Monthly Archives: March 2016

Player Stats
Lewis and Clark vs. Stanwood

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4A Lewis and Clark Tigers
# Player FG 3FG FT REB A F PTS
13 Jacinta Buckley 4-6 0-0 2-2 5 0 4 10
14 Riley Lupfer 7-19 2-6 6-7 7 1 4 22
24 Mary Stoa 2-4 0-0 0-1 2 2 2 4
32 Taylor Cunningham 3-7 1-1 1-4 7 1 1 8
33 Brook Howlett 3-10 0-1 0-0 4 2 4 6
20 Dominique Arquette 0-2 0-1 0-0 4 0 1 0
30 Skyler Kelli 0-0 0-0 0-0 1 0 0 0

4A Snohomish Panthers
# Player FG 3FG FT REB A F PTS
3 Katie Brandvold 2-8 2-5 0-0 2 0 0 6
12 Maya Duchesne 0-3 0-1 2-2 1 1 2 2
14 Emily Preach 0-1 0-0 0-0 1 0 1 0
22 Shaylee Harwood 2-5 0-0 2-3 3 1 5 6
24 Madison Pollock 8-21 1-5 5-8 9 2 1 22
30 Madeline Smith 5-11 0-0 8-12 7 2 2 18
34 Kyra Beckman 0-2 0-0 0-0 3 0 1 0
44 Ellie Flitsch 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0

Thursday- March 3rd 2016 Girls 4A State Tournament
Tacoma Dome 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 1OT Final
Lewis & Clark 13 8 11 14 4 50
Snohomish 10 9 19 8 8 54

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Todd Beamer Escapes Past Skyview in Quarterfinals

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Todd Beamer Escapes Past Skyview in Quarterfinals
By Steve Dion

Thursday- March 3rd 2016 Girls 4A State
Tacoma Dome 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Final
Skyview 6 6 11 12 35
Todd Beamer 16 3 14 7 40


Todd Beamer Titans

Todd Beamer took control of the contest from the tip scoring in double figures before Skyview could register any points. Nia Alexander and Bria Rice led the charge with turnovers in Skyview’s back-court leading to easy buckets. Skyview eventually cobbled together a response to cut the lead down and give themselves a chance to talk things over at halftime and make a run down the stretch.

The Storm did exactly that by controlling the glass and challenging Beamer’s field goal attempts in the paint. The trio of Ashlee Comastro, Madison Lord, and Riley Friauf willed Skyview within one possession until Nia Alexander put the game on ice. Beamer’s leading scorer buried a three with the shot clock expiring pushing the Titans lead out of reach. Beamer advances to the semis on Friday.

The Final Score
Todd Beamer 40, Skyview 35.

Top Performers:

Todd Beamer
Nia Alexander- 11 points

Skyview
Ashlee Comastro- 10 points, 7 rebounds

Head Coach Interview: Thomas Ostrander (Auburn-Mountainview)

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Auburn-Mountainview – Head Coach
Thomas Ostrander

Dick Fain catches up with head coach of the SPSL 3A champions Auburn-Mountainview Thomas Ostrander. Listen as he talks about his team’s quest to reach the state tournament with this talented Lions squad!

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Head Coach Interview: Darnell Taylor (West Seattle)

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West Seattle – Head Coach
Darnell Taylor

Dick Fain catches up with head coach of the West Seattle Wildcats Darnell Taylor. Listen as he talks about his team’s quest to reach the Tacoma Dome in his first year as head coach of West Seattle!

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Garfield Proves Strength in Regional Victory Over Rams

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Garfield Proves Strength in Regional Victory Over Rams
By Steve Dion

Saturday- February 27th 2016 Boys 3A Regionals
Bellevue College 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Final
Wilson 11 26 26 17 80
Garfield 33 29 26 30 118


Garfield Bulldogs

Defending 3A champions Garfield entered this season as a clear favorite to repeat in 2016 given their returning core group and added talent this year. Saturday’s regional contest with Wilson served as the Bulldogs final step to get back to the state tournament.

