Omak was the 76-64 winner over Tonasket when they last played one another back in January of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Omak Pioneers fell just short of the Tonasket Tigers by a score of 68-66 on Friday. While losing is never fun, the Pioneers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Washington basketball rankings (they are ranked 228th, while the Tigers are ranked 93rd).
Tonasket got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Tanner Tompkins out in front who went 10 of 19 en route to 27 points along with six rebounds and five steals. That's the most steals Tompkins has posted since back in January of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Kristian Jones, who dropped a double-double on 20 points and ten boards.
Omak has been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-8 record this season. As for Tonasket, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 10-5.
Omak won't have much time to rest: their next game is against Kettle Falls at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday. Kettle Falls has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last four games. As for Tonasket, they will challenge Okanogan at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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