Free throws fell Trojans in 68-60 loss to Burlington-Edison

by WinNW.com on Friday, January 27, 2012

BURLINGTON, WA – A 28-point night from the free throw line combined with balanced scoring featuring four Tigers in double figures keyed a fourth quarter comeback in Burlington-Edison’s 68-60 win over Meridian in a Northwest Conference boys’ high school basketball game that was webcast live here at WinNW.com.

After building a 16-5 first quarter lead, the Tigers were outscored 39-27 the next two quarters and trailed 44-43 entering the final eight minutes. With Meridian’s Chase Heslep, Patrick Carlson and Blake Briones all fouling out, Burlington-Edison (12-4, 5-4 NWC) clinched the win from the foul line, outscoring the Trojans 25-16 in the final period while finishing with a 28-5 advantage from the free throw line.

Aaron Watts led the Tigers with a game high 19 points, Nathan Haddock scored 12, while Dalton Schwetz and Taylor Nelson added 11 points each.

Denver VanderYacht had a big night for Meridian (6-9, 3-5 NWC), with 14 points and 15 rebounds as the Trojans also had four players score 10 or more. Alijah Garcia scored 14 points, Heslep 11 and Kelby Todd tallied ten.

The night included this year’s inductions into the Burlington-Edison Athletic Hall-of-Fame. Former Tiger greats Dan Berentsen, Bob Bourns, Brent “Buck” Gower, Dave Komar, Bob Lacey, Steve Mueller, Jay Overway, Dan Peth, Stan Radar, Richard Sakuma, Steve Skogmo, Randy Tastad, and former Burlington-Edison football and wrestling coach Jack McTaggart were enshrined in front of an enthusiastic crowd that included numerous family members, former coaches, and teachers of the new hall of famers.

Presented by Skagit State Bank, our webcast featured John Fasso’s play-by-play, Mike Buckholz with commentary and Eric Tietjen adding stats.

We invite you to listen to our webcast by clicking the “Replay” button below.

We apologize for the technical problems we experienced with this replay. It currently runs into halftime and we’re working to restore the entire game, including all of the hall of fame inductions. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we continue to work on resolving this issue. – 2/5/12

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