In a game where 136 points were scored, two defensive plays made the difference.
The Eagles left no doubt as to who belonged in the District 1 tournament.
If Dustin Ward meets Alex Coffman again this season, it will likely decide who gets what medal.
Arlington coaches Joe Marsh and Erik Heinz sometimes joke about who is going to win the most games.
SNOHOMISH — Oddly, the lady Eagles hoops team found itself on the ropes in the fourth quarter Feb. 10.
Having held a 40-20 lead not more than 10 minutes earlier, there were looks of bewilderment on the faces many Arlington players as Snohomish brought the score to within two with nearly four minutes remaining.
“We just couldn’t generate the same kind of emotion,” said Arlington coach Nathan Davis after a 53-48 Wesco North victory. “We got that early lead and were like, ‘Cool’ and sat back.”
The Cougar boys showed they can pour on the points in spurts, but the droughts did them in versus Archbishop Murphy.
Things got a little more complicated for the Lady Eagles.
As the district and state tournaments approach it’s becoming clear that a number of races might come down to the final game of the season.
With spring on its way, now is the time for hoops players, swimmers and wrestlers to feel anxious about getting their last few breaths of recycled air. With that in mind, here is what the local players, grapplers and paddlers need to do to keep playing in domes and aquatic centers for as long as they can.
The Cougars boys hoops team played with the Knights for a half — unfortunately it was the second half.
Arlington holds off M-P, earns inside track to postseason berth
Pins are overrated.
At Arlington’s senior night, a junior stole the spotlight.
