From the Sidelines
Observations on Vashon Island sports, mostly the Pirates, from the sidelines.
Pirate girls get big non-league win
February 5th, 2010 at Fri, 5th, 2010 at 10:49 am by Rik ForschmiedtVarsity: Vashon 59, Auburn Adventist 42
JV: Auburn Adventist 37, Vashon 23
Auburn Adventist Academy is a 1A-size private school that plays an independent schedule. The Falcons do not belong to a league or participate in post-season play but are competitive with most 1A girls’ teams.
Last night our Pirate girls took control of the game quickly, opening up a 23-6 first quarter lead. That 17-point margin proved to be the winning difference. After the Pirates opened up a 53-28 gap at the end of the third period, coach Henry Porter sent in the reserves to finish the game.
One of the biggest cheers of the night came when 5-2 sophomore Marya Munsey, who usually gets very limited varsity playing time, sank a basket late in the fourth quarter. The Vashon bench came to their feet and the sparse crowd erupted.
Elisa Wendt led the Pirates with 15 points. Chrissy Swope had 12 and Charlotte Kehoe had 10.
Elizabeth Downs led the visitors with 27.
Auburn Adventist 6 7 15 14 42
Vashon 23 12 18 6 59
Pressure from Kiki Means causes this shot by Auburn Adventist's Kat Eun to go awry.
Vashon’s JV held their own against the Falcons for the early going but fell behind and couldn’t catch up after the swing players left at the end of the third quarter to prepare for the varsity game.
Jazmine Acosta, right, steals a Falcon pass after teammate Avalon Koenig causes Sarah Pierce, 54, to rush her throw.
The Pirates have two more regular-season games: Tuesday, Feb. 9 at Charles Wright, and Tuesday, Feb. 16 at home with Life Christian.
Pirate senior players and cheer leaders and their parents will be honored between games on Feb. 16.
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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