The Bothell High School boys basketball team was a gracious host off the court on Monday but blasted Bear Creek, 73-24, during the first round of the Bothell High School Boys Basketball Tournament on the court.

The Cougars got out to a 19-6 first-quarter lead and never looked back. The second quarter was even worse for the team from Redmond, falling behind 51-13 by halftime.

The teams played even during the third quarter but the Cougars finished the game with a 13-2 run.

Bothell was led by Hunter Dean with 13 points and Jake Medjo with 12 points. In all, 11 Cougars scored during the game.

The Bothell High School basketball tournament also featured these first-round games and results on Monday:

O’Dea 80, Hazen 39

Shorecrest 72, Sammamish 60

Jackson 70, Newport 65