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The Idaho Panhandle has produced a plethora of standout athletes that have taken their game to various levels of collegiate competition. But getting to pinnacle that is NCAA Division I has been the road less traveled in the dense area of the gem state. District I (North Idaho High Schools) features only 5 larger sized high schools (700-1200 students in 4A-5A) with a with an abundance of med-smaller sized schools leaving the opportunity to compete at the NCAA I level few and far between. The North Idaho class of 2007 had other ideas. Signees at a glance Football Matt Widmyer/Linebacker/Lake City-NAVY:The speed and size of Widmyer who is nick named "the ghost" for slipping past blocking schemes, was a force in holding the opposition to 20 points total points throughout the 5A playoffs.: Adam Chadwick/OT/Coeur d' Alene-Idaho State:The 2006 IEL lineman of the year, Chadwick was a man amongst boys in the battle up front . At 6-3 265 the senior was also a force on the defensive side of the ball for the 7-3 Vikings. Baseball Alex Capaul/Pitcher/Lake City-University of Hawaii:Capaul has been wowing the competition since his freshman year on the mound, and chose the Western Athletic Conference program to continue his success. Andy Seaman/Pitcher/Coeur d' Alene-ARMY: Seaman has been a workhorse for the Viking baseball program the past three seaons and chose to represent the US while getting school payed for in West Point. Kylie Chandler/Outfield/Coeur d' Alene-Jacksonville State: Chandler signed with the Ohio Valley Conference squad and will continue her game in the sunshine state. XC/ Track & field Anna Stone/Distance/Coeur d' Alene-University of Montana: Stone was in the top of crop amongst 5A cross country runners and will be in the same neighborhood at the 5A state track meet. Stone will stay close to home, running for Grizz of Missoula.
Check out other North Idaho preps that signed with an NCAA, NAIA, or Junior College Program HERE
Post Falls senior softball ace Sean Topp has been a force for the Trojans since lacing up her cleats in 2004. Read about her HERE. This weeks Q&A features Kellogg softball standout Briggett Lund. Read interview HERE. The PP.com player of week was Zach Clanton of Lake City. Read HERE. This and much more at PanhandlePreps.com |
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