Boys basketball | Skyline hangs on over rival Issaquah

Overall records meant little in Friday's rivalry basketball matchup between red-hot Skyline and struggling Issaquah. In the end, however, it was the eighth-ranked Spartan boys, who prevailed, hanging on for a 50-46 victory over the Eagles at Bellevue College. Skyline took a 31-21 lead to the locker room at halftime, but a 16-9 run by Issaquah in the third quarter pulled the Eagles to within three, and possible upset. Behind Cory Hutsen's game-high 18 points, the Spartans were able to prevail for their eighth straight victory. Kasen Williams added 13 points, and Connor Gacek had 11 as Skyline improved to 6-1 in league and 10-1 overall. Issaquah was led by Nick Price's 17 points and Joe Evans' 11. The Eagles dropped their third straight game, falling to 1-7 in league and 4-8 overall. Eastlake fends off rival Redmond Eastlake continued its hot-streak Friday night at rival Redmond, beating the Mustangs 64-57 on their home floor. The Wolves, who have now won five or their last six games, were led by Conner Iraola's game-high 19 points. Michael Russo added 15 and seven other Eastlake players put points on the board. Eastlake improved to 5-3 in league and 8-4 overall with the victory. O'Dea fends off EC rally Eastside Catholic didn't go down without a fight Friday night, but it was sixth-ranked O'Dea that prevailed for a 68-63 victory. Down 51-36 headed into the fourth quarter, the Crusaders erupted on offense, outscoring the Fighting Irish, 27-17. The deficit just proved too much for EC, however, which dropped to 3-6 in league and 3-10 overall. The Crusaders were led by the game-high 19 points of Nile Kramer. Joey Schreiber had 16 and Jon Callans and Jake Springfield each had 13. O'Dea was led by the 17 points of Devante Williams.

Contact Issaquah Reporter Assistant editor Kevin Endejan at kendejan@issaquah-reporter.com or 425-391-0363, ext. 5054.

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