South Sound high school winter sports roundup (Feb. 10-11)

FEB. 10

GIRLS BASKETBALL

4A

NO. 11 KENTRIDGE 46, NO. 14 PUYALLUP 44

The Chargers and Vikings nearly battled to a stalemate as a final bucket from freshman Jaya Brown sealed the deal for Kentridge.

Early in the second quarter and finding themselves down 12-6, the Chargers went on a 6-0 run to tie the game up and shift the momentum back their way. Kentridge rode that momentum and overtook Puyallup for a 21-19 lead entering halftime.

That two point lead would remain critical as both teams scored 25 points in the second half, giving the Chargers the narrow win and the chance to continue their season.

“The big thing is that we used our athleticism to push the tempo. We were a bit timid to begin the game, but we regrouped,” said coach Brad McDowell. “We are a bit younger, so we keep motivations short and sweet. The coaches encouraged them to fight for the loose ball and feel confidence in what they are doing.”

Brown’s game winning bucket came with about a minute left in the game and Kentridge was down 44-43. Spreading the ball out and getting a good lane, the ball was passed under the basket. From there, Brown crashed the board and made the lay-in to take the permanent lead.

Junior Sydney Esperanza led all scorers for the Chargers with 17. Brown chipped in 13 as well. Senior Naomi Hotchkiss led the Vikings with 14 and junior Emily Randolph added 11.

BOX SCORE

P: 10-9-12-13--44

KR: 6-15-11-14--46

Scoring: (KR) Andrea Pop 5, Jaya Brown 13, Sydney Esperanza 17, Sam Holbrook 3, Tia Schanbeck 4, Trinity Schanbeck 4; (P) Naomi Hotchkiss 14, Maddy Weaver 8, Emily Randolph 11, Lola Woodburn 5, Nicole Yanasak 5

NO. 3 EMERALD RIDGE 55, NO. 6 KENTWOOD 29

The Jaguars had several goals in their win over the Conquerors. First, they wanted to dominate on defense and prevent themselves from fouling if possible. Then it was up to senior Monique Carter, the newly crowned 4A SPSL MVP, to distribute the ball on offense.

Defensively, Emerald Ridge never allowed more than eight points to be scored in a quarter. They limited any look Kentwood had, rotated to the ball efficiently, and kept the pressure up even as they widened the scoring margin.

“We had a great defense, we locked them up and stayed out of foul trouble,” said coach Arvin Mosely. “[Carter] got MVP of the league and it’s because she sets the table for everyone. [Freshman Ryah McGriff] is a handful, she’s gonna be trouble for other teams. [Carter] did everything to make sure everyone got their shot. We weren’t fouling, put a lot of pressure on the ball, and didn’t get too many easy looks.”

McGriff led all scores with 11 points on the night. Behind her were seniors Tami Gallo and Alina Sapilak with nine points each.

The loss doesn’t eliminate the Conquerors, as they will square off against league-rival Kentridge in the next round of districts. Meanwhile, Emerald Ridge is slated to take on Tahoma at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 15 at Curtis High School.

BOX SCORE

KW: 8-6-8-7--29

ER: 18-15-10-12--55

Scoring: (ER) Naomi Senato 6, Ryah McGriff 11, Maya Barnett 8, Monique Carter 6, Kaili Robinson 3, Tami Gallo 9, Lele Cammack 3, Alina Sapilak 9; (KW) Aniya Washington 3, Tia Pam 3, Jessica Ajayi 2, Orlaan Winston 6, Dee-vyne Salu 7, Kylie Robertson 2, Niki Boris 2, Princess Va’a 2, C.K. Kandola 2

NO. 15 SKYVIEW 66, NO. 10 SOUTH KITSAP 53

For the first three quarters of the game, the Wolves had the energy and communication to take the lead against the Storm. Unfortunately, things quickly came off the rails as Skyview out scored them 23-6 in the final period.

Fatigue set in and despite juniors Kamdyn Hagerty and Grace Degarimore trying to get to their usual spots on the post, the Storm just outlasted them.

“We just had energy and fresh legs coming in. The communication on defense was amazing,” said coach Anthony Lewis. “They were playing for each other, and had great team defense. We got tired in the fourth quarter which led to shots not falling. We stopped looking for the shooters, and that gave them momentum.”

Hagerty and Degarimore were the Wolves’ high scorers in the game, putting up 13 and 12 respectively. However, both of them combined could not keep up with Skyview senior Jordan Labrador-Hallett. The senior shooting guard fetched 27 points on the night, easily leading all scores.

South Kitsap is on the cusp of turning around their program though, as they made the district tournament for the first time since joining the SPSL.

With a whole year’s experience, Lewis hopes to have more kids buy into his philosophy of playing basketball to have fun.

