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Jazz Clubs Northwest taps Gregory Malcolm for executive director By Dylan Chaffin dchaffin@snovalleystar.com
By House of Representatives
Fifth District Rep. Jay Rodne, R-Snoqualmie, speaks on the House floor in April during the legislative session.
Marking a pivotal moment in the successes of Jazz Clubs Northwest, a new executive director is at the helm Gregory Malcolm and ready to take the organization to the next level,
according to a press release. Gregory Malcolm steps into his role with 17 years of experience in leadership in local and nonprofit organizations, including Swedish Medical Center Foundation, Encompass and the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. Jazz Clubs Northwest was born of the Boxley Music Fund, a volunteer-run North Bend organization that began six years ago under Danny See MALCOLM, Page 8
Rodne defends Facebook Emma Herron joins hospital district comments about Muslims By Dylan Chaffin dchaffin@snovalleystar.com More than a month has passed since ISIS attackers killed 130 people and wounded 368 in Paris, but the remarks made by Rep. Jay Rodne of Snoqualmie in the wake of the mayhem are still fresh in the minds of his constituents. On Nov. 13, the evening of the attacks, Rodne took to social media, and one Facebook post he wrote said, in part, “Obama wants to import 1.5 million muslims into the U.S. This is absolute madness! Islam is incompatible with western civilization! How anyone people need to die? In the interim, Amicans arm yourselves.” The reaction was far from positive. The editorial board of The Seattle Times, which endorsed Rodne during the 2014 election, said he was
“bloviating” and “misinformed.” His political opponents and some constituents used even stronger language. The Facebook post has since been deleted. Today, Rodne says his comments were taken out of context. “I was responding to the aftermath, responding to ISIS and responding to the barbarity we saw in those attacks,” he said during a recent phone interview. He said he cleared up the meaning of his message to the media and his constituents in the days following the backlash, and “he knows the vast majority of Muslims want to live in peace,” but unfortunately, he said, “a small percentage of those individuals have become radicalized. “It’s unfortunate that some folks have taken the comments out of context to
further their own political agenda, honestly,” he added. Rodne noted the majority of emails he has received from fellow lawmakers are supportive of him, and “there are a lot of people locally and regionally that are very concerned about the threat and vulnerability America faces.” Rodne’s 5th District includes much of Issaquah, along with the Issaquah Highlands, Klahanie, Mirrormont, Preston, Fall City, Snoqualmie and North Bend. Before Rodne was elected to the Legislature, he served as a Snoqualmie city councilman and was chairman of the City Council’s Public Safety Committee from 2001 to 2004. He has also served in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve for the past 20 years. See RODNE, Page 8
By Dylan Chaffin dchaffin@snovalleystar.com
The Snoqualmie Valley Hospital District Commission has welcomed its newest member. Emma Herron, 65, was sworn into her position by Eastside District Court Judge Peter Nault Dec. 9. Herron, who won by just 55 votes against incumbent Ryan Roberts in the Nov. 3 election, will take seat No. 3 on the Snoqualmie Valley hospital’s board of commissioners. She has an extensive history in leadership in local nonprofit organizations, including serving as a former board member of the Snoqualmie Sister Cities Association. She is also an alumnus of the Snoqualmie Citizens Academy, according to her biography. While running, Herron’s platform highlighted the hospital district’s steep debt, which totaled over $98 mil-
lion in October. In order to deal with the financial struggles, Herron said the board must evaluEmma ate the Herron hospital’s strengths and weakness without sacrificing the quality and delivery of health care to help cut costs as necessary. A former long-term care ombudsman, Herron said she is also a strong advocate for See HERRON, Page 5 Prsrt Std U.S. Postage PAID Kent, WA Permit No. 71 POSTAL CUSTOMER
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Nature discovery day is Dec. 30 Join Seattle Public Utilities for a fun-filled day of discovering wildlife in the Cedar River Watershed from 10 a.m.
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Metro parks district is hiring
North Bend honors employee of year
The City of Snoqualmie seeks to fill a number of vacancies in the Si View Metropolitan Park District. The district is currently looking for a building supervisor to manage day-to-day activities at Si View Community Center, including supervision of activities and rentals, guest services and program support. Another part-time position is available for an employee to assist with the Si View Before and After School program at Si View Community Center, Fall City Elementary School and Sallal Grange. A seasonal position is also open for a youth/ adult sports supervisor for Si View sports programs and tournaments held at Snoqualmie Valley schools. A full-time position is open for a maintenance technician to help out with construction, maintenance and repair of district parks and facilities. To learn more and apply online, go to tinyurl.com/nn5xggz.
