Gonzaga Prep transfer Isaiah Griffin thriving in new role with No. 1 Coeur d'Alene

COEUR D’ALENE — Isaiah Griffin’s August consisted of learning a new offense, building relationships with new teammates — all potentially daunting tasks for any

COEUR D’ALENE — Isaiah Griffin’s August consisted of learning a new offense, building relationships with new teammates — all potentially daunting tasks for any high school junior. 

Under different circumstances, Griffin would consider the transition to be tougher.

But with high school sports on pause in Washington as part of the state’s response to the coronavirus, Griffin, a junior slot receiver, opted to cross state lines and transfer from Gonzaga Prep to neighboring Coeur d’Alene, citing the need to look after his grandmother.

It also means his burning desire to play high school football is met.

“Since I've got here the guys and coaches have just been like, accepting of me,” Griffin said. “And they've really been pushing me and helping me out.”

Eight weeks into the football season, Griffin is thriving for the state powerhouse No. 1 Vikings (5-0), who have outscored opponents by an average of more than 40 points through five games. He's one of several athletes to move from West Coast states where high school football is not allowed due to COVID-19 into a state that is playing.

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