It’s a story of high school basketball rivals turned teammates as Josiah Pierre and Naser Motley have come together at Edmonds College. Once adversaries representing Mariner and Kamiak schools they now lead the Edmonds College Men’s Basketball team as they begin their journey in the Northwest Athletic Conference North Region.

Two years ago the basketball courts in Mukilteo School District witnessed competition between Motley, a standout senior from Mariner and Pierre, an impressive junior from Kamiak. Their individual achievements, including Motley earning first team All Area honors and Pierre receiving team All 4A recognition set the stage for a fierce rivalry. Now in a turn of events they wear the same jersey colors and share a common goal.

Pierre, a talented freshman wing standing at 6 foot 5 inches tall has made an impact at Edmonds College. With an average of 18.7 points and 6.8 rebounds per game his scoring efficiency and defensive skills have been invaluable to the Tritons success. Meanwhile after taking a redshirt season year Motley has seamlessly transitioned into the role of point guard with his playmaking abilities and leadership on display.

Their partnership has already shown results as Edmonds College starts off their season with a record. As they prepare to enter the NWAC North Region, Pierre and Motley’s remarkable story of transitioning from high school rivals to college teammates truly embodies the essence of sportsmanship.