BY GERARDO BOLONG
Contributing Writer

It was a circumstance of conducting itself as a unit for the visiting squad.

Nisqually League 1A Seattle Christian took control in all phases of the game early to record a 44-22 girls basketball victory at Seamount 3A Highline in Burien on Tues., Jan. 20.

"We were just giving all our effort," a relaxed Madelyn Weber said after scoring 13 points on 5 of 7 field goal shooting.

Although happy with this game, she admitted to some annoyance about a recent loss.

"We have a chip on our shoulder since we lost to Charles Wright. "It's a matter of continuing to play as a team."Weber also collected seven caroms off the glass to go along with two blocked shots.

The home Pirates showed snippets of speed to trail by only 9-6 after one quarter.

By halftime, the Warriors had extended their benefits to 20-8 and continued to roll up the score courtesy of the their tough defense. Kelli Ronish, Taelor Willhoite, Jessa Henry, Abby Louie and Weber collaborated for the 13-2 third quarter thrust that created a score of 33-10 after three quarters.

For Highline, the bottom line was being unable to make baskets, no matter from what range.

"We played good defense and held them to 20 points at halftime," said Pirate head coach Darrin Stolz. "We just can't put the ball in the basket."

Chilling field goal statistics also verified the obvious. in the first half, HHS shot 4 of 15 from the field (26.7 percent) before dropping off to 5 of 23 (21.7 percent) in the second half.

Henry added to the SCS effort with 11 points and eight rebounds while Ronish was perfect on three field goal attempts as part of her eight point total that went along with five rebounds, three assists and two steals. Willhoite shot 5 of 6 from free throw land to help accumulate her seven points. Willhoite also grabbed seven boards.

Tiara Tupa scored in every quarter for Highline to total nine points.