Blue collar Braves survive rough night at charity stripe

‘Twas a week past Christmas, and Coupeville came to Landy James Gym bearing gifts.

But the hosts were no longer in the holiday spirit. They refused all forms of generosity Friday night.

The Braves instead chose to win this latest non-league hoop matchup between the longtime rivals the old-fashioned way.

With hard work on the boards and at the defensive end of the floor.

La Conner could’ve wrapped up the triumph with ease, had the Braves enjoyed a better outing at the charity stripe.

The Braves settled, how-ever, for a gritty 46-36 decision that pushed their overall slate to 7-2 going into a Ja...