BOYS BASKETBALL

Tigers 62, Bobcats 47

CENTRALIA — Aberdeen’s boys postseason hopes were dealt a fatal blow on Wednesday when they lost on the road to Centralia in Evergreen 2A Conference play on Wednesday.

Aberdeen (2-7, 5-14) needed a win or an upset from Rochester in its game against Black Hills to keep its district hopes alive. Black Hills won at Rochester, 59-44.

The Bobcats almost did their part, taking a 36-35 lead into the fourth quarter. But the Tigers erupted for 27 points in the final period.

Aberdeen head coach Mark Buckman said his team played well early but couldn’t regain control of the game when the Tigers got hot.

“I felt like we stuck to the game plan early,” he said. “If you hold the team 20 points in the first half you give yourself a chance. Momentum changed going into the fourth quarter and we couldn’t recover.”

Ben Dublanko scored 20 points to pace the Bobcats. Buckman highlighted Jeshua Manwell , who had nine rebounds and two blocks against a team with a lot of size on the interior. Javier Bojorge also had six rebounds and four assists to go along with his 10 points.

The Bobcats close out their season at home against Rochester on Friday.

Aberdeen 13 9 14 11 — 47

Centralia 8 12 15 27 — 62

Aberdeen (47) — Manwell 3, Bojorge 10, Dublanko 20, Coburn 7, Pisani 2, Timmons 3, Elrod, Tinnell 2. FG — 19-61 (.311). FT — 5-6.

Centralia (62) — Watson 6, Ajoge 10, Emmons, Sharp, Janssan 15, Milton, Baird 2, Ashmore 10, Grimm 19.

JV — Aberdeen 56, Centralia 50. Payton Miller 12 points for Aberdeen.

C squad — Centralia 49, Aberdeen 23.

Eagles 66, Beavers 54

TENINO — Cody Vollan scored 22 points as Elma closed out its regular season by downing Tenino in an Evergreen 1A League game Monday at Tenino.

The Eagles led most of the way, but Tenino used its 3-point shooting to stay within striking distance.

“We broke it open with a solid defensive fourth quarter,” Elma coach Jeff Niemi said.

Cobey Moore added 15 points and Micah Swint hit four 3-pointers for the Eagles (3-5, 4-16). Carter Jacobson led Elma rebounders with 10, while Vollan and Brady Johnston each handed out seven assists.

Ray Billerback was cited by Niemi for defense.

The league’s fourth seed, Elma opens district competition Feb. 9 at La Center.

Elma 20 18 17 11 — 66

Tenino 13 18 16 7 — 54

Elma (66) — Jacobson 6, Johnston 9, Billerback 2, Vollan 22, Swint 12, Moore 15. FG — 28-56 (.500). FT — 5-7.

Tenino (54) — Canepa 12, Whitaker 2, Russell 5, Dowies 8, Deoskey 4, Brewer 12, Beckford 11, Gibson, Gubbe. FG — 21-45 (.467). FT — 5-7.

Comets 62, Vikings 60

MENLO — Jimmy Strange’s 3-point basket in the final seconds gave Naselle an upset victory over Willapa Valley in a non-league contest Wednesday at Tenoski Gym.

Coming off a series of emotional wins that netted them second place in the 2B Pacific League, the Vikings (16-4) trailed for most of the contest but rallied to take a two-point lead in the final minute.

But the Comets rebounded a missed Valley free throw and outletted to Strange, who connected for his only points of the game.

“I don’t know if it was because it was Senior Night, but we just lacked focus and didn’t pick up the 3-point shooters,” Viking coach Jay Pearson said. “They wanted it more than we did.”

The Vikings also lost starting guard Matt Pearson to a sprained ankle in the first quarter.

Senior post Ryon Ashley performed spectacularly for Willapa Valley, with 28 points and eight rebounds. Along with Hunter Kudasik and Patrick Pearson, he was honored in Senior Night ceremonies.

Logan Walker scored 18 points for Willapa Valley and was cited by Coach Pearson for his performance.

The Vikings will be idle until Feb. 10, when they play in a district quarterfinal.

