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Cardinal boys win last three; secure number one seed
The Washburn boys’ team has continued to step up through adversity this year, first losing one of their few inside presences in Monty Johnson and then recently having to play without the team’s top scoring threat, Jeff Rasmussen.
Lady Cardinals handed first loss in game against Grant County
The odds of it happening at some point in the season were likely; players sometimes have bad nights and there are times when calls just don’t go your way.
Miners rock Standing Rock
On the night of Tuesday, January 18 the Miners hopped a bus for the long trip south to take on the Warriors of Standing Rock.
Loss at civic center caps down week for Lady Miners
To borrow a line from a song: ‘Mama said there’d be days like this.’
Cardinals bring McLean County championship back to Washburn
It wasn’t exactly the district tournament, but if the McLean County tournament held in Underwood last weekend was any indication, the Washburn Cardinals can feel at least a little optimistic about how they fared in the post-season practice run.
Wilton-Wing takes fifth place over the holidays
Unlike other local area teams, the Miner boys weren’t sitting back and enjoying the holiday break from competitive basketball.
Washburn prevails against Underwood in double-header
The final set of games before Christmas break saw the Washburn Cardinals hosting the Underwood Comets in double-header action last Tuesday night.
Lady Cardinals start off the season with two wins
The start of the Washburn girls basketball season was a bit delayed thanks to some not-so-pleasant weather, but the team finally kicked their year off last Tuesday at home against the Minot Bishop Ryan Lions.
Miners recover to take down Skyhawks
The fans from Wilton-Wing got their first home look at their boys basketball team on Saturday when the Shiloh Skyhawks came into town.
Cardinals take third at tournament
Washburn hosted this year’s McLean County Tournament which featured a number of local teams this time around and a couple that took the long trek through winter conditions for some basketball action.
