Sports Director Amanda Maynard comes to the Treasure Valley after 2 and a half years as the Sports Director in Butte and Bozeman, Montana.Despite her love for the Northwest, she's a California girl through and through and a proud USC Trojan alum. While at the University of Southern California, she covered everything from the glory days of Trojan football to Olympic swimmers hitting the pool. She even made some time to play on the USC women's lacrosse team.In her spare time, Amanda enjoys running (still trying for that half-marathon), yoga and hanging out with friends and family.Amanda will always have a special place in her heart for those Montana State Bobcats and Montana Grizzlies, but is thrilled to cover the Broncos, Vandals and all the sports the Gem State has to offer!Have a great story idea the Treasure Valley just needs to know about? Send her a shout at [email protected], also fondly known as Shimmy, credits her dear friend Katie Perkins for all of her success. Without her, she never would have made it to KIVI.