2019 Metro League Tournament Team Tickets

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2019 Metro League Tournament
Team Ticket Pre-Order

PARTICIPATING TEAMS ONLY

This opportunity to pre-order tickets is for players or coaches who are with the participating teams playing at Alaska Airlines Arena on Wednesday, February 6th.

By purchasing tickets on-line, you will not have to wait in-line to purchase tickets at the building. All pre-order tickets are $10 per ticket for adults and $5 per ticket for students. There is a twenty (20) ticket limit for all pre-sales per “Athlete” or “Coach”.

HOW IT WORKS

Follow these steps to order your tickets on-line:
1. Request the number of tickets you wish to purchase, There is a twenty (20) ticket limit for all pre-sales per “Athlete” or “Coach”.
2. You will enter what school your student or coach is a part of.
3. You will enter one (1) name, this person will pick up your entire order at the WILL CALL window on game day.  You can designate ONLY ONE PERSON to pick up your tickets. They will need their Identification to pick up your ticket order.

TICKET PICK-UP

On Wednesday, February 6th, the person designated to pick up your tickets can do so beginning at 3:30pm. Your pre-order will be available at the WILL CALL window at the HUSKY STADIUM BOX OFFICE. Your designee MUST present Identification in order to receive your ticket order. The name on the Identification must match the name entered on-line when you purchased your tickets.

GAME AND BROADCAST SCHEDULE

2019 Metro League Tournament schedule of events:

• Franklin vs. West Seattle – Girls 4:00pm*
• Lakeside vs. Ballard  – Girls 5:30pm*
• Roosevelt vs. Ingraham  – Boys 7:00pm**
• Garfield vs. O’Dea – Boys 8:30pm**

* Sports Radio 950 KJR-AM will broadcast the Dave ‘Softy’ Mahler and Dick Fain
Show Live from Alaska Airlines Arena 3-6pm
** Varsity Hoops Live Broadcast on Sports Radio 950 KJR-AM

ORDER YOUR TICKETS
Purchase Adult Tickets


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High School Team
Player/Coach Participating
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Purchase Student Tickets


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Metro League Tournament Lands at Alaska Airlines Arena
University of Washington

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Seattle’s Best Teams Square off at UW

Next week eight Metro League schools will battle for a chance to play in the Metro League Championships on one court. The top four boys and top four girls teams will go head-to-head in the Metro League Tournament. These playoff games will take place at Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion on Wednesday, February 6, 2019 and Friday, February 8, 2019.

“Metro League represents quality student athletes from public and private schools in all sports,” stated Pat McCarthy, Assistant Director of Athletics of Seattle Schools. “We are proud to have Varsity Hoops Live produce this event as they continue to positively impact high school students through events and programs on and off the court.”

Former Seattle Sonics fan favorite, Sam Perkins, will be in attendace during the Semifinals at the University of Washington. Perkins is an NBA Legend, former Special Olympics International Board Member and was recently inducted into the College Basketball Hall of Fame. Perkins has represented Special Olympics and Unified Basketball all around the world. He will make a special presentation to several Seattle Metro League Students Athletes who participate in Unified Basketball.

Wednesday, February 6, 2019 – Semifinals Game Schedule
2019 Metro League Tournament Semifinals schedule of events:

• Semifinal Game #1 – Girls 4:00pm*
• Semifinal Game #2 – Girls 5:30pm*
• Semifinal Game #1 – Boys 7:00pm**
• Semifinal Game #2 – Boys 8:30pm**

* Sports Radio will be broadcasting the Dave “Softy” Mahler and Dick Fain Show LIVE
from 3-7pm from Alaska Airlines Arena
** Sports Radio 950 KJR-AM will be broadcasting the last two games LIVE with Jason Puckett and Francis Williams

Wednesday – Ticket Information
Tickets are available for general admission seating and good for all four games. Tickets will be available the day of the event ONLY beginning at 3:30pm at the HUSKY STADIUM Box Office located on the westside of the Stadium.

“We are proud to partner with Seattle Metro Athletics to create a first class event,” said Randall Novak, President of ZUMA Media. “This event allows us to showcase eight great teams, while supporting the athletes of Unified Basketball and high school students working hard off the court with area non-profits.”

“We are grateful to have Sam Perkins join us in Seattle to highlight the amazing athletes who participate in Unified Basketball. We are also receiving unprecedented support and coverage from our media partners Sports Radio 950 –KJR, KISS 106.1 FM and KUBE 93.3 FM. We can’t wait for Wednesday, February 6th!”

Friday, February 8, 2019 – Finals Game Schedule
2019 Metro League Tournament Finals schedule of events:

• Metro League Championship Game – Girls 6:00pm
• Metro League Championship Game – Boys 8:00pm**

** Sports Radio 950 KJR-AM will be broadcasting the 8PM game LIVE with Dick Fain and Bruce Loyd

Friday – Ticket Information
Tickets are available for general admission seating and good for the two (2) Championship Games. Tickets will be available the day of the event ONLY beginning Friday at 4:45pm at the HUSKY STADIUM Box Office located on the westside of the Stadium.

Once fans enter Alaska Airlines Arena for the event, they can stay for the two Championship games. However, they will not be able to re-enter the event if they leave. Ticket prices are as folllows:

Adults/Students without ASB: $10
Students with ASB: $ 5
Kids K-8: $ 5
Seniors 62yrs +: $ 5

2019 Metro League Semifinals Team Tickets

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2019 Metro League Semifinals
Team Ticket Pre-Order

PARTICIPATING TEAMS ONLY

This opportunity to pre-order tickets is for players or coaches who are with the participating teams playing at Alaska Airlines Arena on Wednesday, February 6th.

By purchasing tickets on-line, you will not have to wait in-line to purchase tickets at the building. All pre-order tickets are $10 per ticket for adults and $5 per ticket for students. There is a twenty (20) ticket limit for all pre-sales per “Athlete” or “Coach”.

HOW IT WORKS

Follow these steps to order your tickets on-line:
1. Request the number of tickets you wish to purchase, There is a twenty (20) ticket limit for all pre-sales per “Athlete” or “Coach”.
2. You will enter what school your student or coach is a part of.
3. You will enter one (1) name, this person will pick up your entire order at the WILL CALL window on game day.  You can designate ONLY ONE PERSON to pick up your tickets. They will need their Identification to pick up your ticket order.

TICKET PICK-UP

On Wednesday, February 6th, the person designated to pick up your tickets can do so beginning at 3:30pm. Your pre-order will be available at the WILL CALL window at the HUSKY STADIUM BOX OFFICE. Your designee MUST present Identification in order to receive your ticket order. The name on the Identification must match the name entered on-line when you purchased your tickets.

GAME AND BROADCAST SCHEDULE

2019 Metro League Tournament Semifinals schedule of events:

• Winner Metro #6 vs Metro #3 Play-in vs. Seattle Prep – Girls 4:00pm*
• Winner Metro #5 vs Metro #4 Play-in vs. Garfield  – Girls 5:30pm*
• Winner Metro #5 vs Metro #4 Play-in vs. Rainier Beach  – Boys 7:00pm**
• Winner Metro #6 vs Metro #3 Play-in vs. Eastside Catholic – Boys 8:30pm**

* Sports Radio 950 KJR-AM will broadcast the Dave ‘Softy’ Mahler and Dick Fain
Show Live from Alaska Airlines Arena 3-6pm
** Varsity Hoops Live Broadcast on Sports Radio 950 KJR-AM

ORDER YOUR TICKETS
Purchase Adult Tickets


Number of Tickets – Semifinals at Hec Ed
High School Team
Player/Coach Participating
Name for Will Call Pickup



Purchase Student Tickets


Number of Tickets – Semifinals at Hec Ed
High School Team
Player/Coach Participating
Name for Will Call Pickup



TICKETS AT THE BOX OFFICE!

