Renton Boys Lose To Kennedy Catholic 49-41

Cold shooting in the fourth quarter ended Renton's goal of a perfect regular-season record Friday night as the Lancers won, 49-41.

The Indians who are ranked second among 2A schools, according to the Associated Press, found themselves with their backs to the wall for the second game in a row. The Indians were winning 36-29 at the beginning of the fourth quarter.

Renton only made one of 13 shots in quarter and allowed the Lancers to score 20 points for the win.

"We didn't box out and allowed them inside," said Renton Assistant Coach Rashaad Powell on Saturday while attending the wrestling match at Renton.

Those were the same issues the Indians had on Wednesday against Lindbergh, but held on to win the game and league title.

The Renton girls finished a perfect 14-0 with their win over Kennedy Friday night. The Indians, led by junior Taylor Ferris and senior Jordan Armstrong, look to return to the 2A Regionals with a quest of a state tournament appearance.

The level of play increases on Wednesday as all three schools begin sub-district basketball. Patch will have a complete preview of the two sub-district tounaments on Tuesday.

First round match-ups:

Lindbergh boys vs Franklin Pierce at Lakes High, Wednesday 5:30 p.m.

Renton boys vs Sumner at Foster High, Wednesday 7:30 p.m.

Renton girls vs Fife at Foster High, Thursday, 7:30 p.m.

Lindbergh girls vs White River at Clover Park, Thursday 7:30 p.m.

Hazen boys vs Decatur at Auburn Mountainview, Saturday, 11 a.m. (loser out)

Hazen girls vs Bonney Lake at Auburn Mountainview, Saturday, 12:45 p.m. (loser out)