Half-Court Hero: Ihrig's Epic Game-Winner!
Press Release
Release Date: Jan. 22, 2025
Contact: Garet Studer, Director of Athletics, NWAC Athletic Commissioner, 425-388-9328; gstuder@everettcc.edu
What a game for Henry Ihrig and the Everett Community College (EvCC) men’s basketball team! On Saturday, Jan. 18, at Shoreline Community College, the Trojans faced an 11-point deficit with just 8:30 left on the clock. But EvCC didn’t quit. They battled back, tying the game at 72 with 10 seconds remaining.
In the final moments, Shoreline had the ball and a chance to win. Ihrig stepped up, locked down his opponent, forced a miss, grabbed the rebound—and then made magic happen. From 70 feet away, he launched a shot at the buzzer… and nailed it! EvCC pulled off an unforgettable 75-72 victory!
An epic moment for the Trojans and a game no one will forget!