STATE 3A BOYS CHAMPIONSHIP: St. Maries follows the script

Eight months after coach diagnosed with cancer, Lumberjacks capture state title

“Eight months ago when I was diagnosed with cancer, I wasn’t sure if I would be here tonight, for sure,” Chase said. “I wasn’t sure if my cancer doctor would let me coach. The first thing he said was, you’ve got to get rid of stress in your life. I tried to do a lot of that, but this is such a special group of kids that I decided I wanted to come back for. I’ve had to make a few adjustments, but overall it’s so worth it to be here and enjoy this experience with those boys.”