A former California police officer will be recommended for hire as Coeur d’Alene High’s head baseball coach. Chris Stangel was selected over three Coeur d’Alene assistant coaches, Coeur d’Alene athletic director Larry Schwenke said. Schwenke said Stangel’s hiring is pending approval by the school board. For the rest of the story, see Greg Lee's Idaho Preps blog here.

Question: With three local candidates for the job, including former Seattle Mariner Rob Ramsey, do you think Coeur d'Alene High made a mistake by seeking someone from outside the area?

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