Lincoln comes back for overtime win over Lakes
Trailing by 14 points midway through the third quarter and struggling to defend imposing
Lakes center Zach Banner, Lincoln launched an incredible run to climb back into the game and eventually claim a wild 92-85 overtime win over the Lancers in the district playoff opener on Feb. 14.
"Everything was going wrong for us," said Abes coach Aubrey Shelton. "I just kept telling
our kids, 'not today, we are not going out today.'"
Banner – who finished with a game-high 34 points and 13 rebounds – dominated from the start, scoring eight points in the first quarter to help put Lakes up 13-12. Isaac Barsh, the
Abes' leading scorer with 22 points, helped put Lincoln on top 27-24 with a jumper halfway through the second quarter, but then the Lancers' Andrew Holloway…
February 16, 2012
Foss hangs on
Hosting a team with a strong contingent of travelling fans, Foss knew it was important to get off to a quick start against Fort Vancouver. The Falcons did just that, forging a 15-point first-quarter lead and withstanding…
February 16, 2012
Bellarmine escapes Kentridge
Frigid weather had made its way into western Washington on Feb. 14 and stuck around for the whole day and would eventually find its way into the Bellarmine lineup for the second half against Kentridge. Leading 31-14…
February 16, 2012
Bellarmine’s Ladenburg qualifies for Mat Classic
While Tahoma was busy dominating most of the field at the 4A wrestling districts at Thomas Jefferson High School on Feb. 11, Bellarmine and Mount Tahoma each claimed small victories by qualifying one wrestler for the…
February 16, 2012
Logger women take NWC Crown
The Puget Sound women's swimming team came back from an eight-point deficit entering the final day of the NWC Championships to claim the team title at the King County Aquatic Center on Feb. 12. Tracy Wormwood highlighted…
February 16, 2012
Titans clinch playoff Berth
The Tacoma Community College basketball team was tested but came away with two gritty wins in the last week to remain tied atop the division standings and clinch a trip to the postseason. The Titans beat Centralia 73-65…
February 16, 2012
Local wrestlers advance at districts
Wilson's Jake Ferris and Jacob Evens and Foss' Andrew Hahn qualified for the Mat Classic at the 3A wrestling districts at Bonney Lake on Feb. 10-11. After dropping his first match, Evens rattled off four wins – including…
February 16, 2012
Stars drop final home matches
The Tacoma Stars dropped two high-scoring affairs to the Anaheim Bolts on Feb. 11-12 in their final home matches of the season to drop to 3-9 overall, fifth place in their division. The Stars fell 12-10 to Anaheim on…
February 16, 2012
Loggers baseball begins with split
The Puget Sound baseball team kicked off its season by winning two of four games at the Swing Into Spring Baseball Classic in Pasco on Feb. 10-12. The Loggers opened with a 2-1 loss to Corban on Feb. 10, as starter Jeff…
February 16, 2012
Volleyball Officials Wanted
The Tacoma-Pierce County Volleyball Officials Board is in need of individuals who are interested in officiating middle school, junior high, senior high, college, and recreation department volleyball matches throughout…
February 16, 2012
Lady Crusaders’ signature defense shuts down Concrete
With the way Tacoma Baptist plays defense on the court and how they talk about its importance, it is no wonder how they are able to shut down opposing offenses. The Lady Crusaders were at it again on Feb. 11, creating…
February 16, 2012
Life Christian falls to Nooksack Valley to end season
With a young team experienced in making big comebacks this season, Life Christian was facing another uphill battle after a slow start against Nooksack Valley. Despite an offensive outburst to make up some ground in the…
