Basketball Recap: Peninsula Triumphs

It may have taken double overtime to finish the job, but Peninsula ultimately got the result they hoped for on Wednesday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Lakes Lancers, sneaking past 53-50. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Seahawks have posted since December 3, 2024.

Emi HansonSmith

Points

12/27/25 vs Kennedy Catholic	2
01/22/26 @ North Thurston	2
01/28/26 vs Capital	6
02/02/26 @ Timberline	6
12/17/25 @ Capital	7

Peninsula found their leader in freshman Emi HansonSmith, who dropped a double-double with 18 points and ten rebounds. As a matter of fact, that's the most points HansonSmith has scored all season. The team also got some help courtesy of Izzy Michaels, who posted eight points and six boards.

Peninsula smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 21 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in eight consecutive matchups.

Lakes lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Ehmarii McChristian, who scored 19 points in addition to six rebounds and three steals. Her evening made it six games in a row in which she has scored at least 18 points. Another player making a difference was Kari Paulino-Hayes, who put up nine points and four steals.

Peninsula has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four games. That's provided a nice bump to their 9-11 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 51.3 points over those games. As for Lakes, the defeat snapped their winning streak at five games and leaves them with a 14-6 record.

Peninsula wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 61-47 loss against Lincoln on the 7th. As for Lakes, they will welcome Silas at 7:00 p.m. on the 13th. The Lancers will be up against the Rams' rather soft defense (which has allowed 50.43 points per matchup), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.