Welcome!
Welcome to the Lake Washington High School Girls Basketball Team's web site. Located in Kirkland, Washington, Lake Washington High School provides secondary education for students in grades 9-12 and competes in the KingCo (King County) Athletic 3A conference. All athletics in the state are managed under the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA).
This web site is for our students, parents, alumni, fans, faculty, staff, college coaches and media who want to know more about the team. The Varsity and Junior Varsity teams use TeamSnap to schedule practices, team meals, announcements, etc. The Varsity and Junior Varsity game results, KingCo and overall standings can be found on their respective pages.
This web site is for our students, parents, alumni, fans, faculty, staff, college coaches and media who want to know more about the team. The Varsity and Junior Varsity teams use TeamSnap to schedule practices, team meals, announcements, etc. The Varsity and Junior Varsity game results, KingCo and overall standings can be found on their respective pages.
Kangs are 3A State Championship Runner-Up
Team after receiving the 2nd place Washington state trophy
Garfield 58, Kangs 49
The #3-seeded Kangs were defeated by #1 Garfield in the 3rd straight state championship for both teams. Senior Sydney led the Kangs in scoring 15 points on 2 for 3 (75%) 2FG and 3 of 5 (60%) 3FG. The Kangs jumped out to an early lead in the first quarter forcing the Bulldogs to call a timeout. Garfield regrouped to tie the score 27-27 at the end of the quarter. The game featured a number of runs from both teams before Garfield won the contest.
Sydney Hani - 15 points, 12 rebounds
Rae Butler-Wu - 8 points
Angie Helf - 8 points
Kangs 70, Arlington 64
The #3 seeded Kangs beat #2 Arlington 70-64 behind 20 points for Senior Jolie Sim. Arlington had an 8-point lead at halftime before the girls locked down defensively, moved the ball well and started chipping away at the lead eventually tying it at the end of the 3rd quarter. The Kangs had a 10-point lead with several minutes to go before two fouls behind the arch allowed Arlington to get within 5. Arlington's strategy of putting the Kangs at the line failed as the team hit crucial free throws none bigger than Senior Angie Helf sealing the win with 2 straight. The team tied the top 10 3-point field goals made all-time record with 10.
Jolie Sim - 20 points, 8 rebounds
Sydney Hani - 12 points, 8 rebounds
Paige Citron - 12 points, 6 rebounds
Kangs 57, Lincoln (Tacoma) 52
The #3 seeded Kangs beat #5 seeded Lincoln (Tacoma) 57-52 in the WIAA Quarterfinals on Thursday.
Sydney Hani - 19 points
Jolie Sim - 10 points
Rae Butler Wu - 9 points
Ashley Uusitalo - 9 points
The #3-seeded Kangs were defeated by #1 Garfield in the 3rd straight state championship for both teams. Senior Sydney led the Kangs in scoring 15 points on 2 for 3 (75%) 2FG and 3 of 5 (60%) 3FG. The Kangs jumped out to an early lead in the first quarter forcing the Bulldogs to call a timeout. Garfield regrouped to tie the score 27-27 at the end of the quarter. The game featured a number of runs from both teams before Garfield won the contest.
Sydney Hani - 15 points, 12 rebounds
Rae Butler-Wu - 8 points
Angie Helf - 8 points
Kangs 70, Arlington 64
The #3 seeded Kangs beat #2 Arlington 70-64 behind 20 points for Senior Jolie Sim. Arlington had an 8-point lead at halftime before the girls locked down defensively, moved the ball well and started chipping away at the lead eventually tying it at the end of the 3rd quarter. The Kangs had a 10-point lead with several minutes to go before two fouls behind the arch allowed Arlington to get within 5. Arlington's strategy of putting the Kangs at the line failed as the team hit crucial free throws none bigger than Senior Angie Helf sealing the win with 2 straight. The team tied the top 10 3-point field goals made all-time record with 10.
Jolie Sim - 20 points, 8 rebounds
Sydney Hani - 12 points, 8 rebounds
Paige Citron - 12 points, 6 rebounds
Kangs 57, Lincoln (Tacoma) 52
The #3 seeded Kangs beat #5 seeded Lincoln (Tacoma) 57-52 in the WIAA Quarterfinals on Thursday.
