A referee watches the action on the field in Ritzville on Saturday, at the preseason jamboree hosted by Lind-Ritzville/Sprague High School.
September 3, 2021
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Supply of officials poses challenge; abuse by fans, mandates cited as factors
With fall high school sports ready to begin, referees and officials associations are doing what they can to meet the demand with limited numbers. In recent years, they have seen a steady decline in numbers.