our community through our cession stand at all home events.

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DATE TIME EVENT DATE TIME EVENT Aug. 22 4:30 p.m. M. SOCCER vs Trinity Western Univ. (Exhib.) Sept. 12 7:00 p.m. VOLLEYBALL vs Great Falls University (JV) Aug. 30 12:00 p.m. W. SOCCER vs Lane CC Sept. 13 2:00 p.m. VOLLEYBALL vs University of Great Falls (JV) Aug. 30 2:15 p.m. M. SOCCER vs South Puget Sound CC Sept. 24 2:00 p.m. W. SOCCER vs Yakima Valley CC Sept. 2 4:15 p.m. M. SOCCER vs Tacoma CC Sept. 25 7:00 p.m. VOLLEYBALL vs USU - Eastern Sept. 9 2:00 p.m. W. SOCCER vs Walla Walla CC Sept. 27 1:00 p.m. VOLLEYBALL vs Colorado Northwestern CC Sept. 9 4:15 p.m. M. SOCCER vs Walla Walla CC Sept. 30 2:00 p.m. W. SOCCER vs Treasure Valley CC Sept. 12 2:00 p.m. W. SOCCER vs Chemeketa CC Sept. 30 4:15 p.m. M. Soccer vs Treasure Valley CC

COACHES SHOWCASE Join us on September 9 for the 5th annual Coaches Showcase at the CDA Resort Shore Lounge. The special media day event features season outlooks and national predictions from all of the NIC coaches. There will also be raffles, give- aways and a season highlight video. The lunch begins at 11:30am and is open to the public.

Coeur d’Alene Crossing BOOSTER CLUB CRUISE The third annual Coeur d’Alene Crossing, nearly 200 registered swimmers and gener- It’s hard to believe, but it’s time a 2.4 mile open water swimming event on ated additional donations close to $15,000. for the 12th Booster Club “Let’s Go Lake Coeur d’Alene, was held on Saturday, Each not-for-profit organization involved Cruisin’” annual cruise! Come join us August 16th, and Kade Hern, 17, of Coeur should receive over $5,000 to support their for this relaxing double boat cruise de- d’Alene, was the top finisher. Kade swims respective charities after expenses. This year parting at 6:30pm for a 2 hour sunset with the Coeur d’Alene Area Swim Team the CDA Crossing joined forces with two cruise from Independence Point in front (CAST) and rose from the water with a time other local triathlon events, the CDA Mara- of the Resort. It’s a great way to meet of 48:59. Hern’s time was just off the record thon and the CDA Fondo, a 126 mile bike Cardinal athletes, coaches and fellow time set last year at 44:55, and only a few ride. Participants completing all three events Booster Club members. Invite a friend minutes ahead of the field. in one calendar year will earn a medallion and join the fun! Tickets are only $25 for Contributions for the CDA Crossing were representing the Coeur d’Alene Iron Series. the cruise, with music on the boat and raised from sponsors, private donations and The event begins from Discovery Marina snacks are available. Boarding begins at participant registration. The proceeds from at Arrow Point and ends at the Hagadone 6:00pm. Call the NIC Athletics depart- the event are equitably shared with the NIC Event Center beach, and attracted swimmers ment for tickets. Booster Club Members Booster Club, Union Gospel Mission, and from age 10 to 71. Go to www.cdacrossing. receive a free ticket with your member- CAST. This year’s CDA Crossing attracted com for complete race details and results. ship renewal. PAGE 3 Coaches’ Reports

