On Saturday, March 7, the Smith Pioneers, which include former Everett High standout Ella Sylvester, were narrowly defeated 74-70 by the Bates Bobcats in the NCAA Division III Basketball Tournament.
The contest was held at Alumni Gymnasium at 7:15 p.m. and marked the teams’ first tournament encounter with the Bates Bobcats.
In 2024, Everett Community College in Washington allocated $69,085 to its men’s basketball teams, which is $1,159,961 below the state average of $1,229,046, according to data from the U.S. Department of Education.
Women’s basketball teams from Snohomish County received $120,972 during the 2024 season, up 3.2% from the previous year.
Men’s basketball teams from Snohomish County received $169,074 during the 2024 season, up 5.8% from the previous year.
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