DORI MONSON

Photos: Dori vs Gov. Inslee in The Clash on the Court

Nov 7, 2013, 11:58 AM | Updated: Nov 11, 2013, 1:57 pm

Teams Inslee and Dori at Shorecrest High School Wednesday night for The Clash on the Court supporti...

Teams Inslee and Dori at Shorecrest High School Wednesday night for The Clash on the Court supporting Food Lifeline and Sports in Schools. (Photo: Corky Trewin)

(Photo: Corky Trewin)

Don O'Neill chases down a loose ball. Ron Upshaw cheers during the player introductions What a game - all to benefit Food Lifeline and Sports in Schools. Thanks to everyone who came out to The Clash on the Court at Shorecrest High School Wednesday night. And special thanks to Team Inslee for a spirited game of good ole basketball. Good game fellas. Dori and Gov. Inslee shake hands after a 1-on-1 match-up at The Clash on the Court at Shorecrest High School Wednesday night. Gov. Inslee drives the ball past Dori at The Clash on the Court at Shorecrest High School Wednesday night. Gov. Inslee moves the ball up the court at The Clash on the Court at Shorecrest High School Wednesday night. Dori- taking it to the hoop at The Clash on the Court at Shorecrest High School Wednesday night. Gov. Inslee show off a nice vertical jump at a 1-on-1 match-up at The Clash on the Court at Shorecrest High School Wednesday night. Gov. Inslee is playing serious defense at The Clash on the Court at Shorecrest High School Wednesday night. Dori goes for the three at The Clash on the Court at Shorecrest High School Wednesday night. Gov. Inslee goes for the shot in a 1-on-1 match-up at The Clash on the Court at Shorecrest High School Wednesday night. Good game, good game after the 5-on-5 at The Clash on the Court at Shorecrest High School Wednesday night. Inslee 58, Dori 57 Team Inslee takes the win (58-57) at The Clash on the Court at Shorecrest High School Wednesday night. Dori and Craig Terrill take a little break on the bench at The Clash on the Court at Shorecrest High School Wednesday night. Team Inslee cheers at The Clash on the Court at Shorecrest High School Wednesday night. Dori, Mack Strong, and Craig Terrill cheer from the bench at The Clash on the Court at Shorecrest High School Wednesday night. Without too much effort, Donald Watts goes up for two at The Clash on the Court at Shorecrest High School Wednesday night. Donald Watts, a former Husky star and son of the opposing team's coach, takes a shot for team KIRO. A nice layup by Dori at The Clash on the Court at Shorecrest High School Wednesday night. This contest was not always pretty. Former Seahawks player and KIRO pre- and post-game Seahawks host Mack Strong runs down the court for Team Dori. ESPN's Jessamyn McIntyre, KIRO Reporter Brandi Kruse, and host Ron Upshaw rest their legs. KIRO Radio reporter Brandi Kruse going for it at The Clash on the Court at Shorecrest High School Wednesday night. 'Bring it' or 'bad call?' Tons of drama at The Clash on the Court at Shorecrest High School Wednesday night. KIRO Radio host John Curley makes his way down the court. Dori Monson Show Producer Jake Skorheim has the ball. Governor Inslee rallies his team at the Clash on the Court. A big fight for the ball under the basket between red and blue players. 710 ESPN's Jessamyn McIntyre makes a move for the ball. Donald Watts and KIRO Radio host John Curley cheer on their team. ESPN host Dave Wyman under tight pressure tries to hang onto the ball. Gov. Inslee, 35, tries to block Dori's shot at The Clash on the Court at Shorecrest High School Wednesday night. Check out the vertical! 710 ESPN Seattle's Groz and KIRO Radio's Dave Ross do play-by-play for The Clash on the Court at Shorecrest High School Wednesday night. Live ball! at The Clash on the Court at Shorecrest High School Wednesday night. Dori introduces the coach of Inslee's team, Sonics legend Slick Watts. Governor Inslee and Dori exchange words before The Clash on the Court at Shorecrest High School Wednesday night.

Sweat, grit, and talent converged on the gym floor at Shorecrest High School Wednesday night for The Clash on the Court.

Dori and Governor Inslee and their all-star basketball teams went head to head for two 15 minute halves.

710 ESPN Seattle’s Groz and KIRO Radio’s Dave Ross called the game and fans eager to see a mix of talk show hosts, local athletes, coaches, politicians, and a reporter cheered them on!

Dori’s team lost by one lousy point: 58-57.

Then it was time for Dori to avenge the loss in a one-on-one game against the governor. Dori had an age advantage, but the governor is easily six inches taller. Dori took the win: 20-12.

What a night! And all to benefit Food Lifeline and Sports in Schools.

Watch the game recap:

Watch the full game with play-by-play by Dave Grosby and Dave Ross:

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