Sophomores Kristina Blauman and Jordyn Smith scored 18 and 15 points respectively to lead Bellevue to one of their more solid wins of the season, defeating Whatcom 78-70. In a balanced attack, Blauman and Smith were supplemented with strong efforts from freshmen Paige Hampton (14 points, eight rebounds) and Alicia Morrison who had the hottest hand going six-for-eight from the field and a perfect three-for-three from the line for 16 points. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The ‘dogs were sent to the free throw line a whopping 35 times as the Orcas committed nearly 30 fouls, reaching 26 for the night. BC capitalized by making 80% from the line. Blauman and Hampton had 17 of the team’s 38 rebounds as they outnumbered Whatcom underneath by 12 rebounds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bellevue’s consistency spanned all four quarters and came up with clutch free throws down the stretch as the Orcas pulled to within three at 73-70 with :26 remaining. Jadyn Mueller and Blauman made key free throws to prevent any last second chances by Whatcom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bellevue moves to 3-1 in league play and 7-12 overall. They host Shoreline this Wednesday Jan. 24 at 5 p.m. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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