11-6 Inglemoor- Inglemoor ahead at the end of the 1st quarter, Kentridge came out sluggish on both ends. Benji Bryant for Inglemoor got things going offensively finishing the quarter with 6 points. Kentridge will need to get into their offense more if they want to stay in this game. KentridgeÕs student section travels well; they filled up atleast the three or four rows.

23-20 Kentridge- Kentridge came out as an entirely new team at the beginning of the second quarter, Senior Shaquille McKissic and Sophomore Gary Bell each had 3-point plays that put Kentridge on a 6-0 run and gave them a one point lead. Inglemoor and Kentridge traded baskets for much of the second quarter. KentridgeÕs defense frustrated the Vikings causing turnovers and forced shots. McKissic scored in multiple ways leading all scorers with 11 at the half and gave Kentridge a 3-point lead. It doesnÕt look like Inglemoor can stick with the Chargers if they continue their tough defense.

39-28 Kentridge- It was the Gary Bell show in the third quarter, the Chargers started the quarter on a 12-4 run, with Bell scoring the first 10 points for Kentridge. Inglemoor had several turnovers and forced shots, and could do very little against the Kentridge D. Frustration is evident for the Vikings, they have no answer for KentridgeÕs two athletic guards Bell, and McKissick. Bell finished the quarter with 12 points, to go along with his 18 overall. ItÕs KentridgeÕs game to lose at this point.

60-48 Kentridge- Gary Bell picked up where he left off from the 3rd quarter and started the 4th with an impressive mid-range jumper. Multiple fouls by Kentridge enabled Inglemoor to stay within 10 points or so for the first half of the 4th quarter. McKissic threw down a thunderous dunk with about 3:30 left. The Vikings cut the lead to 7 with two minutes to go but every time Inglemoor even thought about staging a comeback, Kentridge had an answer. KentridgeÕs Gary Bell was too much for Inglemoor to handle, Bell finished with a monsterous 32 points. Did I mention heÕs a sophomore? Bell will be a well-known name throughout Washington by his senior year. Shaquille McKissic chipped in with 17 for the Chargers as well, and Benji Bryant led Inglemoor in scoring with 21 points. Kentridge moves on to the Semi-finals where they will face the winner of Federal Way/Walla Walla tomorrow at 7 tomorrow.

Federal Way-Walla Walla

11-10 Walla Walla- Junior Cole Dickerson starts the game with a putback for Federal Way. Walla Walla's6 7Ó Weisner had a nice looking 3 to answer back. Dickerson seems to be in the right place at the right time consistently, Dickerson has the Eagles first 8 points. Almost ClichŽ how little town Walla Walla has been staying in this game by running their offense thoroughly, while Federal Way from the big city scores off athleticism.  Spencer Hessler for Walla Walla breaks the full court defense by the Eagles with a runner in the lane.  Federal Way's offense has been stagnant much of the 1st.  Walla Walla has an impressive offensive set; These Blue Devils will not go down without a fight. Dickerson scored 8 of the Eagles 10 points.

27-18 Federal Way-Hessler starts 2nd with an easy bucket.  Federal Way's Jeffery Forbes takes back lead with a 3. Dickerson with 10.  Does Walla Walla have enough ammo to continue this play? Turnovers key for Walla Walla right now, Federal way went on a short spurt to pull ahead by 7.  Dickerson doesnŐt do anything flashy, just puts the ball in the basket.  Dickerson and Walla Walla'sGary Winston exchange 3Ős. Walla Walla had a couple turnovers that led to fast break points; Walla Walla will need to play error-free basketball if they intend on competing in the second half.  Dickerson with 15 at the end of the half, Walla Walla'sWinston led the Blue Devils with 7.

40-33 Federal Way- I Came into the game expecting the majority of the scoring to be done by Federal Way's trio of athletic guards, but itŐs been all Cole Dickerson so far for the Eagles.  Walla Walla has been staying in the game with some good shooting beyond the arc, but Federal Way has answered the Blue DevilŐs attack.  Excellent ball movement by Walla Walla, but is getting dominated on the block by 6 7Ó Dickerson.  The closest Walla Walla has been is 7, but every player on the court for Federal Way has been able to take the Blue Devil defense to the hole.  Walla Walla will need to play near perfect to pull out the upset.  Also, neither crowd has really been into the game oddly enough.

Federal Way-Walla Walla doesnŐt seem to have the same fire and intensity that the Eagles do.  Offense canŐt produce anything for the Blue Devils, Federal Way pulling away 2 minutes into the 4th. Dickerson continues to dominate the paint, and is getting to the charity stripe on a regular basis.  Walla Walla continues to fight to not let this game become a blowout.

Foss Falcons vs. Curtis Vikings

1st quarter: Right off the bat, each student section is going crazy. Both teams are playing an up-tempo style of basketball. With that, Foss and Curtis look to be evenly matched at this point. Each team has multiple turnovers leading to the other teamÕs easy buckets. Foss 15 Curtis 12  

2nd quarter: Darnell Williams starts the 2nd with a 3 to bring it to a 15-15 tie. Foss pulled ahead by 4, but Curtis brought it back to a tie in no time. Both Foss, and Curtis are pulling up for shots early in their possession. CurtisÕ Chad Rasmussen drills a 3 to give Curtis a one-point lead. FossÕ DeAndre Sutton went on a scoring tangent with 8 quick points. Julian Cruell for Foss had a quick drive to sneak in a lay up with 5 seconds left to put Foss up by 7 at the half. Foss dominated the boards 23-11 in the 1st half. Foss 35 Curtis 28  

