1/14/2025

(Federal Way, WA)

Eric Turner scored early and often in an all around career best 25 points, Federal Way earned a critical victory 71-56 win over the Enumclaw Hornets. The win puts Federal Way in 2nd place in the NPSL Standings while Enumclaw stays in fourth.

The game was a rematch of a previous meeting on December 6th, won by Federal Way 55-34.

Federal Way is prone to have anyone carry the weight offensively on any given night. It could be guard Brayden McVey, or forward Saxon Niles, or another senior in Jacob Hurskin. But the night began with a sign of things to come, Eric Turner scored the first seven points of the game for the Eagles, to give Federal Way an early lead. Jacob Hurskin completed a pair of and 1s to contribute with 6 points in the first quarter of play. Federal Way led 22-12 at the end of the first quarter.

The 2nd quarter saw the offense pick up for both teams. Jason Feddema and Trey Kuzaro seeing plenty of offensive production for Enumclaw. Kannon Kuzaro also chipped in with his opportunistic rebounding, keeping Enumclaw within striking range. At the half, Federal Way led Enumclaw 35-28.

Federal Way had the lead for the entirety of the game since Eric Turner made his game opening 3. In the second half, the Eagles continued to fly. Eric Turner turned it up a notch, including an emphatic dunk, to extinguish the Hornets rally. Defense leading to offense was pivotal for Federal to slam the door shut.

In the end, Federal Way came out with a 71-56 victory over Enumclaw. The win puts them one game back of league leading Auburn Mountainview.

Our Elisportsnetwork.com MVP was Eric Turner. The junior guard put on a show with a career high 25 points off 6 three’s, and a dunk to put the icing on the cake. Jason Feddema (18), Gavin Trachte (10), and Kannon Kuzaro (11); put up double figures in the loss for Enumclaw.

Scorers:

Enumclaw:

Jason Feddema (18), Kannon Kuzaro (11), Gavin Tachte (10), Trey Kuzaro (9), Esias Goodlett (6), Travis Leonard (2)

Federal Way:

Eric Turner (25), Marcel Jones (10), Angelo Williams (8), Jacob Hurskin (8), Saxon Niles (8), Geron White (3)

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After the game, ESN caught up with our MVP Eric Turner, our complete interview, and highlights of the game can be found below.

ESN Interviews MVP Eric Turner

Kannon Kuzaro Up and Under

Trey Kuzaro Behind the Back Assist

Eric Turner Dunk

Eric Turner’s 6th 3-Pointer

Saxon Niles And 1 Dunk

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