Thursday results; 2/5/09

GSHL 4A
It was a tough battle last night as Heritage faced off with Kelso. The T-wolve's exploded out of the box early up by as much as 20-10, lead by an outstanding first quarter for Clara Russell who scored 11 points for the game. Foul trouble, turnovers, and good defense by the Lassie's allowed them to creep back in and make a game of it, lead by my "player of the year" so far this season Carly Perkins with 14 points and 12 rebounds for the game. The best part of the game was to see two of the best guards in the league going at it. Caitlynn Jackson of Kelso and Justine Joudrey of Heritage. "Mono ah mono" in the 4th quarter, both doing what they could to help their team win. Heritage held on 42 - 41. It was very entertaining, and good basketball. Thanks girls.

Gabi Dixson lifted Battle Ground on those broad shoulders of hers and took the Tigers' to victory over Mountain View 51 - 48. Gabi hit three clutch free throws in the final seconds which made the difference. She ended the game with 11 points. Kiley Thomas scored 16 and Aubri Squires played great for the Tigers' with 8 points, 8 assists, and 8 rebounds. Mountain View's Caitlynn Patterson had 15 points and Evie Everett added 14 in defeat.

Skyview toppled Evergreen 71 - 25. Setting up a big rematch for next week against Heritage. Nikki Bond scored 15, Brooke Bowen had 14, Maddy Van Lieu added 10, and Kailee Oliver had her solid 11 points to pace the Storm.

GSHL 3A
"The Victory Tour" reached a milestone last night sewing up the 3A league title with a win over Fort Vancouver 66 - 13. Angela Gehlar scored 16 points and Lindsey Levenan had 10 for the Falcon's who can officially turn their attention to bigger fish. The State tournament. Not to say over look the rest of league play, but honestly it appears to be somewhat of a formality.

In what I would say a mild upset, Columbia River went into Camas last night and with a great 2nd half, came out a winner 51 - 42. The victory forces a 3 way tie for 2nd place in the GSHL 3A. Allie Holterman's 15 points and Taylor Parker with 14 lead the Cheiftain's. Melissa Williams had her best game of the year with 18 points, 15 rebounds, 6 block shots, and 4 steals but it wasn't enough for the Papermaker's in defeat.

Union got big games from Janae Davis and Megan Dire to post a 57 - 47 victory over Hudson's Bay. Janae had 22 and Megan 21 for the Titan's. Bay played probably their most impressive league game of the season in defeat. The Eagle's were lead by Ramona Vercher with 17, Kelsey Frasier with 12, and Brittney Davis with 11.

GSHL 2A
Ridgefield, still without Anna Pengra, continue their winning ways, defeating Washougal 55 - 33. Paced by Shelby Williams with 21 points, Nichole Kates tossing in 17, and Lauren Landerholm with 13 the wins keep piling up for the Spudder's, leading towards the big show down next week against Hockinson.

Woodland got a measure of revenge last night sticking it to R.A. Long 65 - 47. The Lumberjill's defeated the Beaver's earlier this season. Emily Smith with 23 points and Jessica Hughes with 20 had big games and Kaitlyn Moses added 10 for the Beaver's. Mary Kate Hughes played but didn't score. (great job coach) R.A. Long's leading scorer was Katie Gudgel with 15 points.

Hockinson really took it to Mark Morris, especially in the 3rd quarter scoring 27 points, and defeated the Monarchs 65 - 33. Lejla Mlivic's 16 points lead a balance attack for the Hawk's who saw 10 players score. Morris was lead by Taybra Teeters with 12 points.

Trico 1A
BIG NEWS... 1st place Ilwaco was upset and lost to Castle Rock. With LaCenter's victory over Stevenson 64 - 39 the Wildcat's are tied at the top (7-1) with the rematch looming large. Lauren Baker had 23 and Marissa Moore 17 in the victory. Next week will be huge.