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XXX CPUIFMM SFQPSUFS DPN t XXX LFONPSF SFQPSUFS DPN Bothell senior captains Sarah Garinger, left, and Kendra Heyer envision lots of fun, and hopefully some wins, in 2012 under new head coach Amy Flinn. Heyer, a three-sport star, will be playing Division I softball at Philadelphia’s La Salle University next year. ANDY NYSTROM, Bothell Reporter
of the Inglemoor basketball tradition, she said. “I remember going to the camps and being like, ‘I can’t wait till I get there.’ So it’s fun that I’m actually here now,� she said. Peacocke noted that Inglemoor hasn’t made it to the state tournament during her time on campus, and she hopes the team can stay healthy, take every game seriously and peak at the right time to achieve that goal. As for Ashby, she enjoys the friendships and the hard work that comes with being a Viking. “It’s really fun and we know how each other plays, so it makes it a lot easier to go out in games,� she said.
BOTHELL It’s been a rough start for Bothell High, but senior captains Sarah Garinger and Kendra Heyer envision things improving along the way. They’re the only two returning varsity players on this year’s squad, which includes some girls who took a few years off from playing on the hardwood. At press time, the Cougars were winless, including four 4A Kingco losses and a 62-61 defeat to Nathan Hale in which Heyer poured in 23 points. “We’re just looking to getting our program going and making a name for ourselves,� said Heyer, referring to the lack of Cougar victories in recent years. “The scores
might not reflect what we’ve done, but our attitude on the court is a lot better. “We got a fresh start, and we kind of just threw all the old stuff out the door. We have a new attitude this year — there’s just a whole new vibe on the court.� The Cougars’ motto is “All In,� which means everyone’s involved whether they’re playing or not, said Heyer, noting that all varsity and junior-varsity players are feeding off the enthusiasm that the captains — both guards — and new coach Amy Flinn bring to the table this year. Flinn, who coached the Bothell junior-varsity team last year, brings new offenses and defenses to the squad and feels the Cougars are coming along fine. She said there’s plenty of leadership and hustle on the court. “It’s been kind of a whirlwind, but it’s starting to settle down and people are starting to find their roles and their spots. I think we’ll be all right,� said Flinn, who competed in the state tournament three times as a Meadowdale High player and also played Division III ball for Oglethorpe University in Atlanta, Ga. Flinn and the captains are impressed with the play of Sharon Akoto, Andi Hettick, Jessi Howe, Makenzie Kruger and Tenetta Walker. Garinger, who is averaging 9.8 points a game, noted that
Flinn’s attitude is infectious, keeping the team on a positive course. “We constantly use encouragement, we’re always helping the team out,� Garinger said of her and Heyer’s roles on the team. “They (teammates) look to us for help on the court, and they know that we’re there for them to talk to.� “On and off the court,� said Heyer who will play Division I softball at La Salle University next year. “We want it to be more of a family than a team kind of thing.�
BY TIM WATANABE twatanabe@redmond-reporter.com
After a rough 0-4 start to their league season, the Inglemoor boys’ team righted the ship by winning the Bellevue College (BC) Holiday Tournament last Friday night, defeating Monroe 68-60 in the finals. The Vikings used a big first quarter to storm out to a 37-26 lead at halftime, which they extended to 18 points after the third. Despite the Bearcats making a fourth-quarter run, the Vikings were able to keep them at bay and secure the tournament victory. Inglemoor’s Chris Bryant scored a career-high 29 in the victory, with Brendan Lauck contributing a season-high 11 and Cooper Danby nine. The Vikings improved their overall record to 4-6 with their trio of wins at BC.
Inglemoor’s Cooper Danby, a 6-5 forward, shoots over a Bear Creek defender during the team’s 62-42 win over the Grizzlies in the Bellevue College Tournament semifinals last week. The Vikings ended up winning the event, beating Monroe 68-60 in the finals. Photo courtesy of Sini Fernandez Serving You Since 2002
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