REWIND- 2017 Metro League Semifinal Match-up
Nathan Hale vs West Seattle

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Hale Survives Scare By West Seattle in Metro Semis
By Colin Caruso

Wednesday- February 8th 2017 Boys 3A Metro Semifinals
Alaska Airlines Arena 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Final
West Seattle 16 24 9 10 59
Nathan Hale 18 16 17 21 72

Video Highlights

In the historic Hec Edmundson Pavilion and Alaska Airlines Arena, the Metro tournament was back in action for a semifinal matchup between West Seattle High School and the #1 team in the country, the Nathan Hale Raiders. Although suffering two defeats this year at the hands of Nathan Hale, the West Seattle Wildcats were not to going to back down to the juggernaut Raiders.

West Seattle led for the majority of the first half. Despite the large Hec Ed facility, they seemed right at home knocking down 3 after 3. Led by PG Nate Pryor in the first half, they took a 40-34 lead into the locker room at halftime. Despite good shooting by Michael Porter Jr. of Nathan Hale, the constant double teams forced him to pass, exactly what coach Keffrey Fazio of West Seattle wanted. At one point in the second quarter, all five Wildcats on the floor were smothering Michael Porter at the high post.

Nathan Hale received a motivating chat at halftime from coach Brandon Roy and came out on fire to start the third. Seven unanswered points gave them the first lead since early in the second quarter, 41-40. Even this quick burst did not intimidate Pryor and the Wildcats, they continued to battle and trailed by just two, 51-49 entering the fourth quarter.

After exchanging buckets for the first few minutes of the quarter, Michael Porter Jr. took the game into his hands. He followed up a missed free throw put back dunk with two mid-range jumpers and a thunderous dunk to take a 65-55 lead with under three minutes to play. West Seattle had no answer for the acrobatics of the Porters, Jontay and Michael, who scored all Nathan Hale’s points in the first 14 minutes of the second half. Nathan Hale, despite trailing at half, cruised to a 72-59 win.

The Final Score
Nathan Hale 72, West Seattle 59

Top Performers:
Nathan Hale
Michael Porter Jr.- 42 points

West Seattle
Nate Pryor- 26 points

REWIND- 2017 Metro League Semifinal Match-up
Garfield vs Bishop Blanchet- Girls

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Bush Steers Blanchet to Metro Championship
By Steve Dion

Wednesday- February 8th 2017 Girls 3A Metro Semifinals
Alaska Airlines Arena 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Final
Garfield 17 14 11 13 55
Bishop Blanchet 18 12 19 14 63

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Bishop Blanchet Senior Taylor Chambers

The second Metro girls semifinal game at Alaska Airlines Arena featured the undefeated top-ranked Bishop Blanchet Braves and a surging Garfield squad.

It was a neck-and-neck ballgame throughout the first half with both teams’ primary playmakers finding the cup. Blanchet’s rock down low Jadyn Bush recorded 15 of her game-high 29 in the first two quarters. On the other side, Lady Bulldogs guard Juanita Agosto thrived on transition opportunities as she is accustomed to. Leading by a point at the break, could Garfield hand the Braves their first loss of the season?

Bush picked up where she started by cobbling together a tremendous third quarter that propelled them into the late stages of the game. However, Garfield wasn’t finished. Sam Tolliver knocked down some big three pointers to trim the lead, but the clock quickly became the enemy and Blanchet’s lead held to send them to yet another Metro League Championship game on Friday night against West Seattle.

The Final Score
Bishop Blanchet 63, Garfield 55

Top Performers:
Bishop Blanchet
Jadyn Bush- 29 points

Garfield
Juanita Agosto- 14 points

REWIND- 2017 Metro League Semifinal Match-up
Garfield vs Rainier Beach

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Garfield Conquers Rainier Beach, Plays Nathan Hale in Metro Final
By Colin Caruso

Wednesday- February 8th 2017 Boys 3A Metro Semifinals
Alaska Airlines Arena 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Final
Rainier Beach 24 18 14 14 70
Garfield 25 16 15 20 76

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Garfield Senior Jaylen Nowell

In the fourth and final game at historic Hec Edmundson Pavilion and Alaska Airlines Arena, the defending state champion Rainier Beach Vikings took on the Garfield Bulldogs for a trip to the Metro finals to face Nathan Hale.  These two programs have produced the last seven state champions for Washington State boys 3A basketball.

Defense was relatively non-existent in the beginning of the game, with 12 total points scored in the first minute of play.  The strenuous pace and back and forth transition play continued throughout the first, with Garfield taking a 25-24 lead into the second quarter.

The transition heavy first quarter changed to a half court set heavy second quarter.  Both coaching staffs knew their teams could not keep the frantic pace for the 32 minutes of play.  Rainier Beach took a slim 42-41 lead into the break.

Beach extended their lead to as many as 8 points in the middle of the third, but the Bulldogs would not go away.  In the waning moments of the third, Garfield converted on a layup, and an immediate steal by Jaylen Noel led to a three point play for the Bulldogs, who trailed by just two.  Kevin Porter traveled on the next Rainier Beach possession and a layup at the buzzer from Daejon Davis of Garfield tied the game at 56 going into the final frame.

Two early mid-range jumpers from J’Raan Brooks put Garfield in front by four early in the fourth, but a Khalil Shabazz Beach three pointer and layup brought Beach back in front.  Noel followed with back-to-back layups for the Bulldogs, pushing the lead to three for Garfield.  Two free throws from the Vikings cut the lead to just one with under two minutes to play.  After Davis went one for two from the line, the Vikings turned the ball over late in the shot clock, handing the ball back to the Bulldogs with one minute remaining.

Eddie Turner of the Bulldogs converted on a runner after a Garfield timeout, and a turnover by Rainier Beach led to another Garfield possession.  After drawing a foul, Davis missed the front end of a one and one, the rebound to Kevin Porter for Beach who was fouled in transition.  He made both free throws to cut the Bulldog lead to two with 30 seconds on the clock.

Rainier Beach was forced to foul, and Eddie Turner made both free throws to put the Bulldogs up four with 17 seconds remaining.  A missed three from Porter and a rebound to the Bulldogs sealed the deal for Garfield, who won 76-70 and will take on #1 in the country Nathan Hale on Friday.

The Final Score
Garfield 76, Rainier Beach 70

Top Performers:
Garfield
Jaylen Nowell- 28 points

Rainier Beach
Kevin Porter Jr.- 23 points

REWIND- 2017 Metro League Semifinal Match-up
West Seattle vs Rainier Beach- Girls

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West Seattle Outlasts Beach, Metro Title Game Bound
By Steve Dion

Wednesday- February 8th 2017 Girls 3A Metro Semifinals
Alaska Airlines Arena 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Final
West Seattle 11 12 21 7 51
Rainier Beach 8 16 13 8 45

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West Seattle Wildcats

The Metro League semifinals at Alaska Airlines Arena tipped off with the girls #2 vs. #3 seed game between Rainier Beach & West Seattle.

For playing less than 24 hours prior, the young West Seattle squad was ready to compete taking an early lead with Jasmine Gayles & Jenna McPhee leading the charge. Beach countered with a flurry of buckets in the post by talented freshman Dalayah Daniels. The second seeded Lady Viks were able to take a one-point lead to the locker room 24-23.

The Wildcats emerged from the locker room ready to take control of the game with Meghan Fiso scoring six of the Wildcats 21 in the quarter. Grace Sarver continued to tack on to extend the lead as the defense started to clamp down in unison. A late surge by the Vikings wasn’t enough to climb back into the game as West Seattle advances to the championship game.

