The Bothell High School girls basketball team’s hot start led to a victory against Mount Si, 68-45, on Friday at home.

The Cougars began the game with a 24-8 lead during the first quarter and then outscored the Wildcats 33-19 during the next 16 minutes of play, rendering the fourth quarter irrelevant.

Bothell was led by Taya Corosdale with 21 points and 16 rebounds, while teammate Kenyanna Jones had 15 points.