Final weekend commences for regular hoops season

Garth Meyer, Gazette Reporter | Jan 31, 20190

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St. John/Endicott/LaCrosse junior Eliza Lundberg drives for a shot late in the Eagles' blowout of Prescott Jan. 26.

Going into the last weekend of regular season basketball in the Southeast 1B league, Colton remains at the top followed by Pomeroy, Oakesdale and St. John/Endicott/LaCrosse – which has a secure path to the fourth and final spot in the district playoffs with two wins over Garfield/Palouse.

The Vikings are in fifth, narrowly, losing to SJEL 45-43 Dec. 15 and 34-30 two weeks ago.

Colton 54-Oakesdale 39

Facing the league-leaders at home Jan. 28, the Oakesdale girls stayed with Colton for much of the game, tying the score at halftime and trailing by five into the fourth quarter.

Colton then went on...