The Ballard boys varsity team faced the Crown division's third placed Inglemoor Vikings last evening for an important win.

The Beavers knew going into the game that they had to win the game in order to maintain their second place ranking.

Ballard started off the game strong, gaining an 11-point lead in the first quarter. Their shooting was on target and the Beavers managed to gain an 18-point lead going into the fourth quarter. The Vikings however took their last opportunity to even the game seriously and came back by scoring 21 points in the last quarter. The Vikings were still short six-points however and Ballard won with a final score of 63 to 69.

Senior Salim Gloyd lead all scorers with 25 points and 15 rebounds. Sophomore Johnny Verduin was second in scoring with a career high 12 points and three rebounds.

Ballard will host Woodinville this Friday evening at 8 p.m. and Saturday will be their last home game as they host the Newport Knights.