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Big win for Lady Yellowjackets

December 12, 2018 by Jean Schurman

Sophomore Kennedy Praast of Stevensville looks for an open player as a Polson player defends her. Jean Schurman photo.

Stevensville had a strong win over Polson on Friday at the Tip Off Tournament. The Lady Yellowjackets came out on fire with sophomore Kennedy Praast hitting three three-point shots in the first quarter. That gave the Lady ‘Jackets the edge and they continued to push the ball and the score while playing tough defense. Praast and Angel Richards each had 15 points. 

Stevensville 56, Polson 36

Polson: Lisa Costilla 2, Megan Rost 2, Misty Tenas 6, Olivia Perez 8, Karly Lawson 7, Sharmaine Zempel 1, Alex Pierre 10.

Stevensville: Angel Richards 15, Maliyah LeCoure 6, Kennedy Praast 15, Maddie Sims 2, Evynne Alexander 14, Syd Paul 2, Maddie Weber 2.

Corvallis took on Browning in their first game. Browning took an early lead and never let up in their running game. They went on to. Win, 53-30. Call Haldorson had 11 points for Corvallis. 

Browning 53, Corvallis 30

Ashlynn Nixon of Corvallis is on the top of the scrum against Browning. Jean Schurman photo.

Corvallis: Calla Halderson 11, Hannah Martin 7, Hadli Lords 2, Ashlynn Nixon 6, Denali Smith 4.

Browning: Chalissa Kipp 6, Chaslin Kipp 6, Veronica Reed 4, Tamika Guardipee 21, Walker Running Crane 4, Dulci Skunkcap 5, Tatum Running Crane 2, Danaiya Polk 5.

Hamilton fell to Whitefish in a close game on Friday. Although 

Whitefish went on to win, 34-31. Mariola Tesoro had 11 points for Hamilton. 

Whitefish 34, Hamilton 31

Whitefish: Kit Anderson 9, Gracie Smyley 14, Marlee Bender 4, Claire Carloss 3, Kaiah Moore 2, Jadi Walburn 2.

Hamilton: Sophia Doyle 2, Abby Johnson 3, Mariola Tesoro 11, Jordan Taggart 3, Madi Drake 2, Katelyn Dickemore 9.

Corvallis fell to Libby in Saturday’s game, 42-31. After falling behind in the first quarter, Corvallis was never able to make up the difference. Haldorson had 13 points and Ashlynn Nixon finished with 10 points. 

Libby 42, Corvallis 31

Corvallis: Calla Haldorson 13, Hannah Martin 2, Hannah Hutchison 5, Hadli Lords 1, Ashlynn Nixon 10.

Libby: Syd Gier 3, Alli Collins 14, McKenzie Proffitt 2, Jayden Winslow 15, Sammee Bradeen 6, Samantha Miller 2.

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