The Final Score
West Seattle 51, Rainier Beach 45

Top Performers:
West Seattle
Jasmine Gayles- 16 points

Rainier Beach
Karizma Loeffler- 13 points

2017 Holiday Classic Returns to Vancouver

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2017 Holiday Classic

Top Teams Square off on Saturday, December 9th and Sunday, December 10th

A special holiday basketball tournament will take place in Vancouver, Washington December 9th and 10th.  Local venues will host the top club and school boys/girls teams from Oregon and Washington at the 2017 Holiday Classic. These 8U-14U teams will go head-to-head all weekend long for the right to be named Champion on Sunday.

The 2017 Holiday Classic brings teams together from Oregon and Washington for hoops and more. “Our hope is that the Holiday Classic is a way to bring people together who wouldn’t normally get to play each other,” said DeLano Morgan. “Vancouver is an amazing community and it has embraced this event supporting local non-profits with strong support from community partners. We feel fortunate to have community leaders, business partners, and friends support our initiative to bring families and communities together.”

This event is focused on positively impacting our youth through sports and activities. Special guest appearances and educational components will be a main focus throughout the tournament. The Holiday Classic bringing teams and communities together.

 

Team Registration
Tournament Registration – Click here

Event Rules
Tournament Rules – Click here

Ticket Information
General Admission $5 – Good for All Day
Children (5 & under) and (Veterans) – Free
Doors open 15 minutes prior to the start of the first game.
Entry fee is good as an all-day pass for all facilities.


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RISE Black Headed to Florida After Convincing Northwest Showcase Victory

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April 9th 2017 7v7 Northwest Showcase Final
French Field Final
RISE Black 36
KT Prep Money (CA) 2

See game recap below
 

RISE Black Headed to Florida After Convincing Northwest Showcase Victory
By Steve Dion

The championship game at the 7v7 Northwest Showcase featured RISE Black from Washington vs. KT Prep Money from California. The winner would get a chance to represent their state at IMG Academy in Florida. RISE Black dominated the ballgame wire to wire in a 36-2 victory to claim the hardware. Watch the complete highlight package below.

7v7 Northwest Showcase Final
Sunday, April 9, 2017

Video – 2017 copyright ZUMA Media

The Final Score:
RISE Black 36, KT Prep Money (CA) 2.

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7v7 Northwest Showcase – April 8th & 9th

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Participating Teams in the 7v7 Northwest Showcase on April 8th & 9th.

 

RISE Black          
  Jordan Bush-Johnson Steilacoom 2018 RB
  Jerrel Chapman Tahoma 2018 WR
  Kasai Childress Graham-Kapowsin 2018 CB
  Tyquan Coleman Cascade Christian 2018 N
  Demetrius Crosby Foss 2018 CB
  Nash Fouch Woodinville 2018 WR
  Mason Glover Kentwood 2018 CB
  Connor Gregoire O’Dea 2018 ATH
  Treshaun Harrison Garfield 2018 CB
  Anthony Hutchinson Lake Stevens 2018 WR
  Machiah Lee Bethel 2018 D
  Robert Mason III Graham-Kapowsin 2018 WR
  Jovan McConico Garfield 2018 FS
  Mekhi Metcalf Garfield 2018 WR
  Taj Moffett Curtis 2018 WR
  Dylan Morris Graham-Kapowsin 2019 QB
  Darius Morrison Puyallup 2019 WR
  Lionelletui Mulitauaopele Kentwood 2018 CB
  Maleke Pate Mount Tahoma 2018 WR
  Sav’ell Smalls Garfield 2020 TE
  Micah Smith Graham-Kapowsin 2018 SS
  Tre Weed Sumner 2018 SS
  Ben Wilson Sumner 2018 LB
  Reggie Jones     Coach
  Johnny Durocher     Coach
  Lee Jones     Coach
           
RISE Gold          
  Na’hoku Agor Lakes 2018 N
  Conor Bardue Lake Stevens 2018 QB
  Michael Barnes Timberline 2018 WR
  Tyrique Bell Wilson 2018 D
  Drew Bonds Wilson 2018 WR
  Manny Borrero Lakes 2018 RB
  Chase Chandler Bellarmine Prep 2018 LB
  Ethan Eilertson Enumclaw 2019 WR
  Marques Fuala’au Kentlake 2018 LB
  Austin Grondahl Sumner 2019 QB
  Jurrian Hering Gig Harbor 2019 CB
  Solomon Hines Kentridge 2018 RB
  Anthony Hutchinson Lake Stevens 2018 WR
  Dajshon Keel South Kitsap 2019 FS
  Alex McGeachy Kentwood 2018 CB
  Jacob Moore Kentwood 2018 WR
  Lionelltui Mulitauaopele Kentwood 2018 CB
  Tracey Page River Ridge 2018 WR
  David Sotelo Mount Si 2018 TE
  Braydon Tressler Bonney Lake 2018 N
  Daeshawn Wayne Lakes 2019 N
  Jeremiah Woods Kentlake 2018 FS
  Reggie Jones     Coach
  Johnny Durocher     Coach
  Lee Jones     Coach
           
Tacoma Bomb Squad          
  Jalen Scott Stadium 2017 DB
  Solomon Bang Federal Way 2019 WR
  Kellen Blackshire Federal Way 2017 DB
  Blake Cantu Peninsula 2017 DB
  La’Jon Carter Steilacoom 2017 WR
  Jamon Chambers Stadium 2017 WR
  Hunter Eckstrom Lake Stevens 2017 WR
  Kavon Holden Lincoln 2018 DB
  Tristan Kwon Lincoln 2018 DB
  Omare Merriweather Bethel 2018 DB
  Max Novak Stadium 2017 WR
  KJ Ridders Federal Way 2017 DB
  Patrick Rodgers Lincoln 2017 DB
  Joey Sinclair Lincoln 2017 WR
  Josh Smith Tahoma 2017 DB
  Hunter Wendling Stadium 2018 QB
  Chris Wendling     Coach
  Blaze Barber     Coach
  Coni Wendling     Coach
  Melody Scott     Coach
           
Air One Black          
  Myles Artis Hudson’s Bay 2018 WR/LB
  Izak Brundage Battle Ground 2018 WR/DB
  Darien Chase Mountain View 2019 WR/DB
  Jack Colletto Camas 2017 QB
  Luke Espasandin Union 2019 RB/LB
  Zion Faaopega Union 2018 TE/LB
  Cole Grossman Skyview 2018 WR/LB
  Mathew Ioane Camas 2019 QB
  Alec Jackson Union 2019 WR/DB
  Jimmy Jones Scappoose 2018 RB
  Kekona Kawamura Gervais 2018 RB/LB
  Aidan Mallory Hockinson 2019 WR/DB
  Taj Muhammed Seton Catholic 2019 DB
  Levi O’Connell Gresham 2018 TE/LB
  Lucas Rhinevault Gresham 2019 DB
  Angelo Sarchi Skyview 2018 WR/DB
  Jovon Sewell Skyview 2018 WR/DB
  Julio Vara Hudson’s Bay 2018 WR/DB
  Ray Danaldi     Coach
  Joe Salvador     Coach
  Alex Melson     Coach
  John Charles     Coach
           
