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Goodwill Moves to Newer, Bigger Location - local reporting from the Statesman-Examiner serving Colville, Stevens County, and Northeast Washington. LOCAL NEWS GOVERNMENT BUSINESS SPORTS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FARM & RANCH GREAT OUTDOORS PROFILES OUT OF THE PAST LETTERS TO THE EDITOR CLASSIFIEDS ANNOUNCEMENTS EVENTS CALENDAR OBITUARIES Goodwill Moves to Newer, Bigger Location November 19, 2025 By: Meredith Carroll Exterior of the new Goodwill location. Photo courtesy of Meredith Carroll. Goodwill of Colville is scheduled to open at its new location on Friday, Nov. 21. Located at the site of the now-closed Clark’s All Sports, the new space will host both the Goodwill Industries retail store as well as Goodwill Workforce and Family Services. According to officials, the grand opening festivities are set to begin with a countdown to 9 a.m., along with coffee, hot chocolate, and breakfast goodies, followed by pictures with Sasquatch. The event will also include prizes, raffles, temporary tattoos, and books. People who attend will be eligible to win $100 Goodwill gift cards, officials said. During the day, tours will be offered to community partners, hosted by Goodwill CEO and president Clark Brekke, who has been with the company for over 30 years. “At Goodwill, we like to make a grand opening a celebration, because it takes a lot of work to get to this point,” said Heather Alexander, Goodwill’s vice president of marketing, communications, and learning. “Goodwill has been a part of the Colville community since 1954,” said Alexander, who has been with Goodwill for 13 years and works out of the main office in Spokane. “The store’s first location was at 17 W. Astor St. In 1970, the retail store moved to its current location on 168 N. Main Street.” The Workforce and Family Services office opened at 153 S. Oak. Interior of Goodwill building. Photo courtesy of Meredith Carroll. Despite a facelift in 1977, the needs of Colville outgrew the Goodwill facilities in place. “We have been looking for new locations for quite a while,” Alexander said. “We had outgrown the current locations and wanted to find a site where we could combine the store and the local social services offices. “The new location boasts a total of approximately 18,860 square feet,” said Alexander. “This means that we have more than three times the square footage of the other location. We have a much larger space to benefit the community and the employees. A lot of people need support. The whole reason we exist is to give people a hand up, by selling goods in order to raise funds for services.” She continued, “Goodwill accepts donations and operates the retail store to fund programs. We offer payee services, which means that we assist people who are unable to manage their finances. We help people on SSI (Supplemental Security Income), disability, SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance), etc., to establish income, pay their bills, and put money into savings. Our current representative is based in Spokane and is only able to serve clients by phone or online. With the new location, we will be able to have a rep here in Colville.” According to Alexander, Goodwill also provides support for veterans’ families. “We operate by a housing first model, meaning that we make sure that the vets stay housed. Goodwill provides rental assistance, help with deposits, and wraparound services. Now that we have the new location, we will be able to have local case managers and housing specialists,” she said. “Outreach staff will be here for the grand opening,” said Alexander. “We will also have veterans’ staff to meet with folks. Last year, the Colville Goodwill served about 20 veterans.” The new facility offers an expansive break room, bathrooms, and manager offices, all in one area. “It’s nice to have a big space for employees to have a break. They work hard and often get dirty, and they deserve a nice space,” said Alexander. She said there will be both an indoor and a covered outdoor break area for Goodwill employees. Alexander added that the production area is upgrading to a second building, complete with a sorting station and donor services area. Where the production workers previously had to use storage pods for overflow, there is now ample room for donations. People wishing to make donations will drive up to