CLARK FORK — Clark Fork boys basketball fell to Genesis Prep 51-41 on Tuesday night.

The Wampus Cats gave the Jaguars everything they had for four quarters, but a few mistakes late cost Clark Fork.

Head coach Heath Beason was impressed with what he saw from his team.

"Genesis Prep is a very well-coached team, but our boys actually played well against them," Beason said. "I think this is a turning point for us, so I'm excited to move forward. Everybody should be proud of this game in regards to how well they played, what they did and even the outcome, even though we lost."

The Wampus Cats lost at Genesis Prep 66-40 in their season opener on Dec. 3.

Cameron Garcia led the team with 13 points, four rebounds and three steals. Chris Wade had eight points and five rebounds, Sam Barnett tallied seven points and three steals and Cole Reuter added six points.

"We played this game with a lot of patience and consistency," Beason said.

The Wampus Cats (1-7) travel to Bonners Ferry at 7 p.m. Thursday.

Genesis Prep 22 8 7 14 — 51

Clark Fork 8 9 14 10 — 41

GENESIS PREP — Schroeder 8, Dennis 10, Weeds 19, Borek 0, Carter 0, Gonzales 7, Specht 7, Snowder 0, Schultz 0.

CLARK FORK — Garcia 13, Sanroman 2, Barnett 7, Shelton 0, Reuter 6, Wade 8, Howard 5.