Thursday, Dec. 18, 2008

Hermiston boys 87, Pasco 78

By the Herald staff

HERMISTON -- Hermiston went on a 7-0 run to start the fourth quarter to push its lead to 66-56, and the Bulldogs (3-2) went on to a nonleague victory over Pasco (2-3).

"We pressed the whole game, and our press just broke down (during the run) and they got some easy baskets," said Pasco coach Chad Herron.

Luis Ortiz scored a game-high 23 points for Hermiston, which is still without Cody Meeks as he recovers from a torn knee ligament. Andre Griffin had 20 points and five assists for Pasco.

PASCO (78)

Andre Griffin 20, Scales 7, Uvey 11, Montano 14, Perez 2, Negron 2, Streicher 13, Briggs 3, Villafan 6, Elizondo, Moulton. Totals 29-59 11-16 78.

HERMISTON (87)

Luis Ortiz 23, Rodriguez 5, Irwin 18, Royer 1, Williams 4, Thompson 2, Smith 12, Humphrey 20, Kayembe 2. Totals 31-58 24-34 87.

Pasco 18 19 19 22 -- 78

Hermiston 22 19 18 28 -- 87

Highlights -- Pas 9x26 3pt, Herm 1x7; Anthony Scales 4 steals; Griffin 5 assists; Robert Montano 8 rebs; Cody Humphrey 11 rebs.