Wilson found themselves in a tough situation early when Garfield’s defense strung together a series of turnovers leading to transition buckets. This stifling defensive display resulted in 33 big first quarter points. The Rams were able to match the ‘Dogs bucket for bucket as the half progressed including five finishing with double digits led by senior captain David Jenkins Jr. who ended with 19. However, the halftime lead created by knock-down Jaylen Nowell jumpers and Terrell Brown slashing to the cup gave them an edge they would not put in jeopardy.

As the second half wore on, Wilson’s Nate Fisher found a groove recording a cool 17 points on 6/7 shooting, but former Wilson Ram Alphonso Anderson netted 20 in addition to 8 rebounds. This proved enough to eventually put this game on ice. Afterwards, Anderson talked about facing former friends on Wilson saying, “It was fun playing against the old guys. Dave, Montre; been playing with them since I was little.” When asked about the depth of this talented Bulldogs roster, Anderson responded, “We’ve got pretty much ten division-1 basketball players on the team. At practice, we get each other better.” Finally, he said the defensive intensity shown is a result of the team’s eagerness on offense and that, “Defense leads to dunks, so as many steals as we can get, the more dunks we get!” Ed Haskins finds himself three wins from three state titles in a row, can Garfield complete the task at hand?

The Final Score
Garfield 118, Wilson 80.

Top Performer:

Garfield
Alphonso Anderson- 20 points, 8 rebounds

Wilson
David Jenkins Jr.- 19 points, 4 rebounds

Bellevue Runs Over Rams, Continues Perfect Season

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Bellevue Runs Over Rams, Continues Perfect Season
By Steve Dion

Saturday- February 27th 2016 Girls 3A Regionals
Bellevue College 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Final
Wilson 10 7 7 2 26
Bellevue 16 30 24 9 79


Bellevue senior Anna Wilson

Leah Krautter’s undefeated Wolverines continued their streak of dominance on Saturday night in Bellevue’s lopsided win over Wilson to earn another trip the TDome in the final week of the season. This game was decided before intermission when BHS took a 46-17 lead into the locker room. Tatiana Streun, Quinessa Caylao-Do, and Anna Wilson led the charge by combining for 36 first half points. Kiki Knox and Erica Hamlin countered with 7 & 6 respectively in the half, but this proved to not be enough.

The second half was merely procedural with the result evident allowing Bellevue to demonstrate its depth. Nine Wolverines scored to which Streun commented about after the game by saying, “We don’t have bench players. We all contribute…everyone can shoot, everyone can pass the ball. We just play as a team and it’s great to be a part of.” In regards to the team’s chemistry with new players added this season, Streun added, “It’s like they’ve been here for four years and there’s nothing holding us back as a team.”

The all-around balance of BHS helped the Wolverines reassure their position as one of the favorites heading into finals weekend. Will Bellevue win the requisite three games to hoist the hardware and claim a perfect season?

The Final Score
Bellevue 79, Wilson 26.

Top Performer:

Bellevue
Tatiana Streun- 19 points

Wilson
Kiki Knox- 11 points

Bellevue Cruises Past Terrace, Tacoma Bound

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Bellevue Cruises Past Terrace, Tacoma Bound
By Steve Dion

Saturday- February 27th 2016 Boys 3A Regionals
Bellevue College 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Final
Mountlake Terrace 8 11 4 12 35
Bellevue 11 11 16 5 43


Bellevue Wolverines

Despite having only 6 players active in Saturday’s regional game against Mountlake Terrace, Bellevue was able to punch their ticket in a low-scoring affair with the Hawks. An early Bellevue lead created by the likes of Sharif Khan and sharpshooter Colin Suter was gradually whittled away heading into halftime as Khyree Armstead found his rhythm recording all nine of his points in the first two quarters.

They were unable to carry the momentum into the third quarter when the Wolverines put the clamps down on defense. Mikey Henn and Cole Cirillo helped give their team a lead Terrace would not surmount. As a result, the Wolverines find themselves playing March basketball once again.