The City of North Bend named Senior Planner Mike McCarty as the 2015 employee of the year during an annual employee recognition luncheon held Dec. 17, according to a city press release. McCarty has served the city for the past 7 years and previously worked for the City of Snoqualmie. Mayor Ken Hearing recognized McCarty for his strong work ethic, positive attitude and customer service skills. “Mike’s leadership and initiative in tackling tough, detailed projects and willingness to take on new projects despite his heavy workload speaks to his high level of performance and commitment to the city,” said Hearing in the release. The city also welcomed several new employees during the event. Hearing introduced Wastewater Treatment Plant Manager Mark Fogle, Water System Operator Jason Baxter, Building Inspector
Colin Mercer, Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator James Wendt and Events Coordinator Stacey Cepeda.
List of new school names narrows The Snoqualmie Valley School District recently narrowed down the nominations for the following new Snoqualmie elementary school names: In alphabetical order, the nominations are: q Cedar Ridge q Moon Hill q Eagle Pointe q Mountain Ridge q Elk View q Silent Creek q Falls q Snoqualmie Falls q Little Si q Snoqualmie Ridge q Meadowbrook q Timber Ridge q Misty Falls q Windy Ridge Vote online for your favorite by Jan. 6 at svy. mk/1jYzaGk, or pick up a paper ballot at the district office or your school. The district will trim the list to seven nominations mid-January and announce the new name on Jan. 28.
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To the Editor
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Backcountry snow enthusiasts beware
After a long summer and fall of drought, Western Washington is now on par for the eighth-wettest December on record, and we still have a week left. Snow and rain have accumulated all over the state and The Summit at Snoqualmie ski resort is measuring over 7 ½ feet of snow at Alpental Top and over five feet of snow at Summit West and Alpental, according to its website. To your average snow bunny, that amount of fresh powder is a dream come true. But the Northwest Avalanche Center is reporting an increasing avalanche danger for the Cascades, indicative of unstable conditions that were caused by the last series of storms to ravage the region. The state has the fifth -ighest number of avalanche fatalities in the nation, following Colorado, Alaska, Utah and Montana, according to the Colorado Avalanche Information Center. There were nine fatalities caused by avalanches during the 2013-14 season alone. No fatalities were recorded during the 2014-15 season because Western Washington saw its warmest winter on record — only worsening drought conditions. But this year, things are a little different. A backcountry skier was buried alive — but survived — in an avalanche near Stevens Pass earlier this month, and Maple Valley resident Monty Busbee is still missing (as of our Dec. 21 press time) from Snoqualmie Summit after backcountry skiing just a few days ago. Avalanches can occur for a number of reasons, including new precipitation, sudden warming, wind, ice or rock fall, as well as vibrations caused by skiers, snowboarders and snowmobilers. So, while recreationists fawn over the fresh powder, it’s imperative to remain cautious and be wellprepared when trekking out into the wilderness. The NWAC says to avoid venturing out when the avalanche danger is high and to always be prepared by checking the avalanche forecast before heading out. It’s also important to have avalanche training. Carrying essential gear while in avalancheprone areas — a beacon locator, a collapsible probe and shovel — is critical. The American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education will be hosting a series of beginner-level classes in Seattle Jan. 5-6, 19-20 and Feb. 2-3, 16-17. Each two-day session will outline topics such as terrain analysis, risk assessment and decisionmaking, and include hands-on training experience at Snoqualmie Pass and Mt. Baker. Sign up at bit.ly/1NyEr1Z.
