Showing posts with label basketball. Show all posts
Showing posts with label basketball. Show all posts

Shoreline native Josh Hawkinson to play for Japanese national basketball team in Paris Olympics

Sunday, June 23, 2024


KING5 sports reporter Chris Egan posted a wonderful story about Shoreline native Josh Hawkinson

Josh Hawkinson grew up in Shoreline and went to Shorewood High School, but he's spent the past seven years playing professional basketball in Japan. Hawkinson became a Japanese citizen in 2023 and will play for the team at the Paris Olympics.

The story is online - it is full of ads but it is well worth reading.



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Shoreline Sports Foundation 3v3 basketball tournament to commemorate 10 year anniversary

Friday, June 21, 2024


Join in celebrating SSFs 10th anniversary at this year's 3v3 basketball tournament.

Put your team together and partake in a fun day of hoops July 20th!

  • Date and Time:Saturday, July 20th
  • Games start at 10 am and will go into the afternoon
  • Location: Shorewood High School

Divisions (2024-2025 Grade): 
  • Girls 5th + 6th, 7th + 8th, and High School
  • Boys 5th + 6th, 7th + 8th, and High School

Details:$160 per team to enter
  • Teams are 3-4 players
  • Family friendly 3 on 3 event
  • Create a team name and jersey
  • 3 Game Guarantee.

Registration deadline July 14th or until division is full

Contact Hoops@shorelinesportsfoundation.org for questions.


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King's sophomore Kaleo Anderson named to 1st team after performance at Hardwood Classic

Friday, March 8, 2024

According to reporting in the Herald.net, King’s sophomore Kaleo Anderson earned a 1A girls first-team selection in last week's Hardwood Classics basketball tournament in Yakima.

She averaged 26.6 points, 9.3 rebounds, four steals and 2.3 assists over three games.

Her efforts helped advance the fourth-seeded Knights to the quarterfinals.

She was also in the running for the Herald's Athlete of the Week February 26 to March 3, 2024.


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6th Grade Shorewood feeder girls basketball team headed to state tournament in Spokane

Tuesday, March 5, 2024

6th Grade Shorewood Feeder Girls Basketball team

The 6th Grade Shorewood Feeder Girls Basketball team is headed to the Washington State Middle School Tournament this weekend in Spokane. 

The team earned their spot by winning the 6th Silver B division of the MLK Wildcat Classic & King Holiday Hoopfest in January. 

They finished their regular season 8-6 in their 3A/4A WesCo league.

They are the first Shorewood girls feeder team to go to the State Tournament since 2019. 


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Youth basketball camps at Shoreline Community College

Monday, March 4, 2024

Summer Youth Camps are open for registration at Shoreline Community College! Sign up your kiddos to learn to play basketball with Shoreline coach Aaron Mackey and team players this summer! 
Contact Coach Mackey with questions: askeem@shoreline.edu.

Registration is open NOW! Shoreline Community College (campusce.net).


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8th grade King's girls basketball team makes it to the finals in 3A/4A tournament

Sunday, March 3, 2024

1A King's team went all the way to the final game in 3A/4A league tournament. Next they go to the State tournament. Photo courtesy King's.

The 8th grade girls feeder team from 1A King’s, from Shoreline, who play in the 3A/4A WesCo League, went on a tear in the League playoffs making it all the way to the championship game, beating Shorecrest, Stanwood and Snohomish. 

They faced Mountlake Terrace in the final. Though they led most of the game, they ultimately lost 29-27 in a nail-biter.

A huge accomplishment for the King’s girls to battle the big schools in WesCo (out of the 17 team WesCo league, King’s is the only 1A school). 

They now go on to compete in the State Tournament, March 8-10, 2024 in Spokane, WA and look to win a state championship against the best schools in the state. 


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Hoopapalooza food drive and Shorecrest brought in 3800 items for the North Helpline Food Bank

Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Shorecrest Food Drive committee
Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools

The SC/SW Annual Food Drive brought in over 3800 items in a combined effort of food drives at school and also at the Hoopalooza basketball games.
 
Shorecrest High School won the school competition with 3410 items! 

Locally-owned grocery stores Ballinger Thriftway and Shoreline Town & Country allowed them to collect food at their doors.

