Tough Irish defense derails

After tearing like a bone saw through SE2B league, Tekoa/Oakesdale/ Rosalia needed one more win to nail the league title. Instead they hit Irish steel in the form of DeSales Friday night, falling for the first time 12-38 at Walla Walla.

The Nighthawks ran into a suffocating Irish defense that held TOR to just over 100 total yards of offense on the night.

The ‘hawks aim to rebound Friday night against a 1A Mabton squad that has played down a level in the SE2B league this season.

“Sometimes a loss can set things straight,” said TOR Coach Kaleb Madison. “We get a chance to revamp some things and...