VOLLEYBALL and Botuli both started against Westsound us sign more players from or Port- The volleyball team had an excellent FC as Talley scored a goal in the Shadow’s land as now we’ll be playing games closer training camp as we approach the start of the first win of the season. Botuli also started to those locales and families will be able to season. In a recap of last season I am excited against South Sound FC the following day watch daughters or sisters play more often to announce that all of our sophomores will as a defensive midfielder. Will Mecier and than in past years. be moving on and playing next year at four Tanner Jones have signed with Concordia We have a full schedule of games this year schools. Alli- University, and Dylan Allen is committed to season complemented by league rivals in son Meehan, signed Carroll College. the NWAC. Our season opens up over Labor with Division I San The soccer sea- Day Weekend with a tough match-up with Jose in California, son is well underway Lane College on August 30. Lane returns Katie Schueman with preseason train- an experienced roster from a 14-5-3 sea- signed with NAIA, ing and exhibitions son and an NWAC playoff berth last year. Webber International coming quickly. We We return to action on Tuesday September in Florida, Anyssa had a solid season 2 with an afternoon game against Tacoma Matheson signed of recruiting. Lo- Community College. This season we have a with Division II cals Aaron Cross- balanced schedule, with 10 home games and Texas A&M Kings- KELSEY STANLEY ingham, Braden 10 road contest, without any games versus ville in Texas, Tessa Ridgewell, and Tony KEN THOMPSON Club teams. Sian signed with NAIA Dickinson State Quesnell signed I hope all of you enjoyed your Summer, University in North Dakota, Russia Rob- in May. Mitch Markovetz, a goalkeeper played a little golf, and are ready for NIC inson signed with NAIA Lewis Clark State from Boise also signed earlier in the month. soccer this Fall. College and Leeta Grap signed with Divi- Macoy McClaughlin of Great Falls, MT, Go Cardinals! sion II New Mexico University. and Taylor Haman and David Geske of I am super excited for the girls and look Twin Falls, ID have now signed as well. WRESTLING forward to hear how they do next year. McClaughlin and Geske are both defenders, The Wrestling program issued its This year’s team has returners in key po- Haman is a crafty, athletic attacker. Men’s 13,000th book this summer when we visited sitions beginning with captain Kennedy Soccer has completed their fall schedule Sorenson Magnet el- Chadwick as our starting libero. Maddi which includes three matches against four ementary school in Seidl brings experience from the setter posi- year schools. In pre-season, NIC will host June. Mayor Steve tion, and Britany Aldridge is an explosive Trinity Western on August 22nd and travel Widmyer was a outside hitter. We are happy to welcome new to Whitworth on the 23rd. The Cardinals’ guest reader for the Cardinals to the family, including Brenna first league match is August 30th against students, and each Meehan from Post Falls. We have been South Puget Sound CC at home. Come student received a lucky to have had her two older sisters and enjoy some high energy soccer with a tough personal book. The we look forward to see what Brenna brings NWAC schedule. only requirement is to the court. Our inside presence comes from the student must read Dzeni Hadzisehovic, a 6’4” transfer from WOMEN’S SOCCER the book to some- Western Wyoming College, and Matilda Most of the Spring was spent scram- one! The reading PAT WHITCOMB Altin, a 5’11” middle from Sweden. bling to get geared up for playing in the program was estab- I not only look forward to the develop- NWAC this Fall, and lished in 2002 in a partnership with Parker ment of this team, but also the opportunity a big part of that was Toyota. It was named in honor of Doug of being their new head coach. I thank ev- working with current Parker’s late wife Shirley, who was a big eryone for their support and hope to see you players and commit- supporter of reading and wrestling. The pro- all in the stands at the Spokane Travel NW ted players to adjust gram puts at least one book in the hands Invitational at the HUB, August 21-23, and their scholarships of every first grader in the Coeur d’Alene this coming fall cheering your Cardinals on! to conform to the school district each year. NWAC standards. As the school year is about to kick off, MEN’S SOCCER We were able to the Wrestling program would also like to Men’s Soccer’s Christian Botuli and get our entire roster give back to the community by sponsor- Adam Talley have represented the Cardi- within NWAC limits DAN HOGAN ing the 2nd Annual Free School Supplies nals well so far in the Evergreen Premier so we can now com- to School Age Kids . On August 27 from League. Talley earned minutes in each of the pete in the NWAC playoffs this season. The 10:00am – 2:00pm (or as long as supplies ’s first three games. Talley change of conferences may actually help last), the NIC Wrestling team will be distrib-

