Kingston girls lose to Enumclaw

By Steven Powell • February 20, 2022 11:30 am
Eilee Brockman of Kingston is surrounded by Enumclaw Hornets after making a move inside. Steve Powell/North Kitsap Herald photographs
Eilee Brockman of Kingston is surrounded by Enumclaw Hornets after making a move inside. Steve Powell/North Kitsap Herald photographs

Kingston’s dynamic duo of seniors Eilee Brockman and Brianna Jorgensen helped the Bucs overcome a 13-3 deficit at the start of the game to take a 36-30 lead midway through the third quarter.

But when Brockman went out because of foul trouble Enumclaw took advantage and went on to a 69-55 victory Saturday in the 2A playoffs.

No. 10 seed Kingston had problems early dealing with a full-court press, which led to turnovers and steals. But once the Bucs figured that out they chipped away at the lead.

Brockman scored and hit a free throw, Jorgensen scored off the fastbreak and sophomore Jayla Moon hit a 3. When Jorgensen scored inside late the Bucs trailed just 20-14 at the end of a high-scoring first period.

No. 4 seed Enumclaw’s shooting cooled off in the second period, and the Bucs took advantage. Jorgensen and Brockman had success not only driving to the hoop, but also dishing it back outside for shots. The Hornets stayed close by grabbing offensive boards after missed 3-point shots.

Grace Epperson hit a 3, Moon hit another one and Kylie Sandstrom scored after grabbing an offensive rebound. Jorgensen scored off a drive and when Brockman hit a bucket off the fastbreak Kingston had its first lead of the game at 26-25. Jorgensen drove to the hoop again to put Kingston up 28-27 at intermission.

Brockman scored on two drives to the bucket, and then again on a nice pass from Jorgensen on the fastbreak to put the Bucs up 36-30 with about five minutes left in the third.

But with Brockman out Enumclaw started scoring inside, and their 3-pointers again started to drop to easily take the win.

No. 1 seed Port Angeles won the tourney with a 61-33 win over No. 2 seed White River. No.5 Sequim was third with a 32-27 win over No. 3 Sammamish.

To reach that game, Kingston beat No. 8 Franklin Pierce, and trounced No. 16 seed Highline 76-19.

Brianna Jorgensen of Kingston drives to the basket in the contest against Enumclaw.

Brianna Jorgensen of Kingston drives to the basket in the contest against Enumclaw.

Brianna Jorgensen races to the basket on the Kingston fastbreak.

Brianna Jorgensen races to the basket on the Kingston fastbreak.

Buc Eilee Brockman gets set to drive between two Hornet defenders on the way to the hoop.

Buc Eilee Brockman gets set to drive between two Hornet defenders on the way to the hoop.