The Wildcats missed a 3-pointer with two seconds remaining, nullifying a comeback bid.
Ilwaco led 37-20 going into the fourth quarter.
Ross Kukula led Ilwaco with 18 points.
Austin Myers had 13 points and 16 rebounds for La Center. Matt Braaten connected on three 3-pointers in the fourth quarter, helping the Wildcats get within one possession of tying the game.
ILWACO 41, LA CENTER 38
ILWACO — Ross Kukula 18, Cody Wright 0, Ryan Tapio 11, Eric McMillan 0, Corey Dunn 3, Kasey Plato 3, Clark Wilson 6. Totals 16-38 (6) 3-10 41.
LA CENTER (3-3, 1-1) — Connor Wonderly 0 , Scott Barger 0, Jeremiah Arn 2, Dylan King 7, Matt Braaten 9, Jon Griffee 3, Austin Myers 13, Levi Van Tol 4. Totals 14-48 (5) 5-8 38.
Ilwaco 13 9 15 4—41
La Center 10 3 7 18—38
