Boys basketball: Seton Catholic 73, King’s Way Christian 65

For the past five years, the 1A Trico League has been a tug of war between King’s Way Christian and La Center in boys basketball.

On Tuesday, Seton Catholic showed it can pull its weight too.

Isaiah Parker scored 26 points as Seton Catholic beat King’s Way 73-65.

“Both teams were just battling,” Seton coach Kris Small said. “It was back and forth. We were able to convert on a couple more opportunities. It was really a battle of perseverance.”

Gabe Anderson had nine of his 17 points in the fourth quarter as Seton outscored King’s Way 25-15. Parker added eight points in the fourth, going 5 for 6 from the foul line.

The host Cougars improved to 10-3 overall and 2-1 in league, one game behind La Center.

Brady Metz scored 23 points for King’s Way, which fell to 6-6 overall and 1-1 in league.

SETON CATHOLIC 73, KING’S WAY CHRISTIAN 65

KING’S WAY CHRISTIAN — Khal Cason 9, Kobi Cason 11, Gage Koenders 11, Bryce Dodge 2, Justin Frahm 0, Brady Metz 23, Bailey Meek, Sam Kelly, Bryson Metz 9. Totals 22 (9) 12-13 65.

SETON CATHOLIC — Taj Muhammad 0, Isaiah Parker 26, Kellen Ball 3, Luke Pitzer 0, Hayden Miller 4, Malik Williams 2, Gabe Anderson 17, Delano Morgan 4, Xavian Rushing 14, Andrew Olson 3, Griffin Young 0. Totals 28 (7) 10-16 73.

King’s Way 25 11 14 15–65

Seton 20 13 15 25–73

JV — Seton won