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Muslims are Americans, too As a Muslim, I find the letters by Mr. Curtis (Dec. 11) and Mr. Crecca (Dec. 11) ridiculous. What do you suggest we do? Call Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi and tell him to kill himself? Because we would if we could. Is there an ISIS directory listing or did you think we are all internally wired so we know exactly what a few out of 1.5 billion are up to? Did you take all the Christians to task after Robert Dear and James Holmes terrorized Colorado? Did you hold all Caucasians responsible for Adam Lanza, Dylan Roof and Hitler? You want to stop the influx of Muslims because we are “breeding terrorists.” Are you willing to stop Americans travelling to Muslim countries because it kind of works both ways? Should the VA decline to serve all veterans because Timothy McVeigh was one? American Muslims always get the double whammy. First, our hearts ache for the innocent victims, and second, we are made to feel that we somehow own these acts of violence. All
Muslim scholars have condemned terrorism in the harshest words possible. “Muslims for San Bernardino” has raised more than $100,000 for victims in the wake of the shootings. When you say that ISIS is intent on “killing the rest of us,” do you understand that ISIS has killed thousands of Muslims with the same brutality which has become its signature? Our children go to the same schools as yours, we go to the same market places as you. Why do you think we are any safer when a lunatic decides to pick up a gun and start shooting? We are no different in wanting peace, and by segregating us from the “rest of us,” you are only aiding ISIS’s agenda. In these troubled times, I yearn to ask my beloved prophet what to do. But then, I know his answer to that already. “Repel evil with goodness,” he would have said. “Do your best and put your faith in God. Respond to people in the best of ways.” And so this is the message I will keep close to my heart, because in the end, the only actions that I am responsible for are my own. Afshan Ijaz Snoqualmie
DECEMBER 25, 2015
Hypocrisy rampant in bashing of Muslims Our community is involved in a huge dishonest hypocrisy. Yes, Muslims should fight extremists, and many Muslim leaders appear to be in agreement, and to be doing just that. But who is demanding that Christians denounce and turn in their extremists? Are we asking who radicalized the “warrior for babies” who killed three and wounded nine at a Planned Parenthood clinic? Has that atrocity been called terrorism? Are all Christians “barbarians” because of his violence? How about the murder of nine African-Americans in South Carolina? A political act committed to incite a race war, much like ISIS trying to incite a war between religions. Aren’t both terrorism? We are indulging a lie, and practicing a double standard, when it comes to terrorism. The atrocity committed by two extremists in San Bernardino did not prove Rep. Jay Rodne right that millions of Muslims are “barbarians,” any more than the Planned Parenthood atrocity proves Christians are barbarians. See LETTERS, Page 5
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Smallest gifts make for the biggest hugs Mabel Adams was sitting in the day room at the Rest of Your Life retirement home when the children came in. She smiled, and so did all the others in the room except for two who didn’t know what was going on. The old-timers in the home knew the kids were coming and had put up Christmas decorations in the day room and on the doors of their own small apartments and on themselves. Mabel had been reminded sev-
eral times by that staff that morning that the kids were coming over, this being necessary as Mabel’s memory isn’t what it used to be. And she put a sprig of imitation holly in her hair and tied a red ribbon on the other side. The little girl smiled and walked over to Mabel. “Are you a grandma?” she asked. “Why, yes dear, I am.” “I brought you a present, Grandma,” she said, handing a box to Mabel. Mabel opened it and was delighted at the sandalwood-scented hankies inside. “Why thank you so much, Honey!” she said. “And what is your name?” “I’m Candice. I’m four.” “Well, Candice, merry Christmas to you. Have you been here before?”
“Well … no, I guess. Mom said this is where the grandmas are and we can have fun bringing pres- Slim Randles ents to the Columnist grandmas.” “I see,” Mabel said. “Well, Candice, come over here, dear and let me give you a hug. There!” Sometimes, it isn’t the cost of the hankies, or the fun wrapping them up. Sometimes it’s just a child’s smile and a small taste of love that makes us treasure Christmas. Slim and Catherine Randles wish all of you a blessed Christmas full of love and laughter.
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Herron From Page 1 the rights of the elderly and disabled. Emma also served as a board member for the Mid-East King County Health and Safety Networks charged with reducing violence, specifically youth violence, along with seven other “at-risk” behaviors. She was former vice president for the Filipino Nurses and Healthcare Professionals Association in Seattle, former president and current advisor to the Bicol Association
PAGE 5 of Washington, and is on the board of directors for the Seattle-based JakCares Foundation. As an AsianAmerican, her contribution to these organizations makes her an asset to any organization that wishes to do more outreach to the multiethnic and diverse community, she said. Herron earned her bachelor’s degree in history from the University of Washington, her master’s degree in health care administration at City University in Seattle, and earned a paralegal certificate from Seattle University.