Air One White          
  Izak Brundage Battle Ground 2018 WR/DB
  Ethan Edgarly Crook County 2019 QB/DB
  Luke Espasandin Union 2019 RB/LB
  Jaden Fulsher Central Catholic 2020 WR/DB
  Alec Jackson Union 2019 WR/DB
  Charlie Medak Central Catholic 2020 QB/DB
  Taj Muhammed Seton Catholic 2019 DB
  Levi O’Connell Gresham 2018 TE/LB
  Titan Phillips Camas 2020 WR/LB
  Bryson Quinn Thurston 2020 WR/DB
  Lucas Rhinevault Gresham 2019 DB
  O’Rien Shaw Sandy 2020 RB/LB
  Matthew Williams Camas 2019 WR/DB
  Ahmani Williams Skyview 2020 WR/DB
  Ray Danaldi     Coach
  Joe Salvador     Coach
  Alex Melson     Coach
  John Charles     Coach
Elite Training Academy          
  Ricky Baker Monroe 2018 LB
  Kainalu Batongbacal Monroe 2018 WR
  Efton Chism III Monroe 2020 WR
  Jason Cyr Monroe 2018 WR
  Jereck Galloway Monroe 2018 WR/DB
  Antonio Hill Bellevue 2018 RB/DB
  Cyrus Hunter O’Dea 2019 DB
  Dillion Kuk Marysville-Pilchuck 2020 WR/DB
  Trey Lane Cavalero Middle 2021 WR
  Isaiah Lewis Monroe 2018 WR/LB/RB
  JR Little Cavalero Middle 2021 WR/DB
  Tao McClinton Sammamish 2018 WR/TE
  Max Moenoa Cavalero Middle 2021 WR
  Jaedyn Prewitt Monroe 2018 QB
  Lucas Rhodes Monroe 2018 RB/LB
  Noah Stifle Woodinville 2020 QB
  Ruddell Crim     Coach
  Dennis Kennedy     Coach
           
           
Field Generals Marvin Barber Union 2019 RB/LB
  Alex Barrett Union 2018 TE/LB
  Maliki Campbell Union 2020 WR/DB
  Justin Chin Union 2020 RB/DB
  Justin Durrett Union 2018 WR/DB
  Jack Eggleston Union 2020 QB/LB
  Braedon Ensley Union 2018 WR/DB
  Luke Espasandin Union 2019 RB/LB
  Zion Fa’aopega Union 2018 TE
  Alex Gonzales Union 2019 RB/LB
  Alec Jackson Union 2019 WR/DB
  Elijah Jones Union 2018 RB/DB
  Isaiah Jones Union 2020 RB/DB
  Joshua Joo Union 2019 RB/LB
  Riley Miller Union 2018 RB/LB
  Aiden Nellor Union 2018 TE
  Dakota Oliphant Union 2019 QB/WR/DB
  Jayden Picanco Union 2019 WR/DB
  Jackson Saylor Union 2019 TE
  Tiernan Stanley Union 2018 WR/DB
  Tyler Summers Union 2020 WR/DB
  Alishawaun Taylor Union 2019 WR/DB
  Alex Vallejo Union 2019 WR/DB
  Lincoln Victor Union 2019 QB/DB
  Brandon Victor     Coach
  Junior Sene     Coach
  Melissa Victor     Coach

 

Union vs. Kentwood
Game Stats- 3/4/17
4A State Championship

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Varsity Hoops Live
Live Broadcasts of the 3A State Tournament
on www.theFinalScore.TV

Saturday- March 4 2017 4A Boys Championship
Tacoma Dome 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Final
Union 18 21 7 15 61
Kentwood 18 19 22 22 81

4A Union Titans
# Player FG 3FG FT REB A F PTS
1 Keithen Shepard 0-6 0-1 0-0 4 4 4 0
5 Houston Combs 1-1 1-1 0-0 1 0 0 3
10 Zach Reznick 4-10 1-5 0-0 0 3 3 9
12 Tyler Combs 4-12 2-5 3-4 2 2 3 13
20 Quinn Lamey 0-1 0-1 0-0 1 0 1 0
21 Austin Lewis 4-7 0-0 0-0 8 0 5 8
23 Jalen Brown 0-0 0-0 0-0 1 0 0 0
25 Kai Gamble 3-3 0-0 0-0 4 0 0 6
30 Cameron Cranston 7-16 4-7 4-6 8 0 2 22
32 Justin Ongley 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0
34 Jason Franklin Jr. 0-1 0-1 0-0 0 0 0 0
35 Cole Susee 0-0 0-0 0-0 1 0 0 0

4A Kentwood Conquerors
# Player FG 3FG FT REB A F PTS
0 Anjaylo Lloyd 0-0 0-0 2-2 0 0 0 2
1 Elijah Millon 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0
2 Koby Huerta 5-10 2-4 4-6 3 2 3 16
3 Rayvaughn Bolton 6-11 4-6 3-3 6 3 3 19
5 D'angelo Minnis 1-5 1-4 0-0 2 1 3 3
15 Beau Roggenbach 3-5 0-1 1-2 7 1 3 7
21 Armann Gill 1-1 1-1 0-0 1 0 0 3
22 Ryan Wilds 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0
23 Eli'sha Sheppard 6-9 0-0 1-1 2 0 0 13
24 Jahvonta Jones 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0
25 Darius Lubom 4-5 1-1 9-12 5 7 2 18

Catch our Live Broadcasts of the 3A State Tournament on theFinalScore.TV all week long.

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Kentridge vs. Glacier Peak-Girls
Game Stats- 3/4/17
4A State Championship

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Varsity Hoops Live
Live Broadcasts of the 3A State Tournament
on www.theFinalScore.TV

Saturday- March 4 2017 4A Girls Championship
Tacoma Dome 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Final
Kentridge 17 11 9 23 60
Glacier Peak 15 13 7 11 46

4A Kentridge Chargers
# Player FG 3FG FT REB A F PTS
1 Taylor Jenkins 0-0 0-0 0-0 2 0 0 0
3 Bronte Fougere 1-3 1-3 2-2 3 1 2 5
4 Morgan Gary 1-13 0-4 0-0 7 0 4 2
10 Brooke Ziegenhagen 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 1 0
12 Tresai McCarver 2-10 1-4 1-2 9 3 4 6
22 Daylani Ballena 1-5 1-3 0-0 1 1 3 3
23 Hana McVicker 0-0 0-0 0-0 1 0 0 0
32 Jordan Jenkins 5-10 0-0 7-11 12 0 0 17
44 JaQuaya Miller 10-22 1-2 6-6 17 1 1 27

4A Glacier Peak Grizzlies
# Player FG 3FG FT REB A F PTS
3 Paisley Johnson 5-16 0-3 3-5 3 1 3 13
5 Sam Fatkin 4-14 0-3 5-9 5 3 4 13
11 Nichole Jensen 1-5 1-3 0-0 1 1 3 3
12 Kayla Watkins 4-10 2-4 4-6 15 1 2 14
13 Mikayla Guerra 0-2 0-2 0-0 3 0 1 0
15 Maya McFadden 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 1 0
33 Abbie Juozapaitis 1-6 1-6 0-0 3 1 3 3

Catch our Live Broadcasts of the 3A State Tournament on theFinalScore.TV all week long.

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Bishop Blanchet vs. Mercer Island-Girls
Game Stats- 3/4/17
3A State Championship

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Varsity Hoops Live
Live Broadcasts of the 3A State Tournament
on www.theFinalScore.TV

Saturday- March 4 2017 3A Girls Championship
Tacoma Dome 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Final
Bishop Blanchet 12 11 10 14 47
Mercer Island 8 10 18 16 52

3A Bishop Blanchet Braves
# Player FG 3FG FT REB A F PTS
3 Katie Merrywell 1-5 1-5 2-2 2 5 3 5
11 Maddie O'Neill 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0
13 Taylor Chambers 1-8 0-4 2-3 3 2 0 4
15 Ella DiPietro 2-6 1-4 0-1 3 0 1 5
20 Annie Maher 7-11 0-0 0-0 5 0 1 14
21 Jadyn Bush 3-9 0-0 4-6 11 3 3 10
33 Jillese Bush 3-7 0-0 3-4 9 1 5 9

3A Mercer Island Islanders
# Player FG 3FG FT REB A F PTS
3 Jessie Stenberg 1-7 0-5 0-0 3 1 2 2
4 Claire Mansfield 2-5 1-4 4-5 1 3 4 9
10 Kailee Yan 5-15 3-7 1-2 3 2 3 14
11 TorMar Beutelspacher 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0
12 Josie Blakeslee 1-5 1-5 0-0 4 0 3 3
20 Anna Luce 8-12 0-0 5-6 10 0 2 21
24 Jackie Stenberg 1-4 1-4 0-0 1 0 0 3

Catch our Live Broadcasts of the 3A State Tournament on theFinalScore.TV all week long.

