King’s Way goes cold in Spokane

The King’s Way Christian girls basketball team went cold in the third quarter, allowing Medical Lake to pull away for a 42-31 win in an elimination game in the regional round of the Class 1A state tournament on Friday in Spokane.

Hot shooting allowed the Knights to go on an 11-0 run in the first half, buidling a 18-7 lead. But Medical Lake tied it a 21-21 by halftime.

King’s Way scored just two points in the third quarter.

Medical Lake controlled the boards, producing second- and third-chance opportunities, making it difficult for the Knights to rally.

MacKenzie Ellertson scored 11 points to lead the Knights (16-8). Hannah Moats added nine points on three 3-pointers.

King’s Way made seven 3-pointers, but only four baskets from inside the 3-point arc.

MEDICAL LAKE 42, KING’S WAY CHRISTIAN 31

KING’S WAY CHRISTIAN (16-8) — Hannah Moats 9, Laurel Quinn 0, Abby Cummins 8, Tyra Schroeder 3, MacKenzie Ellertson 11, Lacey Zook 0. Totals 11 (7) 2-6. 31.

MEDICAL LAKE — Emily Munson 3, Allison Duncan 9, Jaycee Oliver 0, Jessica Lohman 12, Jaxyn Farmen 2, Lexie Redell 14, Ellie Acord 2. Totals 15 (7) 5-6 42.

King’s Way 10 10 2 8–31

Medical Lake 8 13 6 15–42