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Letters From Page 4 Both propositions are absurd, but hypocrisy ignores reality. A June 2015 article in The New York Times points out that we are almost twice as likely to be killed by rightwing extremists than by Muslim extremists, and points to the media for creating a false impression. Peter Bergen, of the nonpartisan New America Foundation, was interviewed last June on NPR about a study that found 48 murders by right-wing extremists and 26 by Muslim extremists. Unfortunately, the massacre in San Bernardino evened the
score, with right-wingers just a few murders ahead. But last night’s Republican debate was a big lie with all candidates yelling, “The Muslims are coming!” Not a word about rightwing extremists. Using ISIS as a scapegoat, not a word was said about climate disaster, a real threat to national security. Yes, Muslims should denounce extremists. We all should. And the Republican Party should censure Rep. Rodne for his hate talk, and for calling people to arms. Rep. Rodne’s remarks divide us, creates fear, and encourage violence, making us less secure. Seeing the good in each other makes us stronger. Roger Ledbetter Snoqualmie
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And I wish I didn’t know what I know, but we are targets against the global Jihadist movement,” he added. Rodne said that because of the increased threats seen in such recent attacks as the shootings in San Bernardino, Calif., Americans shoulder the responsibility of reporting any suspicious activity to authorities. He also said that law enforcement agencies across the nation have urged Americans with proper permits to carry firearms, noting that authorities can’t be everywhere all the time. “Americans have become the first first responders,” he said. Rodne emphasized that he had been vocal against Gov. Jay
Inslee’s plan to bring in refugees from Syria, calling it “utterly irresponsible” to welcome unvetted Syrian citizens to Washington. He also cited Inslee’s lack of military experience and threat-assessment background. But the current political culture has also made it impossible to have an honest conversation, Rodne said. “Ultimately, America is a place that values tolerance and freedom and religious liberty. Unfortunately and tragically, there is a group that is seeking to use those freedoms against us, and we need to remain vigilant,” he said. “We need to come together and protect our security — both as a region and a nation.”
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Malcolm From Page 1 Kolke. “Over the past six years at Boxley’s, we’ve developed and refined a member-supported model for bringing jazz students together with pros on the local and national scenes,” Kolke said in the press release. “Recently, we started replicating the model successfully in Tacoma and Bellingham. When I started getting calls from communities as far south as Portland and as far north as Vancouver, B.C., I knew it was time to bring in a professional to run the organization. Gregory wasn’t just on the short list — he was the short list. We’re lucky we got him,” Kolke added. Malcolm will oversee the fundraising efforts as well as build a sustainable business model for the organization, but he welcomes the opportunity, he said. “To have a local community this size
support a jazz club is pretty extraordinary,” he said. “It’s neat that Boxley’s been able to put together something that is culturally significant,” he added. The key to long-term success of any business lies in an “overlapping of three circles,” Malcolm said. The business must commit to being the best at what they do, have and share the passion for what they do, and have a resource pool large enough to sustain it, he said. The first two factors are already there for Jazz Clubs Northwest, he added. He wants to utilize his fundraising expertise in hosting bigger and better regional events to help the organization achieve its dream of more jazz, everywhere, starting with organizing jazz and blues walks in Tacoma and Bellingham. Those walks will likely happen in March, he said. Aside from providing an outlet for music edu-
cation, the blues and jazz walks also carry the opportunity for community and economic development, he added. More than 10,000 tickets were sold earlier this year for the North Bend event. In his first few weeks as executive director, Malcolm said he has already received support from six families that started a challenge fund of $20,000 for the organization. From now until Dec. 31, the families will match dollar-to-dollar donations. “I’ve seen Danny’s passion and vision of ‘more jazz everywhere’ take seminal form, and the potential for this model to transform jazz education throughout the region is inspiring,” Malcolm said. “Teaming with Danny, the board of directors and the membership, I am thrilled about this opportunity to lead an organization that will inspire even more scholarship, education, fund development opportunities, to realize that potential.”
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q Winter Magic Ice Skating, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 6-9 p.m., Railroad Park, 7971 Railroad Ave, Snoqualmie, residents: $3/ages 10 and younger, $5/ages 10 and older, nonresidents: $5/ages 10 and younger, $10/ ages 11 and older, ci.snoqualmie.wa.us
q Winter Magic Ice Skating, 1-5 p.m. and 6-9 p.m., Ridge Amphitheater, Center and Ridge St., Snoqualmie, residents: $3/ages 10 and younger, $5/ages 10 and older, nonresidents: $5/ages 10 and younger, $10/ ages 11 and older, ci.snoqualmie.wa.us
q Danny Kolke Trio, 6 p.m., Jazz Jam Session, 7:30 p.m., Boxley’s, 101 W. North Bend Way, North Bend, 2929307
q Christmas Show with Eleanor Lang, 6-8 p.m., Black Dog Arts Café, 8062 Railroad Ave. S.E., Snoqualmie, 831-3647
q Ed Werner Local Showcase, 5 p.m., Hammer Barnett Quartet, 7:30 and 8:45 p.m., Boxley’s, 101 W. North Bend Way, North Bend, 2929307
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windows and found no smoke or open windows. No forced entry was necessary.
