By Tim Clinton

SPORTS EDITOR

Boys basketball

Mt. Rainier 65, Highline 47

Basketball season began locally with Wednesday's game in which the Rams defeated the Pirates.

Ballard 64, Seattle Academy 59

Ballard won its opener Saturday.

Issaquah 64, Foster 58

Foster fell short in Saturday's action in Issaquah.

Girls basketball

Mt. Rainier 60, Highline 16

Mount Rainier won big on the girls side Wednesday.

Mt. Rainier 56, Franklin 46

The Rams won again in Friday action.

Seattle Academy 61, Ballard 43

The Beavers were beaten in a Saturday game.