In the Hawks' opener against Everett, it was a sight to behold. Senior Svayjeet Singh (35) showed his driving skills as he powered to the basket, while Rayshaun Connor (11) added his strength to the mix. Freshman Oliver Shaw-Jones (51) was also in on the action, defending against the Seagulls' Sam Lawless (14). Under the leadership of new head coach Johnny Phillips, the Hawks emerged victorious with a score of 54-39. The scoring by quarter was impressive, with 12 in the first, 12 in the second, 17 in the third, and 15 in the fourth. Individual scorers for Terrace included Rayshaun Connor with 20 points, Svayjeet Singh with 16, Anthony Fuentes with 5, Brody Myers-Little with 5, Shan Shah with 5, and Jordan Wilson with 5. Everett's individual scorers were Noah Parker with 14, Alex Tserger with 11, Robert Geary with 6, Sam Lawless with 4, Noah Owens with 2, and Santiago Salazar with 2. After this win, the Hawks' record stands at 1-0, and their next game is at Lynnwood on Saturday, Dec. 7, at 6:30 p.m.
The energy and determination displayed by the Hawks in this game were truly remarkable. It's clear that they have the potential to go far in the season, and coach Phillips' leadership is already paying off. The teamwork and individual skills of these players make them a force to be reckoned with on the court.
In their game against Cascade, the Meadowdale Mavericks had a nail-biting encounter. Noah Million led the way with 20 points, followed by Khalil Botley with 15. Orion Ezeonwuka added 7 points, Avery Pelote with 6, Marley Miller with 5, Natnael Ghirmay with 4, Adam Desta with 2, Payton Hernandez with 2, and Nolan Lee with 2. Cascade put up a good fight, with Mason Zimmerman scoring 15 and Gavin Wright also with 15. Andrew Mitchell III had 12, Brandon Lagutang with 9, Zach Palmer with 5, Marcel Alexander with 2, and Noel Kisanga with 2. The final score was 63-60 in favor of Meadowdale, giving them a 1-0 record. Their next game is at Jackson on Friday, Dec. 6, at 7:15 p.m.
This game was a true test of the Mavericks' skills and determination. They had to fight hard to come out on top, and it shows their resilience. Each player contributed in their own way, and their ability to work together in the face of adversity is a testament to their team spirit.