Warden Coach Josh Madsen, right, exchanges a fist bump with Quinn Erdmann during the closing moments of Saturday’s first-round state playoff game, a Warden win.
February 27, 2023
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February 27, 2023 4:49 p.m.
Warden girls take state tournament first-round win
ELLENSBURG — The Warden Cougars used defense to take their opening round game in the Class 2B girls WIAA state basketball tournament with a 61-45 win over the Adna High School Pirates Saturday at Ellensburg High School. Warden is the defending state champion in Class 2B. Warden trailed briefly early in the game, but had a 15-9 lead at the end of the first quarter and never trailed the rest of the game. Cougars Coach Josh Madsen said it was a good way to start the state tournament...