Shadle thumps CV

Shadle Park took advantage of its rebounding edge and abysmal Central Valley shooting for a big 62-52 road win in Greater Spokane League boys basketball Tuesday night.

The Bears shot 32 percent from the field, while the Highlanders made better than 50 percent of their shots.

That was aided by Shadle’s 37-28 rebounding advantage, which was more pronounced until a closing rally by CV halved a 20-point deficit.

“We needed that,” said coach Tim Gaebe, whose Highlanders (6-8, 4-3) jumped over three teams into seventh place with the win. “To get a victory over a (CV coach) Rick Sloan club is huge.”

Shadle and CV (9-5, 3-4) were tied in the GSL going into the game. As 6-foot-7 load Josh Lands-verk pointed out: “This was a game to get into the playoffs.”

The sizeable Landsverk and 6-3 Josh Powell gave Shadle a physical advantage inside. They combined for 17 rebounds in the game, 12 first-half points and their defensive presence precluded much CV penetration.

But it was the third quarter that proved to be CV’s undoing. The hosts hit 2 of 12 field-goal attempts and were outscored 19-4.

Sophomore Zack Humphrey got untracked for the Highlanders in that period with eight points and had 13 of his team-high 15 in the second half. CV’s Brad Johnson-inspired rally in the game’s final five minutes got the lead down to eight points with 1:10 to play. He finished with 14 points, 13 rebounds and four steals in the contest.

“They play so, so, so hard,” said Gaebe of the Bears. “But give our kids credit for hanging in there. They kept coming at us but we found a way to get it done.”

University 51, North Central 45

Ian Williamson got an offensive rebound and put the Titans (10-4, 5-2) up six points with about four minutes left and the lead held up against the visiting Indians (5-9, 2-5). Calvin Jurich and Inderbir Gill combined for 31 points, Jurich had 10 rebounds and Gill had six assists and four steals for U-Hi.

Mt. Spokane 57, Cheney 54 (OT)

Andy Vanderpool’s lone basket was huge, breaking a 54-all overtime tie as the host Wildcats (8-6, 5-2) beat the Blackhawks (7-7, 3-4). Matt Brunell, who finished with 25 points, hit a layup with two seconds to go, sending the game into overtime. Matt Dorr led the Wildcats with 18 points.

Mead 63, West Valley 59

The Panthers (8-6, 5-2) led 40-29, but were tied at 50 with six minutes left before pulling out the win over the visiting Eagles (11-3, 4-3). Twenty Mead points came off turnovers, WV with 19 miscues in the game. Zach Nichols, who had six rebounds and five steals, and Lucas Ashe each had 18 points to offset the 28 by WV’s E.J. Richardson.

Lewis and Clark 73, Rogers 50

A decisive 25-8 third-quarter advantage proved the difference for the home-standing Tigers (5-8, 3-4) over the Pirates (2-13, 0-7). LC’s TJ Lee-Hill scored 15 of his game-high 23 for LC in the first quarter and added 10 rebounds to guide a 31-18 advantage. LC’s Andre Jennings hit 5 for 7 3-pointers.

Gonzaga Prep 61, East Valley 39

The Bullpups (10-4, 6-1) got off to a quick start and had a fast finish at EV (4-10, 1-6). The team went on a 30-11 tear in the fourth quarter, shooting 18 free throws to pull away. Michael Johnson scored 21 points for the winners.

Ferris 55, Clarkston 47

There were no double-digit scorers and only one 3-point basket, but there didn’t need to be as the Saxons (11-3, 5-2) outlasted the host Bantams (6-8, 3-4). Clarkston’s Ryan Turnbow led everyone with 22 points. Clarkston scored nine baskets from beyond the 3-point arc.

Girls

Ferris, 64, Clarkston 43

The surging Saxons (6-8, 4-3) scored for than 60 points for the third straight game to earn the road win. They hit 9 of 15 shots from the field and 4 for 4 from the line in the first quarter for a 24-8 lead and were never threatened. Stacey Cox, Lexi Lallas and Jenna Galloway combined for 45 points.

Central Valley 69, Shadle Park 51

The Bears (11-3, 6-1) stormed to an early 14-point lead and were never threatened by the visiting Highlanders (2-11, 1-6). CV scoring leader Heidi Heintz, who had 19 points, injured her ankle while going up for a layup during the third quarter.

Gonzaga Prep 44, East Valley 28

The first and third quarters and Sarah Jennings 3-point shooting were the differences in the game. The visiting Bullpups (11-3, 6-1) forced 27 EV (6-8, 2-5) turnovers. Jennings had four 3-pointers.

Lewis and Clark 66, Rogers 32

Lyndi Seidensticker had four 3-point baskets and 15 points and Heather Bowman had a double-double (11 rebounds, 10 points) as the host Tigers (14-0, 7-0) beat the Pirates (0-14, 0-7)

Mead 59, West Valley 38

Alyssa Green had eight of her 10 points in the first half and pulled down seven rebounds for the Panthers (7-6, 4-3) who won at home over the Eagles (1-13, 1-6). Kelli Valentine made 7 of 9 field goals for 20 points.

Mt. Spokane 39, Cheney 19

The Wildcats (12-2, 6-1) were stingy on defense as Leah Pomante had six steals and eight assists during a 27-5 first-half advantage over the visiting Blackhawks (2-12, 0-7). Emily Wittkopf scored 14 of her 16 points in the first half as well.

University 76, North Central 44

The Titans (14-0, 7-0) stormed to a 48-22 halftime lead over the visiting Indians (9-5, 2-5). Nine players scored and four finished in double figures for the league co-leaders.