Basin boys basketball roundup, Dec. 11–17
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The Jacks’ Erick Zepeda (3) looks at his teammates for pass options before inbounding the ball during their game against Grandview.
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MOSES LAKE — Winter sports is well under way as several teams have multiple games under their belts. Some have fared well with hot starts while others are finding opportunities for growth. See below how your favorite teams fared as of late and their current records.
Dec. 11
The Lions defeated the Devils at home.
Moses Lake Christian Academy/Covenant Christian School (6-0) vs Wilson Creek (3-4) Final Score: 68-29
Dec. 12
The Broncos fell short in a competitive game on the road.
Lind-Ritzville (1-4) at Kittitas
Final Score: 66-76
The Cougars earned a win at home.
Warden (3-2) vs La Salle
Final Score: 48-37
The Eagles fell short on the road.
Soap Lake (0-3) at Oroville
Final Score: 16-58
The Huskies lost a competitive game on the road.
Othello (2-4) at Toppenish
Final Score: 56-67
The Jacks were defeated in a heartbreaker on the road.
Quincy (1-5) at Prosser
Final Score: 62-63
The Mavericks earned a dominant win at home.
Moses Lake (5-2) vs Wenatchee
Final Score: 82-56
The Tigers were defeated on the road.
Ephrata (0-5) at West Valley
Final Score: 29-64
The Almira/Coulee-Hartline Warriors were victorious on the road.
ACH (1-0) at Odessa
Final Score: 78-22
Dec. 13
The Devils were defeated at home.
Wilson Creek vs Bridgeport
Final Score: 30-74
The Huskies were defeated on the road.
Othello at Tri-Cities Prep
Final Score: 52-89
The Jacks fell to the Greyhounds at home.
Quincy vs Grandview
Final Score: 67-47
The Knights earned a win at home.
Royal (2-0) vs Connell
Final Score: 72-56
The Mavericks earned a tough win on the road.
Moses Lake at Eisenhower
Final Score: 94-83
The Tigers fell at home to the Mustangs.
Ephrata vs Prosser
Final Score: 61-90
The Wahluke Warriors fell short at home.
Wahluke (3-3) vs Zillah
Final Score: 55-98
Dec. 15
The Devils bounced back with a win at home.
Wilson Creek vs Cascade Christian Academy
Dec. 16
The Broncos sealed a close win at home.
Lind-Ritzville vs Asotin
Final Score: 69-67
The Devils won their second straight at home.
Wilson Creek vs Odessa
Final Score: 48-21
The Huskies lost a competitive game on the road.
Othello at Prosser
Final Score: 71-86
The Jacks fell short at home.
Quincy vs Selah
Final Score: 70-90
The Lions earned a statement win at home.
MLCA/CCS vs Bridgeport
Final Score: 76-53
The Mavericks continued to stack wins on the road.
Moses Lake at Shadle Park
Final Score: 84-58
The Tigers fell short on the road.
Ephrata at Grandview
Final Score: 34-57
The Wahluke Warriors earned a dominant win at home.
Wahluke vs Naches Valley
Final Score: 85-43
Dec. 17
The Cougars earned a close win on the road.
Warden at Bridgeport
Final Score: 74-71
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