Dave Trimmer

Dave Carson, 1998

Just before the State 2A high school basketball tournaments were to be moved into the Spokane Arena, the WIAA called a time out. Mike Colbrese, executive director of the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association, canceled a Wednesday press conference in which it was expected he would announce the 2A tournaments for the 1999-2000 season would be held in Spokane. Because the Arena's proposal to hold the 2A tournaments was significantly more expensive than the State B, the WIAA Executive Board instructed Colbrese to check other options, he said Monday.

FROM SPORTS REPLAY (Tuesday, March 31, 1998): West Valley's Brad Groh, a two-event winner at the Big Red high school track invitational, had his name misspelled in a headline Sunday.

Ferris players Billy Bleeth, left, and Abbas Faridnia look for a net gain of one more postseason win. Photo by Colin Mulvany/The Spokesman-Review

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UNPUBLISHED CORRECTION: The name of football player Jeremey Williams is misspelled in this story. The correct spelling was confirmed by his mother. 1. Ferris' Christy Martin keeps her eye on the ball during a game with Federal Way at the State Girls 4A Tournament in the Kingdome. Photos by Christopher Anderson/The Spokesman-Review 2. The Saxons' Jeremy Williams drives the lane in the Ferris-Bellarmine game in the State Boys 4A Tournament in the Kingdome.

While high schools in Washington bend over backwards to treat male and female athletic teams equally, not everything is equal. Some schools are trying to erase one of the discrepancies by proposing a change in shot clocks for basketball. Two proposals before the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association, offered by Great Northern League schools, could take care of that.

1. The all-area basketball team is framed by artwork inside the Arena: From left; Shannon Russel, Ritzville; Chris Allen, North Central; Brianne Jolley, Lakeside; Rikki Jackson, Central Valley; Carey Sauer, Newport; Amy George, Ferris; Gunner Olsen, Curlew; Pat Luce, Lewis and Clark; Brent Cummings, Pullman. Not pictured: Paul Malisani, Cheney. Photo by Christopher Anderson/The Spokesman-Review 2. Malisani

The legs gave out before the hearts. Too many games battling too many bigger players took its toll on Ferris. The Saxons were destroyed on the boards and ultimately on the scoreboard, falling 58-37 to Sehome Saturday afternoon in the Kingdome in the State 4A girls basketball tournament.

Ferris' Andre Atkins knifes into the lane. Photo by Christopher Anderson/The Spokesman-Review

Ferris is getting a double dose of fun with its girls and boys teams in the State 4A basketball tournaments, but the double duty is cutting into the good times. "The games are tough, but we're so happy to be here," senior cheerleader Brenda Klein said. "It would be more fun if we we had the whole day to shop."

Michelle Grafos comforts Central Valley teammate Marisa Liepman after the latter fouled out. The Bears lost the loser-out game 54-49 to Sehome. Photo by Christopher Anderson/The Spokesman-Review

Tommy Servine helps send Ferris to the trophy round. Photo by Christopher Anderson/The Spokesman-Review

4A girls The wakeup call Central Valley slept through Wednesday came through loud and clear on Thursday. Rikki Jackson drained a 3-pointer off the opening tip and the sixth-ranked Bears went on to eliminate No. 9 South Kitsap 64-55 at the girls 4A state basketball tournament.

UNPUBLISHED CORRECTION: The name of football player Jeremey Williams is misspelled in this story. The correct spelling was confirmed by his mother. 1. Tommy Servine, left, and Andre Atkins of Ferris combine for a stop and a steal on Bellarmine's Kenny Williams. Photo by Christopher Anderson/The Spokesman-Review 2. (Appeared in Idaho edition only.) Brad Hodl of Ferris attempts a putback, but Bellarmine's Tyler Brown has another idea, committing a foul to prevent the shot. Photo by Christopher Anderson/The Spokesman-Review

Christy Martin of Ferris tips away this first-half pass, but Jodi Kaczor and Federal Way toppled the Saxons in first-round state tournament action. Photo by Christopher Anderson/The Spokesman-Review

REPLAY: From Sports, March 13, 1998: Jason Johnson of Rogers-Puyallup High School is headed to the University of Arizona to play quarterback next year. A story in Thursday's paper had the wrong university. UNPUBLISHED CORRECTION: The name of football player Jeremey Williams is misspelled in this story. The correct spelling was confirmed by his mother. Jeremy Williams of Ferris crumbles to floor as players from Rogers of Puyallup pile on top of each other in a celebration of their last-second victory in State 4A boys basketball opener. Photo by Christopher Anderson/The Spokesman-Review

Jenny Wilson and Central Valley didn't have enough drive. Photo by Christopher Anderson/The Spokesman-Review

UNPUBLISHED CORRECTION: The name of football player Jeremey Williams is misspelled in this story. The correct spelling was confirmed by his mother. When Tommy Servine delivers his picture-perfect jump shot for Ferris, everyone in the GSL takes notice. Photo by Steve Thompson/The Spokesman-Review

After having to scratch and claw just to get an invitation to the Big Dance, Greater Spokane League coaches can't be real thrilled with the way their partners look for the first song. The three GSL teams headed to the State 4A basketball tournament combined for 61 wins - and play teams with better records in Wednesday's first round at the Kingdome. What's worse, two of the three play at the same time.