the spacious unloading area. “Donors will no longer have to worry about their cars being bumped by people turning the corner,” said Alexander. The Workforce and Family Services office will have a separate location, complete with offices, cubicles, and a conference room. “When Clark’s announced that they were closing, we were really excited,” Alexander said. “We looked at the space, and we were excited to work with Ray Clark, who sold the entire property.” All of the Colville Goodwill employees will be moving to the new location. “We’re also interviewing for an additional five staff members to join our team,” said Alexander. The income generated from sales in 2024 has served 876 people in employment programs, 2,053 people enrolled in basic services, 1,134 people in payee services, 2,436 people in digital skills and training programs, and 2,050 people in housing programs (2024 Impact Report, Goodwill Industries of the Inland Northwest). Goodwill Industries of the Inland Northwest covers eastern Washington and north Idaho, with 15 locations over 23 counties. Throughout the Goodwill location hang the pictures of local people whose lives have been improved through determination and some help from Goodwill. “One of my favorite stories is that of Wes Sawyer,” said Alexander, pointing to a photo. “Wes came to Goodwill through the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation. He had been in jail, and he had a heart condition. He came to Goodwill for a work assessment, unsure if he could work due to his health. When he learned that he could, he got a job in production. He moved his way up to a lead. He said that his life had changed, that he’s gone from living in a shed to having the keys to the store. Over the next couple of years, he moved on to a different job, started a family, and built a home. He’s gone from someone nobody could trust to helping others.” “We at Goodwill get to impact people who come to us in some of the most difficult times of their lives. People are often discounted because of disabilities or a criminal background, or homelessness. It’s important for the community to know that we are here and have these services. We have been here for a long time, and we are not for profit.” Goodwill’s location on N. Main St. officially closed on Monday, Nov. 17.Goodwill of Colville will reopen at their new location, 557 S. Main Street in Colville, the site of the former Clark’s All Sports, on Friday, Nov. 21, at 9 a.m. Previous Article Next Article LOCAL NEWS GOVERNMENT BUSINESS SPORTS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FARM & RANCH GREAT OUTDOORS PROFILES OUT OF THE PAST LETTERS TO THE EDITOR CLASSIFIEDS ANNOUNCEMENTS EVENTS CALENDAR OBITUARIES

Levi McCoy Cartwright — a community announcement published by the Statesman-Examiner serving Colville and Stevens County. LOCAL NEWS GOVERNMENT BUSINESS SPORTS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FARM & RANCH GREAT OUTDOORS PROFILES OUT OF THE PAST LETTERS TO THE EDITOR CLASSIFIEDS ANNOUNCEMENTS EVENTS CALENDAR OBITUARIES Births Levi McCoy Cartwright Levi McCoy Cartwright was born on Nov. 25, 2025, to parents Holly and Gunnar Cartwright of Evans, Wash. He weighed 8 pounds, 5 ounces at birth. He has two brothers, Jack, 4, and Roscoe, 1, and one sister, Alice, 6. His maternal grandparents are Alan and Laura Zander of Lewiston, Idaho. His paternal grandparents are Barb Cartwright and Jeff Dawson of Colville, Wash. and Jim Cartwright of Hunters, Wash. His maternal great-grandparent is Nancy McGlothlen of Clarkston, Wash. His paternal great-grandparent is Bill Engle of Lewiston, Idaho. Previous Next LOCAL NEWS GOVERNMENT BUSINESS SPORTS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FARM & RANCH GREAT OUTDOORS PROFILES OUT OF THE PAST LETTERS TO THE EDITOR CLASSIFIEDS ANNOUNCEMENTS EVENTS CALENDAR OBITUARIES

