Rangers Show Grit at Everett as First‑Year Foundation Continues Under Coach Lewis

Olympic College battled on the road at Everett but came up short, 96–74, in a game that still showcased meaningful growth for first‑year head coach Patrick Lewis and his group. The Rangers traded punches early, then continued to compete through the second half as they banked more valuable minutes for a young rotation. Three regular‑season games remain this year, but the future looks promising. 

The headline performance for Olympic belonged to Daniel Almaraz, who delivered a spotless, all‑season‑high shooting night: 4‑for‑4 from the field, 3‑for‑3 from three, and 2‑for‑2 at the stripe for 13 points, plus a steal, an assist, and a rebound. His efficiency and poise off the bench gave the Rangers a needed spark and underscored the upside within the program's core. D'Angelo Moore totaled 14 points on 5‑of‑11 shooting (a perfect 4‑of‑4 from deep) with 3 assists, while Marcus Harris added 14 points (5‑of‑10 FG, 2‑of‑6 3PT) and provided timely scoring on the wing.

On the other side, Everett standout Bubba Palacol powered the Trojans with 27 points (9‑of‑18 FG, 9‑of‑12 FT), 5 rebounds, and 4 assists, helping the hosts keep separation down the stretch.

The Rangers won't qualify for the postseason this year, but the final week remains an opportunity to keep sharpening under Coach Lewis and carry momentum forward. Next up is a North Region road test at Bellevue on Wednesday, Feb. 18 at 5:00 p.m.