Lewis-Clark Valley College Football

Lewis-Clark Valley College Football This page is dedicated to the Lewis-Clark Valley College football team: The Loggers. The team is op

LEWIS-CLARK VALLEY COLLEGE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION

PURPOSE, OBJECTIVES AND MISSION:

In 2013, due to the absence of NCAA-Division III (and D-II) football programs in the state of Idaho, L-C Valley College Football was formed to fill this void. The program was created to help student athletes, academic institutions and NCAA programs achieve their goals and objectives. All Loggers' players are full ti

me students at Lewis-Clark State College in Lewiston, ID. In 2017, L-C Valley College Football became an Affiliated Member of the NCAA.


1. NCAA-DIII schools in the Northwest Conference with larger rosters (i.e. Linfield, George Fox, Pacific, Whitworth) schedule our team for games to attract, develop and retain student athletes for their institutions. These schools often carry between 120-140 players on their rosters. Many of these athletes would not have the opportunity to play in games without the type of games provided by our organization. Many others would not come to these programs in the first place or stay with these programs to develop if they were not given the opportunity to play in these games against the Loggers. In 2017, the Loggers also began playing the varsity rosters of teams in the NWC who are in search of a home game.



2. Our team will schedule and travel to smaller Division III programs who need a varsity game to fill their regular season schedule.



3. L-C Valley also schedules exhibition games against the varsity units of the smaller programs in the Northwest Conference that do not want to add an official tenth game on their varsity schedule and do not have rosters large enough for a “JV” game.



4. There are no NCAA-Division III programs in the state of Idaho. L-C Valley College Football provides Idaho student athletes with the opportunity to play college football against Division III opponents.



5. L-C Valley College Football gives LCSC student athletes the opportunity to play football. In addition, the program provides Kinesiology and Education majors (among others) the opportunity to earn practicum credits to finish their degrees as well as the experience to work for an NCAA program in areas such as coaching, sports information and athletic training.



6. In addition, the L-C Valley College Football program offers youth camps and seminars to develop grade school and junior high athletes who have a goal of playing for a NCAA program in college. L-C Valley College Football is an academically focused program led by Director Bob Thorson MBA, a former Associate Professor of Marketing at LCSC, Dr. Gene Straughan, Professor of Justice Studies at LCSC and Head Coach John Hostetter.

~ THE GRADUATES ~We thank these fine student athletes for their outstanding contributions to Lewis-Clark Valley College ...
06/16/2026

~ THE GRADUATES ~

We thank these fine student athletes for their outstanding contributions to Lewis-Clark Valley College Football. More importantly, we congratulate them on their dedication, commitment and hard work in earning their degrees from Lewis-Clark State College this spring! We’re proud of you guys and wish you the best of success in everything you do…GO LOGGERS!

Photo 1:
Dylan Moore
Bachelor of Science: Justice Studies

Photo 2:
Brock Morris
Bachelor of Science: Nursing

Photo 3:
Landen Buchanan
Associate Degree of Applied Science: Fire Science

Photo 4:
Levi Flores
Associate Degree of Applied Science: Industrial Maintenance/Millwright

Photo 5:
John Metting-Perry
Associate Degree of Applied Science: Welding Technology

Photo 6:
Alex Patterson
Associate Degree of Applied Science: Fire Science

Photo 7:
Jesse Liesegang
Associate Degree of Applied Science: Fire Science

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COMING FROM NEAR AND FAR…NEW LOGGERS KEEP ROLLING IN!It’s been a busy month for the Loggers as a new group of recruits h...
05/29/2026

COMING FROM NEAR AND FAR…NEW LOGGERS KEEP ROLLING IN!

It’s been a busy month for the Loggers as a new group of recruits has committed to L-C Valley for the 2026 season. This round features some stellar local and regional student athletes as well as several more from the surrounding western states. These players are having exciting and busy days as they enjoy their high school graduations, while preparing for their first semester at Lewis-Clark State College (LCSC) in less than three months. Welcome to the family guys, can’t wait to see you all together in Green & Gold…GO LOGGERS!