Thank you to all the students and families who donated items, worked at grocery store donation shifts and to the families and community members for donating!

North Helpline Food Bank calculated that about 3,000 lbs of food was donated, which is the single highest one-time donation they have ever received. 


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Tryouts for the Spring Spartan basketball teams - 5th - 8th graders and high school - boys and girls

Thursday, February 1, 2024

Tryouts for the Spring Spartan basketball teams
Leadership x Basketball

Spartan basketball is a program that focuses on developing our athletes as basketball players and leaders on and off the court. Teams practice three times a week for two hours, with this model our coaches have time to develop the foundational skills players need to succeed.

Spring tryout dates: Boys
  • 5th through 8th - February 14, 6-8pm at Shorecrest 
  • High School - February 27, 6-8pm at Shorecrest
Spring tryout dates: Girls
  • 5th through 8th - February 13, 6-8pm at Shorecrest
  • High School - February 26, 6-8pm at Shorecrest
Once every month our teams embark on a leadership day, this day ranges from guest speakers to attending sporting or art events. We believe life is bigger than a ball and want to expose our athletes to as many different experiences as possible.

Register for Spring Spartan Tryouts HERE


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Shorecrest sports roundup: Basketball

Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Shorecrest Basketball
By Alan Bruns, AD

Shorecrest girls basketball
Shorecrest cheer

Girls Basketball

8-6 overall, 2-6 in Wesco, battling to end the season in a position to host a 1st round playoff game
  • Cassie Chesnut: averaging 14.3 points per game, with a season high 31 points against Meadowdale
  • Lexi Paule - top defender with 2.3 steals per game
  • Jocelyn Wirch - team leader in assists, 5.6 a game
Shorecrest girls in action

Boys Basketball

9-6 overall, 7-3 in Wesco, and among a group of teams in the 3rd place position in league
  • Junior Kagarabi - leads team with 18 pts and 3 assists per game 
  • Devan Jones - team leader in rebounds with 5 per game
Shorecrest boys in action


Shorecrest jump shot


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Hoopalooza January 27, 2024 at the Shorecrest High School gym

Tuesday, January 23, 2024


The annual Hoopalooza event tips off on January 27, 2024 at the Shorecrest High School gym 15343 25th Ave NE, Shoreline WA 98155.

This Shoreline School District tradition features Shorecrest vs. Shorewood high school basketball games in a full day of friendly cross-town sports rivalry and "hoop it up" camaraderie.

Game Schedule:
- Boys Freshman game @ 12:00 pm
- Girls JV game @ 1:30 pm
- Boys JV game @ 3:00 pm
- Girls Varsity game @ 5:00 pm
- Boys Varsity game @ 7:00 pm

Ticket Information:
Standard WESCo athletic ticket prices apply for JV and varsity games:
- $7.00 for adults
- $5.00 for seniors and elementary/middle school students
- Free for Shorecrest and Shorewood students WITH ASB cards

Tickets may be purchased at the door or online in advance:
- Girls game tickets: https://gofan.co/event/1151842?schoolId=WA23327
- Boys game tickets: https://gofan.co/event/1151854?schoolId=WA23327

Note that one ticket purchase is your admission to the event for the day. There is no need to purchase both girls and boys game tickets if you plan to attend both.

Hoopalooza will also feature the annual canned food drive organized by Shorecrest and Shorewood students in support of the North Helpline Food Bank. Anyone coming to Hoopalooza is encouraged to bring non-perishable items to donate.


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Winner of two Cy Young awards, Blake Snell to be honored at Shorewood basketball game January 25, 2024

Saturday, January 20, 2024

Shorewood HIgh School Athletic Department is excited to recognize Shorewood Alum Blake Snell, Thursday, January 25, 2024 at the Shorewood HS Main Gym, during halftime of the Varsity Boys Basketball game versus Monroe. 

Tip off for the varsity game is at 7:15pm.

Snell earned his second Cy Young Award this past year and he will be honored for his accomplishments at Shorewood.

