In last Saturday’s state 5A girls basketball championship game, the latest chapter between Coeur d’Alene and Lake City’s programs didn’t disappoint.
That is, if you’re residing up north.
To win one championship is hard enough, but winning two championships in a row is rare. However, on Feb. 17, the Coeur d'Alene Vikings accomplished just that. They defeated the second-seeded Lake City Timberwolves 59-48 to capture their second consecutive 5A state championship and the 11th overall championship in school history. …
“I knew it was going to be back to back,” fifth-year Coeur d'Alene coach Nicole Symons said. “I don’t think they played well the last time we played them, but they played great the first two games of the tournament. I told the girls we’d better be ready and they’ve got weapons everywhere. We took away (Avery) Waddington, but KaLiah (Frazey) stepped up big time tonight."
“I’m just in disbelief right now,” Coeur d'Alene coach Nicole Symons said. “Getting back there, it’s tough. It’s hard, especially with a team like Boise with everyone back. To have a season like we had, with some distractions, I’m just happy for the girls.”