Bearcats complete Swamp Cup sweep with win over Tigers

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The W.F. West boys basketball team completed the season sweep of Centralia on Tuesday, topping the Tigers for the second time this season.  On Tuesday, W.F. West came out on top in a defensive battle, winning 49-33.

The Bearcats (12-5, 9-1 2A EvCo) jumped out to a double-digit lead early, and they slowly pulled away as the game went along. They led by 13 after one, 16 at half, and 22 after three.

The Tigers (3-13, 2-9 2A EvCo) picked it up in the fourth, but it was too little, too late.

Tyler Klatush led the W.F. West with 24 points, while Parker Eiswald added 10 and Gage Brumfield scored seven,

Von Wasson tallied 12 points to lead the Tigers, while Landen Jenkins scored nine, hauled in four rebounds and blocked four shots. David Daarud made his presence known in the paint, leading the team with eight rebounds and five blocks.

With wins in their final two games, the Bearcats will clinch the league title. They’ll host Aberdeen on Thursday before heading to Shelton on Monday.

Centralia will also finish its season in Shelton, as the Tigers will head there on Thursday.