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Game Stats- 3/4/17
3A State Championship

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Saturday- March 4 2017 3A Boys Tournament
Tacoma Dome 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Final
Garfield 13 16 11 11 51
Nathan Hale 15 11 23 19 68

3A Garfield Bulldogs
# Player FG 3FG FT REB A F PTS
0 Jelani Howard 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0
1 Jamon Kemp 4-6 1-1 3-4 6 0 0 12
2 Daejon Davis 2-7 0-1 0-2 4 2 4 4
3 Eddie Turner 2-4 1-1 0-0 2 1 2 5
5 Jaylen Nowell 3-15 0-5 1-2 3 2 4 7
10 Mekhi Metcalf 0-0 0-0 0-0 1 0 1 0
11 Tre'Shaun Harrison 0-2 0-2 0-0 0 0 0 0
12 Karl Drammeh 0-0 0-0 0-0 1 0 0 0
13 Curtis Walker 3-10 1-6 1-2 5 1 3 8
23 Markele Lilly 0-1 0-1 0-0 0 0 1 0
24 Noah Neubauer 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0
33 J'Rann Brooks 7-13 0-1 1-3 4 2 4 15

3A Nathan Hale Raiders
# Player FG 3FG FT REB A F PTS
1 Michael Porter Jr. 10-18 2-5 5-6 17 1 2 27
3 PJ Fuller 3-9 1-5 5-7 3 4 3 12
4 Kateel Barnett 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0
5 Coban Porter 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0
11 Jontay Porter 2-8 1-4 5-6 4 3 4 10
13 Tre-Var Holland 2-3 1-2 5-6 0 1 0 10
21 Dempsey Hope 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0
23 Tajon Williams 0-0 0-0 0-2 0 0 0 0
24 Freddy Brown III 0-1 0-1 0-0 0 1 0 0
32 Stieg Smith 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0
33 Keegan Crosby 3-5 3-5 0-0 1 2 1 9

Catch our Live Broadcasts of the 3A State Tournament on theFinalScore.TV all week long.

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Hale Caps Off Historic Season, Claim 3A Hardware

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By Steve Dion

Saturday- March 4th 2017 Boys 3A Hardwood Classic
Tacoma Dome 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Final
Garfield 13 16 11 11 51
Nathan Hale 15 11 23 19 68

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Nathan Hale Raiders

28 down, 1 to go.

Countless storylines heading into one basketball game.

The top ranked team in the country virtually all season long Nathan Hale led by first-year Head Coach Brandon Roy and touted prospect Michael Porter Jr. had one more box to check in his final prep game before following in his Roy’s footsteps and heading over to Montlake to play at the University of Washington.

To do so, they would have to take down a tough Garfield squad led by two future teammates Jaylen Nowell & Daejon Davis for the fourth time this season, the closest of which a four point win at Garfield on January 27th in a nationally-televised game. Could Garfield prevent the Raiders from rewriting the history books of Washington high school basketball?

A tightly contested opening two quarters were highlighted by the one-two punch of Porter and P.J. Fuller who combined for 17 points and 11 rebounds in a low scoring first half. The Bulldogs relied on their balance of playmakers including Jamon Kemp whose midrange game had early success for 9 early points. Both teams were held under 40% from the field. At the break, Nathan Hale found themselves in the rare position of trailing; a three point deficit.

The third quarter has been a friend of Hale’s all season long. Tonight was no exception. The notion that this was the time the Raiders would crumble was quickly wiped away when they exploded for 23 points in the eight minutes following intermission helping to secure a double-digit margin heading into the final frame. Jontay Porter’s size and strength were too much for the increasingly fatigued Bulldogs to contain. J’Raan Brooks kept the door cracked open for a miraculous comeback scoring 15 points leading Garfield, but the Raiders were able to close out with authority including a dunk of the ages by Porter which he tossed to himself off the backboard and followed up with a tomahawk slam akin to what you’d see on an NBA court. When the clock struck triple zeros, Nathan Hale finished the job many had dream was possible, but one that needed to be seen to believe.

The Final Score
Nathan Hale 68, Garfield 51

Top Performers:
Nathan Hale
Michael Porter Jr.- 27 points, 17 rebounds

Garfield
J’Raan Brooks- 15 points

Islanders Capture Gritty Win in 3A Title, Top Blanchet

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By Steve Dion

Saturday- March 4th 2017 Girls 3A Hardwood Classic
Tacoma Dome 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Final
Bishop Blanchet 12 11 10 14 47
Mercer Island 8 10 18 16 52

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Mercer Island Islanders

Championship Saturday tipped off with the Girls 3A Title Game between the Mercer Island Islanders & Bishop Blanchet Braves. It wasn’t until February 16th in the district semifinals that the then top-ranked Braves picked up their first loss of the season…to these same Islanders. It’s tough to beat a team once, could Mercer Island do it again with the championship trophy on the line?

The Braves found themselves up early as the Blanchet front court were dominant on both ends of the floor. Annie Maher recorded 8 of her team high 16 in the first two quarters and was complimented by 8 tough rebounds by Jillese Bush. The Islanders countered with a balanced attack, but lacked a clear-cut weapon to carry the weight. The highlight of the half for the Islanders was a buzzer-beating heave from near mid-court by Claire Mansfield. The Braves carried a 5 point lead at the break.

Mercer Island emerged from the locker room determined and began to feed Luce who carried them against BB in their first meeting. An 18 point outburst by MI allowed them to take the lead heading into the final frame. Could they close the deal?

As the clock was reaching the end of regulation and the game was in the balanced, it was time for a playmaker to put their stamp on the game. Enter Kailee Yan. On two late trips, the guard knocked down a deep two followed by a step back 3 to grab the lead. Then, Mansfield converted on a handful of free throws when the Braves were forced to stop the clock. She netted enough to make the final possession moot and Mercer Island captured the 3A state title to begin Saturday slate of games.

The Final Score
Mercer Island 52, Bishop Blanchet 47

Top Performers:
Mercer Island
Anna Luce- 21 points, 10 rebounds

Bishop Blanchet
Annie Maher- 14 points, 5 rebounds

Hale Upends Abes, Title Game Bound

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By Steve Dion

Friday- March 3rd 2017 Boys 3A Hardwood Classic
Tacoma Dome 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Final
Lincoln 18 15 13 14 60
Nathan Hale 24 17 17 26 84

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Nathan Hale Sophomore P.J. Fuller

53 wins, zero losses.

That was the combined record of the two teams heading into the first of two 3A semifinals on Friday night at “The Woodshed” in Tacoma. Top ranked team in the nation Nathan Hale fresh off a quarterfinal win against Standwood squared off against Lincoln who delivered a gutsy win on Thursday night over Seattle Prep.

As he does seemingly every night, Michael Porter Jr. started his monster night with 18 first half points to go with 5 rebounds including a few highlight-reel dunks. Stellar sophomore P.J. Fuller also had an impressive showing as his 29 points on 11/13 field goals led all scorers. The Abes kept the score close in the first half with Trevante Anderson and Emmett Linton doing damage on both ends of the floor. An eight point deficit for Lincoln at the break put themselves in position to make things interesting in the second half.