Sydney Hani - 19 points
Jolie Sim - 10 points
Rae Butler Wu - 9 points
Ashley Uusitalo - 9 points
Regional Final
Kangs 70, Stanwood 52
On Saturday, the Kangs beat 19-5 Stanwood with distributed scoring including hitting a school record 14 3-point shots. Senior Sydney Hani led the Kangs with 16 points including 4 3-pointers in the 3rd quarter. With the win, LW gets a bye, advances to the Quarterfinals in the WIAA state tournament, and improves their record to 24-2.
Sydney Hani - 16 points
Jolie Sim - 10 points
Ava Uusitalo - 10 points
Ashley Uusitalo - 10 points
Paige Citron - 9 points
Kangs 70, Stanwood 52
On Saturday, the Kangs beat 19-5 Stanwood with distributed scoring including hitting a school record 14 3-point shots. Senior Sydney Hani led the Kangs with 16 points including 4 3-pointers in the 3rd quarter. With the win, LW gets a bye, advances to the Quarterfinals in the WIAA state tournament, and improves their record to 24-2.
Sydney Hani - 16 points
Jolie Sim - 10 points
Ava Uusitalo - 10 points
Ashley Uusitalo - 10 points
Paige Citron - 9 points
Kangs are SeaKing Runner-Ups
Senior Sydney Hani sealing our win against Lakeside
Kangs 55, Garfield 66
The #2 seeded Kangs took 2nd place in the SeaKing District tournament after getting beat by #1 seeded Garfield who also defeated us to take the Washington state 3A championship last season.
Sydney Hani - 23 points (career high)
Ashley Uusitalo - 10 points
Jolie Sim - 9 points
Kangs 47, Lakeside 42
After trailing for three quarters, the Kangs scored 19 points in the fourth in a dramatic come from behind victory over a disciplined Lakeside team 47-42. Senior Sydney Hani sealed the deal with a few seconds remaining, after contributing 3 for 3 from 3-point range during the first three quarters.
Sydney Hani - 15 points
Rae Butler Wu - 9 points
Ashley Uusitalo - 9 points
Kangs 64, Eastside Catholic 54
The Kangs beat #7 Eastside Catholic on Tuesday night with a balanced attack and great ball movement.
Sydney Hani - 15 points
Paige Citron - 15 points
Ava Uusitalo - 13 points
Photos from all three SeaKing games.
The #2 seeded Kangs took 2nd place in the SeaKing District tournament after getting beat by #1 seeded Garfield who also defeated us to take the Washington state 3A championship last season.
Sydney Hani - 23 points (career high)
Ashley Uusitalo - 10 points
Jolie Sim - 9 points
Kangs 47, Lakeside 42
After trailing for three quarters, the Kangs scored 19 points in the fourth in a dramatic come from behind victory over a disciplined Lakeside team 47-42. Senior Sydney Hani sealed the deal with a few seconds remaining, after contributing 3 for 3 from 3-point range during the first three quarters.
Sydney Hani - 15 points
Rae Butler Wu - 9 points
Ashley Uusitalo - 9 points
Kangs 64, Eastside Catholic 54
The Kangs beat #7 Eastside Catholic on Tuesday night with a balanced attack and great ball movement.
Sydney Hani - 15 points
Paige Citron - 15 points
Ava Uusitalo - 13 points
Photos from all three SeaKing games.
Kangs Repeat as KingCo 3A Conference Tournament Champions
LWHS 66, Juanita 45
The Lady Kangs defeated #2 seeded Juanita 66-45 in the King County 3A Championship game on Wednesday night. This is the girls fourth straight conference tournament championship. With the win the team secured the #1 KingCo seed in the District 2 3A Playoffs (aka SeaKing). Our defense, ball movement and success at the free throw line were excellent.
Jolie Sim - 19 points (career high), 11 rebounds
Rae Butler Wu - 11 points
Ashley Uusitalo - 10 points
Sydney Hani - 9 points
LWHS 70, Mercer Island 45
The Varsity won their first postseason game Monday night by defeating Mercer Island 70-45. The team's scoring was very balanced and the defense was outstanding:
Angie Helf - 14pts
Rae Butler Wu - 14pts
Ashley Uusitalo - 12pts
Sydney Hani - 11pts
Ava Uusitalo - 11pts
Photos from the KingCo tournament games.
Kang Players receive KingCo All-Conference Awards
Left to Right: Jolie Sim, Sydney Hani, Rae Butler Wu, Paige Citron, Ashley Uusitalo, Angie Helf
Several Kang players were named to the KingCo 3A All-Conference teams.
