Fund woes lead to WIAA redo on hoop tourneys

A revamp of the state’s hoop tournaments, which is expected to include a gathering of all B qualifiers back in Spokane, was sparked by WIAA fund woes and concerns about overall loss to class time and travel costs. A report of the WIAA executive board session last week from Ryan Peplinski, athletic director at St. George’s who represented the district at the session was circulated to Bi-County schools this week.

Peplinski’s report pointed out the state hoop playoffs have always been the top revenue generator for the WIAA, but reduced income over the past five years had led up to the need for ch...