Evergreen was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They lost 67-45 to the Tumwater Thunderbirds. While losing is never fun, the Wolverines can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Washington basketball rankings (they are ranked 342nd, while the Thunderbirds are ranked 105th).
Tumwater's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Bryce Morgan led the charge by dropping a double-double on 15 points and 12 boards. Morgan has been hot, having also posted two or more steals the last five times he's played. Another player making a difference was Sahara Anthony III, who went 5 of 12 on his way to 14 points and six rebounds.
Evergreen's loss dropped their record down to 1-7. As for Tumwater, their record now sits at 5-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Evergreen will host Kentlake at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Tumwater, they will look to defend their home court on Thursday against Washington at 7:00 p.m. One thing working in Washington's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points every time they've taken the court this season.
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