King’s beats Lakeside 43-27 for Class 1A girls state title

YAKIMA — The King’s girls basketball team held Lakeside (Nine Mile Falls) to just 19 percent shooting and won the Class 1A girls state championship with a 43-27 victory at the Yakima Valley Sundome Saturday.

“Our girls are so long and lengthy and speedy,” King’s head coach Dan Taylor said. “We have track-type athletes. Our girls played a phenomenal tournament defensively.”

It is the second 1A state championship for the Knights, who also won two state titles at the 2A classification.

The Knights showed no nerves in the opening quarter, opening up a 7-0 lead before taking a 24-10 advantage into the halftime break. Lakside shot just 2-for-18 in the first half, including 0-for-4 in the first quarter, and scored six of its 10 first half points from the free-throw line.

“We always say we need to throw the first punch,” Taylor said. “That helps us gain momentum and build on top of that. Our girls, like most other teams, get very nervous so they did a great job of getting those jitters out.”

The Eagles would continue to struggle from the field in the second half, shooting 5-for-28 in the final two quarters. Lakeside finished 1-for-15 on 3-pointers and would do most of its damage from the charity stripe, converting on 12-of-15 free throws.

The Knights held Granger to 18 percent shooting in the opening round and Cashmere to 17 percent in the semifinal.

Savanna Hanson, the tournament MVP, finished with a game-high 16 points and six rebounds to lead the Knights, who finished the season with a final record of 24-3. Hanson scored 12 points in the first half during the Knights’ hot start.

“She’s been working her tail off in the offseason throughout her four years,” Taylor said of Hanson. “She was able to calm the nerves of all our players and establish that strength and courage to go out there and play our best game. She was that team leader that made her teammates better and made them believe in themselves.”

The girls victory was one of two state titles for King’s Saturday, as the boys team defeated Lynden Christian in the championship.

“It’s been an amazing evening,” Taylor said. “I’m so proud of our girls. We’ve had several girls step up collectively and I think that is what helped carry us through.”

Jocelyn Cook-Cox finished with 13 points and earned all-tournament first team honors for the Eagles, who never led and could failed to get closer than four after falling behind 7-0.

At Yakima Valley Sundome

King’s 13 11 9 10 — 43

Lakeside 4 6 7 10 — 27

King’s—Ashley Osborn 5, Casey Kispert 0, Maddie Nielsen 2, Kendall Adams 4, Kenzie Schwab 0, Marilyn Jones 5, Hannah Echelbarger 0, Daylee Hanson 7, Anna Parker 4, Abbi Echelbarger 0, Savanna Hanson 16, Audrey Friedline 0, Bella Galindo 0. Lakeside—Lindy Jacobson 2, Shaye Swannack 0, Kelsey Jones 1, Callie Best 0, Sonja Marikis 7, Stefanie Marikis 2, Jackie Mahowald 2, Sienna Swannack 0, Jocelyn Cook-Cox 13. 3-point goals—So.Marikis 1, D.Hanson 1, S.Hanson 1. Records—King’s 24-3 overall. Lakeside 23-2.

Talk to us

> Give us your news tips.

> Send us a letter to the editor.

> More Herald contact information.

More in Sports

X
Vote for The Herald’s Prep Athlete of the Week for March 8-17

The Athlete of the Week nominees for March 8-17. Voting closes at… Continue reading

X
Silvertips’ playoff picture coming together as season hits final week

Everett is officially the Western Conference’s No. 3 seed and is likely heading into a matchup with Kelowna or Vancouver.

X
Prep roundup for Monday, March 18

Prep roundup for Monday, March 18: (Note for coaches/scorekeepers: To report results… Continue reading

Los Angeles Rams offensive guard Tremayne Anchrum (72) against the Denver Broncos during the second half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Seahawks add to position of need, sign guard Tremayne Anchrum Jr.

The 25-year-old has played in 31 games, starting once, since being drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in 2020.

Everett Community College head coach Chet Hovde watches as the women's team practices on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 in Everett, Wa. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)
EvCC coach Chet Hovde, who ‘lived for’ basketball, dies at 77

Coach Hovde graduated from Everett High School in 1965. He spent 33 years as the women’s basketball coach at the community college.

Jackson’s Ian Friedrichsen celebrates his goal with his teammates during the game against Bothell on Thursday, May 11, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Prep boys soccer: 5 things to watch for the 2024 season in Snohomish County

A look at the top local storylines for this high school boys soccer season

Jackson’s Rachel Sysum is hugged by Leneyah Mitchell after hitting a home run during the game against Bothell on Friday, May 19, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Prep softball: 5 things to watch for the 2024 season in Snohomish County

A look at the top local storylines to keep an eye on this high school softball season.

X
Prep roundup for Friday, March 15

Prep roundup for Friday, March 15: (Note for coaches/scorekeepers: To report results… Continue reading

Glacier Peak’s Samantha Christensen runs to home plate to celebrate her home run with her teammates during the game against Snohomish on Friday, March 15, 2024 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
GALLERY: Glacier Peak softball tops rival Snohomish

The Grizzlies prevail 9-5 in a clash of area powers.

X
Prep roundup for Thursday, March 14

Prep roundup for Thursday, March 14: (Note for coaches/scorekeepers: To report results… Continue reading

The Washington Wolfpack logo is revealed during the Everett AFL team unveiling at Tony V's Garage in Everett, Washington onThursday, Oct. 26, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Everett’s new arena football team to have 4 televised games

The NFL Network will broadcast 30 AFL games this season, including two Wolfpack home games.

Washington coach Mike Hopkins yells to the team during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against California, Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, in Seattle. California won 82-80. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
Looking back at Mike Hopkins’ turbulent tenure as UW men’s basketball coach

The departing Huskies coach had highs early, but the good times didn’t last long.

Support local journalism

If you value local news, make a gift now to support the trusted journalism you get in The Daily Herald. Donations processed in this system are not tax deductible.