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Jim Winger, who is retiring as athletic director at Lake City at the end of the month, said he plans to return "next year for sure" as Timberwolves boys basketball coach. Winger has coached Lake City for 23 seasons over two stints.
June 19, 2022
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June 19, 2022 1:15 a.m.
THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: ‘He walked toward the roar’: Boys basketball coach Jim Winger is retiring as athletic director, but he meant so much more to Lake City High
“It’s a hard one for me; my biggest cheerleader and supporter in my principalship has been Jim Winger,” said Deanne Clifford, principal at Lake City for the past 12 years. “I just think he’s been one of the most powerful supporters of students in our region. This school is better because of Jim Winger. And I’ve been really grateful and honored to serve with him.”