Oakesdale girls wrap up difficult season

OAKESDALE — While some teams are preparing for state basketball tournaments, one team’s members are healing from injuries and the disappointment of a season-ending loss.

“This season was the most physical, and the most mentally and emotionally challenging the players on the Oakesdale High School’s girls basketball team has ever faced,” Coach Heidi Perry said. “Of all the teams I’ve been a part of, either as a player or a coach, this 2021-22 Oakesdale Nighthawks girls team was the grittiest team I’ve ever known.”

The team finished the season 10-10. Three of the losses were by 1 point.

The team...