DISTRICT BOYS BASKETBALL: Lakeside takes third at districts, moves on
Micah Holmes leads Eagles with 16 points…
The Lakeside Eagles got a big win over Medical Lake to take 3rd place in the NEA District 7 1A tournament to keep their season going, knocking off the Cardinals 77-57.
Lakeside fell 0behind early, spotting Medical Lake a 17-14 first quarter lead. That would be the last time the Cradinals led in the game as the Eagles rallied in the second quarter to overcome the deficit and take a 5 point lead into halftime. Lakeside continued to push the lead in the third and put things away for good in the fourth with 27-14 score in the final frame to leave the outcome in little doubt.
Micah Holmes led four players in double figures for Lakeside with 16 points, while teammates Tristan Cox and Crosby Geisa added 14 points apiece.
Medical Lake was led by Alex Stith with 18 points.
The win moves Lakeside onto the NEA/CTL crossover Feb. 16 with anothyer chance to reach regionals with a win. Gametime and location are TBD.