Tumwater went on a 19-4 run to cut its deficit against Capital to four late in the fourth quarter, but the Cougars were able to hang on for a 57-51 victory in EvCo play. The Cougars built a 48-27 lead before the Thunderbirds’ big late run. Keenan Williams led Capital with 17 points and Tumwater’s Jayden Croft led all scorers with 18 points.
Devante Harris (20 points) and Justin Conklin (14) paced Tenino (12-3, 8-0 1A SW Washington Evergreen Conference) in its 66-48 win over Elma.
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