The Titans picked up their intensity in the second half to win the third-place game of the 4A bi-district tournament held at Puyallup High School.
The Titans (20-5) trailed by four going into the fourth quarter, where Ethan Smith made two three points in the last few minutes to pull Union ahead.
Smith finished with a game-high 23 points. Jason Franklin Jr. had 14 points, and Tyler combs had 11 points.
Union also had a 30-22 edge in rebounding over Curtis.
“Anytime you play a really good team, it helps you for the playoffs,” Union coach Blake Conley said. “It was good to come back late. It was good playing a team with pressure defense because good teams will do that.”
UNION 65, CURTIS 61
CURTIS (17-7) — DeVante Williams-Byrd 5, Zack Paulsen 14, Dylan Yager 4, Jordan Parker 10, Solomon McGinnis 2, Jared Franklin 0, Jase Paulsen 3, Maceo Lewis 0, Amir Simms 19, Isaac Morrow 4. Totals 21 (6) 13-19 61.
UNION (20-5) — Coby Weatherspoon 2, Houston Combs 0, Zach Reznick 5, Tyler Combs 11, Dustin Nettles 3, Alishawuan Taylor 2, Ethan Smith 23, Aiden Nellor 0, Brad Lackey 5, Jason Franklin Jr. 14, Josh Reznick 0. Totals 22 (8) 13-16 65.
Curtis 11 20 20 10—61
Union 13 12 22 18—65
