Novice champions crowned

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.