Vikings outdo the Wolverines

The Friday Harbor Varsity Wolverines hosted the Orcas Island Vikings in Turnbull Gym Friday, Jan. 31. The Lady Wolverines stayed close in points to the Lady Vikings until the 4th quarter when the Vikings pulled several points ahead and took the win 46-31.

The Wolverine boys varsity took charge right away and kept the Vikings at bay. Most of the game the Wolverines had a lead of 10 points or more. It was a tough fought contest with the Wolverines coming away with the win and a score of 53-47.

They took on Darrington Tuesday, Feb. 4. The lady Wolverines won 39-25, and the boys lost 39—30. The next game will be Friday, Feb. 7 against La Conner in La Conner.

Fallon Taylor takes the ball. (John Stimpson/contributed photo.)

Fallon Taylor takes the ball. (John Stimpson/contributed photo.)

Rachel Starr applies tough defense in a full-court press. (John Stimpson/contributed photo.)

Rachel Starr applies tough defense in a full-court press. (John Stimpson/contributed photo.)

Ashley Lawson gets control of a rebound and heads down court. (John Stimpson/contributed photo.)

Ashley Lawson gets control of a rebound and heads down court. (John Stimpson/contributed photo.)

Wolverine Cheer Squad kept the crowds spirit high. (John Stimpson/contributed photo.)

Wolverine Cheer Squad kept the crowds spirit high. (John Stimpson/contributed photo.)

Liz Cruz applies tough defensive pressure. (John Stimpson/contributed photo.)

Liz Cruz applies tough defensive pressure. (John Stimpson/contributed photo.)

Alex Holman in close for a two-point lay in. (John Stimpson/contributed photo.)

Alex Holman in close for a two-point lay in. (John Stimpson/contributed photo.)

Bailee Lambright with a five-foot jumper and two points. (John Stimpson/contributed photo.)

Bailee Lambright with a five-foot jumper and two points. (John Stimpson/contributed photo.)

Wolverine starting five: L to R: Ethan Germain, JJ Jones, Ty Anderson, Dylan Roberson, and Gavin Mason. (John Stimpson/contributed photo.)

Wolverine starting five: L to R: Ethan Germain, JJ Jones, Ty Anderson, Dylan Roberson, and Gavin Mason. (John Stimpson/contributed photo.)

Ty Anderson prepares for his shot for two points. (John Stimpson/contributed photo.)

Ty Anderson prepares for his shot for two points. (John Stimpson/contributed photo.)

Gavin Mason excites the crowd with his drive to the basket. (John Stimpson/contributed photo.)

Gavin Mason excites the crowd with his drive to the basket. (John Stimpson/contributed photo.)

JJ Jones leads the fast break up the court toward the basket. (John Stimpson/contributed photo.)

JJ Jones leads the fast break up the court toward the basket. (John Stimpson/contributed photo.)

Turnbull gym was packed with an overflowing crowd of Wolverine and Orcas Island fans. It was also Senior Night and lots of students came to the game to cheer the home town team. (John Stimpson/contributed photo.)

Turnbull gym was packed with an overflowing crowd of Wolverine and Orcas Island fans. It was also Senior Night and lots of students came to the game to cheer the home town team. (John Stimpson/contributed photo.)

Dylan Roberson glides to one of many, two-point layups! (John Stimpson/contributed photo.)

Dylan Roberson glides to one of many, two-point layups! (John Stimpson/contributed photo.)

Ethan Germain flies up to secure a two-point lay in. (John Stimpson/contributed photo.)

Ethan Germain flies up to secure a two-point lay in. (John Stimpson/contributed photo.)

Kyson Jackson weaves his way up court toward the basket. (John Stimpson/contributed photo.)

Kyson Jackson weaves his way up court toward the basket. (John Stimpson/contributed photo.)