The Orcas Christian Lady Saints, earned their first win of the season over the Lummi Nation Blackhawks.
Orcas Christian took down the defending state Champions, the Lummi Nation Blackhawks, 44-36.
The Orcas Christian School Saints entered the holiday break ranked #1 in the state of Washington in Boys 1B basketball.
Orcas Island Alumni Basketball and OIHS Varsity basketball players are participating in an annual tournament to support the Orcas Island Booster Club.
“It was a good game considering we had 5 players today,” said Assistant Coach, Robin Stillmaker. “The girls did a good job trying out some new offensive plays and Maelle did especially well with 11 points scored.”
It was a tense evening of basketball on Dec. 15 as the Orcas High School varsity basketball players poured their hearts out on the court. In the end, the girls and boys’ teams lost to the La Conner Braves.
Coach Blythe Simpson’s team of Orcas Island Middle School’s 7th grade girls “SWISH” team concluded their two-month season with a 5-3 record.
by MERRICK PARNELL
by MERRICK PARNELL
The Orcas Christian School Lady Saints return to the WIAA’s Northwest 1B after a successful inaugural during the 2014-15 season, where the team saw a 14-8 record and a playoff appearance.
Head Coach Corey Wiscomb can sense the excitement surrounding his basketball team. With the return of his entire team, Wiscomb is optimistic as well after taking his young team to the playoffs last season for the first time in five years. And his core guys have been busy, spending time in the weight room, doing plyometrics to elevate athletic skills and attending summer camps gaining valuable experience playing against AAA teams. The camps paid off according to Wiscomb.
Coach Gregg Sasan has a young team to contend with as only two varsity players return and nine new players join the varsity squad. The young Vikings have their work cut out for them according to Sasan.
The following is from the Orcas Island Booster Club.
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