Friday Harbor boys basketball overtake Braves, girls come up short

By John Stimpson

Sports contributor

The Friday Harbor Wolverines basketball teams played their first league games against the La Conner Braves on Dec. 18, off of the island. The lady Wolverines gave it their all but lost to the Braves, 50-33. The Wolverine boys varsity came away with a well-fought win with a score of 65-46.

Contributed photo/John Stimpson                                Gavin Mason shoots for 2 points from the corner.

Contributed photo/John Stimpson Gavin Mason shoots for 2 points from the corner.

Contributed photo/John Stimpson                                Kenny Hallock keeps pace with the Braves guard.

Contributed photo/John Stimpson Kenny Hallock keeps pace with the Braves guard.

Contributed photo/John Stimpson                                Ethan Germain goes up for 2 points.

Contributed photo/John Stimpson Ethan Germain goes up for 2 points.

Contributed photo/John Stimpson                                Lucas Chevalier drives in for a 2-point layup.

Contributed photo/John Stimpson Lucas Chevalier drives in for a 2-point layup.

Contributed photo/John Stimpson                                Ty Anderson sets up the play.

Contributed photo/John Stimpson Ty Anderson sets up the play.

Contributed photo/John Stimpson                                Chase Wilson hustles in for a 2-point layup.

Contributed photo/John Stimpson Chase Wilson hustles in for a 2-point layup.

Contributed photo/John Stimpson                                Marshall Clark glides to an easy 2 points to start a big scoring drive.

Contributed photo/John Stimpson Marshall Clark glides to an easy 2 points to start a big scoring drive.

Contributed photo/John Stimpson                                Spirits were high led by the Wolverine cheer squad.

Contributed photo/John Stimpson Spirits were high led by the Wolverine cheer squad.

Contributed photo/John Stimpson                                Leah Black muscles her way to the basket.

Contributed photo/John Stimpson Leah Black muscles her way to the basket.

Contributed photo/John Stimpson                                Tori Polda shoots for 2 points.

Contributed photo/John Stimpson Tori Polda shoots for 2 points.

Contributed photo/John Stimpson                                Ava Hoffman brings the ball down court.

Contributed photo/John Stimpson Ava Hoffman brings the ball down court.

Contributed photo/John Stimpson                                Piper Taylor looks for an open player.

Contributed photo/John Stimpson Piper Taylor looks for an open player.

Contributed photo/John Stimpson                                Bailee Lambright drives for a 2-point shot.

Contributed photo/John Stimpson Bailee Lambright drives for a 2-point shot.

Contributed photo/John Stimpson                                Liz Cruz races toward the basket.

Contributed photo/John Stimpson Liz Cruz races toward the basket.