From the Sidelines

Observations on Vashon Island sports, mostly the Pirates, from the sidelines.

Girls ship founders

March 5th, 2010 at Fri, 5th, 2010 at 3:15 pm by Rik Forschmiedt

The Pirate ship for the girls basketball team foundered under the attack from Seattle Christian. Seattle Christian rode a third quarter surge to a 44-29 victory and a place in the Saturday game for fifth and eighth place in the State Tournament.

The Pirates matched the Warriors for the first half, leading 10-6 after one quarter and trailing by just one point at the half. The Warriors star, Lexi Petersen, got hot in the third quarter and the Pirates’ top scorer, Kelly Costello, twisted her ankle and had to leave the game for a few minutes. The Pirates couldn’t come back.

The loss eliminated the Pirates.

Pirates reserves Marya Munsey, 15, and Jasmine Acosta, 20, along with Kelsey Abella and Kathryn Misel all got some State playing time.

Rik Forschmiedt 20-year Island resident. Retired in 2006 after almost 11 years as Beachcomber sports editor. Now a volunteer assistant coach for Vashon High School soccer teams.

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