Friday Harbor boys basketball heads to district championship

By John Stimpson

Sports contributor

The mighty Wolverines boys varsity basketball team outscored the LaConner Braves in the 2B bi-district playoffs on Tuesday, Feb. 13. The Wolverines took the win with a score of 52-29 at Turnbull Gym.

The boys will advance to the regional round of the state tournament and play for the district championship on Thursday, Feb. 15 at Sedro Woolley.

View the bracket for the tournament here.

Contributed photo/John Stimpson                                Gavin Mason tussles for a rebound.

Contributed photo/John Stimpson Gavin Mason tussles for a rebound.

Contributed photo/John Stimpson                                Marshall Clark slam dunks to the cheers of the crowd.

Contributed photo/John Stimpson Marshall Clark slam dunks to the cheers of the crowd.

Contributed photo/John Stimpson                                Wolverines tough defense shut down the LaConner Braves.

Contributed photo/John Stimpson Wolverines tough defense shut down the LaConner Braves.

Contributed photo/John Stimpson                                Rio Black on his way to a slam dunk.

Contributed photo/John Stimpson Rio Black on his way to a slam dunk.

Contributed photo/John Stimpson                                Kyle Mapstead jumps for the sky to score 2 points.

Contributed photo/John Stimpson Kyle Mapstead jumps for the sky to score 2 points.

Contributed photo/John Stimpson                                Isaac Mayer fights his way to the basket to continue the scoring run.

Contributed photo/John Stimpson Isaac Mayer fights his way to the basket to continue the scoring run.

Contributed photo/John Stimpson                                Lucas Chevalier starts the scoring off.

Contributed photo/John Stimpson Lucas Chevalier starts the scoring off.

Contributed photo/John Stimpson                                The cheer squad lifted the fans’ spirit.

Contributed photo/John Stimpson The cheer squad lifted the fans’ spirit.

Contributed photo/John Stimpson                                The final score in the Wolverines’ win over the LaConner Braves.

Contributed photo/John Stimpson The final score in the Wolverines’ win over the LaConner Braves.