Two local shops have undergone a winter metamorphosis.
Eastsound Sporting Goods and 376-WEAR have emerged as a leaner, more efficient new entity re-named Orcas Outfitters.
The sound of defeat was a quiet “swish” as sharp-shooting Shoreline Christian Crusaders outscored the Viking boys on Saturday, Jan. 23. Nothing but net, a few too many times. Despite the relentless onslaught, the Vikings remained undaunted, doggedly refusing to relinquish the game until the final buzzer sounded.
“Shoreline is shooting the crap out of us!” observed one fan wryly.
The Vikings girls neatly dispatched the Shoreline Crusaders Saturday night, Jan. 23.
“I thought it went really well and we used everything we’ve been working on in practice,” commented senior forward Alison O’Toole.
The Lady Vikes dominated the game, establishing a 15-point lead by halftime, at 24 to 9.
The Lopez Lobos bounded into Saturday’s game against Lummi with a stellar league record and great energy. But despite fast and furious play, they couldn’t quite take the Blackhawks down.
“It was tough to lose,” said coach M.R. Buffum, adding,
“It was worth all the marbles. It was a battle; they [Lummi coaches] said it was the best game they’ve seen all year.”
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