Vikings, Hawks launch hoops

Vikings, ‘hawks launch hoops

High school hoops season got off to a rough start for Whitman County schools as Tekoa/Oakesdale and Garfield/Palouse boys dropped their home openers against non-league opponents.

Nighthawk girls took a win, 54-42 over Dayton after posting a 10-point lead at the half with Alexandra Overton hitting 12 points.

Nighthawk Max Mueller canned 16 points and Marcus Pluff 12, but Tekoa/Oakesdale fell 44-58 to Dayton in their season opener Tuesday at Tekoa.

The Bulldogs were led by Justin Turner’s 18 points. Colton Bickelhaupt added 14.

Garfield/Palouse boys bowed to Genesee...