Prep roundup: Ephrata boys win on senior night
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EPHRATA — Ephrata boys basketball picked up the win on senior night after a strong fourth quarter helped the Tigers pull away from Grandview, 53-32.
Ephrata bid farewell to seven seniors on Tuesday night. After struggling to get things going for the most of the game, with the score at 29-24 after three quarters, the Tigers poured in 24 in the fourth. Lakota Lange led the Tigers with 11, while a flurry of Tigers were close behind in single digits.
Othello 58, Quincy 44
QUINCY — Othello won on the road against Quincy, taking down the Jacks 58-44. Frank Lopez led the Huskies with 15 points. Julian Alegria was close behind with 14, while Jorge Buenrostro added 12.
The win kept Othello in a tie for eighth in the CWAC. Aidan Heikes led the Jacks with 14 points. Trey Bierlink finished with 12 for Quincy as well.
Royal 86, Wahluke 63
MATTAWA — The Knights picked up revenge for the Warriors’ win in Royal City earlier in the season, taking down Wahluke 86-63 on Tuesday.
Derek Bergeson led the Knights with 22 points. Carter Dorsing finished with 20, while Luke Bergeson added 14. Caleb Christensen led the Knights on the board with nine, while Tyler Allred led the team with seven assists.
Other Basin scores
Almira/Coulee-Hartline 88, Columbia 34
Lind-Ritzville/Sprague 57, Colfax 52
Girls basketball
Othello 65, Quincy 41
QUINCY — Analee Coronado scored 21 points and Othello earned its first win of the season, beating Quincy 65-41.
Othello ended its skid with one game to play in the regular season. Jeweliana Pruneda added 15 points to join Coronado in double figures.
Ashley Perez had seven points as the Huskies had nine players score. Emily Wurl scored 20 of Quincy’s 41 points.
Other Basin scores
Ephrata 46, Grandview 43
Almira/Coulee-Hartline 57, Columbia 10
Colfax 50, Lind-Ritzville/Sprague 48
Liberty Bell 68, Soap Lake 22
Wilson Creek 47, Cascade Christian 28
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