It was different time that made these men stronger

Jim Allen covers Eastern Washingon University football and men's basketball, Whitworth University men's basketball and college and high school soccer.

Recent work by Jim

• Blind cyclist has open seat to fillMay 21, 2012
• Cheney boys qualify for State 2A soccer semifinalsMay 20, 2012
• Cheney boys qualify for State 2A soccer semifinalsMay 19, 2012

Jess Brown covers Spokane Chiefs hockey, college women's basketball, Spokane Shock football and high school sports.

Recent work by Jess

• CV denied trophy; Woodinville wins 4A softballMay 27, 2012
• Central Valley denied trophy; Woodinville wins 4A softballMay 26, 2012
• Central Valley avoids elimination at 4A softballMay 26, 2012

Christian Caple covers Washington State University athletics.

Recent work by Christian

• Cougars drop series to Beavers, won’t play postseasonMay 21, 2012
• Cougs' postseason baseball hopes a lost causeMay 20, 2012
• Jones’ walk-off homer lifts Cougs past OSUMay 20, 2012

Greg Lee covers high school sports in Eastern Washington and North Idaho among other various janitorial duties.

Recent work by Greg

• U-Hi’s Gonzalez wins State 3A boys high jumpMay 27, 2012
• Pullman’s Mahama wins State 2A boys discusMay 27, 2012
• Mead boys take second in State 4A trackMay 27, 2012

Jim Meehan covers Gonzaga University men's basketball, Whitworth Univeristy football, Spokane Shock football, golf and volleyball.

Recent work by Jim

• Pros give precious pointersMay 26, 2012
• Golf pros give precious pointersMay 25, 2012
• Shock plays at Iowa Friday nightMay 25, 2012

Josh Wright covers the University of Idaho football team and men's basketball team.

Recent work by Josh

• UI receiver killed in CaliforniaMay 14, 2012
• Idaho evaluating options after WAC defectionsMay 5, 2012
• Former WSU coach Wulff drops in at Vandals scrimmageApril 21, 2012

Vince Grippi is the online producer for SportsLink, a product of The Spokesman-Review.