Shorewood High School is located at 17300 Fremont Ave N, Shoreline WA 98133


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King's High School retires jersey of NBA player Corey Kispert in pre-game ceremony December 20, 2023

Thursday, December 21, 2023

Corey Kispert speaks to the crowd during his jersey retirement ceremony at King's.
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

NBA sharpshooter Corey Kispert returned to the King's High School campus in Shoreline on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 for a special ceremony in which his iconic #24 jersey was retired prior to the Knights’ boys basketball game versus Bear Creek.

Corey with young fans. Photo by Wayne Pridemore

The sold-out game and ceremony took place at Mike Martin Gymnasium 330 N 190th St, Shoreline WA 98177 on the CRISTA Ministries campus.

Kispert was a four-year letterman at King’s from 2013-2017, and was an integral part of 1A state championship squads in both 2015 and 2016. He joined his former teammates in a halftime ceremony honoring the back-to-back title teams.

Corey and Jenn Wirth Kispert. She is a basketball player he met at Gonzaga. They were married in July of 2023. Photo by Wayne Pridemore.

After graduating from King’s in 2017, Kispert went on to a stellar four-year career at Gonzaga University in Spokane with coach Mark Few. During his senior season in 2020-2021, Kispert was both a preseason and end-of-season selection to the Associated Press All-American First Team, recognizing the five best players in the country. 

Kispert's #24 jersey now hangs on the wall of the Mike Martin gym at King's
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

He went on to lead Gonzaga to the national championship game and a 31-1 overall record while capturing the Julius Erving Award as the nation’s top small forward.

Kispert is currently in his third season with the Washington Wizards after having been selected as the 15th overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft. 

Following the December 20 ceremony and game at King’s, Kispert will be back in action tonight when the Portland Trail Blazers host the Wizards at the Moda Center.


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King's High School to retire jersey of NBA player Corey Kispert in sold out ceremony December 20, 2023

Friday, December 1, 2023

Photos courtesy CRISTA

King’s High School has announced that NBA sharpshooter Corey Kispert will be returning to campus on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 for a special ceremony in which his iconic #24 jersey will be retired prior to the Knights’ boys basketball game versus Bear Creek.
 
The game and ceremony will take place at Mike Martin Gymnasium (330 N 190th St, Shoreline WA 98177) on the CRISTA Ministries campus. The event is sold out.

2016 King's
Photo by Geoff Vlcek

Prior to reaching professional basketball’s highest level, Kispert was a four-year letterman at King’s from 2013-2017, and was an integral part of 1A state championship squads in both 2015 and 2016. He will join his former teammates in a halftime ceremony honoring the back-to-back title teams.

Corey at Gonzaga
Photo by Geoff Vlcek
After graduating from King’s in 2017, Kispert went on to a stellar four-year career across the state at Gonzaga University in Spokane. 

During his senior season in 2020-2021, Kispert was both a preseason and end-of-season selection to the Associated Press All-American First Team, recognizing the five best players in the country. 
He would go on to lead Gonzaga to the national championship game and a 31-1 overall record while capturing the Julius Erving Award as the nation’s top small forward.

Kispert is currently in his third season with the Washington Wizards after having been selected as the 15th overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft. Following the December 20 ceremony and game at King’s, Kispert will be back in action the following night when the Portland Trail Blazers host the Wizards at the Moda Center.

Stated Kispert: “When King’s reached out about this night, I was really excited. It’s going to be great to go back to my school, as I still have a lot of really good friends and people that I consider family on the coaching staff that work at King’s. I can’t wait to get back to see everybody.”

Stated King’s High School Director of Athletics, David Gerig: 
“On behalf of the King’s community, we could not be more excited to welcome Corey back for ‘24Ever a Knight.’ He was an incredible student athlete, and an even better person throughout his many years at King’s. 

"We are looking forward to a special evening on December 20 to honor Corey and his teammates on two state championship teams. Corey’s #24 jersey will hang prominently in our gym, where it will be able to inspire countless other student athletes in the future.”

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Shorewood Select Hoop tryouts coming up on September 11 and 13, 2023

Wednesday, August 30, 2023

The Shorewood Select Hoops (SSH) will be holding its 2023-24 tryouts for Shoreline area boy basketball players in grades 4-8 on Monday, Sept. 11 and Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023. 

Players can go to both tryouts, but only one is required.