Naselle 14 20 19 9 — 62

W. Valley 17 12 18 13 — 60

Naselle (62) — Fortanilla 2, Lindstrom 10, Eaton 10, Dorman 8, Strange 3, Glenn 14, Gregory 15. FG — 23-45 (.511). FT — 4-7.

Willapa Valley (60) – Flemetis 4, M. Pearson 2, Hamilton 8, Roonsburg, C. Pearson, Ashley 28, Walker 18, Deniston. FG — 21-49 (.429). FT — 15-19.

Gulls 47, Warriors 21

PUYALLUP — Makenna Williams erupted for 38 points as Raymond closed out Pacific 2B League play with a rout of Chief Leschi on Thursday at Puyallup.

Playing in her final regular-season game, Williams knocked down six 3-point shots. All came in the final three quarters, as the game was deadlocked at 2-2 after one period.

Raymond coach Jason Koski was also pleased with his team’s defense.

”Team-wise, I was very happy with our half-court defense in the first three periods, holding Chief Leschi to two field goals and six points,” Koski said.

The Gulls (6-10, 7-13) will host Kalama in a district play-in game Tuesday.

Raymond 2 13 15 17 — 47

C. Leschi 2 4 0 15 — 21

Raymond (47) — Williams 38, Mora, Quintana, Harland, Souvannavanh, Warnstadt, Silva, Miller 5, Stepp, Silvernail, Fleury, Doyle. FG — n/a. FT — 5-10.

Chief Leschi (21) — Loplant 3, Bradley 2, Malatare, Dillon, Pluff 8, Murrieta, Scabbyrobe 8, Walks 9, Sanchez, Mills. FG — n/a. FT — 3-4.

Indians 47, Hyaks 12

SOUTH BEND — Blanking North Beach in the first quarter, South Bend went on to trounce the Hyaks in a Pacific 2B League finale on Wednesday at Koplitz Fieldhouse.

Jessica Sanchez scored 20 points to pace the Indians (9-7, 13-7), who will be home for a district play-in game Tuesday. She also had nine rebounds and four assists.

“Defensively, the girls really dominated the game, which led to strong transition,” South Bend coach Gary Wilson said. “We established a good inside-out game on offense by moving the ball.”

Karley Reidinger also pulled down nine rebounds for the Tribe. Wilson saluted seniors Katelyn Doyle (who had four assists) and Sage Baker.

Mariah Vogler had six points for North Beach (4-12, 5-15). The Hyaks will go on the road for a district play-in game Tuesday.

North Beach 0 3 2 7 — 12

South Bend 11 13 15 8 — 47

North Beach (12) — Desamours, Butler, Pope 3, Garman, Vogler 6, Cox 2, Osborne-Hanson, Carcaise, Dycus 1. FG — 4-32 (.125). FT — 1-2.

South Bend (47) — Medina 1, Byington 9, Markwell 2, Doyle 4, Sanchez 20, Loza, Reidinger 7, Rohr 3, Baker 1. FG — 19-57 (.333). FT — 6-12.

Vikings 60, Comets 42

MENLO – Willapa Valley’s girls gave their graduating players a nice send-off on Senior night when they cruised past Naselle in a non-league game Wednesday at Tenoski Gym.

Willapa Valley (12-7) controlled the game from the opening tip but didn’t put the game out of reach until the third quarter.

Vikings head coach Colby Rogers said he was glad his team was able to turn up the defensive pressure and get the win after recognizing their seniors pregame.

“We made some adjustments at halftime and the kids really responded out of our press in the third quarter,” he said. “We were able to honor our seniors and took care of business. We played a lot of kids. It was a fun night.”

The Vikings have a first round district bye and will face Adna or Morton/White Pass in the second round at Chehalis on Feb. 8.

Naselle 11 13 4 14 — 42

W. Valley 17 15 21 7 — 60

Naselle (42) — Scrabeck, Haataia 4, Jerrett 2, Steenerson 9, Harman 2, Glenn 5, Zimmerman 4, Gudmundsen 12, Weston. FG — 19-51 (.373). FT — 3-8.

Willapa Valley (60) — Cook 15, Adkins 9, Patrick 13, Friese 10, B. Betrozoff, Ritzman 2, Swartz, O. Betrozoff 4, H. Layman 1, E. Layman 6. FG — 25-66 (.379). FT — 3-8.