Poor Second-Half Shooting Sends Renton Into Consolation

For just the third time this season, the Renton boys basketball team found themselves on the losing side. But Friday's loss stung, coming in the 2A boys semifinals to Pullman 51-41 at the Yakima Valley SunDome.

Renton was doing everything right in the first half, holding Pullman star Corey Langerveld to just 2 points and limiting the Greyhounds chances to get inside for a second-chance look.

The Indians were leading 26-22 at the half when Langerveld appeared to be unleashed, busting out for 11 points of his 13 in the game. Teammate David Ungerer also scored 13.

It's unclear why Renton senior Jonathan Patterson, a top scorer, only played 14 minutes, scoring 2 points, a season low.

Renton only made three field goals in the second half, despite several attempts around the hoop. Pullman's defense took charge to make sure the Indians would not get any more second-chance points.

Renton ended the night shooting 24 percent (10/41), 5/14 from 3-point land and 6/8 for free throws. Pullman shot 13/28 for 46 percent, 5/13 from 3-point land and 10/15 for free throws.

The Indians will now face the loser of the second 2A semifinal between Lynden/Anacortes at 11:15 a.m. for third or fifth place.

Patch will be live in Yakima for the boys and girls games Saturday. Live tweets and photos and complete coverage to follow after each game.

Pullman    11   11   13   16  -- 51

Renton     15   11    7     8   -- 41

Renton scorers--Aaron Johnson 4, Shykiel Milord 2, Donavon Saario 3, Justin Pienh 5, Jordan Holland 5, Zach Lee 7, Lavelle Smith 13, Jonathan Patterson 2.