Girls Basin basketball roundup, Dec. 11-17
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The Broncos’ Saige Galbreath dribbles the ball up the court against the Warden Cougars. Lind-Ritzville has started the season strong with a 4-1 record.
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MOSES LAKE — Winter sports is well under way as several girls basketball programs have multiple games checked off. Some have started strong while others seek improvement. See below how your favorite teams fared as of late and their current records.
Dec. 11
The Knights earned a dominant win at home.
Royal (3-1) vs Riverside
Final Score: 71-14
The Lions defeated the Devils at home.
Moses Lake Christian Academy/Covenant Christian School (6-1) vs Wilson Creek (5-3) Final Score: 50-28
Dec. 12
The Broncos were dominant on the road.
Lind-Ritzville (4-1) at Kittitas
Final Score: 53-9
The Huskies fell short on the road.
Othello (1-4) at Toppenish
Final Score: 17-67
The Jacks were defeated on the road.
Quincy (1-4) at Prosser
Final Score: 14-99
The Mavericks won a competitive game at home.
Moses Lake (3-4) vs Wenatchee
Final Score: 46-43
The Tigers fell short on the road.
Ephrata (0-5) at West Valley
Final Score: 33-46
The Almira/Coulee-Hartline Warriors were victorious on the road.
ACH (3-1) at Odessa
Final Score: 67-17
Dec. 13
The Devils bounced back with a win at home.
Wilson Creek vs Bridgeport
Final Score: 27-21
The Huskies earned tough road win.
Othello at Tri-Cities Prep
Final Score: 50-46
The Jacks fell short at home.
Quincy vs Grandview
Final Score: 28-71
The Knights earned a consecutive win at home.
Royal vs Connell
Final Score: 69-38
The Mavericks lost a close game on the road.
Moses Lake at Eisenhower
Final Score: 32-37
The Tigers fell at home to the Mustangs.
Ephrata vs Prosser
Final Score: 31-95
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