The Meridian boys' basketball team held on to win at Blaine 59-49 in a Northwest Conference game Friday, Jan. 18.

"It was a tough game," Blaine coach Shaun Pile said in a phone interview. "They built a lead in the third quarter and that was tough for us to come back from. That was the difference. We cut it to seven with 6 minutes to go but they executed really well."

The Trojans (8-7, 3-4 NWC) were led by Edward Garcia, who scored 17, and Alijah Garcia, who scored 10 points.

Blaine (3-12, 1-7 NWC) was led by Gabe Trump, who scored 22 points, and Josiah Westbrook, who scored 10.

Meridian travels to Burlington-Edison on Monday, Jan. 21, while Blaine hosts Mount Baker Tuesday, Jan. 22, both Northwest Conference games.

MERIDIAN 59, BLAINE 49

Meridian 12 12 15 20 - 59

Blaine 8 10 7 24 - 49

Meridian: Alijah Garcia 10, Jacob Plagerman 2, Kelby Todd 2, Edward Garcia 17, Patrick Carlson 3, Blake Briones 9, Chad Richter 4, Spencer Blackburn 7, Logan Carlson 5. Team totals: 13-24 59.

Blaine: Josiah Westbrook 10, Isaiah Jackson 8, Jericho Probadora 0, Cole Muder 0, Ivan Sanchez 4, Gabe Trump 22, Ryan Wallen 0, Zach Rector 3, James Fakkema 2. Team totals: 10-13 49.

3-ptg: Meridian 2 (A. Garcia, Briones 1), Blaine 5 (Trump 4). Rebounds: Meridian n/a, Blaine 30 (Rector 6). Assists: Meridian n/a, Blaine 6 (Westbrook 4). Fouls: Meridian 11 (none), Blaine 23 (Jackson, Probadora). Turnovers: Meridian n/a, Blaine 11.