From the Sidelines
Observations on Vashon Island sports, mostly the Pirates, from the sidelines.
Classic basketball
January 2nd, 2010 at Sat, 2nd, 2010 at 9:04 pm by Rik Forschmiedt
Vashon's John Gage and Steilacoom's Kelvin Penn reach for the tip-off to start the game.
Tonight’s Vashon/Steilacoom boys basketball game lived up to the classic rivalry between the two schools.
Vashon, ranked #1 in the state in 1A, and Steilacoom, ranked 8th in 2A, played a game reminiscent of the days when both were in the same division and, for several years in a row, fought it out for the last slot to State, alternating years winning.
Alex Wegner puts up a shot in the second quarter.
The Pirates pulled out a 47-44 win in the final 48 seconds after trailing the whole game. Matt Amick hit a buzzer shot at the end of the third quarter and the Pirates came back on the floor for the final period fired up.
Vashon slowly closed the gap and, with 48 seconds and change showing on the game clock, John Gage sank a layup to give the home team a 45-44 lead. The defense shut the Sentinels down, forcing them to foul to try to regain possession.
Alex Wegner hit two of four free throws for the final margin.
Rik Forschmiedt Island resident since 1989. Retired in 2006 after almost 11 years as Beachcomber sports editor and photographer. Has been a volunteer assistant coach for Vashon High School cross country, track and soccer teams.
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