Like clockwork, Hale dashed any hope for an upset by ramping up the pace of play and letting the tremendous athleticism on their roster. Tre’var Holland made some back-breaking plays with his crafty ball-handling as part of a 16 point, 5 rebound performance. Aubrey Shelton’s Abes battled to the final whistle, but the Raiders simply overpowered their competition for the 26th time this season.

Will they make it 27 in the most important of them all tomorrow?

The Final Score
Nathan Hale 84, Lincoln 60

Top Performers:
Nathan Hale
P.J. Fuller- 29 points, 4 rebounds

Lincoln
Trevante Anderson- 20 points, 12 rebounds

Garfield Knocks Off Reigning Champs Beach

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By Steve Dion

Thursday- March 2nd 2017 Boys 3A Hardwood Classic
Tacoma Dome 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Final
Rainier Beach 11 15 12 20 58
Garfield 10 19 11 19 59

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Garfield Bulldogs

For the fourth time this season, legendary Washington hoops programs Garfield & Rainier Beach squared off. To say these teams are familiar with eachother is an understatement. The previous three meetings this season all led up to this decisive night as the winner would punch its ticket to semifinal Friday of the Hardwood Classic.

The star guard matchup of Kevin Porter Jr. for Beach and Jaylen Nowell of Garfield presented itself without surprise as the two matched buckets throughout the first two frames. They accounted for 17 and 16 points respectively in the first half alone. Garfield who was without utility man Curtis Walker saw increased minutes by Jalani Howard and Mekhi Metcalf to fill the void. The Bulldogs who lead the season series 2-1 led by three with sixteen minutes separating themselves from another trip to the state semis.

Drama grew quickly in the third quarter with every successive possession becoming more critical than the previous. Jaylen Nowell continued to attack the cup with ferocity and was aided by growing contributions by his fellow guards Daejon Davis & Eddie Turner who both scored in double figures. This contributed to a lead that continued to grow into the late stages of the fourth quarter. With a ten point deficit and under three to go, Beach needed stops.

The battle-tested Viks were able to turn the ball over multiple times to draw the game within one possession and ten seconds to go. Kevin Porter Jr. and Tijohn Rodde figured heavily into the comeback with N’Keil Nelson & Khalil Shabazz fouled out. Jaylen Nowell went to the line to shoot a pair of free throw which he converted on both attempts. Rainier Beach had one final attempt to hit a game-tying 3-pointer, but the shot fell short and Garfield breathes a massive sigh of relief as they head into semifinal Friday.

The Final Score
Garfield 59, Rainier Beach 58

Top Performers:
Garfield
Jaylen Nowell- 24 points, 5 rebounds

Rainier Beach
Kevin Porter Jr.- 28 points, 13 rebounds

Lynnwood vs. Bishop Blanchet-Girls
Game Stats- 3/2/17
3A State Tournament

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Wednesday- March 2 2017 3A Girls Tournament
Tacoma Dome 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Final
Lynnwood 16 12 16 13 57
Bishop Blanchet 12 12 20 14 58

3A Lynnwood Royals
# Player FG 3FG FT REB A F PTS
2 Reilly Walsh 1-2 0-0 3-4 4 4 2 5
3 Rachel Walsh 2-7 2-5 0-0 0 0 0 6
4 Nakia Boston 1-2 0-1 0-0 1 0 0 2
14 Kelsey Rogers 8-21 0-0 1-2 6 2 2 17
21 Valerie Bell 0-1 0-0 0-0 1 1 2 0
22 Kaprice Boston 9-14 3-4 4-4 4 1 3 25
23 Taylor Fahey 1-2 0-0 0-0 4 1 0 2
34 Kia Crawford 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0

3A Bishop Blanchet Braves
# Player FG 3FG FT REB A F PTS
3 Katie Merrywell 2-9 2-7 0-0 2 1 3 6
11 Maddie O'Neill 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0
13 Taylor Chambers 2-7 2-5 0-0 2 1 0 6
15 Ella DiPietro 2-4 1-2 0-0 3 5 0 5
20 Annie Maher 6-13 0-0 1-2 13 5 0 13
21 Jadyn Bush 8-18 0-0 6-9 12 1 2 22
33 Jillese Bush 2-5 0-0 2-4 4 2 3 6
34 Minnie Miller 0-0 0-0 0-0 1 0 0 0

Catch our Live Broadcasts of the 3A State Tournament on theFinalScore.TV all week long.

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West Seattle Bounces Wilson in Quarterfinal Bout

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By Steve Dion

Thursday- March 2nd 2017 Boys 3A Hardwood Classic
Tacoma Dome 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Final
Wilson 14 7 13 20 54
Rainier Beach 15 10 15 22 62

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West Seattle Senior Nate Pryor

The penultimate Hardwood Classic quarterfinal matchup on Thursday featured an increasingly less unknown West Seattle squad against locally-based Wilson Rams. After facing the likes of Nathan Hale, Rainier Beach, & Garfield on several occasions in recent weeks, it was certainly a nice change for Keffrey Fazio’s Wildcats squad to test its meddle against other top Washington talent.

The matchup of length pitted Emmitt Matthews Jr. and Nathaniels Stokes for Wilson against the Mohamed brothers of West Seattle and the pairs of forwards figured heavily in the offensive output of the ballgame. Neither team gained a significant lead in the opening two quarters. Matthews accounted for the bulk of Wilson’s output netting 13 in the first half alone. West Seattle employed a more balanced attack with five Wildcats reaching the score sheet before intermission.

As the game wore on, Yusuf Mohamed continue to wreak havoc on both sides of the floor finishing with 23 points and 8 boards including a few highlight jams. Nate Pryor quietly added 13 and 7 in total as the Rams were outscored in all four quarters, thus never cutting down the deficit. The win earns the Wildcats a semifinal showdown with the victor between Garfield and Rainier Beach.

The Final Score
West Seattle 62, Wilson 54

Top Performers:
West Seattle
Yusuf Mohamed- 23 points, 11 rebounds

Wilson
Emmitt Matthews Jr.- 20 points, 6 rebounds

Hale Motors Past Stanwood in Tourney Opener

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By Steve Dion

Thursday- March 2nd 2017 Boys 3A Hardwood Classic
Tacoma Dome 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Final
Stanwood 10 14 18 21 63
Nathan Hale 20 22 27 17 86

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Nathan Hale Senior Michael Porter Jr.

The Tacoma Dome is not a familiar destination for the Nathan Hale Raiders. Similarly, a team with talent like Brandon Roy’s Raiders is equally rare.

The human highlight reel Michael Porter Jr. demonstrated his elite skills in the first half netting 20 of his 36 point total. PJ Fuller made his presence felt as well by tallying 13. The scrappy Spartans battled as senior leader A.J. Martinka reached double figures before halftime. However, an 18 point lead against the top team in the country would be a steep hill to climb for Stanwood.

It didn’t take long for Hale to seal the deal in the second half as more of the Raiders weapons including Jontay Porter, Fred Brown, and Tre’var Hollard joined Porter Jr. in the scoring spree. Stanwood showed tremendous fight with Cameron Plautz among others recorded strong figures as the game wore on. A decisive victory for Hale sets them up for a Friday night contest against also undefeated Lincoln.

The Final Score
Nathan Hale 53, Stanwood 36

Top Performers:
Nathan Hale
Michael Porter Jr.- 36 points, 15 rebounds, 4 steals

Stanwood
Chase Strieby- 15 points, 8 rebounds

Lincoln Hands Prep Quarterfinal Exit

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By Steve Dion

Thursday- March 2nd 2017 Boys 3A Hardwood Classic
Tacoma Dome 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Final
Seattle Prep 8 17 21 12 58
Lincoln 14 11 26 19 70

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Lincoln’s Willie Thomas & Emmett Linton

In a classic battle of Tacoma vs. Seattle, undefeated Lincoln took a short trip down the road to take on suddenly streaking Seattle Prep. Could the dynamic Panthers attack send the Abes packing with their first defeat of the season?