Here are the times and locations for each grade level:
  • 4th grade: 5:30-7pm at Echo Lake Elementary, 345 Wallingford Ave. N.
  • 5th grade: 5:30-7pm at Meridian Park Elementary, 17077 Meridian Ave. N.
  • 6th grade: 7:15-8:45pm at Meridian Park Elementary.
  • 7th grade and 8th grade: 7-8:30pm at Einstein Middle Schoo, 19343 3rd Ave. NW.
More information here or e-mail your contact information to thunderbirdselecthoops@gmail.com.

SSH is a developmental select feeder program for boys who will attend Shorewood High School. Established in 2007, Shorewood Select Hoops is a non-profit, volunteer-based organization that provides an opportunity for boys in grades 4-8 to develop basketball skills and to play in a competitive environment.

Tryouts are free with no commitment. A SSH board member will be hand to answer any questions for interested families. Selected players will practice at Shoreline gyms twice a week while games and tournaments will be held around the Puget Sound area during the weekend.


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Basketball camps for 4th - 8th grade and high school players start next week at Shoreline Community College gym

Friday, July 7, 2023

Basketball camps for 4th - 8th grade and high school players start next week in the Shoreline Community College gymnasium 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline WA 98133.

Choose from two sessions with coaches Aaron Mackey and Rodney Walker, and assisted by players from the college basketball teams: 
  • July 10 - 13 
  • July 17 - 20
REGISTER HERE: Youth Programs (campusce.net) - 
  • Advanced Skills for high school players are items 4 and 5
  • All skills camp for 4th - 8th graders are items 6 and 7

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Toys for Tots 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament in Everett July 15-16, 2023

Sunday, June 25, 2023


US Marine Corps Toys for Tots – Snohomish County/Shoreline
Season of Giving – Community Outreach
 
When:             Saturday, July 15, 2023 – 9am – 4pm
                        Sunday, July 16, 2023 – 9am – 4pm
 
Location:         Everett 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament
                        2825 Colby Avenue (Streets of Downtown Everett)
                        Everett, WA  98201 
 
Activities:       Team Competition – Toys for Tots (Adult)
                        Kids’ Corner (FREE games, FREE prizes, sign-up information)
                        Donation collection – Toys/Monetary Donations Accepted
                        US Marine Corps Reservists in attendance
Contact:          Mary Butler, Area Coordinator – everett.wa@toysfortots.org
 
We supported 70,007 Children/Youth in Campaign 2022. 
We thank our Community for their continued generosity during Campaign 2023.



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Julia Strand named Scholar-Athlete of the Year at Chapman University

Friday, June 16, 2023

 

Photo courtesy Chapman University
Larry Newman, Photographer

“You don’t replace a Julia Strand. You just cherish the memories.” Chapman University head coach Carol Jue.

Julia Strand (Shorecrest ’18), who led the Scots’ 2016 basketball team in scoring on their way to their only state championship, has received Chapman University’s Female Senior Scholar-Athlete of the year. The award recognizes the top student-athlete with a 3.0 + GPA who displayed excellence in the classroom and on the field of play.

Chapman is an NCAA Division-3 school, with an enrollment of about 4,000 students in Orange, California. It’s a long Shohei Ohtani home run blast from Anaheim Stadium.

When Strand walked off the court following her team’s defeat in the conference semifinals in February, 2022, she believed that was her last game. But with COVID having wiped out the entire 2020-21 season, the Southern California Interscholastic Athletic Conference (SCIAC) decreed that all student-athletes who lost a year to COVID could reclaim that season’s eligibility.

She had already missed enough basketball in her life. She jumped at the chance. A torn ACL wiped out her junior year in high school, and another torn ACL sidelined her for the last third of her second season at Chapman. A third knee operation delayed her start of the 2021-22 season, but when she finally hit the court, she did so with a vengeance, setting the school record with 22.7 points-per-game.

The Panthers finished a disappointing 11-13 this past season, with Strand averaging 21.2 per game, in spite of being the focus of every opponent’s defensive scheme. She added a silky smooth outside jump shot to complement her lightning-fast first step to the hoop that led to many layups over her hoops career.

