In a game between two undefeated KingCo teams, Sammamish left the court Tuesday evening at Lake Washington High School with the perfect record. The Kangs, previously 4-0, fell 71-69 to the Totems.
Lake Washington carried the early lead with a 21-15 score at the end of the first quarter. The Kangs added another 18 points in the second quarter for 39 going in to halftime, while the Totems had 34. Third quarter had a change in momentum with Sammamish earning 29 points to take the lead. The Totems never relinquish their control to take the game, despite Lake Washington holding the team to just eight points in the final quarter.
Totem John Steinberg had 25 points during the game, while Sami Jarjour added 16 and George Valle had 13.
Lake Washington’s team high was 23 by Guy Lynott, while both Darien Nelson-Henry and Matt Staudacher added 16. Kelly Guy and Jamal Muhammed had seven points.