Boys basketball: Skyview 47, King’s Way Christian 43

Skyview’s defense stepped up in the fourth quarter to deny Class 2A King’s Way Christian a big victory over a 4A program.

“I’ve got to give King’s Way a lot of credit,” Skyview coach Matt Gruhler said. “Coach (Daven) Harmeling had his boys ready to play. And they played like it was the most important game on their schedule. They outworked us for three quarters.”

King’s Way led 38-36 after three quarters. But Skyview limited the Knights to five points in the final quarter.

Parker Ickert had 29 points for King’s Way, including seven 3-pointers.

“We really couldn’t slow him down,” Gruhler said Ickert. “He was hitting shots with guys in his face.”

Marcus Lord scored 13 points to pace Skyview, and Daniel Thomas had five rebounds, including four offensive boards.

SKYVIEW 47, KING’S WAY CHRISTIAN 43

KING’S WAY CHRISTIAN — Kienan Walter 6, Parker Ickert 29, Jay Becker 6, Carter Coval 0, Karter Graves 0, Joe Mills 0, Arda Ayden 2. Totals 15 (8) 5-14 43.

SKYVIEW (4-6) — Daniel Thomas 5, Tyler Hoffman 8, Dylan King 3, Ben Spies 9, Darius Watson 4, Jason Chaney 0, Marcus Lord 13, Lucas Baricevic 0, Tyrone Watson 5, David Tommasini 0. Totals 16 (5) 10-14 47.

King’s Way 8 14 16 5–43

Skyview 9 15 10 11–47

Frosh — Skyview won.