Bulldogs Power Past Cougars in Rivalry Matchup

Chewelah and Kettle Falls girls basketball teams continued Northeast 2B North play last week, with the Bulldogs riding an offensive surge to take down the Cougars.

Kettle Falls used a fast start and a dominant performance from Wyn Edwards to roll past Chewelah 62-26 on Friday night, Jan. 9, in a Northeast 2B contest at Jenkins High School.

Edwards scored a game-high 28 points, knocking down two 3-pointers and going 4-for-8 from the free-throw line as the Bulldogs jumped out to a 24-9 lead after the first quarter. Kettle Falls never looked back, leading 32-15 at halftime and continuing to pull away in the second half.

The Bulldogs connected on six 3-pointers and finished with 24 made field goals, while holding Chewelah without a 3-point basket.

Cambria Thivierge added 12 points for Kettle Falls, and Shelby Shurrum chipped in 13 as the Bulldogs improved to 5-9 overall and 2-4 in league play.

Chewelah was led by Sara Vioni with 10 points, while Megan Watts and Jones added four apiece. The Cougars fell to 1-11 overall and 0-6 in Northeast 2B play.

Edwards Fuels Bulldogs’ Surge Against Dragons

Earlier in the week, Kettle Falls picked up a key 53-44 home win over St. George’s onJan. 6, again riding a standout performance from Edwards.

Edwards tallied 33 points, including four 3-pointers, and went 9 of 10 from the free-throw line to lift the Bulldogs past the Dragons. Kettle Falls led 21-17 at halftime before pulling away with a strong fourth quarter.

Thivierge added eight points, while Kelly finished with five as the Bulldogs made six 3-pointers and shot 11-of-17 from the foul line.

Brystal Nielson led St. George’s with 24 points, but Kettle Falls’ offensive efficiency proved decisive.

Cougars Face Tough League Stretch

Chewelah endured a difficult week against league opponents, falling to Davenport and St. George’s in addition to the rivalry loss against Kettle Falls.

Davenport handed Chewelah a 57-12 home loss on Jan. 6, as the Gorillas controlled the game from start to finish. Davenport entered the contest with an 8-1 record.

Chewelah followed with a 64-26 road loss at St. George’s on Saturday, Jan. 10. The Dragons jumped out to a 22-8 first-quarter lead and continued to build the advantage behind Nielson, who scored 24 points.

Jessika Davis led Chewelah with 10 points, while Vioni added seven. The Cougars connected on two 3-pointers and went 4-of-6 from the free-throw line.