Photos 1 & 2:
Alex Shafer and his family – Clarkston, WA (Clarkston H.S.)
Wide Receiver, Quarterback, Cornerback
Major: Kinesiology

Photos 3, 4, 5:
Jorden Stokes – North Las Vegas, NV (Legacy High School)
Wide Receiver, Tight End, Linebacker
Major: Psychology

Photos 6, 7, 8:
Landon Connolly and his Mom – Orofino, ID (Orofino H.S.)
Slot Receiver, Punter, Safety
Major: Biology

Photos 9 and 10:
Solomon Giles – Colorado Springs, CO (Goal H.S.)
Running Back, Linebacker
Major: Kinesiology

Photos 11 and 12:
Omar Diaz – Snohomish, WA (Edmonds Woodway H.S.)
Offensive Line, Defensive Line, Linebacker
Major: Education

Photos 13 and 14:
Reginald Bigham – Las Vegas, NV (Ed W. Clark H.S.)
Defensive End
Major: Business

Photos 15 and 16:
Alex Shafer and his Mom – Clarkston, WA (Clarkston H.S.)
Wide Receiver, Quarterback, Cornerback
Major: Kinesiology

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LOGGERS ANNOUNCE THE SIGNING OF NEWEST WAVE OF RECRUITS!L-C Valley’s recruiting efforts continue in full force, as a gre...
05/05/2026

LOGGERS ANNOUNCE THE SIGNING OF NEWEST WAVE OF RECRUITS!

L-C Valley’s recruiting efforts continue in full force, as a great new group of players from five states has committed to the Green & Gold for the 2026 season. This latest group of Loggers has been scheduling their trips to the Valley to tour the LCSC (Lewis-Clark State College) campus, register for classes, reserve their dorm rooms, meet with coaches and sign their football letters of intent. We welcome these fine student athletes to the Loggers’ family and wish them the best of success as they complete their senior year and get set for the next step in their academic and athletic careers. We are definitely excited about this year’s recruiting class and we’re not done yet…GO LOGGERS!

Picture 1 and 2
Hunter Critchlow and his Mom and Dad
Offensive Line/Defensive Line
Grantsville, UT (Grantsville H.S.)
Major: C.T.E./Engineering Technology

Pictures 3,4,5
Zander Sedillo and his Mom and Dad
(Fullback/Middle Linebacker/Defensive End)
Thornton, CO (Academy H.S.)
Major: Business Administration

Pictures 6 and 7
Ruben Rodriguez and his family
Offensive Line/Defensive Line
Caldwell, ID (Caldwell H.S.)
Major: Communications

Pictures 8 and 9
Philippe Talkington
Wide Receiver/Tight End/Linebacker/Safety
Thornton, CO (Academy H.S.)
Major: Political Science

Pictures 10 and 11
Nolan Pablo and his Dad
Offensive Line/Defensive Line
Gardnerville, NV (Douglas H.S.)
Major: Communications

Pictures 12 and 13
Justin Anderson
Running Back/Defensive End/Linebacker/Defensive Back
Las Vegas, NV (Del Sol H.S.)
Major: Kinesiology

Pictures 14 and 15
Elijah Walline and his family
Wide Receiver/Defensive Back
Springfield, OR (McKenzie H.S.)
Major: Psychology

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HARD WORK PAYS OFF FOR LOGGERS’ STANDOUT!Ethan Sumpter has just signed with the  #5 ranked NAIA football program in the ...
05/05/2026

HARD WORK PAYS OFF FOR LOGGERS’ STANDOUT!

Ethan Sumpter has just signed with the #5 ranked NAIA football program in the country, Friends University (Wichita, Kansas). The Falcons posted a 12-1 record in 2025, making it to the national quarterfinals. Sumpter, an honor student who made the Dean’s List while at Lewis-Clark State College, was a team captain with the Loggers and was a leader on and off the field. In his two years with L-C Valley, Ethan distinguished himself as a playmaker on offense, defense and special teams and was generally the first to arrive at the practice field and the last to leave. We appreciated his willingness to always go the extra mile to help the other players and coaches. Sumpter, a Kinesiology major, will be a scholarship athlete at Friends U. and we wish him the best of success on the gridiron and in the classroom. Good luck on this next step of your journey, Ethan…we’ll be rootin’ for ya!

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Yesterday, we lost our amazing Chad Sutherland - brother, son, husband, father, Logger, team captain, 4-year veteran, LC...
04/29/2026

Yesterday, we lost our amazing Chad Sutherland - brother, son, husband, father, Logger, team captain, 4-year veteran, LCSC graduate and beloved friend. We'll miss you forever but we'll never forget. You're with us always ol' buddy.

A message and pictures from Chad's brother Sebastien that say it best...

Sebastien Minor
"It is with a very heavy heart and a loss for words that I am writing this to you guys. My younger brother, and former Logger Chad Sutherland, passed away yesterday night. He truly loved being apart of this program and we were all so proud of him. Thank you all for embracing him and allowing him to pursue his dream to play college ball. Once a Logger, always a Logger! 🪵 🪓"

LEWIS-CLARK VALLEY COLLEGE FOOTBALL ANNOUNCES FIRST WAVE OF 2026 RECRUITING CLASSThe first members of the Loggers’ 2026 ...
03/10/2026

LEWIS-CLARK VALLEY COLLEGE FOOTBALL ANNOUNCES FIRST WAVE OF 2026 RECRUITING CLASS

The first members of the Loggers’ 2026 recruiting class traveled to Lewiston recently to tour the Lewis-Clark State College campus, sign their letters of intent and prepare for fall classes and the upcoming season. We welcome these fine student athletes to the Loggers’ family and wish them the best of success as they complete their senior year and get set for the next step in their academic and athletic careers. A tremendous start to be sure…stay tuned for round 2 and…GO LOGGERS!

