Three stars
Top performers from the Inland Northwest and beyond:
Micaela Verdal
Scored three second-half goals as East Valley beat West Valley 3-1 in girls soccer regional match.
Kobe Bryant
Scored 39 points and grabbed nine rebounds in the Lakers’ 112-106 NBA loss to Phoenix.
Steve Mason
Recorded 35 saves for his first win of NHL season as Philadelphia beat Edmonton 4-1.