basketball

La Tour shoots a runner inside against tight defense.

NK’s La Tour sets sight on 2nd state title

Standout guard will be playing for Seattle-Pacific University next year

 

Scott Orness was named Boys Basketball Coach of the Year for the Northwest region after winning a state title in March. North Kitsap Herald/File photo

Mental aspect of game helps N. Kitsap leader win coach of the year honors

Scott Orness was already well into a successful coaching career entering the 2019-20 season with his North Kitsap Vikings squad. After 11 years at Bainbridge… Continue reading

 

The North Kitsap boys have already secured their place in Yakima and will play Tumwater this weekend with a first round state bye on the line. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)
Playoff Hoops

Regional round games set for this weekend

The dust has settled on the districts tournaments in boys and girls basketball and Kitsap has four teams left standing. The North Kitsap boys and… Continue reading

 

South Kitsap graduate plays pro basketball in New Zealand
SOUTH KITSAP

South Kitsap graduate plays pro basketball in New Zealand

PORT ORCHARD — South Kitsap High School alumna Dana Goularte recently completed quite the experience playing professional basketball in New Zealand. Goularte played for the… Continue reading

South Kitsap graduate plays pro basketball in New Zealand
Jon O’Connor takes over as Olympic head boys basketball coach
Olympic High School

Jon O’Connor takes over as Olympic head boys basketball coach

He has served as the assistant boys coach for the past five years

Jon O’Connor takes over as Olympic head boys basketball coach
<em>From left, Aiden Bradish, Mauricio Modestin Jr., Japrea Pedesclaux, Patrick Gardner and Ashli Payne during an April 16 practice.</em> Jacob Moore / Kitsap Daily News
Bremerton

Former OC player utilizing basketball to give back

Mauricio Modestin Jr. aspires to be the mentor that he didn’t have growing up

<em>From left, Aiden Bradish, Mauricio Modestin Jr., Japrea Pedesclaux, Patrick Gardner and Ashli Payne during an April 16 practice.</em> Jacob Moore / Kitsap Daily News
Professional athlete to hold summer basketball camp
Bremerton

Professional athlete to hold summer basketball camp

Students looking to enhance their basketball skills can do so beginning in June at Sheridan Gym

Professional athlete to hold summer basketball camp
North Kitsap’s Olivia Selembo capped off her career with a 15-point performance against Lynden in the state tournament. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)
Girls Basketball

North Kitsap falls to Lynden, Archbishop Murphy to end run at state tournament

The Vikings went 1-2 in their three tournament games.

North Kitsap’s Olivia Selembo capped off her career with a 15-point performance against Lynden in the state tournament. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)
North Kitsap point guard Zac Olmsted has won his second Olympic League MVP award. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)
Prep Basketball

North Kitsap’s Zac Olmsted wins league MVP

For the second year in a row, North Kitsap point guard Zac Olmsted has been named the most valuable player of the 2A Olympic League,… Continue reading

North Kitsap point guard Zac Olmsted has won his second Olympic League MVP award. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)
Klahowya junior Gabe Garlit scored 18 points for the Eagles in the team’s first victory of the season, a 73-26 win over Chimacum on Dec. 15. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)
Boys basketball

Klahowya cruises past Chimacum, 73-26 | Boys basketball

SILVERDALE — There was very little that didn’t go Klahowya’s way in its first victory of the season. Seemingly ever pass was crisp, every jumper… Continue reading

Klahowya junior Gabe Garlit scored 18 points for the Eagles in the team’s first victory of the season, a 73-26 win over Chimacum on Dec. 15. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)
Flashes of brilliance in North Kitsap’s 70-38 win | Boys basketball

Flashes of brilliance in North Kitsap’s 70-38 win | Boys basketball

POULSBO — Before the season, North Kitsap head coach Scott Orness set out his goals for the year, and they are lofty. Orness believes his… Continue reading

Flashes of brilliance in North Kitsap’s 70-38 win | Boys basketball