Pictures 1 and 2
Jaedon Lingam and his Dad
Offensive Line/Defensive Line
Kent, WA (Kent Lake H.S.)
Major: Fire Service

Pictures 2 and 4
Grant Opitz, his parents and Coach Wendell
Offensive Line/Defensive Line
Oakesdale, WA (Colfax H.S.)
Major: Sports Management

Picture 5 and 6
Tanner Wicks and his family
Wide Receiver/Defensive Back
Hermiston, OR (Hermiston H.S.)
Major: Communications

Picture 7 and 8
Jonathan Smith
Offensive Line/Defensive Line
Grandview, WA (Grandview H.S.)
Major: Physical Therapy Assistant

Pictures 9 and 10
Gavin Leenhiavue and his Dad
Quarterback
Kent, WA (Kent Lake H.S.)
Major: Business

Pictures 11 and 12
Jonathan Markus and his family
Offensive Line/Defensive Line
Silver Springs, NV (Silver Stage H.S.)
Major: Diesel Technology

Pictures 13 and 14
Matthew Hoffar
Wide Receiver, Tight End, Linebacker, Safety
Marysville, WA (Lake Stevens H.S.)
Major: Business/Communications)

Pictures 15 and 16
Sergio Avalos and his parents
Quarterback/Defensive Back
Boardman, OR (Riverside H.S.)
Major: Diesel Technology

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AVAILABLE THIS WEEKEND…LOGGERS’ TEAM APPAREL! Loggers’ fans and early holiday shopper, a full line of official team appa...
11/26/2025

AVAILABLE THIS WEEKEND…LOGGERS’ TEAM APPAREL!

Loggers’ fans and early holiday shopper, a full line of official team apparel will be available in front of Pro Image Sports in the Lewiston Center Mall this Friday, Saturday and Sunday – 10am to 5pm. Sizes range from youth small to adult 4XL and are available in classic Forest Green and Heather Gray.

While you’re there, check out all the amazing apparel/merchandise for the Seahawks, Cougars, Vandals and all your other favorite pro and college teams at Pro Image Sports.

Happy Thanksgiving and…GO LOGGERS!

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LOGGERS CHANGE HELMETS!Several of our former, current and incoming Loggers are enrolled in the LCSC (Lewis-Clark State C...
11/21/2025

LOGGERS CHANGE HELMETS!

Several of our former, current and incoming Loggers are enrolled in the LCSC (Lewis-Clark State College [University]) Fire Service Technology program. Former Lewiston fire chief and current program director, Travis Myklebust, has established one of the premier college fire science programs in the country. Keep it up guys and…GO LOGGERS!

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ATTENTION! PLAYERS FROM OUR LOCAL HIGH SCHOOLS...Lewis-Clark Valley College Football is opening its recruiting period fo...
11/07/2025

ATTENTION! PLAYERS FROM OUR LOCAL HIGH SCHOOLS...

Lewis-Clark Valley College Football is opening its recruiting period for local high school football player starting this weekend. Interested players are invited to complete and submit a prospective player registration form this weekend at: Lcvalleyloggers.com. Loggers' coaches and staff will then be visiting local schools during the next 2 weeks to meet with players who submit forms and are interested in playing for the Loggers and attending Lewis-Clark State College (University) next fall.

Looking forward to meeting our talented regional student athletes…GO LOGGERS!

Schools included:
Lewiston Clarkston
Moscow Asotin
Grangeville Pullman
Orofino Pomeroy
Logos Garfield-Palouse
Kendrick Colfax
Kamiah Dayton
Potlatch Waitsburg
Lapwai
Prairie
Clearwater Valley
Troy
Genesee
Deary
Lewis-County
Timberline

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THANK YOU!The Loggers would like to thank their families, friends and fans for their loyal and endless support all seaso...
10/27/2025

THANK YOU!

The Loggers would like to thank their families, friends and fans for their loyal and endless support all season. You’re the greatest!

The coaches and staff would also like to thank you fine players. Upbeat, tenacious and persevering until the final whistle. You’re a special bunch…GO LOGGERS!

- Photo: post-game at Pacific University ~ 10-26-25

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Lewiston, ID
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