Lewis-Clark Valley Athletes Earn Medals at North American Open

Six young competitors from the Inland Empire AAU Karate Regional Team brought home multiple podium finishes from the international tournament in Las Vegas.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 11:19pm

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Athletes from the Lewis-Clark Valley region of Idaho and Washington competed at the 2026 North American Open karate tournament in Las Vegas over Easter weekend, with six competitors from the Inland Empire AAU Karate Regional Team earning medals across several divisions. The team was led by strong performances from Milo Jones, Luke Heavrin, Maverick Campbell, and CC Subis, who combined to win multiple gold, silver, and bronze medals in events like kobudo, kata, and kumite.

Why it matters

The North American Open is one of the premier karate tournaments in the continent, drawing top competitors from across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. For the young athletes from the Lewis-Clark Valley to earn medals against this international field is a significant accomplishment that highlights the strength of the regional karate program and the dedication of these student-athletes.

The details

The six-person team from the Inland Empire AAU Karate Regional Team competed in a variety of events at the North American Open, with novice and intermediate athletes leading the way. Milo Jones secured four medals, including second place finishes in kobudo and kata, along with two third place finishes in kumite events. Luke Heavrin earned a first place finish in intermediate kobudo and placed second in kata. Maverick Campbell added three medals with second place finishes in kata and kobudo and a third place finish in sanbon kumite. CC Subis also medaled twice, earning third place in both kobudo and sanbon kumite.

  • The 2026 North American Open karate tournament took place over Easter weekend (April 4-6, 2026).

The players

Milo Jones

A novice and intermediate competitor who won four medals at the North American Open, including second place finishes in kobudo and kata, along with two third place finishes in kumite events.

Luke Heavrin

An intermediate competitor who earned a first place finish in kobudo and placed second in kata at the North American Open.

Maverick Campbell

An intermediate competitor who added three medals to the team's haul, with second place finishes in kata and kobudo, and a third place finish in sanbon kumite.

CC Subis

An intermediate competitor who medaled twice, earning third place in both kobudo and sanbon kumite.

Jon Morrow

The coach of the Inland Empire AAU Karate Regional Team that competed at the North American Open.

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What they’re saying

“The athletes demonstrated strong sportsmanship while representing the region against international competition.”

— Coaches

The takeaway

The strong performances by the young athletes from the Lewis-Clark Valley at the prestigious North American Open tournament showcase the depth and quality of the regional karate program, and highlight the dedication and skill of these student-athletes as they compete against top talent from across the continent.