![Rim Rippers’ Trevor Pease goes up with the ball as teammates Koby Haikkila, right, and Evan Ernst, background watch. Defending are FBOG players, from left, Erik Marlow, Jessie Naylor and Chris Hess. The Rim Rippers have been playing in Hoopfest since fourth grade. (Dan Pelle)](https://thumb.spokesman.com/uO6q6eDqVn9RLDznlEJuDvMVKgE=/600x0/media.spokesman.com/graphics/2018/07/sr-loader.png)
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A GRIP ON SPORTS • There are many civic events each year in Spokane. The Lilac Parade, Bloomsday, opening day of pothole season. But one towers above all others. At least in my mind. Read on.
A GRIP ON SPORTS • There are many civic events each year in Spokane. The Lilac Parade, Bloomsday, opening day of pothole season. But one towers above all others. At least in my mind. Read on.
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