Boys basketball: La Center 66, Kalama 63

Hunter Ecklund made a go-ahead layup late, then sealed the win with two free throws as the Wildcats prevailed from a bumpy outing.

“It was one of those games where we were down most of the first three quarters,” La Center coach Jeremy Ecklund said. “We just couldn’t get it done. … Kalama just gave us fits.”

La Center went up 64-63 on Hunter Ecklund’s layup. After Kalama missed a shot, Ecklund hit two free throws before the Chinooks’ misfired on a 3-pointer with seven seconds to play.

Hunter Ball led the Wildcats with a game-high 19 points. Hunter Ecklund had 17 and Cedric Hubler finished with 16 points.

LA CENTER 66, KALMA 63

KALAMA — Tommy Brandenburg 14, Noah Imboden 3, Jack Doerty 3, Dylan Mills 7, Tanner Mills 2, Jonah Lucente 0, Jackson Esary 19, Brady Spiess 2, Ryan Cooney 13. Totals 27 (6) 3-6 63.

LA CENTER (4-0) — Hunter Ball 19, Tobey Deemer 8, Parker Ball 0, Shawn Child 2, Evan Norris 2, Riley Fender 2, Cedric Hubler 16, Hunter Ecklund 17 Totals 26 (3) 11-14 66.

Kalama 20 14 10 19–63

La Center 19 11 14 22–66

JV — La Center won.