Greg Lee
Greg Lee covers high school sports in Eastern Washington and North Idaho. He also contributes to the SportsLink Blog.
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- Email: gregl@spokesman.com
- Phone: 509-844-8168
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Recent stories by Greg
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Georgia or Cal will lend fresh face to Final Four
April 1, 2013 in Sports on Page B1 The University of Georgia women’s basketball team is trying to return to the Final Four for the first time in 14 years. The Golden Bears of California have never been …
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Georgia tops No. 1 seed Stanford with defense
March 31, 2013 in Sports on Page C1 The University of Georgia women’s basketball team’s extended stay in Spokane will continue to Monday. And defense is the reason why the Bulldogs advanced to the Elite Eight. 1
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Cardinal planning to clamp down on Bulldogs
March 30, 2013 in Sports on Page C5 The University of Georgia women’s basketball team made 12 3-pointers in its Sweet 16-qualifying win Monday over Iowa State. If Stanford coach Tara VanDerveer has her way, Georgia won’t come …
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Already state champ in shot, Mead senior aims to qualify in discus
March 28, 2013 in Sports on Page B1 Throwing the shot put or discus can be a lonely exercise. Sure, there might be a coach around to critique and give support. But more often throwers can feel like …
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Idaho teams still waiting on new track
March 28, 2013 in Sports on Page B5 Two years ago when the final Idaho state high school track meets were held at Boise State University, fans were told that a new stadium being built by the school … 1
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Mead, G-Prep make volleyball hires
March 28, 2013 in Sports on Page B5 Elaina Renius knows the shoes she must fill are large. The Mead counselor is excited about the challenge, though. Renius, 26, has been named the Panthers’ volleyball coach. She replaces …
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Bulldogs’ big run deflates Grizzlies
March 24, 2013 in Sports on Page C7 The University of Montana women’s basketball team had a small window of opportunity Saturday afternoon. It closed abruptly in the second half. That’s what a 21-6 run will do to …
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Grip on success
March 23, 2013 in Sports on Page C3 Casey Stangel’s father tried to put into perspective his daughter’s approach to life. When it finally hit him after an interview, he called the reporter back to explain.
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Grizzlies’ chances hinge on defense
March 23, 2013 in Sports on Page C7 The University of Montana women’s basketball team is back at the scene of its last NCAA tournament visit – two years ago when, as a 14-seed, the Grizzlies came within …
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Montana’s Baker ending great career
March 23, 2013 in Sports on Page C7 Five years ago, Katie Baker had her heart broken. The former Lake City basketball standout, who led the Timberwolves to a state championship her junior season, had her heart set …
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Lee: Ball was dropped at CdA High
March 21, 2013 in Sports on Page B5 I’m not coming to the defense of Kent Leiss here. Not in the way you might think anyway. The Coeur d’Alene boys basketball coach who resigned under pressure with three … 1
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South cruises to wins in Idaho All-Star games
March 17, 2013 in Sports on Page C12 The 10th annual Idaho All-Star boys and girls basketball games were lopsided Saturday afternoon. A pair of schoolmates from the southeastern-most region of the state made sure the South were …
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Former WV star serves as emotional leader for North Idaho
March 16, 2013 in Sports on Page C4 The contributions from sophomore Hannah Love have been countless this year for the North Idaho College women’s basketball team. Many of them can be tracked statistically. But what brings perhaps …
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Leiss all but out as Vikings coach
March 15, 2013 in Sports on Page B3 Coeur d’Alene High’s administration has recommended not re-hiring boys basketball coach Kent Leiss. The on-again, off-again saga that began in late January concluded Thursday when Leiss was told by Principal …
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Viks’ Brainard has endured much
March 15, 2013 in Sports on Page B3 To say Kendalyn Brainard’s basketball career has been up and down is putting it mildly. Brainard, a four-year starter at Coeur d’Alene, suffered the extremes of elation and disappointment. She …
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Area athletes rose to occasion at state
March 14, 2013 in Sports on Page B5 Another winter sports season has come and gone and, as usual, Eastern Washington and North Idaho were well represented at various state tournaments. Allow me a few moments to reflect … 1
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Central Valley boys take fourth at Washington State 4A
March 3, 2013 in Sports on Page C7 You could see it on Rick Sloan’s face. Sure, by season’s end the Central Valley boys basketball coach is worn out, like his players. Yet one could sense he didn’t …
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Gonzaga Prep girls take fourth at state
March 3, 2013 in Sports on Page C7 Saturday was no small consolation for the Gonzaga Prep girls basketball team. The Bullpups overcame foul trouble to hold off the Inglemoor Vikings 67-59 to capture fourth at the State …
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Mead girls win Washington State 4A basketball crown
March 3, 2013 in Sports on Page C1 TACOMA – Mead girls basketball coach Quantae Anderson talks about playing $1.00 games. In other words, he expects as close to perfection from his players as possible. 2
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CV avenges regional defeat to Richland
March 2, 2013 in Sports on Page C6 TACOMA – Two weeks ago, the Richland Bombers handled the visiting Central Valley Bears in the regional championship game. The Bears had vengeance on their mind Friday in a State … 1

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