After the game, Sharif Khan discussed the excitement of returning to the Dome stating, “It’s a great feeling just knowing we’re going back there, and we have one more shot at it.” When asked about the team’s performance on Saturday, he said, “Guys stepped up big time, Cole Cirillo was huge for us, Andrew Kenny played extremely tough, and then Colin Suter was knocking down shots.” If they end up meeting with favorites Garfield or Rainier Beach in the final game, Khan explains the importance of “mental toughness. As long as we come out with an attitude that we can compete is all you can ask for.”

The Final Score
Bellevue 43, Mountlake Terrace 35.

Top Performer:

Bellevue
Mikey Henn- 10 points, 8 rebounds

Sparling’s 31 Propels Ellensburg to Finals Appearance

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Sparling’s 31 Propels Ellensburg to Finals Appearance
By Steve Dion

Saturday- February 27th 2016 Boys 2A Regionals
Bellevue College 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Final
Mark Morris 15 16 12 16 59
Ellensburg 19 9 16 26 70


Ellensburg senior Coleman Sparling

A clash of elite scorers told the story in a 2A winner-to-state match-up between Mark Morris and Ellensburg. Coleman Sparlings game-high 34 points proved enough to lead the Bulldogs past a 32 point effort by Monarchs junior Will Burghardt. The Monarchs carried a slim lead into the intermission through an increasingly emphasized defensive effort as the first half wore on.

It appeared this game was headed for a close finish as the second half progressed. However, Ellensburg put that possibility to bed when Bryce Helgeson, Trey Bennett, and Sparling put together a run that caught the Monarchs off guard. This put Bill Bakamus in a coaching situation where they needed to foul the Bulldogs and hope they could catch up by slowing the game down. Ellensburg didn’t waver and was able to stave off Mark Morris for a comfortable win.

After the game, Bulldogs coach Del Enders talked about their game plan down the stretch which included “speeding them up, forcing them to take quick shots; quick rebounds, and that just plays right into it then they have to foul us.” In regards to Sparling’s big time performance, Enders said, “He would not be denied. 19 points in the first half, all kinds of rebounds.” As Ellensburg prepares for the state finals, the Bulldogs will focus on free throw shooting considering “throughout the game, especially on one-and-ones, we’re notorious for leaving the front end.”

The Final Score
Ellensburg 70, Mark Morris 59.

Top Performers:

Ellensburg
Coleman Sparling- 34 points, 13 rebounds

Mark Morris
Will Burghardt- 32 points

Defending Champs Mark Morris Yakima Bound Again

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Defending Champs Mark Morris Yakima Bound Again
By Steve Dion

Saturday- February 27th 2016 Girls 2A Regionals
Bellevue College 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Final
Toppenish 11 13 18 13 55
Mark Morris 12 20 10 23 65


Mark Morris Monarchs

The Mark Morris Monarchs have taken one step closer to repeating as state champs by defeating the Toppenish Wildcats on Saturday afternoon in regional round play. Their balanced attack included four double digit scorers with Brooke Walling, Libby Bartleson, Zsaleh Parvas, and Alexis Troy recording 18, 14, and a dozen apiece respectively.

After facing an eight point deficit at halftime, Jenni Johnson (23 points, 6 rebound, 6 steals) and Janealle Sutterlict (13 points, 5 steals) led a third quarter charge that brought the Wildcats within a single bucket heading into the final quarter. Could Toppenish take the lead?

Midway through the final quarter, Parvas knocked down a three pointer following a blocked shot and outlet pass. She was fouled in the process and the bucket seemed to remove any remaining momentum the Cats still held. With the victory, Mark Morris will vie for back-to-back titles next weekend.

The Final Score
Mark Morris 65, Toppenish 55.

Top Performers:

Mark Morris
Brooke Walling- 18 points, 11 rebounds

Toppenish
Jenni Johnson- 23 points, 6 rebounds

4A and 3A State Tournament Brackets

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2016 4A State Tournament Brackets
Tacoma Dome – March 3-5, 2016

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2016 3A State Tournament Brackets
Tacoma Dome – March 3-5, 2016

Click here for the 3A Boys Bracket

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Saturday, March 5, 2016- Tacoma Dome

4A Boys Championship Game- 3:00 PM
4A Girls Championship Game- 5:00 PM
3A Boys Championship Game- 7:00 PM
3A Girls Championship Game- 9:00 PM

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