New Mobile Pottery Business Arrives in Town - local reporting from the Statesman-Examiner serving Colville, Stevens County, and Northeast Washington. LOCAL NEWS GOVERNMENT BUSINESS SPORTS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FARM & RANCH GREAT OUTDOORS PROFILES OUT OF THE PAST LETTERS TO THE EDITOR CLASSIFIEDS ANNOUNCEMENTS EVENTS CALENDAR OBITUARIES New Mobile Pottery Business Arrives in Town November 19, 2025 By: Meredith Carroll New Colville-based pottery painting business makes its debut. Cutline: Kim Westover. Photo courtesy of Heather Fryer. Glaze It Up Pottery is the new Colville-based pottery painting business that brings ceramics to their customers. “I pull up, I set up, and I bring the pottery, the glaze (paint), the paint brushes, and the paint pallets,” said Glaze It Up Pottery owner Heather Fryer. “I even bring the garbage bags to haul away the trash. “I do birthdays, adult parties, children’s functions, and bachelorette parties,” she said. “Once a party is booked, customers can go to my website and choose a piece. I bring everything except the kiln. And then I can either stay and host the event, or I can leave and come back when it’s over.” Fryer said an event takes about two to three hours from start to finish, but she is flexible with the time. She said she offers a large assortment of paints that include solid colors, sparkles, glitter, and puffy paints. Fryer said she also has a variety of underglaze colors, pencils, and markers. After the party participants are through painting their pieces, she takes everything back to her house, where she fires up all the pottery in her kiln. “The heating process seals the glaze to the piece and also makes it food safe,” she said. “I always take before pics, so the customer can see what it was like before the firing process.” Customers Christine Crouch-Brasmer and Melissa Benner enjoying painting pottery. Photo courtesy of Heather Fryer. For regular-sized events, there is a seven-day turn around time between firing the pottery and returning the completed product to the party host. “I also do small events and sell individual kits. I will deliver the products to be painted to the customer, and then they let me know when they’re done. For individuals, it takes seven to ten days for the finished product.” Fryer said her idea for a paint-your-own pottery business has been in the works for three years. “I have a daughter who loves to paint but has severe social anxiety and doesn’t want to go to a studio,” said Fryer. “The mobile business has a lot of benefits. One of them is that, because I’m not a brick and mortar business, I don’t have to pay rent. And I’m able to have more affordable pieces. My prices are 25% cheaper than certain shops in Spokane.” Customer Randi Yarbrough. Photo courtesy of Heather Fryer. Glaze It Up Pottery provides customers with pre-made shapes that are ready to be decorated. The mobile pottery painting business serves all of Stevens County, Pend Orielle County, and Spokane County. Fryer just purchased 300 new pottery molds, and she is learning to form her own custom pieces. Glaze It Up Pottery also stocks professional glaze mixes and dipping vats. Fryer has a ceramic kiln that she operates in her garage. “It’s a single KM 1218-3, which means that it can forge Cone 1 to Cone 10. That means it has a firing temperature of 2,028 degrees Fahrenheit to 2,381 degrees Fahrenheit. Because some pottery can’t handle higher firing temperatures, we offer low fire glazes. In other words, I can cook the pottery slower at lower temperatures. “It’s fun for everybody,” said Fryer. “Anyone can do it. It has helped my daughter, and it’s nice for those who don’t want to leave the house. Customer Barbara Wilson (back) and owner Heather Fryer enjoying painting pottery. Photo courtesy of Heather Fryer. “I’ve been involved with pottery for three-and-a-half years. It’s a passion of mine, and it’s therapeutic,” Fryer said. “I left corporate America in May, and I got my license in January of 2025.” Fryer moved to Stevens County in 2015 and has since become a part of the community. During COVID-19, she said she founded the Northern Stevens County Quarantine, a local organization that gathers donations that helped small businesses and individuals alike. “I’m available for anyone who wants me to bring them some pottery to paint,” said Fryer. “And everything is included in the price – supplies, firing, delivery. There are no hidden fees or delivery fees.” Fryer with Glaze It Up Pottery can be reached at 509-808-0941, on Facebook at Glaze It Up Pottery, and at her website: glazeituppottery.square.site . Previous Article Next Article LOCAL NEWS GOVERNMENT BUSINESS SPORTS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FARM & RANCH GREAT OUTDOORS PROFILES OUT OF THE PAST LETTERS TO THE EDITOR CLASSIFIEDS ANNOUNCEMENTS EVENTS CALENDAR OBITUARIES

