Cards can't keep pace with Blackhawks in Sprit Game

Medical Lake's fast start failed to hold up in their outing at Cheney last Saturday for the schools 'annual Golden Feather basketball game.

After taking a quick 6-0 lead that had Cheney reeling just briefly, the Cardinals were unable to sustain the pace and lost the nonleague contest 69-53 when the Blackhawks' offense shifted into high gear in the second half.

Medical Lake did hit the road earlier in the week and won a crucial Northeast A League victory, 58-51 at Chewelah last Tuesday.

The Blackhawks (3-10) , who trailed at the half 30-28 with a brief flurry of Cardinals points – a 3 from Cory...