Kangs cagers honored for brain power

March 25, 2009 7:55 pm
Kangs boys basketball players Preston Fawcett (2nd from left) and Greyson Blue (center) are honored at the Tacoma Dome. The pair are attended to by Washington State Dairy Ambassadors alternate Michelle Wesen
Kangs boys basketball players Preston Fawcett (2nd from left) and Greyson Blue (center) are honored at the Tacoma Dome. The pair are attended to by Washington State Dairy Ambassadors alternate Michelle Wesen

This season’s Lake Washington High School Boy’s Basketball Team was named the WIAA 4A State Academic Champions for winter 2008-2009.

Coach Terry Johnson and the team were honored at halftime at the 4A state championship basketball game on March 7.

The award recognizes the academic achievement of high school athletic teams. The 11 member-strong Lake Washington Kangaroos boys basketball team currently holds a GPA of 3.64. Three of the team members have a 4.0 GPA, including AP and Honors coursework.