Sammamish was the 40-29 winner over Bellevue Christian when they last played one another back in February of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Sammamish RedHawks lost 60-35 to the Bellevue Christian Vikings on Saturday. While losing is never fun, the RedHawks can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Washington basketball rankings (they are ranked 196th, while the Vikings are ranked 28th).
Tezi Lyons and Sophia Eastman certainly did their best on Saturday to avoid the loss. Lyons almost dropped a double-double on nine points and ten boards, while Eastman posted ten points along with six boards and four steals. With that strong performance, Eastman is now averaging an impressive 2.1 steals per game.
RedHawks
| 01/10/24 vs Renton | 22 |
| 12/20/23 @ Evergreen | 21 |
| 01/26/24 vs Evergreen | 21 |
| 02/09/24 vs Foster | 21 |
| 01/11/25 vs Bellevue Christian | 18 |
Even though they lost, Sammamish smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 18 offensive boards. That's the most offensive boards they've posted since back in February of 2024.
Sammamish has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-7 record this season. As for Bellevue Christian, their victory was their 11th straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 9-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Sammamish will face off against Skyline at 5:15 p.m. on Friday. As for Bellevue Christian, they will head out to take on King's at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. King's will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Bellevue Christian surely won't give up without a fight.
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