BHS boys lose 68-53 to West Seattle


December 10, 2011 · 12:05 PM

West Seattle led by 14 points at halftime and then held off Bainbridge High's boys basketball team over the last two quarters for a 68-53 Metro League win Friday night on the Spartans' homecourt.

The Spartans (3-2) were led by Rico Failla's 21 points and Chris Bell added 16. BHS faces Seattle Prep Tuesday in Paski Gym, beginning at 7 p.m.

West Seattle Prep 68, Bainbridge 53

West Seattle   16 16 11 25 _ 68

Bainbridge     11  7 11 24 – 53

West Seattle: Griffen 13, Lingel 12, Newsome 12, Coulter 11, Johnson 9, Rumbawa 7, Young 4.

Bainbridge Island: Rico Failla 21, Chris Bell 16, Eric Raustein 4, Ryan Schreck 4, Oscar Dieterich 4, Sam Rice 2, Michael Crowley 2, Nick Edens.

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