GIRLS BASKETBALL: Top-ranked Wilson beats up Beamer; FW's Benton pours in 26 in win

By CASEY OLSON
Federal Way Mirror Sports editor
January 7, 2013 · Updated 4:06 PM 

The Todd Beamer Titans were beaten up in the second half by the top-ranked Wilson Rams Saturday night, 72-50, in a non-league matchup.

The one-loss Rams outscored the upstart Titans, 36-17, in the second half on their home court. Beamer (9-2 overall, 7-0 SPSL South) jumped out to a 20-18 lead after the first quarter.

The Titans were led by 13 points apiece from freshmen Quinessa Caylao-Do and Megan Huff. Freshman Nia Alexander chipped in 10 points for Beamer, who get back into their South Puget Sound League South Division schedule Tuesday against Rogers.

Federal Way — The Eagles remained in third place in the South Puget Sound League South Division with a 57-46 win over Rogers Saturday. The Eagles (9-2 overall, 6-2 SPSL South) sit behind only Beamer, who are unbeaten in the South, and one-loss Puyallup.

Federal Way got 26 points from Raven Benton, who is averaging 28.6 points a game, during the win over Rogers. Kayla Smith chipped in 12 points for the Eagles.

Jefferson — The Raiders (3-8 overall, 2-6 SPSL North) dropped an SPSL North home game to Tahoma Saturday, 61-53. Jada Piper led the way with 16 points, Ruby Boyzo finished with 13 and Jaylynn Piper chipped in 11.

Contact Federal Way Mirror Sports editor Casey Olson at sports@fedwaymirror.com or (253) 925-5565 ext. 5056.

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