Bothell hammers Issaquah, Callendret and LaVine combine for 48 points | Prep boys basketball


December 31, 2012 · 8:01 AM

The Cougar boys basketball team hammered Issaquah Saturday night 68-47 behind the play of their two college recruits during the finals of the Bothell Christmas Tournament held at Bothell High School.

Perrion Callendret led the Cougars with 25 points, while teammate Zach LaVine scored 23.

Bothell got off to a slow start, scoring just 11 first-quarter points. The Eagles led at halftime, 30-27, before the Cougar offense came alive.

Bothell held Issaquah to just seven points during the third quarter while taking the ball to the rim for 20. The Cougars kept the pressure on during the fourth quarter, outscoring their opponents 21-10.

Josh Martin finished the game with 11 points for the Cougars.

Bothell is now 10-0 overall and 6-0 in league play.

Comment on this story.

COMMENTING RULES: We encourage an open exchange of ideas in our online community, but we ask you to follow our guidelines for respecting community standards. In a nutshell, don't say anything you wouldn't want your mother to read. Please see our FAQ if you have questions or concerns about using Facebook to comment.

So keep your comments:

  • Civil
  • Smart
  • On-topic
  • Free of profanity

We ask that all participants own their words by logging in with their Facebook account. It's a simple process that will take seconds and helps keep our comments free of trolls, cranks, and “drive-by” commenters. We reserve the right to remove comments from anyone using screen names, pseudonyms or false identities. Please refer to our Terms of Use for full detail on participating on our site.