Ward has challenges in new coaching role

MEDICAL LAKE – To say that new Cardinal boys head basketball coach Brett Ward has some challenges ahead might certainly be an understatement.

Not only is he moving benches from leading the Cardinal girls last season, but he inherits a team that won but one game in 2022-23. Ward relapsed Jordan Starr who accepted a similar job in his hometown of Selah, Wash.

“Same role, just different team and pretty excited about it,” Ward said.

While he will miss the opportunity to have a direct hand in a sensational senior in Charde Laut with the girls, Ward will have his own senior-centered team that will w...