BOX SCORE

SK: 15-17-15-6--53

S: 6-17-20-23--66

Scoring: (SK) Breanna Viergutz 8, Kyla Hoisington 8, Kamdyn Hagerty 13, Aly Loudermilk 2, Mika Brady 2, Grace Degarimore 12, Reagan Kelly 8; (S) Lainiey Phillips 4, Sam Groesbeck 3, Brynnlee Williams 4, TaRyah Hamstreet 2, Kiera Parks 17, Chanelle Paschal 8, Jordan Labrador-Hallett 27

3A

No. 1 PENINSULA 62, No. 8 GIG HARBOR 47

The Seahawks are soaring to the state bracket.

The tournament’s top seed exploded for 30 points in the opening quarter and upended rival Gig Harbor in a home win Friday night.

Peninsula’s Kaylia Heidelberg led the early ambush, posting 16 points and four three-pointers in the first eight minutes. The junior guard finished with 29, a game-high.

The opening-round win in the District 3/4 3A tournament pushed Peninsula into the semifinals on Feb. 15.

Gig Harbor remains in contention for the state tournament next month, but the Tides’ path gets rockier — they’ll need to advance through a loser-out contest on Feb. 14 and win one of two contests on Feb. 16 and Feb. 18 to advance.

Gig Harbor’s Olivia Paul and Riley Peschek countered with 18 and 17 points, respectively, but Peninsula’s lead grew to 20 by intermission and the Tides failed to make up any ground until the fourth.

Peninsula led by as many as 30.

Seahawks senior Sophia Casello added 12 points -- nine in the first quarter -- and five rebounds.

Heidelberg accounted for all of Peninsula’s fourth-quarter points (seven). She and senior forward Brooke Zimmermann snared a team-high six rebounds apiece.

BOX SCORE

GH: 13-6-6-22—47

P: 30-9-16-7—62

Scoring: (P) Kaylia Heidelberg 29, Sophia Casello 12, Brooke Zimmermann 9, Grace Richardson 6, Samantha Karjala 3, Daisy Peay 3; (GH) Olivia Paul 18, Riley Peschek 17, Alex Ferrier 10, Kaliyah Miller 2

No. 5 NORTH THURSTON 78, No. 4 EVERGREEN (VANCOUVER) 38

North Thurston’s 40-point rout of Evergreen on Friday night quickly morphed from winner-to-state battle between neighboring seeds into a showcase of Soraya Ogaldez’s unstoppable scoring prowess.

The sophomore standout dropped 41 points with ten three-pointers — outscoring all of her opponents combined — in a convincing road win in the opening round of the District 3/4 3A tournament.

Ogaldez jump-started North Thurston’s 15-0 run in the first quarter and finished the period with 16. She had 28 by halftime, helping the Rams push their lead to 23 by intermission.

North Thurston’s Grace Lee and Sadi Tanner added 10 points apiece. Ogaldez snagged eight steals.

North Thurston punched a ticket to regionals with Friday’s win. Evergreen must win two of three district contests next week to remain in contention.

BOX SCORE

NT: 23-20-19-16—78

E: 6-14-10-8—38

No. 6 BONNEY LAKE 67, No. 2 AUBURN MOUNTAINVIEW 63

Bonney Lake fumbled a third-quarter lead but recovered to upset two-seed Auburn Mountainview on the road Friday night.

The opening-round win in the District 3/4 3A tournament cemented a trip to regionals later this month and pushed Bonney Lake into the bracket’s semifinals.

Panthers star center Jazmyn Shipp paced all scorers with 24 and sunk four three-pointers.

Bonney Lake’s Evin Elias added 15 and drained a game-high five triples.

Auburn Mountainview entered the fourth quarter with a one-point lead after trailing by five at the half. Elias led Bonney Lake’s resurgence with nine points in the final period.

Bonney Lake meets Lincoln on Feb. 15 at Auburn High School in the district semifinals. Both programs qualified for regionals, regardless of result.

Auburn Mountainview remains in state contention but needs a pair of wins in loser-out games on Feb. 14 and 16.

BOX SCORE

BL: 14-21-14-18—67

AMV: 12-18-20-13—63

Scoring: (BL) Jazmyn Shipp 24, Evin Elias 15, Emma Moore 9, Ava Rice 9, Ava Bailey 6, Kylie Noland 4; (AMV) Maliyah Elliott 19, Neviah Johnson 18, Kyra Thomas 6, Ainsley Weatherford 6, Kaylahna Cruz 5, Iliayah Wallis-Caw 4, Maile Roberts 3, Madelyn Shaw 2

No. 10 SILAS 37, No. 17 BAINBRIDGE 33

Silas kept its season alive on Friday night by sneaking past Bainbridge in the opening round of the District 3/4 3A tournament.

The Rams have survived the first of two loser-out contests, the next on the road at No. 2 Auburn Mountainview on Feb. 14. That contest’s winner can advance to regionals with another win on Feb. 16.

