Whitman County Gazette - Serving Whitman County since 1877

OAKESDALE - St. John-Endicott/LaCrosse gave Oakesdale one of its biggest tests of the year, making a second-half push after trailing by as many as double digits. But the Eagles couldn't complete the comeback, losing 55-43 in the 1B Southeast League game.

Strong defense was displayed by both teams in the opening quarter, with Oakesdale only mustering six total points and St. John putting up a singular point with 2:15 to go in the first frame. Both squads scored five points each in the remaining couple minutes and the Nighthawks owned an 11-6 advantage over the Eagles heading into the second...