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New WIAA 2A and 1A football coaching hires for 2026: Lakeside of Nine Mile Falls promotes defensive boss

Spokane product Casey Monahan was team's defensive coordinator during Eagles' run to WIAA 1A championship game in 2023

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Todd Milles
Apr 02, 2026
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After serving as Lakeside of Nine Mile Falls’ defensive coordinator the past four seasons, Casey Monahan now leads the Eagles, replacing Devin Bauer. (Brandon Campea / Courtesy)

Casey Monahan won’t be easing into his new position of head football coach at Lakeside of Nine Mile Falls.

His debut game in 2026 will come against six-time defending Class 1A champion Royal at home.

But Monahan, 33, has never been one to shy away from a challenge.

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