Tigercats start season with a win

The LaCrosse-Washtucna/Kahlotus Tigercats went on the road for the first game of the basketball season, and returned home with a 52-45 win over Tri-Cities Prep. Mike Jones has returned as head coach for the boys’ team, and was excited to earn an opening season win.

“For the first game, the kids worked hard and played aggressive offense,” Jones said. “We shot about 37 percent for the game. We shot aggressively and took good, quality shots.”

Leading the Tigercats in scoring were Jed Zimmer with 15 points and Justin Wargo who posted 10 points for the team. Eight of Wargo’s points were earned in t...