Needing a win to continue its season, the Skyview boys basketball team didn’t blink.
The Storm used hot shooting from 3-point range to beat Enumclaw 61-35 in a bi-district play-in game Monday at Olympia High.
The Storm join 4A Greater St. Helens League rivals Union and Battle Ground in the bi-district tournament, which starts on Wednesday.
Skyview coach Matt Gruhler said high-intensity league games against Union and Battle Ground prepared his team for the postseason.
“Our guys are feeling used to playing with a bit of pressure,” he said.
Enumclaw sagged its defense to focus on Skyview leading scorer Kyle Gruhler. That opened shots from the outside, and Skyview didn’t miss.
Skyview (15-6) made six 3-pointers in the first quarter to take a 25-11 lead. Squeeky Johnson had five of Skyview’s 12 3-pointers, including three in the first quarter, and finished with 15 points.
Sean Boss added 12 points, including four 3-pointers. Jace Chatman had 13 points while Kyle Gruhler had eight points, 14 rebounds and five assists.
Drew Kuzaro scored 11 points to lead Enumclaw (10-13).
ENUMCLAW — Will Schroeder 4, Jordan Iacobazzi 0, Cameron Brauer 2, Dane Goudy, John Leonard 9, Malcolm Harper 0, Dylan DeRosier 0, Drew Kuzaro 11, Carson Firmkoess 2, John Carnino 3, Noah Seabrands 0, Tyler Feddema 4. Totals 13 (2) 7-11 35.
SKYVIEW — Mehkai Brooks 0, Squeeky Johnson 15, Xavier Owens 2, Soren Hopper 0, Sean Boss 12, Jaxon Faile 1, David Sheppert 0, Cole Bain 4, Alec Marshall 0, Kyle Gruhler 8, Jace Chatman 13, Cody McKinney 6. Totals 22 (12) 5-10 61.
Enumclaw 11 7 7 10–35
Skyview 25 7 14 15–61