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Engell Hosts Governor’s Natural Resources Advisor for Industry Roundtables in Colville - local reporting from the Statesman-Examiner serving Colville, Stevens County, and Northeast Washington. LOCAL NEWS GOVERNMENT BUSINESS SPORTS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FARM & RANCH GREAT OUTDOORS PROFILES OUT OF THE PAST LETTERS TO THE EDITOR CLASSIFIEDS ANNOUNCEMENTS EVENTS CALENDAR OBITUARIES Engell Hosts Governor’s Natural Resources Advisor for Industry Roundtables in Colville September 24, 2025 By: Staff Report Representative Andrew Engell (R-Colville) hosted Governor Ferguson’s senior policy advisor for natural resources, Owen Rowe, for a series of roundtables and tours with local leaders in industries such as agriculture, forestry, energy, and more. Photo by Cami Krema. The duo toured the Meyers Falls Dam on Sept. 19, led by Ben Hendrickson, president of Hydro Technology Systems, Inc., and accompanied by Mike Phillips, owner of Sheep Creek Hydro, Inc. The group discussed various issues and topics relating to hydro power, including price discrepancies in what is sold vs. bought back by the state, collaboration efforts with Avista, and environmental benefits. Hendrickson gave a brief history about the falls, and gave Rowe and Engell an inside look at how the Meyers Falls Dam operates today. Engell said he was “thrilled” to discuss the region’s wins and concerns with a member of the governor’s office, and hoped to highlight how different from western Washington, eastern Washington’s needs are when creating policies for the state. Rowe expressed his thanks, stating that he “appreciated the effort to help him get to know [Stevens County] better.” Previous Article Next Article LOCAL NEWS GOVERNMENT BUSINESS SPORTS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FARM & RANCH GREAT OUTDOORS PROFILES OUT OF THE PAST LETTERS TO THE EDITOR CLASSIFIEDS ANNOUNCEMENTS EVENTS CALENDAR OBITUARIES

Sackman, Davis Shine Again For Colville Wrestling - local reporting from the Statesman-Examiner serving Colville, Stevens County, and Northeast Washington. LOCAL NEWS GOVERNMENT BUSINESS SPORTS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FARM & RANCH GREAT OUTDOORS PROFILES OUT OF THE PAST LETTERS TO THE EDITOR CLASSIFIEDS ANNOUNCEMENTS EVENTS CALENDAR OBITUARIES Sackman, Davis Shine Again For Colville Wrestling January 21, 2026 By: Brandon Hansen In a pair of eastern Washington tournaments last week, the Crimson Hawks earned a fifth-place finish from sophomore Bryce Davis (138 pounds) at the Rumble in the Valley in Prosser, scoring 18 team points. Colville’s Haiden Sackman brought home a runner-up finish at the Bring Home Da Beef girls tournament. After receiving a first-round bye, Davis dropped into the consolation bracket following a loss to Cannon Meagher of Kennewick, then mounted an impressive run that included four consecutive wins by fall. Davis pinned Nathaniel Flores of Othello, Xavier Charvet of Grandview, and Trayvon Braziel-Lee of Fife before earning a major decision over Francisco Valencia of Toppenish. Davis was stopped again by Meagher in the consolation semifinals, but closed the tournament on a high note, pinning Jimmy Le of Lake Stevens in 44 seconds to secure fifth place. On the girls' side, Sackman delivered a standout performance at the Bring Home Da Beef tournament in Quincy, placing second at 120 pounds. Sackman advanced through the bracket with a pair of byes before pinning Genevieve Daly of Longview in the quarterfinals and Georgia Rowton of Longview in the semifinals. Sackman reached the championship match before falling to Victoria Black of Cashmere, a highly accomplished wrestler with a 22-5 record. Previous Article Next Article LOCAL NEWS GOVERNMENT BUSINESS SPORTS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FARM & RANCH GREAT OUTDOORS PROFILES OUT OF THE PAST LETTERS TO THE EDITOR CLASSIFIEDS ANNOUNCEMENTS EVENTS CALENDAR OBITUARIES

