Brad Lackey scored 14 of his 16 points in the fourth quarter as Union held off West Seattle for a season-opening win.
West Seattle pulled within four points with 2:30 to play, but Union secured the win at the free throw line.
Lackey and Houston Combs were 9 for 9 from the foul line in the fourth quarter. Union was 18 for 20 for the game.
“Other than our foul shooting, it was a pretty typical first game,” Union coach Blake Conley said.
Ethan Smith led all scorers with 17 points for Union, which jumped to a 17-8 lead in the first quarter.
UNION 54, WEST SEATTLE 46
WEST SEATTLE — Marcus Collins 6, Sage Nelson 7, Roman Barnet 9, Valdimer Salaridze 2, Bille Sheikh, Nuh’Kosi Roberson 14, Maar Rambang 8. Totals 19 (1) 7-13 46.
UNION — Brad Lackey 16, Houston Combs 8, Izaiah Vongnath 0, Ariya Briscoe 2, Josh Reznick 2, Tanner Toolson 0, Ethan Smith 17, Mason Hill 2, Ty McCullum 2, Curtis Youngren 5. Totals 16 (4) 18-20 54.
W.Seattle 8 11 10 17–46
Union 17 4 13 20–54
JV — West Seattle 54-48
