Basketball: Lake Washington boys lose during 1st round of state tournament

The Lake Washington boys basketball team lost to Wilson, 57-33, Wednesday during the first round of the state tournament at the Tacoma Dome. The loss drops the Kangs (14-7) into the consolation bracket and a 12:30 p.m. loser-out game Thursday against Lincoln High School (13-8) at the Tacoma Dome.

By Matt Phelps • March 3, 2010 9:45 pm
Lake Washington's Matt Hill blocks the shot of his opponent during the first round of the state tournament Wednesday at the Tacoma Dome.
Lake Washington's Matt Hill blocks the shot of his opponent during the first round of the state tournament Wednesday at the Tacoma Dome.

The Lake Washington boys basketball team lost to Wilson, 57-33, Wednesday during the first round of the state tournament at the Tacoma Dome.

The loss drops the Kangs (14-7) into the consolation bracket and a 12:30 p.m. loser-out game Thursday against Lincoln High School (13-8) at the Tacoma Dome.

Lake Washington fell behind during the first half thanks to an anemic offense. The Kangs went into half time down 24-13. The Rams increased their lead to 18 points during the third quarter and never looked back.

Lincoln lost to Walla Walla (17-3), 55-49 Wednesday during the first round. The loss means that Lake Washington will continue playing to finish as high as fifth in state.