PAGE 4 Coaches’ Reports uting school supplies in the Village at Riv- team earned the gold. This past season she MEN’S BASKETBALL erstone, across from the Aeropostale store. averaged 16 points, 8 rebounds, 4.3 assists, Hope all of you have had a great summer. Special thanks to our many sponsors that and 3 steals per game. It has been a little crazy in the Men’s Bas- have donated to this worthy cause to help Gracie Varcoe is a 6’2” center from Gold ketball offices. As you are probably aware the youth of our community. For more infor- Coast City, Queensland, Australia. She led I have recently taken over the program due mation call (208)755-1634. the All Saints Anglican School as team cap- to coach Phay’s departure to CSI. We wish tain and top point scorer at the Queensland coach Phay and his family much success in WOMEN’S BASKETBALL U18 All-State Champion Schools Tour- his new position. This has been a great op- We are pleased to announce that we nament in 2012 and 2013 while averag- portunity for me and my staff to continue the have signed five top recruits for the 2014- ing 16 points, 12 rebounds, 3 assists, and success of the coaching staffs before us. I 2015 season. They will be joining returning 2 steals per game. She has been named was fortunate enough to retain coach Thane guards Katie King (Post Falls, ID), Bailey First Team All-State Jackson who has been a vital part of our suc- Schroeder (Benton City, WA), Kara Staggs Queensland, MVP cess over the past 2 seasons. This is our first (Okanogan, WA), and Ryleigh Swagerty and Top Rebound- win over coach Phay and CSI with hopefully (Burlington, WA). Returning at the forward er at the Indonesia many more to come. position is Sabrina Earle (Medical Lake, Challenge. Thane and I have WA) and medical redshirt Mariah Swanson Shelby Cloninger been extremely busy (Burlington, WA). Caitlyn Behymer (Okan- is a transfer from this offseason try- ogan, WA) and Panisesi Taimani (Kenne- Utah State University ing to build a team wick, WA) return as veteran post players. where she started five of great student/ Maci Benedict is a 5’7” combo guard games as a freshman. athletes. We have a from Lebanon, OR, and she led her team to CHRIS CARLSON Shelby played at Ka- great core group re- three straight trips to the 5A Oregon state miah High School in turning, and have championships. Her senior year she aver- Idaho earning consecutive all-state honors. been successful on aged 12.1 points, 3.8 assists, 3.1 rebounds, In 2013 she led Kamiah to the state cham- COREY SYMONS the recruiting trail. and 2.4 steals per game. She was a unani- pionship and to the state finals the previous Returning for the mous First Team All-MidWillamette League two years. Her senior year she averaged 14.5 Cardinals is Jamaal Robateau who red- selection as well as Second Team All-State, points to go along with 1.4 blocks per game. shirted for us last season and will play a and First Team All-Tournament in the 5A She was a multi-sport athlete who also played vital role in our team success this coming state championships. volleyball and ran track. year. We also return 3 high school team- Monica Landdeck, is an off guard from We are also pleased to announce our team mates Will Dorsey, Jordan King, and Brewster, WA. As a senior she was a repeat award winners for the 2013-2014 season as Fuquan Niles as well as Ty Higbie from First Team All-Caribou League selection and voted on by their teammates: CDA. These returners played a big role in the second leading scorer in the league while Most Improved Player: Sabrina Earle our overall success last season and we have averaging 20 points, 6 rebounds, 2.3 assists, Best Defensive Player: Kara Staggs high expectations for them in the coming and 1.6 steals per game. She was selected to Most Inspirational Player (tie): Jansen year. play in the WSGBCA All-State game and Butler and Renae Mokrzycki We are very pleased to keep incoming lead all scorers with 15 points. As a junior, Most Valuable Player: Renae Mokrzycki freshman Kyle Guice (6’8) in CDA. Kyle she helped lead her team to a 26-1 record John Wooden Character Award (tie): Bai- had a great career at LCHS and we look while winning the 1A state title. ley Schroeder and Jansen Butler forward to the same at NIC. Often your best In addition, Monica is a member of the Na- Congratulations to the entire team on an recruiters are your players. With the help tional Honor Society. excellent season finishing 22-10. of the 3 Rainer Beach returners, we were Samara Hill, is a 5’8” combo guard from Coaches Chris and Carey Carlson have able to sign Minnesota signee Djuan Piper. Frankston, Victoria, Australia. She led Row- been busy making an impact in the com- Djuan (6’7) guard that is extremely excited ville Secondary College (High School) to munity by putting on two very successful to be a part of the Cardinal family. the Australian School National Champion- camps at NIC this past summer and coach- On the foreign list will be incoming ship where they earned gold medals while ing the North Idaho Elite high school team freshman Braian Angola (6’6) guard, Lucas she was named MVP. She led them to silver at eight highly competitive tournaments this Antunez (6’3) guard, both from Findlay in 2012 and gold in 2011. She was selected past April – July. Prep High School in Las Vegas, and D to the Victorian U18 State team and compet- They finished off this spring/summer sea- ’Adrian Allen (6’8) who is a transfer from ed with them in the Australian Junior Cham- son with a 37-8 record winning three cham- Palm Beach State. pionships in Brisbane. In 2012 her U18 state pionships, finishing second twice, and third The Cardinals have also welcomed 2 team earned the bronze and in 2011 her U16 three times. other transfers Austin Pope (6’6) guard

