That’s been the theme since head coach Mike Hopkins came to the University of Washington in 2017. And for the first 35 minutes of Saturday’s game against Oregon, the Huskies had all the energy and momentum on their side. Washington built a lead as large as 16 points in the second half. “We brought (energy) from the start,” said UW freshman forward Isaiah Stewart. “I tried to bring it for my teammates.” But Stewart’s game-high 25 points and 19 rebounds weren’t enough to push the Huskies past th

With their most experienced team in years, the Scots expect be a contender this fall. SHORELINE — The Shorecrest Scots are tired of mediocrity. After back-to-back 5-5 seasons, the Scots are “ready to take the next step towards greatness,” coach Brandon Christiansen said. This year’s squad is the most experienced team Christiansen has had in his nine seasons as the Scots’ head coach, and he said it’s a group that’s ready to compete for a Wesco 3A South title. “We’re returning eighty-five perc...