West Seattle High School Wildcats and the Chief Sealth High School Seahawks battled it out last night, with West Seattle falling to Chief Sealth in the final seconds of the game, 37-36.
Chief Sealth took off with an early lead in the first quarter of the game, but West Seattle was never far behind. West Seattle senior guard Joe Bell Austin scored a two pointer right before the half, tying the game 14-14.

In the beginning of the second half Chief Sealth dominated West Seattle, who only scored four points in the third quarter. West Seattle, however, rallied for a comeback, scoring 18 points in the fourth quarter.

With 30 seconds left in the game, Chief Sealth up two points 33-35, Joe Bell Austin shot a three pointer, giving West Seattle the lead for the first time in the game. The score 36-35, Chief Sealth fouled De’Andre Coulter, who did not make his free throw.
Just before the clock ran out, literally as the clock was buzzing West Seattle freshman guard LaTrey Newsome fouled Chief Sealth junior guard Keon Lewis. He sank the two free throws he was given, returning the lead to Chief Sealth 36-37.

One second was put on the clock and possession was given to West Seattle, but they were unable to do anything with the ball before the game ended.
West Seattle has now lost five games in a row, bringing their season record to 4-8 and their conference record to 0-3. Their next game is at home against Cleveland High School on Jan. 22 at 8 p.m.

Chief Sealth’s season record is now 7-6 and their conference record is 2-1. Their next game is at home against Hale High School on Jan. 22 at 8 p.m.