Turk free throws clip Falcon boys hoops

Taylor Simmons scrambles to dribble a loose ball against Turk junior forward Steven Branham as Falcon sophomore Nick French sets a back screen. - Ben Watanabe / The Record
Ben Watanabe / The Record
Taylor Simmons scrambles to dribble a loose ball against Turk junior forward Steven Branham as Falcon sophomore Nick French sets a back screen.

By BEN WATANABE
South Whidbey Record Sports, South Whidbey School District, South Whidbey Fire/EMS
December 13, 2011 · Updated 11:28 PM 

LANGLEY – Sultan made 10-of-12 free throws in the final quarter to beat South Whidbey 40-33.

The Falcon boys basketball team defended well, holding Turk junior Brock VandenEkart to 15 points, leading all scorers. South Whidbey finished the game without scoring a three-point shot, and only shot six free throws – in the game. Instead, the Falcons relied on an interior offense generated by senior forward Zach Comfort (12 points, 10 rebounds) and point guard Sam Lee with 14 points.

South Whidbey has a long bus ride to Seaside, Oregon tomorrow. The Falcons are playing in the Seaside Holiday Classic basketball tournament from Dec. 15 to Dec. 17.

Contact South Whidbey Record Sports, South Whidbey School District, South Whidbey Fire/EMS Ben Watanabe at bwatanabe@whidbeynewsgroup.com or 360-221-5300.

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