by Scott Sacry, Sports Editor
#3 Florence 52, #4 Loyola 67
The #3 Florence girls went to #4 Loyola on Thursday, February 12. The Falcons and Breakers are likely to clash a number of times this season, and this was round two. Florence won round one on January 24, but round two went to Loyola. The back and forth game was even for three quarters, but Loyola was stronger down the stretch, as Florence was outscored 5-16 in the final frame and Florence lost 52-67.
For Florence, Emory Ralston and Jaden Fisher led with 13 points each. Maggie Schneiter had 10, Ali Meinhold had 7, Kendyl Meinhold had 4, Taylor Pyette had 3, and Shelby Crocker added 2.
#9 Florence 59, #8 Loyola 51
The #9 Florence boys went to #8 Loyola on Thursday, February 12. The Florence boys were defeated by Loyola by 10 points back on January 24, and Florence returned the favor in this game, defeating Loyola 59-51 in a double overtime thriller.
The two teams were tied at halftime, after the third quarter, after the fourth quarter, and after the first overtime, but Florence dominated the second overtime, outscoring Loyola 14-6, to claim an important conference victory.
Florence senior guard Brody Duchien made a school record 11 three pointers and scored 35 points in Florence’s 74-33 victory over Darby on Saturday, February 14. Photo by Scott Sacry.
#9 Florence 74, Darby 33
The Florence boys hosted Darby on Saturday, February 14. The Florence boys had a big third quarter, outscoring Darby 32-10, in route to a 74-33 victory.
Florence senior guard Brody Duchien had one of the best scoring games by a Bitterroot Valley basketball player this season. Duchein scored 35 points and made a school record 11 three-pointers. Also for Florence, Bridger Alexander had 13 points, Brennan Meinhold had 7, Koa Laasch had 5, Wes Potter and Donnie Brooks each had 4, and Levi Winters, Lorenzo Calderon, and Luke Dobberstein each added 3 points.
For Darby, Leif Nelson had 10 points and 3 rebounds. Jordan Browning had 6 points and 2 assists. Oliver Long had 6 points and 2 rebounds. Gavin Anderson had 4 points and 6 rebounds. McCoy Townsend had 2 points and 3 rebounds. Quintin Woirhaye and Jack Bennett each had 2 points, and Daniel Stewart added 1 point.
#3 Florence 64, Darby 12
The #3 Florence girls hosted Darby on Saturday, February 14. The Florence girls got back to their winning ways after a tough loss to Loyola by defeating Darby 64-12.
For Florence, Ali Meinhold led the way with 19 points, Jaden Fisher had 13, Kendyl Meinhold and Emory Ralston each had 8 points, Madigan Hurlbert and Shelby Crocker each had 6, Alex Nelson and Taylor Pyette each added 2.
For Darby, Hadley Heiland led with 4 points, Natalie Anderson and Ella Bush each added 3, and Brooklyn Janis added 2.
Darby 45, Arlee 44
The Darby girls hosted Arlee on Friday, February 13. Darby jumped out to a 27-21 halftime lead, then held on as Arlee made a comeback in the second half, but Darby held strong and won 45-44.
Darby 60, Arlee 32
The Darby boys hosted Arlee on Friday, February 13. Darby lost to Arlee in overtime on January 24, but Darby dominated this game. leading 38-13 halftime lead and rolling to a 60-32 victory.
For Darby, Jordan Browning had a big game with 23 points and 7 rebounds. McCoy Townsend had 14 points, 8 rebounds and 7 steals. Leif Nelson had 11 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists and 3 steals. Gavin Anderson had 5 points, 3 rebounds and 3 assists. Abe Atkins had 3 points, Quintin Woirhaye and Jack Bennett added 2 points. Oliver Long had 4 rebounds and 5 steals.
Victor 41, Valley Christian 59
The Victor girls played at Valley Christian on Tuesday, February 10. The Victor girls stumbled out of the game and tailed 11-22 at halftime. Victor amped up their offense in the second half but couldn’t make it all the way back and Victor lost 41-59.
Victor 42, Valley Christian 87
The Victor boys played at Valley Christian on Tuesday, February 10. Victor had trouble handling Valley Christian’s defensive pressure as Victor lost 42-87.
Victor 31, Drummond 81
The Victor boys played at Drummond on Saturday, February 14. Victor got down early and wasn’t able to mount a comeback and Victor lost 31-81.
Victor 13, #2 Drummond 66
The Victor girls played at #2 Drummond on Saturday, February 14. The high powered Trojans were too much for the Pirates and Victor lost 13-66. For Victor, Brooklyn Cary led with 5 points, Asia Parks had 3, Lilli Buchanan and VeAyla Chavez each had 2, and Whitney Bugli added 1.
Corvallis 36, #4 Frenchtown 68
The Corvallis boys hosted #4 Frenchtown on Thursday, February 12. Corvallis trailed 7-11 after the first quarter, but from then on it was all Frenchtown and Corvallis lost 36-68.
Corvallis 41, #4 Frenchtown 75
The Corvallis girls played at #4 Frenchtown on Thursday, February 12. Corvallis fought with determination, but couldn’t keep up with the top five Broncs and lost 41-75.
For Corvallis, Ella Varner had a big game with 19 points and 5 steals. Kate Allen had 8 points, 7 points and 3 assists. Briella Epling had 7 points and 3 steals. Lauryn Holmberg had 5 points. Kaia Benson had 2 points and 3 rebounds.
Hamilton 35, #5 Dillon 63
The Hamilton girls hosted #5 Dillon on Thursday, February 12. Hamilton gave max effort, but they didn’t have the guns to take down the top five Beavers and Hamilton lost 35-63.
Hamilton 37, Dillon 61
The Hamilton boys hosted Dillon on Thursday, February 12. Hamilton was undone from a slow second quarter, where they were outscored 5-20, they played the rest of the game even, but Hamilton lost to Dillon 37-61.
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