Timberline spots Gig Harbor a hefty halftime lead, but rallies to win in overtime
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At one point Gig Harbor was up 15-0 in the first quarter, but the Tides watched their lead dwindle away throughout the second half and were defeated by Timberline in overtime, 77-73, in the 4A Narrows League on Friday night.
The Tides headed into halftime with a 39-23 lead. But the Blazers came out in the second half with a different game plan: full-court pressure, with five guards running the court. It was effective.
The Blazers put together a 16-point comeback and tied it on a pair of free throws with four seconds remaining in regulation. They outscored the Tides, 8-4, in overtime.
Erik Stevenson led the Blazers with 29 points. Michael Toglia scored a game-high 31 for the Tides.
Sumner 51, Auburn Riverside 50: The Spartans edged the Ravens after breaking a 35-35 tie at the end of the third quarter. Dawson Cutright led the Spartans with 12 points.
Capital 51, Shelton 50: The Cougars warded off a second-half rally by the Highclimbers. Shelton outscored Capital 38-25 in the second half. Matt Mickelson and Chris Penner combined for 22 points for the Cougars.
Olympia 75, Yelm 71: Despite 34 points from Christian Davis, the Tornados could not hold the lead. They were outscored 39-33 in the second half. Davis Woodward led the Bears with 14 points.
Clover Park 74, Washington 60: The Warriors outscored the Patriots 27-15 in the first quarter to set up their victory. For Clover Park, Davien Harris-Williams scored 21 points, Jeremiah Morris added 18 and Dakari Jefferson had 14.
Lincoln 66, North Thurston 59: The Abes built leads by outscoring the Rams 18-11 in the first quarter and 15-9 in the third quarter. Willie Thomas led Lincoln with 16 points.
Enumclaw 69, Lakes 52: The Hornets started the game on a 17-6 run and kept rolling. Justus Rainwater scored a game-high 24 points for Enumclaw.
Steilacoom 47, Franklin Pierce 36: The Sentinels outscored the Cardinals 16-8 in the first quarter and 14-9 in the fourth quarter to seal the victory.
Federal Way 83, Todd Beamer 69: The Eagles had two players record a double-double. Jalen McDaniels had 25 points and 12 rebounds, while Christian Jones had 13 points and 14 rebounds. Gio Jackson had a game-high 30 points for Todd Beamer.
Auburn Mountainview 88, Auburn 56: The Lions were relentless during the first half, outscoring the Trojans 42-24. Ryan Lacey led the Lions with 24 points while Ki’Jan Weisinger chipped in 19.
Bellarmine Prep 64, Stadium 45: The Lions outscored the Tigers in every quarter but the fourth. Malachi Flynn led Bellarmine with 26 points and Joey Bodoia added 14.
Rogers 75, Graham-Kapowsin 29: The Rams outscored the Eagles 21-7 in the first quarter and cruised to victory. Konnor Bandley topped Rogers with 19 points while Braden Hannold added 15 and Brett Johnson had 13.
This story was originally published January 15, 2016 at 11:42 PM with the headline "Timberline spots Gig Harbor a hefty halftime lead, but rallies to win in overtime."