Friday’s loss ended Bainbridge’s season.

FRIDAY’S BASKETBALL SCORES

3A GIRLS

Lincoln 55, Todd Beamer 28

Prairie 50, Timberline 37

Central Kitsap 52, Thomas Jefferson 23

2A BOYS

Enumclaw 58, White River 52

Franklin Pierce 78, Washington 40

Fife 77, Orting 65

2A GIRLS

Franklin Pierce 38, Washington 34

Clover Park 48, Steilacoom 45

SATURDAY (FEB. 11)

BOYS BASKETBALL

4A

No. 1 CURTIS 74, No. 8 KENTRIDGE 59

Top-seed Curtis jumped to a double-digit lead and held the pace for all of Saturday night’s win over Kentridge.

Vikings guard Zoom Diallo posted a game-high 26 points and propelled Curtis to the District 3/4 semifinals.

The win punched Curtis’ ticket to the regional bracket later this month.

Diallo sunk eight of nine free throws. Vikings guard Cinque Maxwell tallied 21 points and Tyce Paulsen added 13, rounding out Curtis’ top scoring trio.

Alex Conner paced Kentridge with 22 points. Dorian Thomas added 14.

BOX SCORE

KR: 10-14-17-18—59

C: 25-21-14-14—74

Scoring: (C) Zoom Diallo 26, Cinque Maxwell 21, Tyce Paulsen 13, Devin Whitten 7, Bilal Elghalemi 3, Xavier Ahrens 2, Josiah Johnson 2; (KR) Alex Conner 22, Dorian Thomas 14, Jalon Blackwell 8, Jamari Harris 7, Elijah Cain 6, Xzavier Randhawa 2

3A

No. 12 CAPITAL 70, No. 13 KENT MERIDIAN 63

The Cougars staved off Kent Meridian on their home court, seven-point winners in the opening round of the District 3/4 3A bracket.

Capital senior Carl Schreck paced the Cougars with 24 points.

Cougars senior Quincy Landers posted 12 points, nine rebounds, and eight assists. Junior Cooper Carlson added 14 points, seven rebounds, and five assists.

Capital senior Wesley Bjornsgard tallied a dozen points.

The loss ended Kent Meridian’s season.

The Cougars remain two wins away from securing a regional allocation. They travel to Mountain View for another loser-out contest on Feb. 16.

Scoring: (C) Carl Schreck 24, Cooper Carlson 14, Wesley Bjornsgard 12, Quincy Landers 12, Angus Hubbard 5, Jabrayan Richburg 3

No. 1 TIMBERLINE 51, No. 8 NORTH THURSTON 50

The top-ranked Blazers survived a one-point scare, good enough for a win over North Thurston on Saturday in the District 3/4 bracket.

Timberline’s home win secured a trip to regional tournament later this month. Up first are the district semifinals, where the Blazers meet No. 5 Gig Harbor at Auburn High School on Feb. 16.

Timberline owns a 2-0 season series lead over league-rival Gig Harbor, with wins on Dec. 10 and Jan. 25 by scores of 70-56 and 54-48, respectively.

North Thurston remains in state contention but must win a pair of loser-out contests on Feb. 15 and 17 to advance.

BOX SCORE

NT: 10-15-10-15—50

T: 19-7-18-7–51

No. 5 GIG HARBOR 70, No. 4 MOUNTAIN VIEW 67 (OT)

Mountain View’s half-court heave at the overtime buzzer fell short, which pushed Gig Harbor into the District 3/4 3A semifinals and cemented a road win on Saturday.

The Tides are rolling to regionals.

Gig Harbor jumped to a 16-6 lead in the first quarter and led by 11 at halftime. Mountain View crawled back in the second half, enough to require another five minutes before the Tides escaped as victors.

Mountain View needs consecutive wins in the district bracket on Feb. 15 and 17 to secure a regional allocation.

Gig Harbor meets top-seeded Timberline in the district semifinals on Feb. 16 at Auburn High School.

SATURDAY’S BASKETBALL SCORES

4A BOYS

DISTRICT 3/4 FIRST ROUND

No. 2 Federal Way 83, No. 7 Sumner 45

No. 3 Olympia 70, No. 6 Tahoma 50

No. 4 Camas 75, No. 5 Bellarmine Prep 57

No. 9 Union 80, No. 16 Rogers (Puyallup) 59

No. 11 Kentwood 65, No. 14 Graham-Kapowsin 49

No. 12 Emerald Ridge 57, No. 13 Mount Rainier 54

No. 15 Battle Ground 68, No. 10 Puyallup 66

3A BOYS

DISTRICT 3/4 FIRST ROUND

No. 11 Todd Beamer 74, No. 14 Mount Tahoma 72

No. 7 Auburn Mountain 64, No. 3 Lincoln 42