From the Sidelines

Despite yesterday’s loss to Lynden Christian, Vashon’s girls still have one more chance to make it to State basketball.

Lynden Christian was clearly the better team yesterday, no reflection on the way our girls played.

The Pirates have beaten Cascade Christian, tomorrow’s opponent, two out of three this season. Let’s hope the Pirate team that showed up at home and on a neutral court shows up tomorrow and not the one that played at Cascade Christian.

The game is at 3 p.m.

A big cheering section will be a big help. Our Pirate girls have not always had the support the boys have had. We need to be there to counter the Cougar fans who will follow their team.

Kelly Costello opened the second quarter with a steal and a layup for two points.

Vashon boys play Kings today, winner goes to State, loser has to play again tomorrow at 1 p.m. for the final State berth. Kings will be out avenge their two-point loss to the Pirates earlier this season.

I’ve seen the Kings trophy case. I don’t think they display anything less than second place at State in any sport.

Neither team today wants to be the lowest seed to State.

The Pirate boys will probably have a large and vocal Green Tide cheering section for today’s game. If you’re going, remember that northbound traffic on I-5 can get bad, so allow plenty of time. Today is Friday and rush hour starts earlier. The 2:20 p.m. ferry may get you there on time for the 4:30 game, but I recommend the 1:50. While I realize Islanders have an aversion to arriving anywhere early, it’s better than missing the first quarter sitting in traffic by Northgate.

Take Exit 181A/Lynnwood, turn right then get in the left lane. The entrance to Mountlake Terrace HS is on the left, less than a mile from the freeway exit and easy to miss the first time there.