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Greg Lee

Greg Lee

Current Position: Sports correspondent

Longtime high school sports reporter Greg Lee is now a freelance writer covering Gonzaga women's basketball, Whitworth football and high school sports for The Spokesman-Review.

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Cardinals’ Defeat Has Coach At A Loss

It ranks as one of the best and worst displays of men's junior college basketball displayed in Christianson Gym. Unfortunately for North Idaho College, it was on the ugly end of the outcome that seemingly never would end.
Sports

North Idaho College Women Do A Number On Dixie

The real North Idaho College women's basketball team showed up Saturday night. The Cardinals dominated in nearly every facet, whistling past Dixie 90-66 in a Scenic West Athletic Conference game at Christianson Gym.
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Lawrence Rolls Over National Opposition At Reno Tourney

Jared Lawrence didn't need any luck to win at Reno. By capturing an individual title at the Nevada event that bills itself as the nation's toughest, Lawrence cleared the biggest hurdle toward an undefeated career. He dominated the 130-pound division last weekend. The only points Lawrence has allowed this season have come when he's cut opponents loose so he could score more points.
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Sandpoint Enjoys Banner Year Of Successes

The year 1997 can be summarized in one word: Sandpoint. Several other schools and athletes shined, but none brighter than Sandpoint. From most recent to last winter, here's a look at the year's highlights:
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New Year Brings Cheer To Lc Boys

Boys basketball If the new year brings more of what Lake City High boys basketball coach Jim Winger witnessed Saturday night, he'll be satisfied. Winger's Timberwolves, having struggled during their first seven games, opened 1998 with a sterling 68-45 victory over Post Falls in a Border League game Saturday at Lake City.
Sports

Late Wrestler Had Fainting Spells

Scott Miller arrived at the Tri-State high school wrestling tournament Friday afternoon - as he has every year since 1977 - but his heart was still in North Carolina. Miller is the head coach at Campbell University, where the first of three college wrestlers died in early November while cutting weight for a season-opening tournament.
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La Grande Favorite For Tri-State Tourney

Tri-State wrestling tournament director Bill Pecha initially thought as many as six teams would tangle for the team championship when the annual tourney is held this weekend. Until Wednesday. That's when Pecha took a closer look at the La Grande (Ore.) lineup. "That's my pick," Pecha said as he shuffled through the 32-man brackets for each weight. "They're not going to put any weak people out there. They'll get the advancement points. And they've got three or four potential champs."
Sports

Skidmore Carries Lakeland

Lakeland's Taylor Skidmore finds driving room around Post Falls' Scott Klaudt. Photo by Tom Davenport/The Spokesman-Review
Sports

Lc Has No Answer For Boise Rallies Early And Late Lead Braves To 73-50 Win

Boise used its full-court pressure and athleticism for big runs early and late as the Braves spanked Lake City 73-50 in a non-league basketball game at LC on Saturday. The Braves (2-0) opened a 24-8 lead in the first quarter. After LC rallied to within 40-39 midway in the third period, Boise again got untracked, outscoring the Timberwolves 33-11 over the final 11:44.
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Late-Starting Cda Falls To Boise

CdA's Casey Hoorelbeke gives Boise's Justin McCarthy second thoughts about an attempted layin. Photo by Tom Davenport/The Spokesman-Review
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Lake City Maintains Its Advantage Over Rival

Prep basketball Several factors contributed to the Lake City High girls basketball team's eighth straight victory over its cross-town rival Thursday. None more so, though, than shooting.
Sports

Haynes Continues Tradition

Don Haynes' high school basketball teams won more than 500 games and four state titles in a quarter-century of coaching. The second generation began Tuesday. Haynes' youngest son, Tyler, made a successful head coaching debut at Sandpoint when the Bulldogs downed Bonners Ferry 64-51. Son only needs 509 more victories to catch father. About 33 years ago at Kellogg, Don Haynes launched his career. He didn't have to wait long to coach a state championship team as the Wildcats captured a title his first season (1963-64).
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Bulldogs Chase Down Honors State Champions Place 12 On All-North Idaho Football First Teams

1. The All-North Idaho offense, back row (left to right): Lake City coach Van Troxel; Taylor Skidmore of Lakeland; Kurt Reese of Lakeland; Dave Rust of Sandpoint; Kurt Sigler of Coeur d'Alene; Kurt Berkley of Sandpoint; Sennett Pierce of Lewiston. Middle: Caleb Bowman of Sandpoint; Matt Smith of Post Falls; Pat Williams of Sandpoint; Shane Andrews of Lewiston; Mike Dean of Sandpoint; Mickey Hewitt of Lewiston. Front: Scott Bushnell of Lake City; Rick McCrery of Lewiston; Nick Jackson of Sandpoint. Photo by Liz Kishimoto/The Spokesman-Review 2. The All-North Idaho defense, back row (left to right): Chris Harris of Sandpoint; Josh Queen of Priest River; Grant Wright of Lewiston; D.J. Eberlin of St. Maries; Matt Smith of Sandpoint. Middle: Dustin Raschke of Post Falls; Ryan Duncan of Lake City; Dan Ross of Lakeland; Dave Mattingley of Sandpoint; Zeb Wininger of Sandpoint; Stefon Kleinert of Sandpoint. Front: Cameron Christiansen of Post Falls; Matt Smith of Post Falls; Rick McCrery of Lewiston; Sandpoint coach Satini Puailoa; Ian Johnson of Lake City. Photo by Liz Kishimoto/The Spokesman-Review