Slow second quarter contributed to Juanita loss to Interlake | Prep boys basketball

The Juanita High School boys basketball team lost to Interlake, 55-45, on Tuesday in Kirkland.

The Juanita High School boys basketball team lost to Interlake, 55-45, on Tuesday in Kirkland.

The two teams played close during the first quarter but Interlake began to pull away during the second quarter and took a 30-22 lead into halftime. The Rebels played good defense during the third, holding the Saints to just nine points, but Interlake closed out the game by staying ahead of Juanita during the final eight minutes of play.

Makiah Gilmer led the Rebels with 15 points.