TULALIP — The Tulalip Heritage boys basketball team won its first 1B district playoff game against Cedar Park Christian 76-50 Feb. 10.
The Hawks came into districts with a 13-5 record, but coach Marlin Fryberg wanted to approach the playoffs with a different mindset.
“What we focused on with the kids is that it’s a new season, and all those league games mean nothing,” he said. “They showed that intensity. The boys are really excited and played good basketball.”
Ayrik Miranda led the Hawks with 22 points with four 3-point goals. Teammate Jesse Louie added 21 points.
“It’s just one game at a time I keep telling the kids,” Fryberg said. “Hopefully we can get to Spokane again for the state tournament.”
Heritage plays Mount Vernon Christian Thursday, 8 p.m at Mount Vernon Christian High School.