Cascade falls to conference rivals in tough matchup

The Cascade Boys Basketball team (2-10-1) was set to face their conference rivals, the Cashmere Bulldogs (6-9), on January 13 in Cashmere. As fans packed into the arena to see the exciting matchup, the teams prepared for an intense game. The Bulldogs were steady with Cascade for the majority of the first half, getting into defensive schemes to force turnovers early. The Kodiaks, however, held the paint down by blocking shots and securing rebounds with ease. The two teams were fairly even by the break, with the Bulldogs leading 32-31 at half. During the start of the second half, Cashmere began to incorporate a full court press into their defensive tactics. This created a bit of chaos for Cascade and allowed for fastbreak points to be secured. As the game progressed, critical foul calls and turnovers led to a score of 60-60 with a few seconds left to go. As the clock wound down, Junior guard #2 Landon Baker was able to grab a rebound and lay in the game winning shot with the time expiring. This led to a frenzy of fans and teammates, as the Cashmere Bulldogs beat the Cascade Kodiaks in the final seconds of the match. Although this resulted in a loss, #12 Kaston Dillon was a force to reckon with the entire game. Blocking shots, grabbing rebounds, and getting to the foul line allowed Cascade to stay within reach of this game throughout the contest. He finished with 21 points and secured a fair number of boards and blocks. Cascade hosts their rivals for a rematch on January 31 at Cascade High School.