Eastlake posted their biggest win since January 10th on Thursday. They were the clear victor by a 67-46 margin over the Newport - Bellevue Knights. Given the Wolves' advantage in MaxPreps' Washington basketball rankings (they are ranked 90th, while the Knights are ranked 203rd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Megan Roberts
| 02/06/25 vs Newport - Bellevue | 21 |
| 02/04/25 @ Mercer Island | 15 |
| 01/31/25 vs Bothell | 24 |
| 01/29/25 @ Lake Washington | 22 |
| 01/25/25 vs Issaquah | 22 |
| + 3 more games |
Eastlake got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Megan Roberts out in front who posted 21 points. The game was Roberts' eighth in a row with at least 15 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Maggie Bredeweg, who almost dropped a double-double with 13 points and nine boards.
Eastlake smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 18 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in 18 consecutive matches.
When it comes to explaining why Newport - Bellevue lost, don't look at Portia Polo. Despite the final result, she went 9-for-16 en route to 23 points and three steals. What's more, Polo also posted a 56% field goal percentage, which is the highest she's achieved since back in January of 2024. Elie De Leon was another key player, putting up four points in addition to eight rebounds and five blocks.
Eastlake's record now sits at 9-13. As for Newport - Bellevue, they dropped their record down to 6-16 with the loss, which was their fifth straight on the road.
Eastlake wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 61-50 defeat against Bothell on the 8th. As for Newport - Bellevue, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 43-41 loss against Lincoln on the 8th.
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