Basin boys basketball roundup, Dec. 30 – Jan. 5
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The Tigers’ Brady Hendrick (12) shoots a free throw during their game against the Othello Huskies. The Tigers made a late comeback attempt but fell short 61-57 to Othello.
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MOSES LAKE — As teams come out of the holiday break, many are looking to turn it up a notch. Some have jumped out strong in their leagues; others are hoping to turn their seasons around. See below where your favorite teams stand and their current records.
Dec. 30
Lind-Ritzville (1-8) at River View
The Broncos lost a close game on the road, 49-51.
Moses Lake (8-2) vs Ridgeline
The Mavericks defend home court, 74-53
Quincy (3-9) vs La Center
The Jacks earned a big win in the Sun Dome, 64-63
Royal (6-1) vs Bear Creek
The Knights handled business at home, 56-48
Wilson Creek (6-4) vs Waterville
The Devils earned a tough win at home, 33-30
Jan. 2
ACH (8-1) at Liberty Bell
The Almira/Coulee-Hartline Warriors suffered their first loss of the season, 57-66
Lind-Ritzville vs Northwest Christian
The Broncos fell short at home, 57-83
Moses Lake Christian Academy/Covenant Christian School (9-0) at DeSales
The Lions earned a road win, 54-44
Othello (3-7) vs Ephrata (2-8)
The Huskies held off the Tigers at home, 61-57
Quincy at Ellensburg
The Jacks lost a competitive road game, 52-69
Warden (5-4) vs Reardan
The Cougars were defeated at home, 46-67
Jan. 3
ACH at Kettle Falls
The ACH Warriors bounced back with a road win, 76-46
Ephrata vs Ellensburg
The Tigers suffered a loss at home, 40-52
Othello vs Selah
The Huskies fell short at home, 70-89
Quincy vs East Valley
The Jacks lost a competitive league game, 68-72
Royal at Zillah
The Knights dropped a game on the road, 60-80
Wahluke (5-6) at Cashmere
The Wahluke Warriors suffered a loss on the road, 49-66
Warden at Freeman
The Cougars were defeated on the road, 39-80
Jan. 5
MLCA/CCS vs Waitsburg
The Lions earned another win at home, 75-33
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