Aberdeen upended Montesano while Willapa Valley extended its long winning streak as we review a weekend full of Twin Harbors boys prep basketball games.

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BOYS PREP BASKETBALL

Aberdeen 51, Montesano 41

Aberdeen handed Montesano a 51-41 loss on Friday at Aberdeen High School.

The Bobcats (7-10) used a balanced offensive attack to equal its first-half scoring output in the third quarter, scoring 23 points to turn a 23-18 halftime lead into a 15-point advantage to start the fourth quarter.

The Bulldogs (11-9) rallied to trim the Bobcats lead to 48-41 on a Mason Fry free throw with 1:12 left in the game.

But Monte drew no closer as Aberdeen made 3-of-4 free throws down the stretch – two by Jhacob Quezada and one by Isaac Garcia – to seal the victory.

Three players on each team finished the game scoring in double digits.

For the visiting Bulldogs, Caden Grubb (14 points), Fry (10 pts.) and Colton Grubb (10 pts.) each scored in double digits while Quezada (16 pts.), Ryker Scott (12 pts.) and Garcia (12 pts.) eclipsed 10 points apiece for Aberdeen.

The loss ends a tumultuous week for Montesano, which is now under the guidance of interim head coach Shaydon Farmer after head coach Doug Galloway stepped down for personal reasons.

It’s the sixth coaching change for the Bulldogs in the past five years.

Aberdeen has a Myrtle Street Rivalry matchup against Hoquiam at 6:45 p.m. on Monday in Hoquiam.

Montesano plays at Elma in a regular-season finale at 7 p.m. on Tuesday in Elma.

Montesano 12 6 13 10 – 41

Aberdeen 13 10 23 6 – 51

Scoring: Montesano – Ca. Grubb 14, Fry 10, Co. Grubb 10, Gunter 2, Dowler 2, Williamson 1. Aberdeen – Quezada 16, Scott 12, Garcia 12, Martin 4, Matthews 3, Raya 3, Kelly 2.

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Raymond-South Bend 69, Chief Leschi 62

Despite being without its leading scorer, Raymond-South Bend defeated Chief Leschi 69-62 on Friday at Raymond High School.

The Ravens (9-10, 5-2 2B Pacific) were without the services of leading scorer Chris Quintana, who was sidelined to rest an ankle inured in the second half against North Beach a two days prior.

With Chris Banker filling in for Quintana at the point-guard position for the first time in his prep career, RSB didn’t skip a beat, having four players score in double figures and holding a 39-27 lead at halftime.

Carson Ridderbush led RSB with 18 points while Isaac Schlueter scored 17 points, including going 4 of 8 from the 3-point line (50%).

Tanner Morris and Aaron Somero scored 12 points apiece for the Ravens in the win over the Warriors (1-18, 1-6).

“I was really happy with the way everyone stepped up to fill (Quintana’s) absence,” RSB head coach Jon Schray said. “(Banker) took the responsibility seriously and did a great job getting his teammates involved in the offense.”

RSB faces Ilwaco in a 2B Pacific League game at 7 p.m. on Tuesday at Ilwaco High School.

Chief Leschi 16 11 20 15 – 62

RSB 20 19 17 13 – 69

Scoring: CL – Case 21, Gallo-Paul 9, Wright 9, Tom 6, Alexander 5, Castillo 3. RSB – Ridderbush 18, Schlueter 17, Morris 12, Somero 12, Banker 5, Martinez 5, Orozco 2.

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Willapa Valley 74, Taholah 63

Willapa Valley remained unbeaten in league play with a 74-63 win over Taholah on Friday in Taholah.

Valley (15-2, 6-0 1B Coastal) got balanced scoring with four players scoring at least 15 points and five players in double digits.

Brody Aust and Blane King led the Vikings with 16 points apiece with Lucas Lusk and Nathan Fluke close behind at 15 points each.

Brody Ritzman scored 10 points for Valley.

Aust finished with a double-double, adding 13 rebounds to his stat line while Lusk and Ritzman had eight boards apiece for Valley.

“This win was a total team effort on both ends of the floor. Our starters did a great job offensively, as all five scored in double figures,” Valley head coach Derek Rask said. “I thought we turned the ball over too much, though, and we gave Taholah some easy opportunities due to those turnovers. We stayed composed down the stretch and all of our starters contributed at key times.”

Taholah (9-10, 2-6) plays at North Beach at 7 p.m. on Monday.

Willapa Valley 15 25 13 18 – 74

Taholah 15 22 8 18 – 63

Scoring: Willapa Valley – Aust 16, King 16, Lusk 15, Fluke 15, Ritzman 10, Russell 2.

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Willapa Valley 63, Wahkiakum 58

Willapa Valley extended its win streak to 16 games with a 63-58 non-league win over Wahkiakum on Saturday at Wahkiakum High School.

The Vikings (16-2) secured its second victory in as many days when senior guard Nathan Fluke buried a clutch 3-pointer with just under 20 seconds remaining in the game.

Fluke followed by hitting two free throws to seal it.

“This was a nice win for us on the road. I’m pleased with how we stayed composed down the stretch of the game, because this one came down to valuing possessions and getting quality shots,” Valley head coach Derek Rask said. “We had quality contributions from everyone who played, and it was a great team win for us.”

Blane King led Valley with 18 points followed by Fluke (12 points) and Lucas Lusk (10 pts.).

The Vikings, the state’s fourth-ranked team in the latest RPI rankings, host Lake Quinault at 7 p.m. on Tuesday in a 1B Coastal League game.

Willapa Valley 10 19 12 22 – 63

Wahkiakum 16 12 10 20 – 58

Scoring: Willapa Valley – King 18, Fluke 12, Lusk 10, Aust 9, Ritzman 8, Russell 4, Swartz 2.

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Ocosta 55, North Beach 30

Ocosta jumped out to an early lead and never looked back in a 55-30 win over North Beach on Saturday in Ocean Shores.

The Wildcats (13-4) held an 11-point lead over the Hyaks (3-16) after one period of play thanks to six different players recording a field goal in the frame.

Ocosta outscored North Beach 19-2 in the second quarter to take a commanding 36-10 lead at halftime.

“We got off to a good start, moving the ball around and playing good defense,” Ocosta head coach Jason Quinby said. “We started off strong again in the third before turning the game over to our younger guys to finish it out. I was happy to see that we got back to rebounding the heck out of the ball, which enabled us to get out backs and keep North Beach from finding a rhythm.”

Senior guard Kayden Turner (13 points, 5 rebounds, 2 steals), forward Sonny Beard (12 pts., 12 reb., 2 stl.) and Jesus Agramon (11 pts., 4 assists) each scored in double figures for Ocosta.

North Beach was led by Sonny Terrell with 13 points.

The Hyaks host Taholah at 7 p.m. on Monday.

The Wildcats take on Naselle in a 1B Coastal League game at 7 p.m. on Tuesday.

Ocosta 17 19 15 4 – 55

North Beach 8 2 8 12 – 30

Scoring: Ocosta – Turner 13, Beard 12, Agramon 11, Welch 9, White 4, Priest 4, Prigmore 2. North Beach – Terrell 13, Russell 8, Frank 4, Johnson 3, Eastman 2.

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Other games

Forks 69, North Beach 19 (Friday)