Friday night at the Orcas High School the Lady Vikings played a nail-biter of a game, finally falling by two points to the Concrete Lionesses 49-47.
The Vikings and the Lions went head to head on a clear, cold Friday afternoon. The Vikings, though they succumbed 78-71, fought hard and the points on the board reflected the two teams’ well-matched abilities and athleticism. At the end of the second half, the score was almost tied, 32-33; there was an abundance of fouls and during the first and second quarters the Vikings kept their approaching offense wide and cautious around the key. There were several questionable calls on both sides, but despite this the young players kept their heads and kept focused on the game and fair play. Several times players slid face first onto the court trying to save the ball or getting involved in a struggle for possession.
Orcas girls in the 4th and 5th grade have been enjoying the program Junior Vikings, where they’ve been learning the basics of basketball.
The Lady Lobos lost to Highland Christian 10-42 on Saturday afternoon at Lopez High School, in their first home game in almost three weeks. The Lady Knights, an experienced all-senior team, took their time against the Lady Lobos, and played a good tight defense. But basic issues like traveling and some unnecessary fouling still hampered the game on both sides.
On Saturday, in the middle of a beautiful afternoon, the Lopez Lobos put up a strong fight but fell 36-54 to the Knights in a grueling and well-matched game.
On Friday Jan. 16, the Orcas Lady Vikings ran neck to neck with the visiting La Conner Lady Braves but fell 30-39 at the end of the fourth quarter.
On Friday Jan. 16, the Orcas Lady Vikings ran neck to neck with the visiting La Conner Lady Braves but fell 30-39 at the end of the fourth quarter.
On Friday night the Lady Vikings outscored the Lady Wolverines 46-37 in a physical and focused play for points.
In an electric game played by the Orcas Vikings against the Lopez Lobos on Saturday, Jan, 10 at Orcas high school, the Vikings prevailed in overtime 54-48.
The Orcas Christian High School is getting ready for its annual trip to Mexcio, where the students do mission work.
After 10 years with the county, one of them pushing a broom and nine of them recording legal documents at the auditor’s office, Diane Timm’s fellow employees brought savories and sweets to celebrate her final days on the job.
Orcas High School Sailing Team competes
In order to give a little background about the game during basketball season, this is the second – and final – installment in a series about the history and rules of basketball.
All sports, whether played with a ball, pins, darts, marbles, bones or rocks, come with a set of rules by which the game should be played as well as a set of penalties if the game is not played the way it is prescribed.
