Basin boys basketball roundup, Jan. 27 – Feb. 2
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The Knights’ Grant Wardenaar (24) sprints down the court on a fastbreak against the Wahluke Warriors.
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MOSES LAKE — As the regular season wraps up, space in the postseason bracket is getting tighter. Several local teams are making their final pushes for a spot, see below where your favorite teams stand and their current record.
Jan. 27
The Almira/Coulee-Hartline Warriors defended home court, 55-43
ACH (18-1) vs Garfield-Palouse
The Broncos fell short on the road, 36-73
Lind-Ritzville/Sprague (3-16) at Colfax
The Lions earned a statement win on the road, 68-34
Moses Lake Christian Academy/Covenant Christian School (14-2) at Entiat
The Huskies overcame the Tigers in a close game, 71-68
Othello (7-12) at Ephrata (3-16)
The Jacks earned a statement win at home, 68-63
Quincy (6-14) vs Ellensburg
The Knights were victorious on the road against the Wahluke Warriors, 78-43
Royal (16-2) at Wahluke (9-10)
The Eagles suffered a loss on the road, 30-59
Soap Lake (2-15) at Thorp
The Cougars were victorious at home, 75-42
Warden (11-9) vs Mabton
Jan. 28
The Eagles fell short in a competitive game, 29-31
Soap Lake vs Odessa
Jan. 29
The ACH Warriors were dominant at home, 98-62
ACH vs Warden
The Lions earned a statement win on the road over the Devils, 66-40
MLCA/CCS at Wilson Creek (11-8)
The Knights earned a competitive road win, 69-66
Royal at Cashmere
Jan. 30
The Tigers fell short on the road, 44-63
Ephrata at Ellensburg
The Broncos were defeated on the road, 39-55
LRS at Freeman
The Lions fell short in a competitive game at home, 49-54
MLCA/CCS vs Inchelium
The Mavericks suffered a loss on the road, 58-78
Moses Lake (12-5) at West Valley
The Huskies were defeated on the road, 65-85
Othello at Selah
The Jacks fell short on the road, 61-68
Quincy at East Valley
The Eagles fell short at home, 33-67
Soap Lake vs Entiat
The Wahluke Warriors earned a win on the road, 71-67
Wahluke at Wapato
The Devils fell short on the road, 29-45
Wilson Creek at Oroville
Jan. 31
The Mavericks bounced back at home, 90-67
MLHS vs Eisenhower
The Knights earned another road win, 75-49
Royal at Naches Valley
The Wahluke Warriors fell short in a competitive game, 52-60
Wahluke vs Connell
Feb. 2
The Cougars earned a statement win at home, 83-74
Warden vs Cle Elum-Roslyn
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Eagles suffer loss ahead of conference tourney
CHENEY — The Eastern Washington Eagles (13-18) were white hot coming into their game against the Vandals on an eight-game win streak. However, their momentum ran out at home as Idaho outscored the Eagles 85-81 Monday. “They just had an edge to them tonight,” Associate Head Coach Ryan Lundgren said. “They were the tougher team tonight, bottom line. I mean, they just wanted that game more than us."
Eagles fall after fourth quarter rally by Idaho
CHENEY — After a competitive first half, the Vandals were able to run away with the game 75-64, as they stunted any momentum Eastern Washington (14-17) built. Despite the loss, Head Coach Joddie Gleason felt her team played hard, according to a statement by EWU Athletics. “These were two good teams that battled tonight, and the conference champs took control in the fourth to secure the win,” Gleason said. “Ella Gallatin was absolutely amazing tonight and helped propel us into the lead at halftime. Unfortunately, we couldn't keep them off the glass to start the game and then again in the pivotal moments in the fourth. We didn't match their physicality, or we had the chance to steal the game in Moscow.”
Skjonsby’s late heroics lift Cougs to road win over Long Beach State
LONG BEACH, Cali. — After a late rally led by Ryan Skjonsby, the Washington State Cougars (5-6) defeated the Long Beach State Dirtbags 9-7 Sunday. In a postgame interview with WSU Athletics, Skjonsby credited his team for finding a way to win.