EPHRATA — Ephrata struggled to find the basket Saturday, falling to Omak 52-29 in nonconference action on Saturday, Dec. 27.

The Lady Tigers trailed 9-6 after one quarter and 27-17 at halftime, but during a rough third quarter, they were outscored 16-4 and the deficit proved too much to overcome.

Despite that, Sophie Molitor had a solid effort for Ephrata, netting eight points and collecting a game-high nine rebounds.

"Sophie had a good night for us," coach Alain Black said.

Cassidy Cox added six points, Jill Linehan chipped in five points and three assists, and Maycee Black finished with four points, seven rebounds and a team-high three steals.

Ephrata (0-8, 0-4 CWAC) returns to league play with two games this week. 

The Lady Tigers haven't won since Feb. 12, 2024, but Friday's road matchup with Othello presents a chance to turn the page. The Huskies squad is 0-4 in CWAC play and 1-6 overall, their only win coming against Class 2B Tri-Cities Prep.

On Saturday, Ephrata hosts Ellensburg (6-2, 2-2 CWAC) — last year's WIAA 2A state runner-up.

CWAC Scoreboard:

Selah at the Yakima Sundome
Deer Park 56, Selah 45 | Selah 54, West Valley (Yakima) 47

Ellensburg at Lewis-Clark State Classic (Lewiston, Idaho)
Ellensburg 69, Pendleton (OR) 28 | Ellensburg 62, Lewiston (ID) 36

Toppenish at GSL Holiday Tournament (Spokane)
Toppenish 43, Mt. Spokane 36 | Toppenish 45, Lewis & Clark (Spokane) 37

Prosser at Gaylord Palms Resort (Florida)
Prosser 64, Marvin Ridge (NC) 53 | St. John Vianney (NJ) 73, Prosser 55 | Prosser 56, Avon Lake (OH) 33

Other games
Cascade (Leavenworth) 57, Quincy 36 | Chelan 52, Quincy 21 | Grandview 84, Cle Elum 75 | Grandview 65, Wapato 47 | Omak 52, Ephrata 29 | Wapato 63, East Valley (Yakima) 49