BAKER CITY, Ore. - The North Douglas boys basketball team bounced back from a quarterfinal loss in their first game at the 1A state tourney's final site in Baker City and won two straight games to cap the 2021-2022 season, taking home the state's third place trophy.

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The Warriors defeated Nixyaawii 62-47 in the third place game to finish off the season.

Following their quarterfinal loss - a 44-41 setback against Crane - the Warriors defeated county rival Riddle, 61-56. The Irish and Warriors split their regular season games during conference play.

North Douglas finished the season with a 22-8 overall record.

(posted 3/5/22)