Boys basketball roundup, Feb. 10 –14
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The Mavericks’ Grady Walker (15) shoots over a Sunnyside defender Friday. Moses Lake defeated Sunnyside 72-64.
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MOSES LAKE — As the state tournament looms on the horizon, the local boys basketball teams are pushing through their district tournaments. See below how your favorite team has fared and their current record.
Feb. 10
The Knights were victorious over the Whaluke Warriors, 89-54
Royal (20-2) vs Wahluke (10-13)
Feb. 11
The Huskies were victorious in a nailbiter finish, 81-75
Othello (9-14)
The Jacks were victorious in their rematch against Toppenish, 61-52
Quincy (7-16) at Toppenish
The Devils were victorious in a competitive game at home, 54-52
Wilson Creek (13-10) vs Cascade Christian Academy
Feb. 13
The Mavericks earned a competitive win at home, 72-64
Moses Lake (14-6) vs Sunnyside
The Knights advanced to the district championship with a home win, 81-59
Royal vs Chelan
The Wahluke Warriors fell short on the road, 52-60
Wahluke at Wapato
The Cougars were victorious in a close game on the road, 72-68
Warden (13-11) at Tonasket
The Devils suffered a close loss on the road, 38-43
Wilson Creek at Oroville
Feb. 14
The Almira/Coulee-Hartline Warriors earned a statement win at home, 67-35
ACH (21-1) vs Wellpinit
The Broncos suffered a loss on the road, 55-68
Lind-Ritzville/Sprague (4-18)
The Huskies were defeated on the road, 65-91
Othello at Prosser
The Jacks suffered a competitive loss on the road, 53-62
Quincy at Ellensburg
The Cougars earned another close win, this time at home, 53-50
Warden vs Goldendale
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