Kyle Mercer had a big shooting night, and Isaiah Robinson had a record-setting night on defense for the Union Titans in the first round of the Tournament of Champions at Franklin High School in Seattle.
Robinson set a school record with seven blocked shots in the rout.
Mercer connected on three 3-pointers, including one that ignited a 12-0 run to start the second half.
Union extended a six-point lead to 24 with a 26-point outburst.
Mercer finished with 15 points. Skillful Davis added 13, and Tyler Copp had 12 for the Titans.
Union plays Foss in the tournament’s semifinals at 6:15 p.m. Friday.
UNION 71, LAKES 42
Tournament of Champions at Franklin HS, Seattle
LAKES — Jordan Johnson 12, Gerald Goldwire 12, Rogers 10, Torey 3, Long 2, Williams 2, Worthy 1. Totals 18 (1) 5-11 42.
UNION (4-3) — Tyler Copp 12, Jeff Wu 8, Trent Cowan 6, Seaver Whalen 2, Kyle Mercer 15, Micah Paulson 8, Skillful Davis 13, Micah Merfeld 0, Isaiah Robinson 4, Derek Derryberry 3, Riley Hawken 0, Spencer Martin 0. Totals 29 (8) 5-7 71.
Lakes 5 18 8 11–42
Union 19 10 26 16–71
