March 2017

BY GERARDO BOLONG
Contributing Sports Correspondent

TACOMA - The firm of Mancol and Royster concluded an excellent case for John F. Kennedy Catholic in a 53-35 first round destruction of Glacier Peak contested in a Wed., March 1, win of a first round game at the 2017 4A boys basketball Hardwood Classic held in the Tacoma Dome.

"We well with good rebounding and shut down their main scorers," said KC head coach Don Hoffman.

Lancer quickness led by Emilio Mancol's opening game 3-pointer added to a layup and free throw conversion accounted for nine of the KC 13 points as part of a 13-6 advantage over the Grizzlies after one quarter.

"We just played scrappy and gritty with great motivation," he said. "We took what was available and went with the team's offense. The shots were there and my teammates found me. I really good a good rhythm."
Mancols's rhythm led to 16 game points.

By Tim Clinton
SPORTS EDITOR

West Seattle opened the Class 3A boys basketball tournament by posting a 62-54 victory over Wilson of Tacoma Thursday night.

The Wildcats entered at the quarterfinal level after receiving a bye, so Thursday's win automatically advanced them into a Friday night semifinal.

They will take on either Garfield or Rainier Beach at 9 p.m. in the Tacoma Dome.

They are seeking to reach the 5 p.m. Saturday championship.

Editor's Note: The following letter was intended to read at the funeral service for one of West Seattle's most well known and beloved residents Earl Cruzen, who died Jan. 23, 2017. It was written by the former Executive Director of the West Seattle Junction Merchants and was intended to be read at the service. A mixup and delays prevented from being read, so we present it here, in memory of and in tribute to Earl.

by Kay Knapton

West Seattle has lost one of its greatest supporters. Earl Cruzen grew up in the area, did business and lived in the community his whole life. But he did more than reside here. He actively worked to improve the area and enjoyed doing it.

Around 2:20am Thursday morning police received a call of a woman being beaten in the 9600 block of 15 Ave SW. A witness told police a man had been seen running from the area of the crime.

When police arrived they found the woman, 55, with severe injuries to her body and head. Evidence at the scene also indicated that she may have been sexually assaulted. Deputies canvassed the area and detained a suspect near SW 102nd and 16 Ave SW. The man had blood on his shoes and bloody footprints at the crime scene matched his shoes.

Medics transported the victim to Harborview Hospital where she is listed in critical condition. Police believe she may be transient or homeless.

The suspect, a 21 year old Tukwila man, was booked into the King County Jail for Investigation of Assault 1, Rape and Indecent Liberties. It is unknown at this time if the suspect and victim knew each other.

By Tim Clinton
SPORTS EDITOR

It was a long ways to go for one game, but it was at state and at least it was a close one.

The Seattle Lutheran boys basketball team journeyed all the way to Spokane for the Class 2B state tournament and took a 45-43 loss to St. George's in its Wednesday morning opener.

The Saints' season ended with the loss.

By Gerardo Bolong
Contributing Sports Correspondent

TACOMA - Opponent athleticism and strong rebounding mixed in with West Seattle errors enabled the Lincoln Lady Abes to fell the West Seattle Lady Wildcats 65-54 in the 9 a.m. girls basketball breakfast special on a loser-out, first round loss at the 2017 High School Class 3A Washington state tournament held at the Tacoma Dome on Wed., March 1. Lincoln moved on to a 9 a.m. quarterfinal match up against Stanwood on Thurs., March 2.
"We had early, unforced turnovers that made it hard to come back," said Lady Wildcats head coach Darnell Taylor about his young Westside group. "The defensive rebounding was also tough."

In the first quarter, the Wildcats stayed competitive to grab an 8-5 lead only to have Lincoln log five consecutive points to go on top 10-8 by the end of the quarter.

Turnovers and rebounding turned the close game into a Lady Abe dominance as the Lady Wildcats added turnovers into the mix.

If you've got someone in your family who loves hunting for eggs (and who doesn't?) you are going to have a lot of options coming up soon. The Seattle Parks and Recreation Department shared this list of upcoming egg infused events:

Spring Egg Hunts
What: Bring a bag or basket to hunt for eggs.
Ages: 10 and under
Locations: Hiawatha Community Center
Time: 10 a.m. sharp, arrive by 9:45 a.m., Rain or shine. Saturday, April 8

Spring Egg Hunt
What: Breakfast snacks and egg hunt.
Ages: 11 and under
Location: Alki Community Center
Time: 9-10:30 a.m. (Egg hunt begins at 10 a.m. sharp). Saturday, April 15

Spring Egg Hunt
What: Come gather eggs treats and fun prizes,
Ages: 12 and under
Location: Delridge Community Center
Time: 10 a.m. sharp. Saturday, April 15
Spring Egg Hunt
What: Easter egg hunt
Ages: All ages
Location: High Point Community Center
Time: 10 a.m. sharp. Saturday, April 15

By Lindsay Peyton

On most Saturdays, 17-year old Katherine Fry boards a bus near her home in West Seattle and makes a two-hour commute to the Woodland Park Zoo.

The senior at Chief Sealth International High School has volunteered in the ZooCorps teen program since 2014 – and has logged almost 800 hours of service.

Her dedication has not gone unnoticed.

The zoo is honoring Fry with its Youth Conservation Award on Tuesday, Feb. 28 – as part of its Thrive Leadership Awards dinner and fundraiser held at the Four Seasons downtown.

This will be the first year for the Youth Conservation Award, youth engagement coordinator Issana To said.

“We’re focused on inspiring and empowering youth to take action,” she said. “The more we can do that, the better.”

To said a number of teens were nominated for the award. Judges sought a young volunteer who excelled in expressing empathy and honesty, was engaged in learning opportunities, showed commitment to conservation and encouraged others to get involved.

By Tim Clinton
SPORTS EDITOR

West Seattle's first stay in state play at the Tacoma Dome was a short one.

The Wildcats took a 65-54 opening round loss to Lincoln of Tacoma to be eliminated from the Class 3A girls basketball state tournament Wednesday morning.

West Seattle opens its first boys tournament Thursday at 7:15 p.m., also in the Tacoma Dome.

information from King County Sheriff

Family members of murder victim Timothy Hovey are offering $10,000 for information that will lead to an arrest and conviction of a suspect in the case. Hovey, 27, was shot on September 4th after he walked away from a party at a house in the area of S128th St and 22nd Ave S. (Case#C16045227)

Timothy Hovey was a JBLM soldier who was a month from deploying when he was shot and killed. Hovey had been at the party with friends when he decided to go for a walk. His friends found him a couple of blocks away lying on the side of the road with multiple gunshot wounds. He later died at Harborview Hospital.

In addition to the $10,000 offered by the family, Crime Stoppers is offering $1,000 for information that will help solve the case. If you have information about this case you can call the King County Sheriff’s Office at 206-296-3311 or you can remain anonymous and call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)