Prep roundup: Inglemoor boys blow out Newport for second conference win

Bothell, Cedar Park boys lose close games

The Inglemoor High boys basketball team used a fourth-quarter run to turn a close game into a 55-37 conference blowout of Newport on Jan. 3 in Bellevue.

Inglemoor (2-3 KingCo, 3-7) led by just six points after three quarters but outscored Newport 19-7 in the fourth period.

Next, the Vikings are scheduled to play Mount Si at 8 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 6 in Snoqualmie.

Issaquah 70, Bothell 68

A late fourth-quarter rally fell short for the Cougars on Tuesday as Bothell lost for the second consecutive time at home and for the first time in conference play.

Bothell (4-1, 9-2) trailed by 12 points midway through the fourth quarter, but a 3-pointer from senior Cameron Tyson drew the Cougars within 64-63 with less than a minute to play.

Issaquah (4-1, 7-4) hit free throws down the stretch to put the game on ice.

Next, Bothell is scheduled to continue conference play with a game against Woodinville at 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 6 in Woodinville.

South Whidbey 64, Cedar Park 63

The Eagles dropped a thriller on Tuesday in Langley, falling to a conference opponent for the second time this season.

Cedar Park (2-3 Cascade Conference, 6-6) has lost three of the last four games after starting out the season 5-3.

Next, the Eagles are set to play a nonconference game against Evergreen at 7 p.m. on Thursday in Bothell.

GIRLS BASKETBALL

Cedar Park 42, Granite Falls 28

Freshman Irena Korolenko led the Eagles to a big conference victory on Jan. 3 at home, finishing with 12 points, 14 rebounds and seven steals.

Amandalyn Boersema had 11 points and Sela Flynn scored 10 points in the win for the Eagles (2-3 Cascade, 6-6), who have won the last three games.

Cedar Park led 13-1 after the first quarter and 20-5 at halftime.

Next, Cedar Park is scheduled to play Vashon Island at 7 p.m. on Jan. 7 at home.