Big big big game tonight in Lacey when River Ridge hosts North Thurston. The Rams are in first place at 8-2 in the 2A Evergreen Conference but the Hawks are nipping at their heels just one game behind at 7-3.  North Thurston won the first game 68-51 on January 13th behind 18 points each by seniors Landon Rushton and Ben Broeker. River Ridge’s Brad Wallace scored 20 in the first meeting. All three have had big games recently. Wallace scored 37 points against Tumwater on Tuesday, Broeker scored 36 against Black Hills on Tuesday and Rushton had 38 against Tumwater on Friday.  Tip-off is set for 7:30.

In men’s basketball action, Saint Martin’s (8-12 overall, 4-7 GNAC) returns home to take on Simon Fraser (6-12 overall, 1-9 GNAC). The Saints scorched the Clan 90-68 in their first meeting in Burnaby, British Columbia on January 7th. Jeremy Green had 26 points and Brok Pendelton had 21. Simon Fraser features Cal Poly transfer Justin Brown – the GNAC’s fifth leading scorer at 15.7 points per game –  at guard. The Saints’ Green is third at 17.4 ppg. Tip-off at Marcus Pavilion is at 7:00 PM.

It’s also senior night for the Northwest Christian girls when they take on Raymond at 7:15 PM.  Raymond beat the Navigators 42-40 in their first meeting.