It was a good run, but Kalama unfortunately witnessed the end of their four-game winning streak on Tuesday. They lost 73-49 to the Fort Vancouver Trappers. The Chinooks were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Trappers apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in January of 2022.
| 01/07/25 @ Fort Vancouver | 3 |
| 12/30/24 @ Morton/White Pass | 2 |
| 12/28/24 vs Elma | 4 |
| 12/19/24 vs Columbia | 3 |
| 12/17/24 @ Stevenson | 4 |
Several Chinooks players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Abel Koski, who posted 14 points and three steals. Koski has been hot for a while, having posted two or more steals the last ten times he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Drew Schlangen, who earned seven points and 12 rebounds.
Even though they lost, Kalama smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 11 offensive rebounds in eight consecutive contests.
Kalama's defeat was their first in the district, dropping their district record down to 2-1 and their overall record down to 6-2. As for Fort Vancouver, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matches, which provided a nice bump to their 7-3 record this season.
Kalama will be playing at home against King's Way Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (Kalama has won four straight at home dating back to last season, while King's Way Christian won three straight on the road), something that'll have to change. As for Fort Vancouver, they will venture away from home to square off against Castle Rock at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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