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Islanders Take on Mt. Si in KingCo Tounament
Next round will determine the two teams that will face off for the KingCo league championship.
All four teams left in the KingCo 3A/2A league tournament have locked up spots in the Sea-King district playoffs, but where they are seeded in that tourney depends on the outcome of the next round of games. Here’s a look at the teams now vying for the KingCo 3A/2A league championship and a top seed in districts.
Bellevue – The Wolverines romped through league play this year, winning 13 and losing just one. Nate Sikma leads the team in scoring with over 20 points per game, but guard Will Locke is just behind him at 18 ppg. Bellevue has won seven straight games, all by double-digits.
Mercer Island – The Islanders come into the tournament on a hot streak, having won five straight since a loss to Bellevue. Mercer Island has had to battle through injuries all year, losing both of its star players early in the year to injuries. Quinn Sterling is back now and scored 20 points last week against Lake Washington, a good sign for the resilient Islanders.
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Mount Si – Just a week ago, Mount Si was tied with Mercer Island for the second spot in the conference. But the Wildcats lost the final three league games, before beating Liberty on Saturday. Dallas Smith leads Mount Si in scoring at just under 17 ppg.
Lake Washington – The Kangaroos are the lowest seed left in the tournament, but they showed Saturday that they cannot be counted out. Lake Washington trailed Sammamish by 17 at halftime of their loser-out game, but roared back for a thrilling 66-64 win.
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Match-ups (Games on Tuesday February 8th at Bellevue College):
Mercer Island vs. Mount Si 3 p.m. – The Islanders seem to have found a groove late in the season, with unexpected players stepping into major roles. With Sterling back in the lineup, Mercer Island has to be considered the favorite.
Patch Pick – Mercer Island 67, Mount Si 59
Bellevue vs. Lake Washington 6:30 p.m. – Bellevue is looking more and more like the team people thought was a top-10 in state talent at the start of the year. The Wolverines have cruised in the last three weeks and should continue that trend against the tough Kangs.
Patch Pick – Bellevue 70, Lake Washington 60
Mike Balwin, Patch sports editor, will cover these games live on Twitter. Follow him at @patchsports.