The Dalles had to start their season on the road on Friday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They fell 68-59 to the St. Helens Lions. The Riverhawks were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Lions apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in January of 2020.
St. Helens' success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Andrew Waite led the charge by dropping a double-double on 17 points and 13 boards. That's the most points Waite has posted since back in December of 2023. Tanner Naes was another key player, putting up ten points and four steals.
The win got St. Helens back to even at 1-1.
The Dalles wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 77-75 loss against North Marion on the 10th. As for St. Helens, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 54-41 victory against Gladstone on the 10th.
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