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South county roundup: Othello boys fall to 0-5

Sun Tribune Sports Staff | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 5 years, 1 month AGO
by Sun Tribune Sports Staff
| December 17, 2019 10:29 PM

Boys basketball

Saturday

Grandview 58, Othello 44

GRANDVIEW — Freshman Julian Alegria scored nine points and Othello lost at Grandview 58-44.

The Greyhounds led by nine points at halftime and continued to build their lead in the second half. Nate Garza led Grandview with 15 points.

Royal 74, Highland 24

ROYAL CITY — Fresh off a football state championship, Royal started its hardwood season dominant with a lopsided win over Highland 74-24.

Derek Bergeson led all scorers with 18 points.

Friday

East Valley 69, Othello 50

OTHELLO — Othello struggled in the second and fourth quarters in a 69-50 loss to East Valley.

The Huskies led by one point after one quarter before surrendering a 16-6 run in the second. Alegria scored a team-high 12 points.

The Red Devils were led by 21 points from Jace Durand.

Warden 54, Mabton 49

WARDEN — Warden held off Mabton in the fourth quarter to win 54-49.

The Cougars created separation in the middle quarters, outscoring the Vikings 28-10. Michael Egia scored 14 points and Kaden Skone added 12.

Naches Valley 80, Wahluke 38

NACHES — The Rangers raced to an early lead and Wahluke lost 80-38.

Naches Valley led 23-9 after one quarter and never let up. Alan Contreras led the Warriors with eight points.

Tuesday

Pullman 62, Othello 33

PULLMAN — Othello could not overcome an early deficit and lost to Pullman 62-33.

The Huskies trailed 36-18 at halftime. Patrick Azevedo scored 14 points and Jorge Buenrostro added 11.

Warden 73, Columbia 52

WARDEN — Warden outscored Columbia 21-4 in the second quarter to pull away and win 73-52.

“We rebounded way better in the second quarter,” head coach Wes Richins said.

Michael Egia scored a game-high 17 points; Kaden Skone added 15 points, 12 rebounds and six assists. Oziel Martinez and Kyler Cox scored 11 points each.

Girls basketball

Saturday

Grandview 62, Othello 38

GRANDVIEW — Othello was outscored 36-22 in the second half and lost to Grandview 62-38.

Analee Coronado scored eight points for the Huskies.

Royal 65, Highland 24

ROYAL CITY — Josie Phillips scored 24 points and Royal routed Highland 65-24.

The Knights held the Scotties to 13 points over the final three quarters.

Friday

East Valley 53, Othello 32

OTHELLO — Coronado scored 10 points and Othello lost to 53-32.

Other Basin scores

Warden 65, Mabton 16

Naches Valley 70, Wahluke 26

Tuesday

Quincy 41, Wahluke 30

MATTAWA — Jane Kennedy scored 17 points and Quincy held off Wahluke 41-30.

The Jacks focused on reaching the free throw line, taking over 30 foul shots in the game. Jackie Dearie added 12 points to complement Kennedy.

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