WP Bounces DeSales

WAITSBURG - The Waitsburg boys' basketball team won their fifth straight game on Feb. 5, defeating DeSales in the District 9 Tournament play-in game 73-47. The defeat sent De­Sales home for the season, and put WP in the weekend tournament, which was de­layed due to weather.

The Irish jumped out to an early 9-2 lead, but WP came roaring back with an 18-4 run to lead after the first quarter 20-13. They never looked back. The Cardinals led 43- 21 at the half and 63-30 after three quarters.

Owen Led the Cardi­nal scoring with 15 points. Chris Campbell's 12 points came on four three-pointer shots, including three during the first quarter run. Corey Brownlee added 10 points. Nate Bartlow had eight re­bounds.