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Braylon Haman, is not only one of the best & dynamic players in all of D1 Juco Basketball, North Idaho is one of the top 5 teams in the country!

In two of the top jamboree’s, the Cardinals finish with an impressive 7-0-1 record. #njcaabasketball #njcaambb @juco_advocate @njcaabasketball

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2010 was an unreal year of Point Guards in the NBA!!

I mean we’re talking a mixture of floor generals, scorers, explosive athletes, and up and comers!! The league was so fun to watch because these guard battles were so amazing!!

What do you think of that PG era?!

#PointGuards #2010 #NBAStories #GametimeGuru

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Year 1 as a head coach in the books!

Taking over a program is never easy. There is so much to do and really so little time.

My goal was simple, build the foundation of a winning culture. Develop incredible relationships with the Ridgevue players, parents and community.

The amount of adversity we had to fight through this season wasn’t easy at all, but our guys rose to the challenge.

We didn’t end the season where we wanted to, but we accomplished some incredible things that have moved our program in the right direction.

Ridgevue is a place where development happens, a place where winning happens. We are building something special!

Will miss our seniors, but incredibly excited for the future.

Thank you to our staff and their families for dedicating a ton of hours into making this season successful and sacrificing their time to ensure our guys were supported.

Thank you to my wife and daughter for putting up with my emotions 🤣 and for being right there in the stands every single game to cheer on the Warhawk!

Thank you to the parents, the Ridgevue community is special and we couldn’t have done anything this season without you all!

Thank you to the admin for believing in me and giving me a shot, banners will hang one day soon!

Thank you to our players for buying in and trusting me, even though I was new. Thank you for allowing me to coach you, I know I’m crazy and expect a lot, but I want you all to create crazy memories that you can look back on and be successful in anything you do.

Year 1 down and I’m here for the long haul. We will build Ridgevue into a state champion, together!

Go Warhawks!!

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Our season opener is here!!! Excited to get things rolling on the road against Canyon Ridge!

Frosh: 11 am
Jv: 12:30 pm
Varsity: 2:00 pm

#GoWarhawks #RollLikeThunder #AboveTheBest

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The only way is 🆙

Putting in werkkk is only the beginning. Putting in the teamwork is the start of something memorable.

Great times are ahead ➠ for this gen 🧬 of hoopers.

DM to ride this wave and have an opportunity to hoop during the half-time break! Spring travel teams forming now.

Much love @northidahowbb x @gpaelite

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Level Up ⬆️

Purpose ruling alone is a force that is confining; passion , unattended, is a flame that burns to its own destruction.

In my journey, I have found that one cannot live without the other.

Psalms 119:105 “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.”

@george.mitchell262 has arrived 🫡🙏

Thanks @sam.buff @north_idaho_sports for the amazing 🎥
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#Godfirst #praisethelord #yahousha👑

#community #sports #cda #trainhard #pnw #achievegreatness #overcome #learn #purpose #passion #godscreation

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Last One 🤞🏾

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Vegas is calling. Question is, are you going to answer?

TONE-SETTER Nike Hard Knox Girls Basketball CAMP is Oct 25th. Invite only Showcase Oct 26.

Elite competition. Pro-grade instruction with WNBA trainer Elijah Knox. On location at state-of-the-art Shoot360 Las Vegas. GM, trainer, former pro and GRIZ LEGEND David Bell wants YOU there!

Calling 7th-12th GBB Montana, ID, WY and BEYOND to join the confirmed elite talent:
✅ Ari Brewer
✅ Addysen Carr
✅ Jayliana Glothlon
✅ Kalina Claar
✅ Alekz Calderon
✅ Ella Smith
✅ Adivah Myles

75 spots ONLY. Top 25 will be selected and advance to second day SHOWCASE.

Set the tone before season with standouts from across the country. Honest evaluations. Halo shooting technology tracks arc/depth/alignment in real time. WNBA trainer with proven results.
LWJ is proud to partner with Shoot360 Vegas and David Bell (former Griz legend and pro for 16 years). When vision like ours aligns, athletes win.

Get there! Make this your final stop before season starts.

Register via link in bio. Coach Bell has hotel info for traveling athletes at registration link.

$50 OFF via LWJ code. DM for code.

Vegas is calling. Are you answering?

#nikewomen #girlsbasketball #nikebasketballcamps #teamlwj #prephoops #highschoolbasketball #wbna #supportwomeninsports #leadherforward #basketballcamp #mtscores #idpreps #marchmadness #BasketballGrind #shoot360lasvegas #EarnedNotGiven #BasketballLife #TrainWithPurpose #NextPlayMentality #BasketballWork #LasVegasHoops

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COMMITTED: Karisa Wallis → University of Providence

It’s official.

2026 guard Karisa Wallis has committed to the University of Providence. A 5’10” deliberate scorer and defender with length, feel, with big-game experience. Karisa has consistently impacted winning on both ends of the floor.

Career Accolades and counting
▪️ 2× Idaho State Champion
▪️ 6A Defensive Player of the Year
▪️ 2× EIL Player of the Year (Freshman & Sophomore)
▪️ 3× All-IEL Selection

Karisa becomes the fourth LWJ athlete from the Class of 2026 to commit, the first from Coeur d’Alene High School, second to play for the Argos, and the ninth Pfahler Hoops athlete we’ve worked with to earn a college opportunity.

We’re so proud to celebrate this moment with Karisa but more than that, we’re proud of the way she approached every part of this journey. What we do at LWJ goes beyond posting offers and commitments. It’s about learning how to communicate, take ownership, ask hard questions, and build skills that last long after the recruitment ends. Karisa leaned into all of that and found her fit!

💙💚 Congratulations, Karisa!

#KarisaWallis2026 #TeamLWJ #2026Commit #NAIAWBB #PfahlerHoops #Committed #PlayNAIA

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#ETSintheCommunity

Got a chance to meet up with Sam Buffington of @north_idaho_sports at the home opener for @chsvikingfootball !

Sam does great work for athletes and programs across North Idaho bringing a spotlight to those competing day in and day out.

Thank you for the support you’ve given to our athletes and to ETS Coeur d’Alene, we appreciate your hard work and the commitment you have to sports in this region!

#ETSFam #ETSCDA #ETSNorthwest #Commit #Overcome #Conquer #Uncommon #oftenimitated #neverduplicated #sportsperformance

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IDAHO STATE SOCCER-STING SC 06-07

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IDAHO STATE SOCCER STING SC 06-07 -Kolbi Kiblen #15

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