Lincoln took advantage of the home cooking early with leading scorer Trevante Anderson netting a dozen in the first half. Prep countered with another strong showing by Collin Welp whose recent performances have been gradually peaking. Additionally, Jaxon Woodward provided a nice boost to help bring the game to a 25-25 heading into intermission.

The intensity of the ballgame grew as the game wore on with physical play leading to critical calls on the floor and big momentum swings. The Abes ability to contain Prep sharpshooter Aaron Nettles played a major role in the outcome as the senior was limited to 10 points in the contest. Collin Welp continued his strong play, but his comrade in the paint Nic Lynch struggle to find a rhythm.

There were four Licoln players in double figures as Emmett Linton, Le’Zjon Bonds, and Willie Thomas joined their leader Anderson. The Abes did not waver in the closing minutes and walked away a dozen ahead of the Panthers. The win earns Lincoln a Friday night bout in front of their hometown crowd.

The Final Score
Lincoln 70, Seattle Prep 58

Top Performers:
Lincoln
Trevante Anderson- 17 points, 4 assists

Seattle Prep
Collin Welp- 20 points, 9 rebounds

Snohomish Wins Panther Battle, Ousts Prep

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By Steve Dion

Thursday- March 2nd 2017 Girls 3A Hardwood Classic
Tacoma Dome 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Final
Seattle Prep 3 8 11 14 36
Snohomish 15 15 9 14 53

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Snohomish Panthers

The lunchtime quarterfinal matchup in the girls 3A bracket featured Metro representative Seattle Prep fresh off a win against the defending champs Bellevue against 4A runner-up last season Snohomish. The winner would earn a trip to the semis and play the winner of Mercer Island against Kamiakin.

Snohomish jumped out of the gates ready to compete taking advantage of Kyra Beckman’s strength in the low block. She led all scorers with 17 points in the ballgame. Seattle Prep was limited to a single field goal in the first quarter and were trailing by double digits early. As the half progressed, Prep was unable to find a rhythm and at the break found themselves trailing by 19.

When play resumed, Snohomish kept the pedal down and were able to maintain a sizable lead. Katie Brandvold and Maya Duchesne added 11 apiece. Seattle Prep got a baker’s dozen from Marie Hauck who battled for a tough 31 minutes, but the lack of scoring options around her caused them to fall short. With the victory, Snohomish continues its quest to follow up last year’s second place finish with a title.

The Final Score
Snohomish 53, Seattle Prep 36

Top Performers:
Snohomish
Kyra Beckman- 17 points, 7 rebounds

Seattle Prep
Marie Hauck- 13 points, 8 rebounds

Beach Opens Title Defense Victorious, Garfield Next

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By Steve Dion

Wednesday- March 1st 2017 Boys 3A Hardwood Classic
Tacoma Dome 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Final
Bellevue 4 12 7 15 38
Rainier Beach 20 27 9 13 69

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It’s never a question of whether Rainier Beach will be here, it’s how far they’ll go. In the last handful of seasons, Mike Bethea’s has built a dynasty compiling 4 of the past 5 state titles. This season, the road to hoist the hardware will be a much tougher challenge. The Vikings quest for another title run began Wednesday night with a matchup against perennial KingCo power Bellevue. The winner would earn a quarterfinal matchup with Garfield on Thursday.

The defending champs made quick work of a young Wolverines squad from the opening tip. N’Keil Nelson’s toughness in the paint was too much for Bellevue’s interior defense and allowed the Beach wing to record 13 first-half points as part of a game-high 20. Additionally, Khalil Shabazz’s lock-down defense forced several turnovers leading to transition buckets for Kevin Porter Jr. who finished with 18.

The Wolverines were able to string together a more competitive second half even though the damage was done. Spencer Birkeland was able to reach double figures, but the experience Vikings held BHS to 38 points in the ballgame. Mike Bethea was able to get 9 Vikings in the scoring column in this convincing opening-round win.

Rainier Beach opens the Hardwood Classic in dominant fashion, but the road quickly gets tougher. They’ll battle the Bulldogs of Garfield tomorrow for the fourth time this year. A win would even the season series at two apiece, but at this stage, it’s win or go home. Make sure to catch the live broadcast of Thursday’s primetime matchup at www.theFinalScore.TV!

The Final Score
Rainier Beach 69, Bellevue 38

Top Performers:
Rainier Beach
N’Keil Nelson- 20 points

Bellevue
Spencer Birkeland- 10 points

Seattle Prep Deals Timberline Defeat, Advance to Quarters

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By Steve Dion

Wednesday- March 1st 2017 Boys 3A Hardwood Classic
Tacoma Dome 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Final
Seattle Prep 18 13 25 15 71
Timberline 7 14 19 13 53

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Seattle Prep Panthers

Early March is the optimal time for a team to be peaking with its best play. For the Seattle Prep Panthers, they are doing just that.

The opening round of the Hardwood Classic featured 11th seeded Prep battling against counterpart to the south in the Timberline Blazers. Which team would advance to the quarterfinals to face undefeated Lincoln?

Mike Kelly’s Panther squad jumped out to a big lead early scoring a dozen before the Blazers found the scoreboard. It wasn’t until late in the first quarter when Timberline recorded its first points on an Erik Stevenson bucket in the paint. Collin Welp’s dominant effort in this ballgame was evident early as the senior post’s jump shot was falling in addition to controlling the paint. Despite leading by double digits at the break, a late surge by Timberline when the Prep attack stalled put the game within reach heading into the second half of play.

When play resumed, the pace increased and the change favored Seattle Prep whose strong transition game led by Kalu Stricklin & Collin Gale contributed to a 25 point outburst in the third. Additionally, Welp buried some shots from the perimeter and Nic Lynch added a dozen in the low block to extend the lead. Timberline tried to keep pace with some tough shots by Tariq Romain and Hunter Campau but the fate of the game gradually became clear.

The final frame was dominated by a gradual increase in reserves inserted to play by both sides to run down the clock with Prep’s victory looming. When the dust settled, the Panthers won in convincing fashion as they move on to face the Abes tomorrow.

The Final Score
Seattle Prep 71, Timberline 53

Top Performers:
Seattle Prep
Collin Welp- 22 points, 7 rebounds

Timberline
Tariq Romain- 12 points, 3 steals

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Broadcast Schedule Friday, March 3
3:45pm- Lincoln vs. Bishop Blanchet – GIRLS
5:30pm- Snohomish vs. Mercer Island – GIRLS
7:15pm- Lincoln vs. Nathan Hale
9pm- West Seattle vs. Garfield

Broadcast Schedule Saturday, March 4
3:00pm- 3A Girls Championship
5:00pm- 3A Boys Championship
7:00pm- 4A Girls Championship
9pm- 4A Boys Championship

Complete Boys Schedule
Complete Girls Schedule

3A Broadcast Schedule- Thursday, March 2
All games are Live on theFinalScore.TV with a pre-game starting 10 mins before scheduled tip-off

GIRLS – Bishop Blanchet 58, Lynnwood 57 FINAL

GIRLS -Snohomish 53, Seattle Prep 36 FINAL

Lincoln 70 Seattle Prep 58 FINAL

Nathan Hale 86, Stanwood 63 FINAL

West Seattle 62, Wilson 54 FINAL

Garfield 59, Rainier Beach 58 FINAL

3A Broadcast Schedule- Wednesday, March 1
GIRLS – Lincoln 65, West Seattle 54 FINAL
Box Score

GIRLS – Seattle Prep 58, Bellevue 43 FINAL
Box Score

Seattle Prep 71, Timberline 53 FINAL
Box Score

Rainier Beach 69, Bellevue 38 FINAL

Complete Boys Schedule
Complete Girls Schedule

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Seattle Prep vs. Bellevue-Girls
Game Stats- 3/1/17
3A State Tournament

