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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More than basketball
Grant County Red Tails emphasize mentorship while earning dramatic home victory
MATTAWA — The Grant County Red Tails (6-5) are the Basin’s newest professional basketball team. Part of The Basketball League, the Red Tails aren’t only focused on hoops, they’re also driven by community service. “We came together because we saw the need, number one, that we could revitalize the mentorship and the leadership things that are missing in this community, with touch points, with kids and families and family engagement, being in such a rural area, and we wanted to really take advantage of that and be the answer,” Co-Founder Antonio Williams said. Alongside Doug Foodies and Ryan Purdie, the trio has brought another option for entertainment to Mattawa and Grant County as a whole. Williams pointed to a new jail being built in the area as motivation for pursuing this endeavor, he said.