Oakesdale boys basketball flex in home victory

OAKESDALE - The Oakesdale Nighthawks boys basketball team are entering Christmas break currently fifth in the conference standings. They hold a 2-1 record, with their first loss and second win coming this past week.

The Nighthawks started their week with a defeat against the top-seeded Pomeroy Pirates, then, Oakesdale got the better of Tekoa-Rosalia.

The game against Pomeroy was played on Friday, Dec. 15, and took place in Pomeroy.

Although the Nighthawks had a strong showing, they fell to the Pirates 39-65.

The first quarter saw Oakesdale score 13 points, but allow 24 from Pomeroy. The Nighth...