The Lewis-Clark State women’s basketball program will conduct a girls basketball camp next week at the Activity Center on campus in Lewiston, Idaho. LC women’s head coach Brian Orr says the camp is designed to introduce young players to the fundamentals of the game in a fun environment.

LCSC Women’s Coach Brian Orr comments

Same day registration is available at the door. For more information on LCSC basketball camps contact the college athletic department at (208) 792-2275.

More than 100 economic, labor and industry professionals will convene in Lewiston, Idaho this month to develop a strategy for enhancing north central Idaho’s labor pool and energizing the region’s economy. Sponsored by the Clearwater Economic Development Association and the Idaho Department of Labor, the 2008 North Central Idaho Work Force Summit is set for Tuesday, June 24 at the Williams Conference Center on the campus of Lewis-Clark State College.

CEDA Executive Director Christine Frei says the summit will focus on ways to support existing businesses and new companies in their efforts to offer high-skilled employees good wages with benefits.

Christine Frei, CEDA, comments

The summit will run from 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. PDT and pre-registration is preferred in order to assure everyone receives lunch. Registration is available on-line at the Idaho Department of Labor web site https://labor.idaho.gov/applications/idahoevents/. For more information contact the Clearwater Economic Development Association office in Lewiston at (208) 746-0015.

Lewis-Clark State College is conducting a high-potential boys’ basketball camp next week at the Activity Center.  LCSC men’s coach Tim Walker says the camp runs Monday, June 16, through Thursday, June 19, for boys entering 5th through 12th grades.

LCSC Men’s Basketball Coach Tim Walker comments

Cost of the camp is $155. Registration begins Monday morning at 7:45 a.m. at the Activity Center, and the camp starts at 9 a.m.

For more information call Tim Walker at 792-2865 or email him at tdwalker@lcsc.edu.

A total of four members of the NAIA national champion Lewis-Clark State baseball team have been selected in the Major League Baseball First Year Amateur Player Draft. Lewiston’s Kyle Greene, the NAIA Player of the Year, was chosen by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 11th round and was the 348th overall pick.

The Warrior third baseman led LC in virtually every offensive category this past season including batting average, hits, doubles, home runs and runs batted in.

Junior pitcher Matt Fitts was drafted by the Oakland A’s in the 16th round and was the 484th overall pick. The right-hander went a perfect 13-0 on the mound this year and, if he signs as expected, will finish his two-year LC career with the highest winning percentage in program history.

Additionally, LCSC junior Blaine Hardy was taken by the Kansas City Royals in the 22nd round. The versatile left-hander went 8-1 on the mound and had 4 saves with a 2.48 ERA.

Warrior shortstop Brent Wyatt was drafted in the 26th round by the Detroit Tigers. The senior from central Washington was a highly touted all-around player having played the outfield, middle-infield and could also play catcher. This past season he hit .354, drove in 40 runs and stole a team leading 9 bases.

The Lewis-Clark State College Foundation exceeded its three-year “Campaign LC” fund-raising goal by more than $500,000, bringing in more than $3.5 million. LCSC President Dene Thomas says she and foundation officials couldn’t be more pleased with the campaign and the direction its moving.

President Dene Thomas, LCSC, comments

Donations raised through the foundation are spread throughout the campus, including nearly 500 to need-based students who otherwise may not have access to higher education.

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The LC Foundation kicked off the three-year $3 million campaign in May 2005. Already LC officials are currently exploring what’s next for the campaign, which includes setting a new target goal.

Lewis-Clark State College and the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics officials have reached an agreement to keep the annual Avista NAIA College World Series baseball tournament in Lewiston, Idaho through 2012. NAIA Manager of Championship Sports Scott McClure says both parties are pleased with the outcome of all negotiations.

Scott McClure, NAIA Championships Manager, comments

Under the new extension plan, Lewis-Clark State as the host will now be required to accept a first round bye should they be seeded #1 or #2 in the 10-team field. Previously, the host institution could be seeded no higher than 3rd in order to guarantee a tournament appearance on opening night. Tournament Director and LCSC Athletic Director Gary Picone, who spent the past several months working with NAIA officials on an extension plan believes the college’s willingness to amend the current host guidelines helped in fostering a new agreement.

Gary Picone, LCSC Athletic Directory and World Series tournament director, comments

The contract extension also will help traveling teams by covering more of their costs. Under the current agreement, teams are responsible for airline travel to Spokane, Washington and then ground transportation – usually buses – to get to Lewiston. Those costs will now be covered by LCSC under the contract extension. LCSC is in its 17th year as serving as host for the week-long tournament, which begins the Friday of Memorial Day weekend annually.

The American Baseball Coaches Association, in conjunction with the NAIA will once again be sponsoring its annual Kid’s Clinic on Thursday afternoon, May 22nd prior to the start of the World Series at Harris Field in Lewiston, Idaho.

World Series Tournament Director Gary Picone says the clinic is conducted at no charge to participants with top-notch instruction from coaches and players from each of the ten series teams.

Gary Picone, LCSC Athletic Director and NAIA World Series Tournament Director, comments

For more information on the Kid’s Clinic contact the Lewis-Clark State Athletic Department at (208) 792-2275.

Officials with the 2008 Avista NAIA World Series are gearing up for this year’s national tournament at Harris Field and are expecting large crowds throughout the event’s week-long run in Lewiston, Idaho. Gary Picone, Tournament Director says ticket sales have been brisk locally, and as teams qualify, availability for the most desirable seats may dwindle.

Gary Picone, NAIA World Series Tournament Director, comments
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Tickets may be purchased with a debit or credit card in advance by calling (208) 792-2471. The main ticket booth, located adjacent to Harris Field at the Activity Center, will also be open one hour prior to the first game scheduled each day through the sixth inning of the last scheduled game for walk up purchases.