Cardinal Boys show wins and growth

WAITSBURG — Waitsburg’s boys varsity basketball team lost at Touchet on December 17, 59-29. The team had difficulty adjusting to the Redhawks’ defensive pressure. JJ Gleason led the team with 15 points, scoring 12 in the first quarter.

In Waitsburg on Friday, December 20, the varsity team beat Tekoa-Rosalia in a close game, 35-33. Coach Wallace said it was the best his team has looked offensively all season.

“It was a beautiful game to watch. We played hard on both ends, got steals, transition baskets, good ball movement, but we did not rebound well, keeping the game competitive,” said Wallace...