3rd quarter: Foss starts the half with a 5-0 run. Falcons went up by 10, 3 minutes into the 3rd. Turnovers continue to plague Curtis. FossÕ LaQuam Thompson has scored 6 points in about 2 and half minutes---two nice mid-range jumpers, and a put back. Consecutive turnovers by Foss have led to points by Dominique and Darnell Williams to pull Curtis within 6. The intensity is rising as Curtis attempts a comeback. Foss adds to their lead off Curtis turnovers and pulls in front by 8 at the end of the 3rd. Whoever takes care of the ball in the 4th will win this game. Foss 47 Curtis 39  

4th quarter: The Falcons Damari Lewis starts the 4th quarter by stripping Darnell Williams in the backcourt leading to the easy lay up. Curtis is hanging within striking distance 3 minutes in. Thompson is too quick for the Vikings and gets into the lane with ease. Darnell Williams and Thompson exchange jumpers, lead at 8 for the falcons with 3 minutes to go. Curtis will need to step up their defense if they want to pull this one out. FossÕ Jonathon Payne makes ½ free throws to make it 58-51 with 1:41 left. Both teams in double bonus. Darnell Williams drains a 3 with 35 seconds left to make it a 61-58 ball game. Sutton makes a put back, and Payne makes ½ free throws to seal the win for Foss. LaQuam Thompson finished with 21 points for Foss, and Darnell Williams led Curtis with 21 points as well. Foss will play the winner of Gonzaga Prep/Garfield in the Semifinals at 8:30 tomorrow. Foss 66 Curtis 59

Garfield Bulldogs vs. Gonzaga Prep Bullpups

1st quarter: Gonzaga Prep jumps out to a 11-8 lead courtesy of a solid press-break scheme that has led to multiple lay ups.  GarfieldŐs do-it-all Tony Wroten has scored on a couple of excellent moves, impressive to say the least.  Each team went on mini runs, sloppy play stopped Garfield from scoring more.  No team has shown they really want it yet.  Garfield 11 Gonzaga Prep 11

2nd quarter: Wroten starts the 2nd by sinking two free throws.  Travis Long makes the put back for Prep to tie it back up at 15 halfway through the quarter.  Wroten does a dip-dee-do to make a lay up and gets fouled, misses the free throw.  Long makes ½ free throws, Prep down by two with about a minute to go.  GonzagaŐs Sean Fischer hits a 3 in WrotenŐs face, 21-20 Prep up.  Stockton dribbles past two defenders for an easy lay up, Prep by 3.  Wroten hits ½ from the line to cut the Bullpups lead to two at the half.  Prep has a much more disciplined offense than the Bulldogs and thatŐs why theyŐre winning so far.  Junior Ryan Nicholas has 11 for Prep at the half, as does Wroten for Garfield. Gonzaga Prep 23 Garfield 21

3rd quarter: GarfieldŐs Glen Brooks hits a 3 at the beginning of the 3rd, GonzagaŐs David Stockton (John StocktonŐs son) answers back with a fade away 3.  PrepŐs 7-0 run was short-lived as Wroten scores on a strong drive to the basket---30-29 Prep with 4 minutes to go.  All 6 feet 5 of WSU Football-bound Travis Long drives to the basket giving Prep a two-point lead.  This quarter was similar to the first two, dead even.  Prep up by 4 at the end of the 3rd, how bad does Wroten want this game?Gonzaga Prep 34 Garfield 30

4th quarter: Nothing falling for either team first 3 minutes.  Nicholas makes a nice up & under move.  36-33 Prep with 4:05 to go in the 4th.  Wroten answers with a 3, 3:21 tied at 36.  GarfieldŐs Salim Goyd grabs the offensive board and makes the put back.  Wroten gets the steal, and accelerates for the easy lay up.  2 minutes left, Bulldogs beating Prep by 4.  Wroten misses 3, results in fast break for Prep, 40-38 1:08 left.  Best game of the day.  Wroten misses both free throws.  Prep brings the ball up down by 2, Nicholas misses hook shot.  Garfield rebounds, 40-38 still, 33.7 seconds remaining. Nicholas hits a shot with 10 seconds to go for Gonzaga.  The atmosphere is insane, Wroten misses runner weŐre going to over time.  Gonzaga Prep 40 Garfield 40

OT: Prep draws a charge on Wroten, thatŐs his third foul.  Prep turns it over, GarfieldŐs DeAndre Taylor scores a runner in the lane. 42-40 2:50 to go.  Fischer rebounds and puts it back.  Tied at 42. Wroten drives to the hole and scores, Garfield up by 2.  Timeout Garfield. 44-42 1:10 to go.  Taylor dirves to the basket and is fouled, makes first free throw, makes second. 46-42 44.5 seconds left, Garfield up.  Stockton misses 3 with 17.6 seconds to go.  Wroten is fouled, can seal the game with two made free throws.  Stockton pushes the ball up the court, shoots a jumper, misses, Long there for the put back.  Timeout Gonzaga Prep.  46-44 07.5 seconds left.  Prep crowd chanting Ňwe believe, we believe.Ó  Brooks fouled with 06.6 seconds left.  Brooks swishes the first of two free throws.  Makes second as well, Stockton sprints down the court, tries to pull up but is called for traveling.  Game is over, Garfield wins. What a game; either team could have won this.  Tony Wroten had a game high 23 points, and 9 rebounds. Gonzaga PrepŐs Ryan Nicholas had 21 points, and 11 rebounds.  Garfield will play Foss tomorrow in the Semifinals at 8:30.  Garfield 48 Gonzaga Prep 44