Hunters Royalty Crowned - local reporting from the Statesman-Examiner serving Colville, Stevens County, and Northeast Washington. LOCAL NEWS GOVERNMENT BUSINESS SPORTS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FARM & RANCH GREAT OUTDOORS PROFILES OUT OF THE PAST LETTERS TO THE EDITOR CLASSIFIEDS ANNOUNCEMENTS EVENTS CALENDAR OBITUARIES Hunters Royalty Crowned October 22, 2025 By: Staff Report Picture Left to Right Princess Miki Hellie, Queen Hailey Leaden, Princess Tommie Guatney. Photo courtesy Hunters Fair Royalty. The Hunters Community Fair officially crowned its 2026 Royal Court on Oct.11, celebrating tradition, leadership, and the future of its youth. The three young women crowned were: Queen Hailey Leaden, Princess Miki Hellie, and Princess Tommie Guatney. Leaden, daughter of Mike and Heidi Leaden, is a sophomore at Colville High School. She’s an active member of both the Colville Future Farmers of America (FFA) and Haynickers II 4-H Club, with nine years of experience showing beef cattle. According to her profile, Learden is a “talented crocheter, baker, and musician, and her passion for agriculture and creativity shines through in everything she does.” Hellie has been a familiar face at the Hunters Community Fair; with 13 years of cattle showing experience, she’s “deeply connected” to the livestock community. According to her profile, Hellie is involved in Valley Community 4-H and Chewelah FFA, where she advocates for agricultural education and youth leadership. Guatney, just 13 years old, is already making her mark with three years of cattle showmanship under her belt. She is a proud member of Valley Community 4-H and one of 12 siblings; her love of family, country music, volleyball, and horses makes her a “well-rounded and spirited” addition to the Royal Court. Her profile stated that she excels in school – especially in math, reading, and public speaking – and has long dreamed of being fair royalty. According to fair organizers, this year’s contest saw seven remarkable contestants, all of whom demonstrated strong character, dedication, and community pride. Judges were faced with tough decisions, and fair organizers said they couldn’t be prouder of everyone who took part. As the 2026 Royal Court begins their journey, organizers said the community looks forward to the leadership, grace, and energy they will bring to upcoming events. Previous Article Next Article LOCAL NEWS GOVERNMENT BUSINESS SPORTS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FARM & RANCH GREAT OUTDOORS PROFILES OUT OF THE PAST LETTERS TO THE EDITOR CLASSIFIEDS ANNOUNCEMENTS EVENTS CALENDAR OBITUARIES

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Chewelah Wrestlers Struggle Against Newport in Road Dual - local reporting from the Statesman-Examiner serving Colville, Stevens County, and Northeast Washington. LOCAL NEWS GOVERNMENT BUSINESS SPORTS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FARM & RANCH GREAT OUTDOORS PROFILES OUT OF THE PAST LETTERS TO THE EDITOR CLASSIFIEDS ANNOUNCEMENTS EVENTS CALENDAR OBITUARIES Chewelah Wrestlers Struggle Against Newport in Road Dual February 4, 2026 By: Brandon Hansen The Chewelah Cougars dropped a 50-18 decision to the Newport Grizzlies in NE2B dual Wednesday, Jan. 28. Newport built an early advantage with back-to-back forfeits at 190 and 215 pounds, then added a quick pin at heavyweight as Landen Pillers defeated Wyatt Gould in 32 seconds. Chewelah answered at 106 pounds when Taseyn Stauffer pinned Acein Johnston in 46 seconds to put the Cougars on the board. After double forfeits at 113 and 120 pounds, the teams traded momentum through the middle of the lineup. At 132 pounds, Trevin Stauffer earned a fall over Trenden Ellison in 2:24, and Dakota Katzer (165 pounds) pinned Prestyn Holley in 1:41 for another Cougars win. Newport secured the dual with a string of bonus-point victories, including pins at 126, 138, and 144 pounds, as well as a forfeit at 150 pounds. The Grizzlies also picked up a close decision at 157 pounds, where Gavvin Carter edged Titan Tapia 7-5, and a technical fall at 175 pounds. Previous Article Next Article LOCAL NEWS GOVERNMENT BUSINESS SPORTS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FARM & RANCH GREAT OUTDOORS PROFILES OUT OF THE PAST LETTERS TO THE EDITOR CLASSIFIEDS ANNOUNCEMENTS EVENTS CALENDAR OBITUARIES

