THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: 5A, 4A IELs keep trying to find what works for all

There was a time back in the day when Sandpoint, a 4A school, was the best volleyball team in North Idaho — and the Bulldogs' boys and girls soccer teams were among the best. But that's no longer the case. In general, the 5As beat up on the 4As, but in some cases, some 4A programs are trying to close the gap.