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Firefighters responded at 3:29 a.m. Dec. 10 to an automatic fire alarm at the Go Wireless Building. Crews found the building unoccupied and the alarm was silent. The power was out downtown at the time and probably tripped the system.
Firefighters responded at 2:21 p.m. Dec. 11 to the Woodland Apartments due to an electrical odor coming from an electrical panel. An electrical crew reported that they had experienced a malfunction while working on the panel. Crews inspected all the units and found nothing. The fire crew released the scene to the electrical crew and building maintenance with instructions to call if they experienced additional problems.
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Glitch in the system part two Firefighters responded at 7:07 a.m. Dec. 10 to a second automatic fire alarm at the Go Wireless Building. The power was still out downtown and the alarm was not sounding its bells or strobes and the panel displayed that there was trouble only, not a full alarm. The alarm company was advised that the crew would continue to receive alarms and be dispatched until power came back on.
Burnt potatoes Firefighters were dispatched at 8:52 p.m. Dec. 10 to Retail 1 on Center Boulevard. The alarm had been set off by burnt potatoes in a kitchen area. Smoke was cleared out and the alarm was reset.
False alarm Firefighters were dispatched at 7:19 a.m. Dec. 11 to a residential fire alarm going off in the area of Elm Avenue. Neighbors informed the crew that the alarm had been going off for a while. The crew did a full inspection of the house and looked in the
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Oven smoking Firefighters received a phone report at 10:18 p.m. Dec. 12 of smoke in a residence from the homeowner. She stated that she was going to use the oven when it started smoking. She thought maybe it just had some debris on the element, so she turned on the oven to the clean cycle when the oven began smoking excessively. When crews arrived the house was completely clear of smoke and it appeared the problem had remedied itself. The homeowner was given followup instructions if it happens again.
Nothing to report Firefighters investigated smoke at 4:59 p.m. Dec. 14 in the area of Mount Si High School. Crews found nothing on arrival. In addition to the above calls, Snoqualmie emergency medical technicians responded to 22 medical incidents bringing the total numbers of calls to date to 1,291. Information for the blotter comes directly from local police and fire reports. The Star publishes names of those charged with felony crimes.Â
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DECEMBER 25, 2015
Wildcats upset bid at Bothell falls short By Sam Kenyon skenyon@snovalleystar.com
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Mount Si’s Camryn Buck (right) battles Issaquah’s Hope Dahlquist for a loose ball during the third quarter of their Dec. 16 basketball game.
Mount Si girls’ fiery defense can’t overcome Issaquah By Neil Pierson npierson@snovalleystar.com For three quarters of their Dec. 16 outing against visiting Issaquah, the Mount Si Wildcats looked like a team ready to win its first game of the season. Mount Si completely stymied a balanced Issaquah attack, holding the Eagles to three made field goals and eight points in the second and third quarters combined. The Wildcats struggled with turnovers, but outscored the Eagles 23-20 over the final 24 minutes. It was the first eight minutes that were their undoing. Issaquah tore apart Mount Si’s zone defense in the first quarter, surging to a 17-point lead in a Class 4A
KingCo Conference girls basketball game in Snoqualmie. It didn’t matter the Eagles had to settle for points in sporadic drips after that, as they held on for a 43-29 win. Mount Si (0-5 overall, 0-5 KingCo) started the game in a 2-3 zone defense, and Issaquah (3-3, 2-3) easily picked it apart with quick, precise passing. Shooting guard Lauren Longo went 3 for 3 from behind the 3-point arc for nine points, while forwards Hope Dahlquist and Ellen MacNary each scored six points for a 23-6 lead at the end of one quarter. Mount Si coach Taylor Bass said the Wildcats used the zone effectively in a recent outing against
Inglemoor, but a lowenergy start forced him to change tactics. “We just seemed a little flat when we came out so we had to get out of it, just make them play matchup man, which is what we’ve normally been doing in the past,” Bass said. The defensive switch proved to be a nightand-day difference for the Wildcats, who are struggling mightily on offense. They average only 24 points per game, and the 29 they scored against Issaquah were a season-high. Bass said many of his players aren’t comfortable taking long-range jump shots, but those are the open looks they’re getting, so they’ll have to practice and improve.
