Issaquah boys off to 2-0 start | Weekend basketball roundup

Issaquah won its second straight game to start the season Saturday, beating Kent Meridian 59-55 in the Les Schwab Tipoff Classic.

Issaquah won its second straight game to start the season Saturday, beating Kent Meridian 59-55 in the Les Schwab Tipoff Classic.

The Eagles were led by Nick Price’s 19 points and 10 rebounds. Fletcher Martin added nine points and nine rebounds.

Nine total Issaquah players scored, as the Eagles improved to 2-0.

Skyline passes first test

Skyline started its season with a bang Saturday, beating Auburn Mountainview 63-44 in the Les Schwab Tipoff Classic.

The Spartans outscored the Lions 23-3 in the first quarter and never looked back. Lucas Shannon led Skyline with 23 points and Will Parker scored 14.

Eastlake drops close battle with Kentwood

Eastlake led Kentwood by one point at the half, but couldn’t hang on Saturday, falling 81-77 to the Conquerors.

Brandon Lester scored 27 points for the Wolves, Michael Hwang had 20 and Eric Holmdahl scored 14.

Eastlake dropped to 1-2 on the season.

Eastside Catholic tops Australian team

Eastside Catholic kept its record flawless Saturday, beating Mandurah (Australia) 65-58.

The Crusaders were led by Austin Soukup and Joey Schreiber, who scored 17 and 16 potions, respectively. Mandrell Worthy added 12. Eastside Catholic improved to 2-0 on the season.

GIRLS BASKETBALL

Skyline crushes Kentlake

Skyline cruised to victory Saturday in the Les Schwab Tipoff Classic, beating Kentlake 71-27.

The Spartans, held the Falcons scoreless in the third quarter, were led by Rachel Shim’s 18 points. Shelby Kassuba scored 12 and Allie Wyszynski added 10. Skyline improved to 1-1 on the season.

Issaquah routs Battle Ground

Issaquah had no problem with non-league Battle Ground Saturday, earning a 66-30 victory.

The Eagles were led by sophomore guard Mandie Hill’s 18 points. Mackenzie Wieburg scored nine and Emily Winterstein scored eight.

Issaquah improved to 2-1 on the season.