CARDINALS SUFFER LEAGUE LOSS TO WWVA, 55-48

WAITSBURG - The WP boys' basketball team fell behind early at home against Walla Walla Valley Academy Thursday night, and couldn't bounce back, losing 55-48. The Cardinals recovered Friday, however, as they took an easy win from Weston-McEwen, 53-34.

On Thursday, the Knights jumped to a 14-6 first quarter lead, and then played fairly evenly with the Cards the rest of the way.

For the game, Owen Lanning led WP scoring with 15 points, including a stellar 5 for 5 from the foul line. Kyle Gradwohl and Jacob Dunn each had eight points, including two three-point shots apiece. Devin Acevedo and Chanc...