La Center came back from an early deficit, but the well went dry in the fourth quarter as Montesano advanced in the 1A district tournament by eliminating the Wildcats 55-42 on Saturday.
Montesano outscored La Center 12-1 in the final quarter to seal the victory.
Boston Walker was the leading scorer for La Center with 10 points. The Wildcats end their season at 7-14.
MONTESANO 55, LA CENTER 42
LA CENTER — Jordan Nixon 6, Colby Hylton 8, Logan Rainey 3, Matthew Pettit 1, Garrett Grindle 2, Anthony Larkin 0, Austin Nixon 4, Blake Hammack 2, Garrett Maunu 3, Cody Gardner 3, Jayce Grutte 0, Boston Walker 10. Totals 17 (3) 5-13 42.
MONTESANO — Josh Wills 0, Jackson Busz 4, Jaxson Wilson 2, Christian Olsen 0, Tyce Peterson 7, Trent Adams 11, Camden Taylor 10, Caydon Lovell 19, Soren Cobb 2. Totals 25 (3) 2-3 55.