Out of the Past: 12/24/2025 - local reporting from the Statesman-Examiner serving Colville, Stevens County, and Northeast Washington. LOCAL NEWS GOVERNMENT BUSINESS SPORTS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FARM & RANCH GREAT OUTDOORS PROFILES OUT OF THE PAST LETTERS TO THE EDITOR CLASSIFIEDS ANNOUNCEMENTS EVENTS CALENDAR OBITUARIES Out of the Past: 12/24/2025 December 24, 2025 By: Stevens County Historical Museum Keller House Christmas Santa 2024. Photo courtesy Stevens Country Historical Society. 100 Years Ago— Next Monday, Dec. 28, will be observed throughout the nation by dinners and meetings as the birthday anniversary of Woodrow Wilson, the apostle of world peace, who died in his struggle to attain world peace. The first real snow of the season came Monday, to a depth of about 4 inches, dispelling any ideas that December might pass without a white covering for the ground. A greeting card at the beginning of the New Year is a pleasing reminder of friendship. Hundreds of beautiful new cards for New Year’s greetings are in the Examiner line of greeting cards. Many varieties of sentiment and design, 5c and 10c: The Colville Examiner . 75 Years Ago— Florida or California has nothing on Colville. They play golf here on Christmas. Golf course manager, Paul Burgeess, reported play on the local course all through the holiday. The greens were in excellent shape, he reported. Civil defense forms will go into the mail next week. Fred Wilson, county defense coordinator, said volunteer workers will begin mailing forms Tuesday. Individuals will be asked to give information on available firearms, housing, transportation, heavy machinery, miscellaneous equipment and livestock. “It’s unlikely that any part of the county will become a major bombing target,” Wilsdon explained. “Our first job will probably be assisting other areas by handling evacuees from larger cities in the state.” 50 Years Ago— Letters to Santa Claus winners were named by the Statesman-Examiner this week. They included first place: Ricky Ghramm, Kettle Falls; second place: Valerie Nullet, Kettle Falls; third place: Susan Bertlow, Colville; honorable mention, Grace Leaf, Addy; honorable mention, Lorianne Schernitzki, Kettle Falls; honorable mention, Becky Droter, Colville. Santa Claus came to Addy early Saturday afternoon when the local volunteer firemen gathered the children of the community to their firetruck and drove them around town. Fifty sacks of treats were distributed to the youngsters. A Christmas Tea honoring the Sisters of Mount Carmel Hospital was the highlight of the December meeting of the Hospital Auxiliary held Dec. 8, at the hospital. 25 Years Ago— Workers earning minimum wage in Washington will make $6.72 per hour starting Jan. 1, 2001, a 22 cents-per-hour increase over the current minimum wage. At Thanksgiving time, the average for a gallon of self-service unleaded gas was $1.70. Now, the price is $1.64. Mid-grade and premium at self-service pumps is also six cents lower. The Colville Piecemakers Binky Patrol will be hosting its next “Bink-A-Thon” serving get-together on Dec. 29. Binky Patrol quilts are donated to local shelters to help the homeless and needy, especially teens and children. 10 Years Ago— Carter Toyota in Colville has once again stepped up to be the primary sponsor for this year’s Fireworks Show at the Northeast Washington Fairgrounds. Congresswoman Cathy McMorris-Rogers announced last week that former Stevens County Commissioner Malcolm Friedman will serve as her Northern Region Representative. The office is in Colville. Previous Article Next Article LOCAL NEWS GOVERNMENT BUSINESS SPORTS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FARM & RANCH GREAT OUTDOORS PROFILES OUT OF THE PAST LETTERS TO THE EDITOR CLASSIFIEDS ANNOUNCEMENTS EVENTS CALENDAR OBITUARIES

Local Wrestling Earns Multiple Podium Finishes - local reporting from the Statesman-Examiner serving Colville, Stevens County, and Northeast Washington. LOCAL NEWS GOVERNMENT BUSINESS SPORTS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FARM & RANCH GREAT OUTDOORS PROFILES OUT OF THE PAST LETTERS TO THE EDITOR CLASSIFIEDS ANNOUNCEMENTS EVENTS CALENDAR OBITUARIES Local Wrestling Earns Multiple Podium Finishes January 14, 2026 By: Brandon Hansen Colville's Haiden Sackman won the Bordertown Throwdown's top wrestler award. On the same weekend, she placed in a gymnastics tournament. Photo courtesy Colville Athletics. Sackman Places First, Again Colville’s Haiden Sackman had another championship run at the Bordertown Throwdown: Ladies Only tournament, while teammate Kirya Zier also had a podium appearance. At 120 pounds, Sackman delivered a flawless performance, going 7-0 to claim first place and score 28 team points. Sackman recorded six pins on the day, including falls over wrestlers from Priest River, Almira Coulee-Hartline, Lewiston, Moscow, and Clarkston. Her longest match lasted just over five minutes, and she capped