Columbia Basin roundup: Ephrata lets late lead slip at Grandview

GRANDVIEW — Ephrata held a narrow lead in the fourth quarter before Grandview surged ahead and won 72-61.

It was the third straight road loss for Ephrata in five days.

“Grandview's a good team and if you don't show up you don't win,” head coach Brandon Evenson said.

As if playing back-to-back road games wasn't enough adversity, the Tigers were greeted by star junior Gunner Chronis. Wednesday was Chronis' first game back from injury.

Cameron Clark led the Tigers with 22 points. Jakob Oxos and Caden Blankenship scored 11 and 10 points, respectively.

Girls basketball

Ephrata 67, Grandview 49

GRANDVIEW — Ephrata atoned for an early-season loss to Grandview with a 67-49 road win on Wednesday.

The win kept Ephrata entrenched in the district playoff picture at 7-7.

The Tigers face the Bulldogs on Friday.

Girls wrestling

Othello wins big over Connell, Kiona-Benton

BENTON CITY — With several forfeits by the opposition, Othello made quick work of Connell and Kiona-Benton.

The Huskies beat the Eagles 66-9 and the Bears 69-6.

Men's college basketball

Big Bend 96, Yakima Valley 79

YAKIMA — Big Bend maintained its second place position in the NWAC East with a win at Yakima Valley 96-79.

The Runnin' Vikes led 42-35 at halftime.

Women's college basketball

Yakima Valley 71, Big Bend 59

YAKIMA — Big Bend led by three points at halftime, but fell to Yakima Valley 71-59.

The Yaks opened the second half on an 9-0 run and didn't look back.