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Wednesday- March 1 2017 3A Girls Tournament
Tacoma Dome 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Final
Seattle Prep 15 8 17 18 58
Bellevue 13 12 7 11 43

3A Seattle Prep Panthers
# Player FG 3FG FT REB A F PTS
1 Angelina Usibelli 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0
3 Hilary Lapke 0-0 0-0 1-2 0 0 0 1
5 Helen Sauvage 0-6 0-0 1-2 1 0 2 1
10 Claire Russell 0-1 0-0 0-0 2 0 1 0
14 SJ Brackett 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0
15 Marie Hauck 2-8 0-0 3-7 10 2 2 7
22 Emily Petro 0-3 0-1 0-0 1 0 0 0
23 Lily Teders 1-1 0-0 0-0 2 1 3 2
30 Bea Franklin 7-13 1-2 8-9 7 2 2 23
42 Chinwe Ezeonu 12-18 0-1 0-0 9 2 5 24

3A Bellevue Wolverines
# Player FG 3FG FT REB A F PTS
1 Kara Choi 2-7 1-3 1-2 3 3 1 6
3 Ellie Bryant 4-8 0-1 2-2 1 0 3 10
4 Annika Prins 2-11 1-4 3-4 0 2 3 8
10 Eva Richards 0-2 0-2 0-0 0 0 1 0
11 Kathryn Roberts 3-8 0-0 0-2 9 2 4 6
20 Olivia Norton 0-1 0-1 0-0 0 0 0 0
21 Montana Jones 1-1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 2
22 Aubrey Baker 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0
23 Ann-Marie Jacobs 4-14 1-4 0-0 1 0 5 9
24 Ali-Kate Jochums 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0
32 Kate Parrish 1-1 0-0 0-0 5 0 5 2

Catch our Live Broadcasts of the 3A State Tournament on theFinalScore.TV all week long.

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Game Stats- 3/1/17
3A State Tournament

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Wednesday- March 1 2017 3A Girls Tournament
Tacoma Dome 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Final
West Seattle 8 7 16 23 54
Lincoln 10 23 15 17 65

3A West Seattle Wildcats
# Player FG 3FG FT REB A F PTS
2 Ellie Turk 0-1 0-1 0-0 1 0 4 0
3 Izzy Turk 3-7 3-6 0-0 3 0 0 9
4 Kelsey Lenzie 1-2 1-2 0-0 1 3 1 3
5 Rilcy Newsome 0-1 0-0 0-0 1 0 0 0
10 Jenna McPhee 3-7 2-4 1-2 1 1 5 9
11 Jasmine Gayles 5-10 0-0 3-3 7 3 1 13
20 Grace Sarver 6-10 1-3 3-9 5 0 2 16
21 Kathryn Anawalt 0-1 0-1 0-0 0 0 0 0
32 Meghan Fiso 1-3 0-1 2-2 2 1 4 4
42 Lennae Starr 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 1 0 0

3A Lincoln Abes
# Player FG 3FG FT REB A F PTS
1 Faith Brantley 3-8 2-4 4-4 3 1 1 12
2 Zaniya Banks 0-1 0-1 0-0 0 0 1 0
3 Nashoutae Frazier 0-1 0-1 0-0 0 0 0 0
4 Azallee Johnson 1-2 0-0 1-2 3 0 0 3
5 Ashia Donahue 2-4 0-0 2-2 2 0 4 6
10 Jessica Salevao 0-0 0-0 0-0 1 0 0 0
11 Dashawnae Archibald 0-0 0-0 0-0 2 0 0 0
12 Kondalia Montgomery 6-15 0-0 1-1 7 2 3 13
20 Morticia Mc'Call 7-11 2-3 9-12 12 4 1 25
24 Sa'Naya McAfee 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0
32 Sjontae Frazier 1-2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 2
33 Lisi Brooks 0-0 0-0 0-0 1 0 0 0
34 Shawndreia Brown 1-5 0-0 2-8 3 1 3 4

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Seattle Prep vs. Timberline
Game Stats- 3/1/17
3A State Tournament

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Wednesday- March 1 2017 3A Boys Tournament
Tacoma Dome 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Final
Seattle Prep 18 13 25 15 71
Timberline 7 14 19 13 53

3A Seattle Prep Panthers
# Player FG 3FG FT REB A PTS
2 Declan Kelly 0-1 0-1 0-0 0 0 0
3 Kalu Stricklin 5-10 0-1 0-0 5 1 10
4 Nikola Trifunovic 2-3 1-2 0-0 1 0 5
5 Jaxon Woodward 1-5 0-0 0-0 5 2 2
10 Aaron Nettles 1-7 0-3 4-4 3 0 6
14 Colin Gale 4-5 0-0 1-2 3 0 9
20 Alexander Flor 2-4 0-0 1-2 4 0 5
40 Collin Welp 9-17 2-7 2-4 7 0 22
42 Nic Lynch 5-12 0-0 2-2 6 3 12

3A Timberline Blazers
# Player FG 3FG FT REB A PTS
1 Tariq Romain 3-8 0-1 6-8 1 2 12
2 Hunter Campau 3-11 3-8 3-4 2 2 12
3 Eli Morton 2-6 0-1 0-0 4 0 4
10 Erik Stevenson 4-12 1-3 0-0 2 2 9
12 Jamin Faalogo 2-7 0-0 2-2 5 1 6
13 Jaelen Bush 1-4 0-0 0-1 3 0 2
21 Isaac Thompson 2-2 0-0 0-0 3 0 4
22 Conner Warick 1-1 0-0 0-0 1 0 2
23 Terran Melad 0-0 0-0 1-2 0 0 1
32 DeAnthony Wike 0-0 0-0 0-0 1 0 0
50 Mike Zaragoza 0-0 0-0 1-2 0 7 1

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Hale Clips Beach Second Straight Saturday

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Hale Clips Beach Second Straight Saturday
By Steve Dion

Saturday- February 25th 2017 Boys 3A Regionals
Bellevue College 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Final
Rainier Beach 21 17 11 22 71
Nathan Hale 17 17 19 27 80

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Nathan Hale Senior Michael Porter Jr.

Déjà vu.

It was at this same gymnasium in Bellevue one week ago when the top ranked team in the country Nathan Hale defeat defend Rainier Beach by 4 points, its lowest margin of victory this historic season. That game determined the district championship. Tonight, the stakes were raised as a first-round bye in the state tournament next week was on the line in addition to a favorable route to championship Saturday. Could the Vikings stun the Raiders in their third meeting of the season?

Rainier Beach began its attempt to knock off undefeated Hale early as crafty guard Khalil Shabazz netted 15 first-half points to lead the Vikings in the first half. The highly touted Michael Porter Jr. recorded 14 of his own including some thrilling dunks and acrobatic jumpers. At the break, Beach led 38-34.

A staple of Hale’s success this season is their ability to execute in the second half and that’s exactly what they did in this contest. Porter continued to carry the load adding another 10 in the third frame as the Raiders gained the lead heading into the final quarter. In addition, P.J. Fuller ignited the crowd with a huge block and 16 massive points to go with it.

Much like last week’s matchup, Beach fought back with N’Keil Nelson attacking the cup to add to his scoring total which finished at 18. However, a late Porter triple served as the dagger which sealed the victory for Brandon Roy’s still undefeated Hale squad. They retain their top seed heading into the state tourney which sets them up nicely for a clear route to the championship game.

The Final Score
Nathan Hale 80, Rainier Beach 71

Top Performers:
Nathan Hale
Michael Porter Jr.- 39 points

Rainier Beach
Khalil Shabazz- 24 points