The Bothell High School basketball team advanced to the finals of its own tournament with a 79-69 victory against Shorecrest on Tuesday at Bothell High School.

Bothell took a six-point lead during the first quarter, as both teams struggled to gain an offensive footing and combined for just 26 points. But both teams found a hot hand as they combined for 47 second-quarter points. The Cougars took a 41-32 lead into halftime. Bothell held Shorecrest to just 10 points during the third quarter as the pace of play slowed. The teams went back to a scoring frenzy during the fourth quarter, combining for 51 points as the Cougars kept pace to hold on for the win.

Bothell was led by Cameron Tyson with 35 points and Josh Kollman with 19 points.

The host team will play O’Dea in the finals today at 8:30 p.m., as the Irish defeated Jackson, 87-77, during the semifinals.

Consolation games:

Sammamish 50, Bear Creek 39

Hazen 64, Newport 61