the title run with a series of quick pins in the later rounds, including a 39-second fall in Round 6. Sackman’s title run was one of the most complete performances of the tournament, and she won the wrestler of the tournament award. Zier, 125 pounds, competed in a demanding bracket to earn a seventh-place finish and 12 team points. Zier picked up a pair of wins by fall and forfeit, including a pin over Aubrey Hessitt of Clarkston, and closed her tournament by winning the seventh-place match by forfeit. Colville’s Davis Claims Title, Two More Place The Colville Crimson Hawks were led by Bryce Davis, who captured the 138-pound championship with a dominant run through the bracket during the Blackhawk Invite at Cheney High School on Saturday, Jan. 10. Davis scored 30.5 team points, opening with a technical fall before recording three straight falls to reach the finals. In the title match, Davis sealed first place with a 16-5 major decision over Jaiden Peak of West Valley (Spokane). Trent Seitters placed fifth at 150 pounds, scoring 14 team points. After dropping a quarterfinal bout, Seitters battled back through the consolation bracket with a pin of Clarkston High School’s Ty Fleishman, and finished his day with a fall over Bryan Castro of Connell in the fifth-place match. At 190 pounds, Braedon Heater also earned fifth place, contributing 15.5 team points. Heater recorded a pin and a technical fall in consolation action before closing his tournament with a first-period fall over Phoenix Jansen of Clarkston. Chewelah’s Tapia and Katzer Earn Podium Finishes The Chewelah Cougars saw two wrestlers place at 157 pounds at the Blackhawk Invite on Jan. 10. Titan Tapia completed a fourth-place finish after an impressive run that included a technical fall and two pins early in the tournament. Tapia rebounded from a semifinal loss with back-to-back consolation wins before falling in the third-place match. Dakota Katzer added a fifth-place finish at the same weight class. Katzer advanced to the semifinals with a pin and a technical fall, then bounced back from a close consolation loss to win the fifth-place match by decision over Nelson Nygard of Eastmont. Kettle Falls Bulldogs Rack up Titles The Kettle Falls Bulldogs dominated the Crusader Classic at Northwest Christian Schools on Jan. 10, with three individual champions and several additional placers across the lineup. Josh Bair won the 113-pound title, recording a pair of falls to finish unbeaten on the day. Ezekiel Evans captured first place at 150 pounds with three straight pins, while Kincaid Freer claimed the 157-pound championship, also winning all of his matches by fall. Kettle Falls added multiple podium finishes beyond its champions. Gideon Evans placed second at 126 pounds after reaching the finals with two pins. Michael Winn (120 pounds) and Joseph Young (132 pounds) each placed third after battling back through the consolation bracket with pins in their placement matches. Lee Fowler (106 pounds), Landon Tryon (165 pounds), Aiden Fowler (190 pounds) and Harley Rowe (215 pounds) all earned fourth-place finishes, giving the Bulldogs scoring contributions throughout the weights, demonstrating the team’s depth. The Bulldogs also continued their momentum in dual competition, earning a 44-30 road win over Northwest Christian earlier in the week. Gideon Evans opened the night with a quick pin at 126 pounds, and the Bulldogs closed the dual with another pin at heavyweight. Bair, Baylor Rosen, Aiden Fowler and Rowe all added wins by forfeit, while Ezekiel Evans scored bonus points with a technical fall at 157 pounds and Freer earned a hard-fought decision at 165 pounds. Springdale Wrestlers Post Strong Finishes The Chargers banner also found success at the Crusader Classic, placing three athletes on Jan. 10. Seth Finley earned second place at 132 pounds after advancing to the finals with a technical fall and a pin. Mykah Patterson earned a runner-up finish at 157 pounds, reaching the championship match with two falls before finishing second. Tyson Kane added a fourth-place finish at heavyweight, battling through the consolation rounds with three straight pins. Previous Article Next Article LOCAL NEWS GOVERNMENT BUSINESS SPORTS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FARM & RANCH GREAT OUTDOORS PROFILES OUT OF THE PAST LETTERS TO THE EDITOR CLASSIFIEDS ANNOUNCEMENTS EVENTS CALENDAR OBITUARIES