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Friday Harbor boys, girls basketball play ‘Crush in the Slush’ tournament

Published 1:30 am Monday, December 31, 2018

Friday Harbor boys, girls basketball play ‘Crush in the Slush’ tournament
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Friday Harbor boys, girls basketball play ‘Crush in the Slush’ tournament
Contributed photo/John Stimpson Darcy Ayers maintains her cool under tight pressure from the defense.
Contributed photo/John Stimpson Liz Cruz shoots from the top of the key.
Contributed photo/John Stimpson Bailee Lambright drives toward the basket.
Contributed photo/John Stimpson Ava Hoffman takes a 6-foot jump shot.
Contributed photo/John Stimpson Rachel Starr plays tight defense on her player.
Contributed photo/John Stimpson Stella Parsons shoots for 2 in close.
Contributed photo/John Stimpson Leah Black releases an 8-foot jump shot.
Contributed photo/John Stimpson Tori Polda goes up for 2 points.
Contributed photo/John Stimpson Fallon Taylor puts up a 6-foot layup.
Contributed photo/John Stimpson Boys head coach Rod Turnbull discusses strategy with the players.
Contributed photo/John Stimpson Ty Anderson drives the baseline toward the basket.
Contributed photo/John Stimpson Kyle Mapstead goes up for an easy 2 points.
Contributed photo/John Stimpson Jadan Jones puts up a strong defense.
Contributed photo/John Stimpson Ethan Germain starts his drive toward the basket.
Contributed photo/John Stimpson Chase Wilson heads toward the basket on a fast break.
Contributed photo/John Stimpson Marshall Clark lays up a 2-point shot.
Contributed photo/John Stimpson Alex Holman releases the ball towards the basket.

Submitted by John Stimpson

The Wolverine boys and girls varsity basketball teams traveled to Port Townsend for the 12th annual Crush in the Slush basketball tournament, Dec. 28-29. Eleven teams participated with each team playing just two games. On Dec. 28, the Wolverine boys took on Northwest School from Seattle. It was a close matchup with each team trading baskets and staying neck and neck to the very last few seconds. Friday Harbor prevailed winning by 1 point with a score of 58-57. The lady Wolverines had an easier contest playing the Port Townsend Red Hawks and winning their game with a score of 51-10.

On Dec. 29, the lady Wolverines took on the Battle Ground Tigers. This matchup was very close with the Tigers taking the win with a score of 36-33. The Wolverines boys played the Ferndale Golden Eagles. The score was very close till a few minutes remaining in the first half when the Eagles had a quick couple points. Upon returning to the court the Wolverines could not catch the Eagles. The Eagles took the win with a score of 55-43. None of these games were league matches.

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