Strand displayed leadership and maturity on the court and in the locker room that made her a beloved figure in the eyes of her teammates, and earned her everlasting respect from Coach Jue, the only Chinese-American head coach in the NCAA.

“I saw so much maturity emerge in Julia, from when she was a knobby-kneed freshman with a ‘deer in the headlights’ look to her at her first practice, to the player and leader she became.”

For her part, Strand said 

“I’ve learned there has to be a mutual respect between player and coach. I have to be coachable, and Coach Jue let me voice my opinion and tell her what I saw happening and what I thought. There were times when she’d ask my opinion about things. At the end, there was earned mutual respect, and I couldn’t be more grateful to have had her as my coach.”

For her career in Orange, she finished in the top 5 in school history in total points, rebounds, field goals, and blocked shots. If she hadn’t missed over a dozen games to injury, she would have climbed toward the top of the school’s leaderboard. 

She had seven 30-point games; 30 double-doubles (10+ points and 10+ rebounds). She twice was named to the first-team all-SCIAC, and twice was 2nd team All-Region 10 in D-3.

Strand credits having played both basketball and soccer (for Coach Mindy Dalziel’s Scots) in high school for a lot of her success. 

“Playing two sports is good for cross-training, it prevents one-sport burnout, and it allows you to meet so many other people. It also allows you to build a stronger individualized identity, by not limiting yourself to just one sport.” 

After one college game, an opposing coach commented to Coach Jue that the way Julia was able to come out of nowhere to steal his team’s passes, she looked like a soccer player in a basketball uniform.

If the criteria for receiving the award included mental and physical toughness, dedication to the team, overwhelming humility, being a beacon of light to all, and leaving an indelible legacy to which others can aspire, the award would bear her name.

Players like Julia Strand don’t come around very often.

That’s why she’ll be so hard to replace.

--Sports Desk


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Summer basketball camps from Shoreline Sports Foundation (SSF)

Tuesday, June 13, 2023


SSF’s Summer basketball camps provide a fantastic opportunity for young athletes to enhance their skills, cultivate teamwork, and have a blast on the court. These camps offer a structured and engaging environment for participants to immerse themselves in the sport they love.

Open to all athletes of all skill levels, from beginners to advanced players, camps provide challenge and fun for athletes at all levels. The camps are led by experienced coaches and trainers who provide expert guidance and instruction throughout the duration of the camp.

Looking forward to your joining us in the gym this summer!


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Basketball camps for Shorewood female basketball players

Wednesday, May 10, 2023

Reserve your spot now! We are excited to offer our camps to future Shorewood Girls Basketball Players.

CAMP REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

Register through the district payment site
  • You will need to select "Summer Camps" through Items at your student's school. 
  • You will also be prompted to fill out a google registration form that includes submitting your student's t-shirt size (included in the camp price).
All incoming 3rd-8th grade girls are invited to attend this summer's basketball camps at Shorewood High School. 

Our camps are run by the Shorewood Girls Basketball coaching staff and current players, and are designed for skill development, learning offensive/defensive team concepts through small sided games and connecting with future and current Shorewood Stormray basketball players.

This is a great opportunity for girls of all skill levels to come together for 4 days in the summer to develop their basketball skills and have fun!

Please email Coach Glasser if you have any questions:brandon.glasser@ssd412.org


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5th annual 3v3 basketball tournament open to the community

Tuesday, May 9, 2023


Shoreline Sports Foundation's 5th annual 3v3 basketball tournament promises to be a day filled with exciting basketball action. This event is open to the community, we'd love to have you there!

Date and Time:
  • Saturday, May 20, 2023
  • Games start at 11am and will go into the afternoon

Location: Shorecrest High School, 15343 25th Ave NE, Shoreline, WA 98155

Divisions (2022-2023 Grade): 
  • Girls 5th + 6th, 7th + 8th, and High School
  • Boys 5th + 6th, 7th + 8th, and High School
Details:
  • $150 per team to enter
  • Teams are 3-4 players
  • Family friendly 3 on 3 event
  • Create a team name and jersey
  • 3 Game Guarantee.
  • Registration deadline May 10th or until division is full
  • Click Here to Register
Contact Hoops@shorelinesportsfoundation.org for questions.


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