The Yakima Valley men's basketball team came out hot and never slowed down on Saturday, racing to a 99-70 win over Wenatchee at Sherar Gymnasium.
 

The Yaks shot a blistering 58.7% (37 of 63) from the field, staking themselves to an 11-point halftime lead before running away from the Knights in the second half. Kal-El Gentles finished with a game-high 28 points, connecting on 10 of 13 shots and going 8 of 8 from the free throw line. Koby McClure tallied 19 points, making all seven of his free throws, and Shane Rivera contributed 14 points on 6 of 9 shooting.
 

Marcelino Armendariz chipped in 12 points, three rebounds and three assists, D'Anthony Rabb recorded seven points and six rebounds off the bench, and reserves Travaughn Brigance and Jodie Shavers added six points apiece.
 

The Yaks have now won three of their past four games to improve to 5-4 in the NWAC East (9-10 overall), tied for third place with Columbia Basin. YVC will visit co-league-leader Treasure Valley on Wednesday, followed by a home matchup against Walla Walla on Saturday.