Team play on offense leads Lava Bears to win over Storm
Published 4:00 am Saturday, February 16, 2013
Bend High’s scoring balance overcame a torrid effort by Summit’s Nick Moyer in a 66-60 Lava Bears boys basketball road victory against the Storm on Friday evening in Bend.
Led by David Larson’s 16 points, four players scored in double figures for Bend, which improved to 10-11 overall and 2-5 in Intermountain Conference play. Despite a school single-game scoring record of 35 points from Moyer, Summit dropped to 10-12 overall and 1-6 in the IMC.
The contest was tight throughout, and the Lava Bears held a slim 28-25 advantage at the intermission. Storm coach Jon Frazier said Bend knocked down five of its seven total 3-pointers in the third quarter.
“They shot the ball really well in the second half,” Frazier said about the Lava Bears.
Bend also had an advantage at the free-throw line — making 13 of 19 attempts compared to three of six for Summit — which Frazier attributed to Bend being more aggressive in driving to the basket.
Wyatt Beaumarchais chipped in 15 points for the road team, which takes on Redmond at home on Tuesday.
Jaylin Robinson had 14 points, and Connor Scott added 11 for Bend.
Cade Cattell recorded 10 points for Summit, which is scheduled to play at Mountain View on Tuesday evening.
Also on Friday:
BOYS BASKETBALL
Mountain View 63
Ridgeview 51
REDMOND — Mitch Modin scored 23 points on nine of 11 shooting to lead the Cougars past the Ravens in an Intermountain Hybrid road game. Coming on the heels of its win over Intermountain Conference leader Redmond Tuesday, Mountain View fought through inconsistency to jump on Ridgeview 35-19 by halftime. “We were a little flat at times after Tuesday,” said Mountain View head coach Craig Reid. “But we got a huge game from Mitch Modin offensively.” Ridgeview hit a school-record 10 3-pointers, including Justin Alvarez’s six, helping the Ravens hang around for much of the night. But the Cougars never allowed the Ravens to get within striking distance in the second half. Grant Lannin scored 14 points and grabbed eight rebounds, Erik Siefken added 12, and Ments Haugen chipped in 10 for Mountain View (18-3 overall). Alvarez led Ridgeview with 20 points and Tanner O’Neal chipped in 13. The Cougars will host Summit on Tuesday, and Ridgeview (4-19) travels to Crook County.
Madras 56
Gladstone 45
MADRAS — Stifling third-quarter defense put the White Buffaloes on top for good over Gladstone and clinched at least third place in the Tri-Valley Conference and a berth in the 4A play-in round. After gaining a slim 24-22 advantage, Madras jumped on the Gladiators by holding them to just two third-quarter points. “You hold a varsity to two points in a quarter … that was the key,” said Madras coach Allen Hair. “We really came out and played well.” Jared Pichette led Madras with 16 points, Rodney Mitchell poured in 14 and Steele Haugen chipped in 13 points and eight rebounds. Jhaylen Yeahquo also grabbed eight rebounds as the White Buffaloes outrebounded Gladstone, 40-35. Madras (14-9 overall, 5-4 Tri-Valley) will try to improve its playoff position Tuesday at Estacada, with a possible play-in home game on the line.
Redmond 65
Crook County 52
PRINEVILLE — Redmond bounced back from a rare defeat, rolling to the Intermountain Hybrid road win over Crook County. The Panthers, who dropped a 67-56 home decision to Intermountain Conference rival Mountain View on Tuesday to end an 11-game winning streak, outscored the Cowboys 21-7 in the first quarter and led 34-16 at halftime. Mason Rodby scored 14 points to lead Redmond, which also got 13 points and seven rebounds from Matt Dahlen and nine points and six steals from Derek Brown. Crook County was led by Preston Washechek with 14 points, and Dillon Dees added 11. Seven different players hit 3-pointers for the Cowboys (7-15 overall), who host Ridgeview on Tuesday. The Panthers (17-5) play a nonleague game against Baker today at 1 p.m. at Prairie City. Redmond returns to IMC play Tuesday at Bend High.