PAGE 5 from Cerritos College CA, and David Baze die Anthony earned overall. Prior to the (6’6) guard from Pierce CC WA. Both have 1st team All-Region national tournament been successful in their past seasons. Our honors for the infield. several Cardinals re- recruiting class is rounded out by incoming Anthony hit .392 for ceived honors. Mont- freshmen Ziggy Satterhwaite (6’5) post, the season and was gomery was selected and Marcus Harris (6’3) guard, both from selected to the SWAC for the Phil Mickel- the Puyallup WA area, and Charlie Lock- All-Tournament team son award, presented wood, a 6’11’’ center from Inglewood, Calif. for her performance to the top NJCAA We as a staff have worked hard putting at the regional tour- Division I Fresh- this roster together. We are excited about the nament. Freshman man, and 1st team future of NIC Cardinal Basketball and look DON DON WILLIAMS Miranda Powless RUSSELL GROVE All-American rec- forward to getting to work with these young earned 1st team All- ognition by the Golf student/athletes. We truly believe that this Region honors as a pitcher with a 10-5 re- Coaches Association of American. He will upcoming season will be one that we will cord on the season. Freshman Marissa Tarin be attending Gonzaga University on a golf never forget. Thanks again for all your sup- earned 2nd team All-Region honors for in- scholarship next season. Teammates Chris port. Without the support of our great boost- field with a .376 batting average. We are now Cremer, Tanner Martin, and Michael Por- er club none of this would be possible. finalizing our recruiting to fill our roster for ter were selected to the All-District team. Go Cards! the upcoming season. The women’s golf teams entered the NJCAA tournament ranked No. 14 in the nation SOFTBALL GOLF and finished in that position at the nation- In a season recap from the Scenic West Ath- The NIC men and women golf teams fin- al tournament in Daytona Beach, Florida. letic Conference the softball team had four ished their final season in the NJCAA on Sophomores Jennie Williams and Madison players selected to the SWAC All-Region a high, qualifying for the NJCAA national Hauck finished their Cardinal career with teams. Sophomore Kylene Hatton earned golf championships. The men ended the sea- two national tournament appearances, and 1st team outfield honors. Hatton hit .401 for son with the highest ranking in school histo- freshmen Elsa Goodsen and Jenna Kaik the season. Hatton was also selected to play ry at No. 7, and finished 15th at the national return after a solid tournament performance. for the NJCAA All-Star team in the Canadian tournament. Freshman Angus Montgomery Both the men and women’s golf teams will Cup in July. This team was made up of the earned NJCAA honorable mention recog- compete in the Northwest Athletic Confer- top players in the country. Freshman Mad- nition by individually finishing 12th place ence (NWAC) beginning this fall.

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Shotgun Scramble Avondale Golf Course Hayden, Idaho

AD Al Williams receives a donation of $5,000 from Chief Allen and the Coeur d’Alene Tribal Casino for student scholarships.

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