Sydney Hani
The senior guard, who wasn't able to play last year do to a torn ACL, was named to the 1st team. Sydney played in all 21 games this year (so far) averaging 42% from 2-point and 41% from 3-point range. Additionally, she the team's leading rebounder at 6.9 and blocks at 1.4 per contest. Being the "center" of attention (get it?), she also dished out 2.7 assists per game.
Senior Rae Butler Wu, Sophomore Paige Citron and Freshman Ashley Uusitalo were all named to the second team. Rae shot 44% from the field and she and Ashley average 1.5 made 3-pointers per game. Ashley is currently on course to break the LWHS GBB all-time season free throw percentage at 95%! She also shot 41% from behind the arc. In addition to second team, Paige is the Defensive Player of the Year. She's a do everything guard who is second on the team for FG% (51%), rebounds (5.3) and assists (2.8). She also gets to the free throw line more than any other player at a remarkable 48% free throw rate.
Seniors Jolie Sim and Angie Helf were honorable mention. Jolie is tied for the most steals per game (2.1) along with Angie who also leads the teams in at 3.5 per game.
Sydney Hani
The senior guard, who wasn't able to play last year do to a torn ACL, was named to the 1st team. Sydney played in all 21 games this year (so far) averaging 42% from 2-point and 41% from 3-point range. Additionally, she the team's leading rebounder at 6.9 and blocks at 1.4 per contest. Being the "center" of attention (get it?), she also dished out 2.7 assists per game.
Senior Rae Butler Wu, Sophomore Paige Citron and Freshman Ashley Uusitalo were all named to the second team. Rae shot 44% from the field and she and Ashley average 1.5 made 3-pointers per game. Ashley is currently on course to break the LWHS GBB all-time season free throw percentage at 95%! She also shot 41% from behind the arc. In addition to second team, Paige is the Defensive Player of the Year. She's a do everything guard who is second on the team for FG% (51%), rebounds (5.3) and assists (2.8). She also gets to the free throw line more than any other player at a remarkable 48% free throw rate.
Seniors Jolie Sim and Angie Helf were honorable mention. Jolie is tied for the most steals per game (2.1) along with Angie who also leads the teams in at 3.5 per game.
Thank you Seniors!
Seniors (L to R) Riley Burke, Jolie Sim, Angie Helf, Rae Butler Wu, Ava Uusitalo, Sydney Hani
Kangs win 4 Consecutive KingCo 3A Regular Seasons!
JV wins KingCo for 3rd Straight Year
By going undefeated (12-0 ) in the KingCo 3A conference, the Varsity team 4-peated as regular season champions extending their streak from 2018-19 season (due to the shortened pandemic season there wasn't a champion for 2020-21). Winning the regular season title a 4th time consecutively is great accomplishment, especially for our Seniors who've never not won the 3A KingCo! By winning the regular season, we earned the #1 seed during the KingCo Conference Tournament Championship.
The Junior Varsity team also won the KingCo 3A conference for an amazing third consecutive year! They finished 11-1 in the conference and 14-4 overall. Congratulations JV! Well deserved.
The Junior Varsity team also won the KingCo 3A conference for an amazing third consecutive year! They finished 11-1 in the conference and 14-4 overall. Congratulations JV! Well deserved.
Coach Jeff Wilson wins 2021-2022 Coach Ambassador award!
Congrats to head coach Jeff Wilson for winning 2021-2022 Coach Ambassador award! The award is voted on by all referees in the Puget Sound Area for the coach that shows outstanding service & sportsmanship!
A great recognition for the entire staff & players!
A great recognition for the entire staff & players!
Varsity Wins Cactus Jam Tournament in Arizona
The Varsity won all 3 games in Phoenix, Arizona to win the Cactus Jam Tournament's Girls Cactus Division! On December 27, the girls beat Riverside (Canada) 59-53 in what would be their closest game during the tournament. They defeated Sunnyslope (Arizona) the next day 58-38 and won their final game against 6A Grants Pass (Oregon) 60-35 on Friday, December 30th.
Sydney Hani was named the Tournament Division MVP and was selected to the All Tourney Team along with Paige Citron!
Sydney Hani was named the Tournament Division MVP and was selected to the All Tourney Team along with Paige Citron!
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Varsity Wins Fall League Playoff Championship
LWHS GBB Booster Club sponsored the Fall League again this year. The Varsity beat a tough Stanwood to team to take the championship in the single elimination bracket while the JV finished second after falling to Bothell. See Photos for photographs for a number of the games. It was a great year and another successful fund raising event that we hope to continue doing every year.
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