Oakesdale girls drop tough opening state match-up

OAKESDALE — After the Oakesdale Nighthawks won the girls state championship in volleyball during this past fall sports season, many of the girls on that team are hungry for another state championship, this time on the hardwood.

The Nighthawks entered the basketball tournament as the number six overall seed, however, they faced a strong opponent in their opening round match.

Oakesdale faced the number three seed Waterville-Mansfield, who took down Oakesdale, 56-33.

The game was played on Saturday, Feb. 24, in Wenatchee.

“Waterville was tough, definitely deserved their number three seed,” said O...