Newport gets back in win column

Prep sports roundup for the Bellevue region is unveiled

BOYS BASKETBALL

Newport snaps losing streak with win against Bear Creek

The Newport Knights got back in the win column after two consecutive losses with a 57-50 win against Bear Creek on Dec. 30.

The Knights (5-5) will face the Mount Si Wildcats in a Class 4A KingCo league matchup  at 8 p.m. on Jan. 8 at Mount Si High School in Snoqualmie.

GIRLS BASKETBALL

Vikings remain undefeated

Perfection on the hardwood continued for the Bellevue Christian Vikings courtesy of a 38-17 win against Blaine in a non-league game on Dec. 30.

Interlake nabs victory

Amanda Melhoff scored a game-high 15 points in Interlake’s 64-22 win against Bear Creek in a non-league contest on Dec. 30 at Interlake High School in Bellevue.

Courtney Wehner added 14 points in the win as well. The Saints outscored Bear Creek 23-9 in the second quarter to put the game out of reach. Interlake (6-4) will host Nathan Hale at 3 p.m. on Jan. 9 at Interlake High School in Bellevue in a non-league contest.