Panthers Roll Past Spanaway Lake Behind Davis Double-Double

Eli Davis - Double-Double 24 pts, 11 reb Photo credit: Izumi Jorden "Zi" Taijeron @ijctmedia

Another strong night for the Bonney Lake Panthers added to an already impressive season résumé.

Bonney Lake entered the matchup 17–2 overall and sitting in first place in the district, hosting the Spanaway Lake Sentinels, who arrived at 5–12 overall and fourth in district play. From the opening tip, the Panthers controlled the tempo in a game that mixed fast breaks, strong defense, and balanced scoring.

The first quarter featured a competitive back-and-forth start with both teams playing tight defense. Bonney Lake slowly built a rhythm as multiple players got involved offensively. The turning point came when Robert Mosley IV drained a pair of three-pointers to stretch the Panthers’ lead to 15–8. Spanaway Lake answered with a short run of its own, but Bonney Lake closed the quarter ahead 18–15.

Jace Andino - 20 pts, 6 ast Photo credit: Izumi Jorden "Zi" Taijeron @ijctmedia

The Panthers took over in the second.

Jace Andino opened the quarter with an open-look three, and Bonney Lake began to pour it on in transition. Easy fast-break buckets from Andino combined with outside shooting from Eli Davis sparked a surge that pushed the lead to 30–19. The Panthers were firing on all cylinders, forcing steals, capitalizing on rebounds, drawing fouls, and winning possessions on both ends. By halftime, Bonney Lake had extended its advantage to 37–24.

Bonney Lake Pantherettes

The crowd was also treated to a halftime performance from the Pantherettes, Bonney Lake’s decorated dance/drill team. The Pantherettes are an 11-time state champion program, best known for their success in the kick, military, and pom categories, and this year the team is preparing to take its routines to nationals in Florida.

The third quarter opened with quick tempo from both sides, but the Panthers never loosened their grip. Andino heated up, knocking down back-to-back shots including a three, as Bonney Lake kept the pressure on and stretched the lead to 51–39 heading into the fourth.

Cole Seminara - 10 pts, 4 ast, 4 reb Photo credit: Izumi Jorden "Zi" Taijeron @ijctmedia

The final quarter belonged to Davis.

The Panthers big man powered the finish with authority, slamming home a dunk that brought the crowd to its feet and capped a dominant performance. Davis finished the night with a double-double: 24 points and 11 rebounds, anchoring Bonney Lake inside as the Panthers cruised to a 72–51 victory.

Andino followed with 20 points and six assists, controlling the pace throughout. Cole Seminara added 10 points, four assists, and four rebounds, while freshman Tae Jackson chipped in four points, nine rebounds, and three assists. Mosley contributed eight points, and Keenan Perry added four points and three steals. Jackson Sasser rounded out the scoring with two points.

Robert Mosley IV - 8 pts Photo credit: Izumi Jorden "Zi" Taijeron @ijctmedia

With the win, Bonney Lake continues to build momentum heading into its final regular season contest. The Panthers close out the schedule February 2 at home against Graham-Kapowsin Eagles before beginning their postseason run.

Box Score – Bonney Lake vs. Spanaway Lake

• Eli Davis – 24 pts, 11 reb

• Jace Andino – 20 pts, 6 ast

• Cole Seminara – 10 pts, 4 ast, 4 reb

• Robert Mosley IV – 8 pts

• Tae Jackson – 4 pts, 9 reb, 3 ast

• Keenan Perry – 4 pts, 3 stl

• Jackson Sasser – 2 pts