Houston splits with Nikiski

HOUSTON — Houston used a strong finish to score a 60-48 Southcentral Conference win over Nikiski at Houston High School Saturday.

Houston trailed by one at halftime, but outscored Nikiski 37-26 in the second half. Matt Barron was one of three Hawks to score in double figures and led Houston with 14 points. Mitchell Ruta added 13 and Kruz Kleewein chipped in 10.

Nikiski scored a 48-38 girls victory over Houston earlier in the day. Kimberly Quincy led Houston with 10 points.

Houston boys 60, Nikiski 48

Saturday, Houston High

Nikiski 11-11-10-16—48

Houston 11-12-16-21—60

Nikiski (48) — Stangel 2 1-2 6, Johnson 4 1-2 9, Holloway 3 1-2 8, Carston 5 4-7 15, Player 1 3-4 5, Riddall 0 1-2 1, Jackson 2 0-0 4; Totals: 17 11-19 48.

Houston (60) — Kleewein 4 2-2 10, Griffith 4 0-0 8, Baird 1 0-0 2, L. Taylor 1 0-1 2, Elson 1 0-0 2, Barron 5 3-4 14, N. Saechao 1 2-2 5, M. Ruta 3 6-10 13, J. Taylor 2 0-0 4; Totals: 22 13-19 60.

3-point field goals: Nikiski 3 (3 tied with 1), Houston 3 (3 tied with 1); Total fouls: Nikiski 19, Houston 21.

Nikiski girls 48, Houston 38

Saturday, Houston High

Nikiski 13-16-6-13—48

Houston 3-10-5-20—38

Nikiski (48) — Riddall 0 2-2 2, Cook 4 0-2 8, Costello 1 0-0 2, Litke 1 2-3 4, Lynch 2 2-3 6, Thompson 5 8-16 18, Litzen 0 1-2 1, Darch 3 1-3 7; Totals: 16 16-31 48.

Houston (38) — Malidore 1 0-0 2, Ruth 1 0-0 2, Nida 1 0-0 3, Wells 2 5-7 9, Apangalook 3 2-3 8, Barber 2 0-0 4, Quincy 1 8-10 10; Totals: 11 15-20 38.

3-point field goals: Nikiski 0, Houston 1 (Nida 1); Total fouls: Nikiksi 20, Houston 24.