2B Prep Boys Basketball: Toledo rejected by Reardan in State-opener

Battle of the Birds — Riverhawks fall 73-35 to Screaming Eagles; still Spokane-bound

Toledo’s Nico Acosta has his shot attempt smothered by Reardan’s Jakari Singleton (22) and Levi Collier (23) during a 73-35 loss to the Screaming Eagles in the opening round of the State Tournament, Saturday, March 1, at Cheney High School. / Byrne Bennett for Blast Zone Media

By Byrne Bennett for Blast Zone Media

CHENEY – After a cross-state bus ride, No. 6 Toledo ran into a buzz saw when it played No. 3 seed Reardan in the opening round of the 2B WIAA State Basketball Tournament, Saturday, at Cheney High School. The Screaming Eagles jumped on the Riverhawks early and cruised to a 73-35 win.

Between the playing of the National Anthem and the time the last stragglers had settled into their seats, the Screaming Eagles had outscored Toledo 18-0. Reardan overwhelmed the Riverhawks with its smothering pressure defense, making it nearly impossible for Toledo to get a shot off.

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