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Pirate boys to play for third

March 6th, 2010 at Sat, 6th, 2010 at 8:20 am by Rik Forschmiedt

The fourth meeting between Vashon and Cascade Christian went the way the second and third had. The Cougars once again prevailed and will play Meridian for the State Championship at 7 p.m. Saturday while the Pirates will meet the Kings Knights for third and sixth place.

Vashon took the early lead and led after the first quarter, but Cascade came back to creep ahead by halftime. The Pirates chipped away at the lead and came within one point with about two minutes to go.

Missed field goals down the stretch proved to be the Pirates undoing.

Meridian beat Kings in the other semi-final. That game went down to the final seconds.

Quinn Holert drives up the court.

John Gage pulls down a rebound late in the final minute of the game.

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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