“We’re taking a lot of the shots that we want,” he said. “It’s just one of those things where they haven’t started falling.” Issaquah went to halftime with a 26-13 lead as Mount Si made only five shots from the field. The offensive cold snap continued into the third quarter. The teams exchanged several sloppy possessions against pressure defense, and neither side scored until Mount Si’s Annie Hiebert hit a long two-pointer with 4 minutes, 15 seconds left in the period. Issaquah’s first points didn’t come until Liza Watson’s short jumper at the 1:09 mark. Longo, who led all See GIRLS, Page 12
It was a thrilling, heartbreaking loss for the Mount Si Wildcats boys basketball team, who went down 92-82 in overtime to the Bothell Cougars in their search for an elusive first win of the season. If the Dec. 18 game at Bothell High School had ended seven seconds earlier, Mount Si would have won. But a very late, game-tying 3-pointer from the Cougars sent the game into overtime, where the Wildcats finally gave up the lead for good. It was a difficult loss for the Wildcats to swallow, and coach Kyle Clearman declined to comment afterward. The Wildcats and Cougars traded dominance in the first half. The first quarter belonged to Bothell, outscoring Mount Si 30-12 and making seven 3-point shots. But the Wildcats bounced back and outscored the Cougars 26-10 in the second quarter, closing Bothell’s lead to 40-38 at halftime. For the rest of the game, the score was tight and that amplified the intensity in the gym. The Wildcats played without their star point guard, senior Danny Tomson, who leads the team in points and rebounds. Tomson sat out with an injury. In his place, a few Wildcats stepped up to fill his scoring role, especially in the second half. Juniors Gavin Gorrell and Taylor Upton shared the team high in points, each pouring in 21. Gorrell also had six assists, eight rebounds, one block and two steals while running the offense much
of the game. Upton shot a scorching 57 percent from the field and also contributed four rebounds and one steal. Senior Colton Swain had a big night as well with 18 points, one block and 13 rebounds, by far the most on the team. Sophomore Brendan Botten had a strong impact with 10 points on a blistering 60 percent shooting from the field, which included sinking 3 of 4 shots from 3-point range. Botten also chipped in two assists, four rebounds and a steal. The teams traded leads several times in the third quarter before Mount Si came out ahead by one point, 54-53, going into the final frame. Gorrell initiated the offense early, taking the ball into the lane or dishing off to Swain or Upton, who scored consistently. But every time the Wildcats took a bit of a lead, Bothell bombed a 3-point shot to close the gap. For most of the fourth quarter, the Wildcats kept Bothell at bay with a small lead of three or four points, but the Bothell 3-pointer attack was relentless. After a frenzied exchange, the clock showed 21 seconds left in regulation and the Wildcats were ahead, 74-73, with the ball. The Cougars fouled Gorrell to stop the clock and he hit both free throws to give his team a 3-point lead with 17 seconds left. The Cougars dribbled down the court and passed it around the perimeter. Bothell got it to sophomore Cameron Tyson, who put up a deep shot from distance See BOYS, Page 12
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Boys From Page 11 and buried it for the tie with 6 seconds remaining. The gym went crazy and Mount Si sent up a final shot with the remaining time, but the shot fell short. The four-minute overtime period was not as
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Issaquah’s lead to 31-20. The Eagles polished off the result by starting the fourth quarter on an 8-0 run. The Wildcats missed the front end of two one-and-one opportunities, leading to a momentum shifting 3-pointer from Tatum Dow. Hiebert, a senior forward, and junior guard
Emma Smith paced Mount Si with eight points each, and Smith made two 3-pointers on the night. Bass said Hiebert did a better job of taking the open shots given to her. “She was looking to score from the perimeter instead of just trying to go to the basket,” he said.
close as the entire second half had been. Tyson’s game-tying shot seemed to deflate the Wildcats somewhat, while Bothell’s shooting from distance only got hotter. Mount Si gave up a few turnovers that led to more Bothell bombs, and the momentum from the crowd and team were too much for Mount Si. The Cougars
outscored the Wildcats 16-6 in overtime. The Cougars have a 4-1 record and sit in second place in the Class 4A KingCo Conference, behind only unbeaten Issaquah. Mount Si is 0-4 in conference and shares last place in the standings with Eastlake. The Wildcats’ next KingCo game is Jan. 5 at Woodinville.