Pomeroy, Oakesdale, Gar/Pal top three into postseason

Garfield/Palouse junior post Ely Hawkins scores two of his 32 points against Colton Feb. 2. The two teams play again Thursday at Palouse to open the District Nine tournament. Gametime is 6 p.m.

Southeast 1B league play concluded its regular season last weekend with the standings unchanged. Pomeroy (18-2, 11-2) and Oakesdale (17-3, 12-2) are deadlocked at the top with Garfield/Palouse (14-5, 9-3) right behind in third place.

Because of a draw before the season, Pomeroy will be the no. 1 seed for the District Nine tournament, beginning Thursday at home sites. Oakesdale is at no. 2 followed by Ga...