Yakama Nation snaps Warriors three-game win streak
The Sun Tribune | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 7 years AGO
MATTAWA — Wahluke Boys Basketball opened the season with four wins and a loss, and then went on a three game win streak beating Kiona Benton 65-60, squeaking by River View 55-54, and blowing out Highland 85-23 Dec. 21. On Dec. 22, the Warriors battled it out with Yakama Nation looking to make it four-in-a-row, but it was the Tribal Eagles coming away with a hard fought 79-69 win on Wahluke’s home court.
The Warriors (7-1, 2-1) aim to get back on the winning tract when they take the short trip to Royal City to take on the second place Knights in SCAC East Conference action Jan 5 Tip off is 7:30 p.m.
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