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MAX OSWALD

Sports Reporter

I grew up in the small town of Orwigsburg, Pa., where I resided all of my life before moving to Sandpoint. I attended Blue Mountain High School, where I participated in cross country and track and field, a sport that I ended up falling in love with. I went on to attend and run for DeSales University (with other brief stints at Susquehanna University and Elizabethtown College) and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in sport communication with a minor in sport management.

I remember just how great it made me feel when I was mentioned in my hometown newspaper. I want to be able to give that feeling to every athlete in Bonner County, no matter how big or small their accomplishments are. As an athlete myself, I know how many hours of work are put in on a daily basis, and that hard work deserves to be recognized.

It is my goal to cover as much of the Bulldogs, Spartans and Wampus Cats as I can. I want to work with every athlete, parent, coach, administrator and the community to ensure the best stories are published.

Recent Stories

STATE TRACK & FIELD: Fragoso, Smith crowned state champions
May 17, 2024 9 p.m.

STATE TRACK & FIELD: Fragoso, Smith crowned state champions

Smith didn’t just smash the Sandpoint High girls’ shot put record for the third time this year, her throw of 44 feet and 7 inches was over seven feet further than this year’s runner-up.

STATE TENNIS: Five Bulldogs advance to semifinals
May 17, 2024 7:45 p.m.

STATE TENNIS: Five Bulldogs advance to semifinals

Sandpoint's girls are in the lead after the first day with 12 points.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Fragoso, McDaniel ready to cement legacies at 4A State Track & Field Meet
May 16, 2024 5:30 p.m.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Fragoso, McDaniel ready to cement legacies at 4A State Track & Field Meet

The 4A IHSAA State Track & Field Meet will be held Friday and Saturday at Mountain View High — where the gold medals await.

COLLEGE NOTEBOOK: Lee runs new 400 hurdles best at Big Sky Championships
May 14, 2024 3:30 p.m.

COLLEGE NOTEBOOK: Lee runs new 400 hurdles best at Big Sky Championships

Sandpoint’s TJ Davis also won the 110-meter hurdles (14.85) and placed third in the 400-meter hurdles (53.73) to pick up 16 points for the Mountaineers.

PREP TENNIS: Sandpoint boys, girls cruise to district titles
May 13, 2024 4:45 p.m.

PREP TENNIS: Sandpoint boys, girls cruise to district titles

The 4A state tournament is next Friday and Saturday at the Appleton Tennis Complex in Boise.

Banks taking talents to Utah State
May 13, 2024 2:30 p.m.

Banks taking talents to Utah State

Aggies head coach Wesley Brooks said Banks is one of the most underrated players in the nation.

YOUTH SPORTS: SMS boys’ swim caps off undefeated season
May 13, 2024 1:20 p.m.

YOUTH SPORTS: SMS boys’ swim caps off undefeated season

The team will kick off the long course season this upcoming weekend in Lewiston.

YOUTH SPORTS: Longanecker breaks SMS 400 record at districts
May 13, 2024 12:15 p.m.

YOUTH SPORTS: Longanecker breaks SMS 400 record at districts

Overall, the Bullpup eighth grade girls won the district championship with 74.5 points.

2A DISTRICT 1-2 TRACK & FIELD: Swoboda wins title, 12 Spartans qualify for state
May 11, 2024 6 p.m.

2A DISTRICT 1-2 TRACK & FIELD: Swoboda wins title, 12 Spartans qualify for state

Swoboda, a junior, is now a repeat district champion after winning the high jump again.

1A DISTRICT 1-2 TRACK & FIELD: Four Wampus Cats headed to state championship
May 11, 2024 5:25 p.m.

1A DISTRICT 1-2 TRACK & FIELD: Four Wampus Cats headed to state championship

Clark Fork’s boys placed eighth out of 18 teams with 30 total points.

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