Prep roundup: Strong second half not enough for Othello against East Valley

OTHELLO — Othello was unable to overcome a six-point first half and lost to East Valley 57-27.

Othello and East Valley played an even second half after the Huskies were able to adjust to the Red Devils’ pressing defense.

“The girls did a pretty good job handling the press they threw at us,” head coach Josh Tovar said.

Macy Hampton scored a team-high 13 points; Alexis Coronado added eight.

“They continue to learn from these tough games,” Tovar said.

Ephrata 55, Connell 49

CONNELL — Ephrata picked up a non-league win against Connell 55-49.

No other details were available by press time.

Boys basketball

East Valley 95, Othello 91 (20T)

OTHELLO — Othello lost in double overtime to East Valley 95-91.

The Red Devils hit a free throw at the end of regulation to tie the game 81-81.

“It was a well-played game by both parties,” head coach George Juarez said.

Trevor Hilmes and Kyler Villarreal led the Huskies with 22 and 21 points, respectively; Diego Buenrostro had 19 points.

Ephrata 81, Connell 74

CONNELL — Cameron Clark scored 29 points and Ephrata outlasted Connell 81-74.

The Tigers trailed 24-12 before closing the first half on an 19-8 run. Ephrata held the lead entering the fourth quarter and withstood a flurry of outside shots from the Eagles.

Jake Oxos scored 23 points and Josh Benthem posted a double-double of 12 points and 18 rebounds.

Girls bowling

West Valley 3, Moses Lake 1

YAKIMA — Moses Lake girls bowling dropped its match to West Valley 3-1.

No other details were available by press time.