A big third quarter helped the Ballard High School boys basketball team to a 65-53 victory over Issaquah Jan. 12.

The Beavers went into halftime trailing their opponent by five point but outscored Issaquah 20-9 in the third quarter to take control of the game.

Senior Gary Smith had a game-high 22 points, and junior Salim Gloyd added 15.

With a little less than half the season to go, Ballard is 3-4 in the conference and 4-7 overall.

The Beavers take on Roosevelt at 8 p.m. on Jan. 15 at Roosevelt High School.