Braves basketball team on court this week after COVID-19 pause

The La Conner High boys’ basketball team lost more than a non-league game when it dropped a 40-31 verdict Dec. 11 at home to Puget Sound Adventist Academy.

Through no fault of their own, the Braves (3-3) also lost the opportunity to face NW2B foes Friday Harbor and Darrington last week.

Because an opposing player apparently tested positive for COVID-19 after the Kirkland team’s visit here, pandemic protocols forced the Braves to postpone their Dec. 13 home date with Friday Harbor and a trip the next night to Darrington.

The tipoff with Friday Harbor, which first-year La Conner head coach C.J....