The 1983 Babe Ruth state championship team that went on to compete in the World Series. Front row, from left, Curt Rowsey, Ray Queen, Jimmy Sapa, Dan Landon, Kevin Duff, Billy Walker, Billy Sapa.; second row, Coach Bruce McEvoy, Ray Fauth, David Simonson, Ken Russell, Ray Johnsrud, Derek Wilcut, Andy Mace, Chuck Freeman and Assistant Coach Bill Lelivre. (Hungry Horse News file photo)
April 26, 2023
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April 26, 2023 2 a.m.
Community mourns death of Bill Sapa
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In 1991 Ray Queen was playing baseball for Grand Canyon University. A familiar face was on the mound, staring him down as he stood on the plate. It was longtime friend Bill Sapa, pitching for the University of New Mexico.