Shorecrest (11-2, 8-1 WesCo 3A) entered the game as the No. 10 3A team in the state and was led by senior guard Brianne Lasconia’s game high 45 points. She scored 16 points during the fourth quarter comeback.

Lasconia had a chance to finish the game off in regulation when she was fouled after a quick steal with less than 10 seconds on the clock.  She made the first of two free throws attempts which tied the game at 70 heading into overtime. Then, a final heave at the buzzer by freshman Shaian Pagaling nearly dropped in. In overtime, the Scots pulled away with a 13-4 run to end the game.

The Hawks (4-10, 2-8 WesCo 3A) led by as many as 15 points in the third quarter. Then, with the Hawks leading 55-43 entering the fourth quarter, the Scots began to turn up the pressure defensively, causing problems for the inexperienced Hawks.  The Scots outscored Terrace 27-15 in the fourth quarter and never looked back.

“We’re inexperienced as a group in those situations and that’s what happens,” Mountlake Terrace head coach David Brophy said.

Terrace junior Taylor Smith finished the game with a season high 32 points including six 3-pointers. Pagaling added 14 points and sophomore Maddy Kristjanson had 12 points.

Mountlake Terrace’s offense was efficient, even dominant, throughout the entire game but it struggled late in regulation. Brophy also cited “defense, boxing out and rebounding” as things that the team must improve in order to stay competitive in a tough WesCo 3A league.

Fouls and free throws were also a key factor in the game. Shorecrest shot 23 of 35 from the free throw line while Terrace shot 19 of 25.  The Hawks were whistled for 20 fouls in the second half, to the ire of the MTHS fans and pep band- two people were dismissed from the game after voicing their disapproval of the foul calls. By the end of the game, the Hawks were only had four players on the court since three players had already fouled out.

Shorecrest is one of the top teams in the local area and will look to make some noise when the postseason arrives. The Scots are well-positioned for a high seeding at districts, even though it is still a month away.

However, Brophy is pleased with his team’s overall performance after nearly taking out a top contender in WesCo 3A. The Hawks lost to Shorecrest 69-31 back on Dec. 9 and it was clear that Terrace had improved since then.

“We made strides tonight in terms of how we’re going to play basketball here at Terrace,” he said.

If the growth continues, this team might just find itself a district berth in February.

Next up: Jan. 17- Mountlake Terrace vs. Shorewood at the Terraceum, 7:15 p.m.

At Mountlake Terrace:

Shorecrest – 14 17 12 27 | 13 – 83
Mountlake Terrace – 21 20 14 15 | 4 – 74

Hawks: Froehlich 2, Dashiell 5, Smith 32, Romanowski 5, Pagaling 14, Kristjanson 12, Kerr 4

Scots: Shattuck 0, Lindsey 0, Lasconia 45, Jones 5, Schlachter 1, Monson 0, Chibuogwu 9, Greenburg 12, Uppinghouse 11

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Position: guard

Grade: 12

Varsity experience: Freshman, junior, and senior years (9,11,12)

Personal goals for the season: “To always give 110% whether at practice or in a game.”

Goals for the team: “Win more games than last year and to play as a team and know where everyone is on the court without having to think about it. And dedication, always.”

Pre-game ritual: “Listening to music with Cori. I used to listen to “Hey, Steven” by Taylor Swift, before every game.”

Interests: “I love to read and going to the [Broadway] theatre. I love watching musicals!”

Favorite movie: “Phantom of the Opera… the one with Gerard Butler.”

Favorite basketball memory: “Probably playing on my rec team when I was younger because now I’m playing on the same high school team with [those girls].”

Most anticipated game: “Meadowdale. We came so close to beating them in over time last year. I want them to be scared of us”

Idol or mentor: “My dad because he’s really patient about the game and got me into it. He supports me with everything and is always there to help me and encourage me.”

Favorite basketball player: “I like Lauren Jackson, but it’s really hard to say.”

#22 Corinne Pingul

Position: guard

Grade: 12

Varsity experience: 4 years

Personal goals for the season: “My personally goals are to be a good role model for younger players and to get everyone involved in the game.”

Goals for the team: “Working to play like a unit, and to understand each teammates playing styles and bring what they have to the court.”

Pre-game ritual: “Listening to music with Teryn.”

Interests: “I love to dance, sing and recite lines from movies.”

Favorite movie: “Any movie that has good quotes cause there’s just too many!”

Favorite basketball memory: “Freshman year when I would trip while doing lines. I got the nickname “Mop” for sweeping up the floor.”

Most anticipated game: “Meadowdale because I really wanna beat them; We always come so close.”

Idol or mentor: “Eleanor Roosevelt.”

Person who got you involved/interested in basketball: “My dad. He sighed me up in kindergarten; been my coach since I was a little kid.”

Favorite basketball player: “I don’t like pro players. I prefer college teams and there’s been too many good players to pick one.”

Favorite basketball movie: “Heart of the Game.”

#24 Mindy James

Position: guard

Grade: 11

Varsity experience: 3 years

Personal goals for the season: “To cheer the team on cause I’m injured, and to get more wins than last year.”

Goals for the team: “Get more wins than last year…”

Pre-game ritual: “I listen to my iPod to pump up; usually something country.”

Interests: “Softball, hanging out with friends, family, facebook & myspace.”

Favorite movie: “Finding Nemo.”

Favorite basketball memory: “Playing at the Key Arena for championship game for my rec team [in 8th grade].”

Most anticipated game: Lynnwood

Idol or mentor: “My family!”

Person who got you involved/interested in basketball: “Mom. My brother plays hockey and I wanted to play but mom said no. So now I play basketball.”

Favorite basketball player: “Michael Jordan. He’s an all around player and that’s the type I want to be.”

Favorite basketball movie: “Like Mike.”

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