The Mustangs suffered their fourth straight loss in agonizing fashion on Tuesday night at home, falling to the Beavers 50-48.

The back-and-forth game featured a number of lead changes as Redmond took a slim 19-18 lead at the half, and the game was knotted in a 38-38 tie with 5:30 left in the fourth quarter.

The Mustangs were led by senior post Jordyn Ohrt with 12, followed by Lauren Bogard and Makaela Hayward with 10 each.

The loss dropped Redmond to 1-3 in league play and 2-4 overall on the season.

REDMOND BOYS DROP EXHIBITION GAME TO CAMAS

Playing in a holiday challenge matchup against Camas of the 3A Greater St. Helens League, the Mustang boys fell 59-51.

The Papermakers outscored the Mustangs in every quarter of play, yet the game stayed close, with the Mustangs trailing by just eight, 45-37, heading into the fourth quarter.

Jason Harrington led all scorers with 20.

The Mustangs dropped to 4-3 overall and kick off the Slalom Slam holiday tournament on Monday against Bishop Manogue of Reno, Nev.

PETERSON’S CAREER HIGH NOT ENOUGH FOR BEAR CREEK

After beating 3A Tyee 55-47 on Tuesday night at home, the Grizzlies played their third game in as many days at home on Wednesday night, suffering their first loss of the season, 58-55, to 2A Black Hills.

Bear Creek got off to a sluggish start and fell behind 32-23 at the half, before erupting for a 19-point fourth quarter as the Grizzlies’ comeback effort fell just short.

Senior guard Lucas Peterson notched a career high with 30 points, followed by Ryan Strandin with seven.

The Grizzlies now stand at 5-1 overall this season.