The Ballard High School boys basketball team took sole possession of the eighth and final playoff spot with a 41-38 victory over Woodinville Feb. 5.

The Beavers found themselves down 15-7 after the first quarter but outscored Woodinville in each of the final three quarters to get the important win.

Woodinville's 38 points were the fewest given up by Ballard all season.

Junior Salim Gloyd led the team with 14 points, and senior Gary Smith had eight.

Ballard improved its record to 6-8 in the conference and 7-11 overall with two games remaining.

Next up, the Beavers face Bothell, a team that beat them 52-37 earlier this season and is one game ahead of Ballard in the KingCo standings.

The game takes place at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 9 at Bothell High School.