Submitted by John Stimpson
The Wolverine boys and girls varsity basketball teams traveled to Port Townsend for the 12th annual Crush in the Slush basketball tournament, Dec. 28-29. Eleven teams participated with each team playing just two games. On Dec. 28, the Wolverine boys took on Northwest School from Seattle. It was a close matchup with each team trading baskets and staying neck and neck to the very last few seconds. Friday Harbor prevailed winning by 1 point with a score of 58-57. The lady Wolverines had an easier contest playing the Port Townsend Red Hawks and winning their game with a score of 51-10.
On Dec. 29, the lady Wolverines took on the Battle Ground Tigers. This matchup was very close with the Tigers taking the win with a score of 36-33. The Wolverines boys played the Ferndale Golden Eagles. The score was very close till a few minutes remaining in the first half when the Eagles had a quick couple points. Upon returning to the court the Wolverines could not catch the Eagles. The Eagles took the win with a score of 55-43. None of these games were league matches.
Contributed photo/John Stimpson Liz Cruz shoots from the top of the key.
Contributed photo/John Stimpson Bailee Lambright drives toward the basket.
Contributed photo/John Stimpson Ava Hoffman takes a 6-foot jump shot.
Contributed photo/John Stimpson Rachel Starr plays tight defense on her player.
Contributed photo/John Stimpson Stella Parsons shoots for 2 in close.
Contributed photo/John Stimpson Leah Black releases an 8-foot jump shot.
Contributed photo/John Stimpson Tori Polda goes up for 2 points.
Contributed photo/John Stimpson Fallon Taylor puts up a 6-foot layup.
Contributed photo/John Stimpson Boys head coach Rod Turnbull discusses strategy with the players.
Contributed photo/John Stimpson Ty Anderson drives the baseline toward the basket.
Contributed photo/John Stimpson Kyle Mapstead goes up for an easy 2 points.
Contributed photo/John Stimpson Jadan Jones puts up a strong defense.
Contributed photo/John Stimpson Ethan Germain starts his drive toward the basket.
Contributed photo/John Stimpson Chase Wilson heads toward the basket on a fast break.
Contributed photo/John Stimpson Marshall Clark lays up a 2-point shot.
Contributed photo/John Stimpson Alex Holman releases the ball towards the basket.
