Oakesdale boys are young but ready

OAKESDALE - After finishing the regular season as league champions with an 11-1 record, the Oakesdale Nighthawks will look to be a force on the court again this season.

The Nighthawks won a regional game against Sound Christian to qualify to play in Spokane Arena last season, but fell to Neah Bay, 58-45 to end their season with a record of 17-8. This year, Oakesdale is back and ready to defend its league championship.

Oakesdale graduated four out of the seven players in the varsity rotation from last season and will look to fill those spots as the season progresses.

"We have some good pieces t...