2022-23 Trojan Men's Basketball News

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Former Trojan Athlete Daniel Thompson to Lead New Era of EvCC Men's Hoops
Former Trojan Athlete Daniel Thompson to Lead New Era of EvCC Men's Hoops

It’s been nine years in the making but Daniel Thompson finally has the opportunity to be the head men’s basketball coach at his alma mater....

Trautman Decides Its Time to Pass the Torch
Trautman Decides Its Time to Pass the Torch

The 2022-2023 men’s basketball team etched a place in EvCC history last month by advancing to the NWAC championship game for the first time since 1995 and only the second time in program history.  To make a run at next year’s title, EvCC will have to do so without head coach Mike Trautman who has decided to hang up the whistle after seven seasons...

Historic Season Ends in NWAC Title Game
Historic Season Ends in NWAC Title Game

The old adage says its hard to beat a team three times in the same season, and it only proved to be partly true for the Everett Trojans as they defeated Spokane in the opening round of the NWAC playoffs but fell to north region foe Bellevue in the championship game. 

Trojans Keep Dancing
Trojans Keep Dancing

For the first time since 1995, the Trojan men’s basketball team has advanced to the NWAC Final Four.  After decisive victories over Spokane and Lower Columbia, EvCC punched their ticket to the second weekend at the newly built recreation center on the campus of Columbia Basin College...

Eastbound and Down for NWAC Playoffs
Eastbound and Down for NWAC Playoffs

The Trojans advanced to the post season for the third time in the past four seasons and will do so as the #2 seed from the north region after knocking off the north region champs Peninsula on their home floor....

Luke Hits Buzzer Beater to Top Edmonds in Rivalry Showdown
Luke Hits Buzzer Beater to Top Edmonds in Rivalry Showdown

In a Trojan/Triton rivalry game with as much at stake in any of recent history, the two foes met on Wednesday night in a north region showdown to gain positioning for the playoffs.  Entering the contest Edmonds held the #2 spot, while Everett at #3 was two games back. 

Medcalf's 20 Points Off the Bench Lifts Trojans Over Bellevue
Medcalf's 20 Points Off the Bench Lifts Trojans Over Bellevue

The Trojans men's basketball team jumped to third in the north region standings with a big 93-81 win over Bellevue on the road.  Entering the contest, EvCC (5-5) was a game back from BC (6-4) but had an opportunity to claim sole possession of third place with win...

Dolphins Edge Trojans 79-74
Dolphins Edge Trojans 79-74

Coming off of a big 106-73 win over Whatcom last weekend, the Trojans were back on Larry Walker court in a pivotal match up with Shoreline Community College. 

Trojans Can't Overcome Tough Shooting Night in Shoreline Loss
Trojans Can't Overcome Tough Shooting Night in Shoreline Loss

The Trojans returned to Larry Walker court Wednesday night hoping to rebound from the four-point loss to Whatcom four nights prior...

Penigar & Luke Combine for 46 Points in Win Over Whatcom
Penigar & Luke Combine for 46 Points in Win Over Whatcom

Everett returned home on Saturday afternoon after a tough road loss to Skagit Valley earlier in the week. It was their 4th loss in a row, moving them to .500 in north region play after EvCC’s promising 4-0 start....

#2 Peninsula escapes Everett with a three point win
#2 Peninsula escapes Everett with a three point win

The Trojans returned home, hoping to snap a two-game skid in north region play.  The home court and home crowd would be needed against the #2 ranked, and winners of 12 straight Pirates of Peninsula College...

9th Win in a Row for the Trojans in Home Win Over Bellevue
9th Win in a Row for the Trojans in Home Win Over Bellevue

The Trojans got the job done on Saturday evening with a 78-65 win over a strong Bellevue team. Jadin Penigar had a season high 25, in his seventh game of the year scoring 20 or more points...

Trojans Knock Off #7 Skagit Valley
Trojans Knock Off #7 Skagit Valley

The Trojans were back in action Wednesday night riding a 5-game winning streak to close out non-conference play.  In the first north region game of the season, the Trojans faced #7 ranked Skagit Valley College.  Over the past three seasons, the Trojans and Cardinals have had some NWAC classic games, often coming down to the final shot.

Trojans Round Up Three Wins In Pendleton
Trojans Round Up Three Wins In Pendleton

Everett Community College Men's Basketball improved their record to 12-2 over the weekend, winning all three games and averaging 101.3 points per contest...

Trojans Undefeated on the Weekend
Trojans Undefeated on the Weekend

The 5-1 Trojans traveled to Lakewood, WA over the weekend for a three-game set against Pierce College, Clackamas CC, and Treasure Valley CC.  Fresh off a loss to Lower Columbia College in the championship game of LCC’s Thanksgiving tournament, Everett was eager to get back to action, and it showed with a gutsy win over the host Raiders of Pierce College on Friday night...

Runners Up at Red Devil Classic
Runners Up at Red Devil Classic

he annual tradition of attending the Red Devil Classic on the campus of Lower Columbia College continued in 2022.  Last season the Trojans lost on the opening day to Southwestern Oregon CC, but this year, Everett came ready to play on day one (one day after Thanksgiving) and handed first round opponents Centralia College an 80-60 loss....