Sweet Home 75
La Pine 60
SWEET HOME — In a must-win game to lock up a berth in the play-in round, the Hawks spotted the Huskies a 27-8 first-quarter lead and could not overcome the deficit in Sky-Em League play. Tyler Parsons recorded 19 points, six rebounds, four assists and three steals to lead La Pine (10-13 overall, 5-5 Sky-Em). Cameron Kraft added 14 points, six rebounds and four steals, and Gavin Boen scored 10 points. La Pine faces Sweet Home for the second time in four days on Monday. The two teams are slated to square off at 7:15 p.m. at Sisters with the Sky-Em’s third and final postseason berth going to the victor.
Elmira 51
Sisters 29
SISTERS — The Outlaws ended their season with a Sky-Em League loss, concluding their year 5-16 overall and 2-8 in league play. Justin Harrer and Ethan Luloff scored eight points apiece to lead Sisters. The Outlaws trailed just 18-14 at halftime, but the Falcons outscored Sisters 20-6 in the third quarter.
Hosanna Christian 68
Gilchrist 38
GILCHRIST — The Grizzlies fell to 10-11 overall and 7-8 in the Class 1A Mountain Valley League with the loss to Hosanna Christian. Gilchrist will wrap up its regular season today at home against Butte Falls.
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Bend 43
Summit 41
The visiting Storm gave the reigning Intermountain Conference champions all they could handle before the Lava Bears outscored Summit 4-2 in overtime to seal the league victory. Mekayla Isaak led a balanced Bend offense with nine points, two of which came in the extra period. Jessica McClay and Brydie Burnham each added eight points and Lisa Sylvester and Kendall Kramer contributed six points apiece. Raja Char paced Summit with a game-high 15 points. The Lava Bears (16-5 overall, 6-1 IMC), who had already beaten the Storm twice earlier this season, led 38-31 at the end of three quarters, but Summit outscored Bend 9-1 during the final eight minutes of regulation to force the game into overtime. The Bears are at Redmond on Tuesday and Summit (16-6, 4-4) hosts Mountain View the same day.
Redmond 65
Crook County 37
REDMOND — Defense was the difference for the Panthers in their Intermountain Hybrid home victory. “I can’t say enough about our defense,” said Redmond coach Angela Capps. “It was a great defensive effort from the whole team, really fun to watch.” Kaylee Wilson made three 3-point baskets and joined Chantel Dannis with 11 points to lead the Panthers in scoring. Baileigh Baker had six steals, five assists and five rebounds to go with her six points for the winners, who had 20 steals as a team. Crook County was led in scoring by Jena Ovens with 11 points. Both teams play again on Tuesday, the Cowgirls (9-13 overall) at Ridgeview and the Panthers (10-13) at home against Bend High.
Mountain View 71
Ridgeview 39
Ten players scored for the Cougars as Mountain View ran away from the visiting Ravens in Intermountain Hybrid play. Rhiannon Alexander recorded 13 points and five assists, Megan McCadden posted 10 points and seven rebounds, and Hannah Johnson added 12 points for Mountain View, which led 31-23 at halftime. The Cougars (16-5 overall) made 28 field goals against Ridgeview, including six 3-pointers. Chloe Ross led the Ravens with 16 points. Mountain View is on the road Tuesday at Summit. The Ravens (1-22) host Crook County the same day.
Madras 40
Gladstone 27
GLADSTONE — Mariah Stacona scored a game-high 12 points, dished out five assists and posted seven steals to help the White Buffaloes improve to 6-3 in Tri-Valley Conference play. Madras (12-11 overall) trailed 10-6 at the end of the first quarter but outscored Gladstone 15-2 in the second period to take a 21-12 halftime lead. Inez Jones and Vanessa Esquivel added nine points apiece for the Buffs and Jones grabbed six rebounds. “The last four or five games, teams have really focused on Mariah (Stacona),” Madras coach Mike Osborne said. “Other players are getting shots, and their confidence is going up.” The White Buffaloes finish the regular season on Tuesday with a home game against Estacada.
Hosanna Christian 51
Gilchrist 32
GILCHRIST — Sierra Shuey scored 13 points and grabbed seven rebounds but the Grizzlies fell to Hosanna Christian in a Class 1A Mountain Valley League game. Sydney Longbotham grabbed 11 rebounds in addition to five points for Gilchrist (7-13 overall, 5-10 MVL). The Grizzlies will wrap up the season today when they host Butte Falls.