The West Way (2009-2018)

The Cory West era became one of the defining stretches in Kamiak Basketball history.

Under Coach Cory West, the Knights developed a reputation for disciplined basketball, relentless effort, and sustained success. Kamiak became a consistent playoff-caliber program and one of the tougher teams in Wesco 4A.

This era also produced some of the program’s strongest overall records and all-league performers.

Head Coach

Cory West (2008–2018)

League

WesCo 4A South
WesCo 4A

Team Captains

2009 — Sam Ruppel
2010 — Jared Houghtaling, Ron Manchester
2011 — Joon Lee, Ron Manchester
2012 — Nicholas Kussman, JD Blacksmith, Ron Manchester
2013 — Josh Wisnubroto, Jonathan Lee
2014 — Jonathan Lee, Drew Blacksmith
2015 — Chance Lord, Coleman Grayson
2016 — Coleman Grayson, Trevor Gray
2017 — Carson Tuttle, Christian Claussen
2018 — Patrick Olson, Carson Tuttle

Defining the Era

Multiple 17+ win seasons
Consistent postseason appearances
Strong all-league representation
Built one of the strongest sustained runs in school history
Defensive intensity and accountability became program trademarks

Notable Players

Tyler Nielsen
Coleman Grayson
Patrick Olson
Carson Tuttle