Boys basketball: Woodland 86, Fort Vancouver 81, OT

A player who didn’t step onto the court Saturday night may have had the biggest impact for the Woodland boys baketball team.

A suggestion from Tommy Lewellen to switch some players defensively helped the Beavers erase a 16-point third-quarter deficit and beat Fort Vanvouver 86-81 in overtime.

“I thought the idea came from one of my assistant coaches,” Woodland coach Andrew Johnson said. “But it was all Tommy. He saw something, we made the change and it really helped.”

Fort Vancouver led 43-30 at halftime, and the Trappers stretch their advantage to 16.

But Isaiah Flanagan’s runner at the buzzer cut the deficit to eight, and the Beavers were able to tie the game in the fourth and force overtime.

“We were a little shorthanded, and we lost our legs in the fourth quarter,” Fort coach James Ensley. “It’s no excuse. Woodland’s senior leadership really stepped up and they made some big shots.”

Alex Bishop had 29 points to lead Woodland. Tyler Flanagan had 16 and Isaiah Flanagan added 13.

The Trappers, who were without James Husband, were led by Sergio Hunt’s 34 points, and Kahlil Singleton added 21, scoring all his points on seven 3-pointers.

WOODLAND 86, FORT VANCOUVER 81, OT

FORT VANCOUVER — Vincent Bennett 12, Keyontae Cage 4, Ezekial Block 0, Kahlil Singleton 21, Sergio Hunt 34, Tyrique Cargile 4, Myron Lawrence 4, Pepper Stokes 2. Totals 26-97 (16) 7-12 81.

WOODLAND — Ryan Cooney 5, Kyle Groce 3, Isaiah Flanagan 13, Isaac Hall 3, Tyler Flanagan 16, Trace Logan 0, Alex Bishop 29, Trey Hanson 2. Totals 35-65 (8) 8-13 81.

Fort 16 27 22 10 6–81

Wood. 15 15 28 17 11–86