Bulldogs Take Down the Hornet’s Nest

Edwards poured in 21 points to lead the Bulldogs to a convincing 53-25 nonleague road win at Oroville. Kettle Falls steadily pulled away each quarter, outscoring the Hornets 29-10 after halftime.

Abby Ocasio added 14 points while Kelly chipped in 10 points as Kettle Falls bounced back from its first loss of the season earlier in the week. The Bulldogs’ defense clamped down on the Hornets, holding them to just one 3-pointer and six total second-half points.

Kettle Falls struggled to maintain a fast start in a 49-36 loss to unbeaten Republic at home on Dec. 2. The Bulldogs led 14-8 after the first quarter, but foul trouble and a third-quarter surge from the Tigers swung momentum.

Edwards kept Kettle Falls in the game with 20 points and a pair of 3-pointers, while teammate Hope Shurrum also hit two from long range. But Republic’s Ember Berndt was too much to handle inside, finishing with 22 points to push the Tigers to 2-0.

The Lady Bulldogs faced Tonasket on Tuesday, Dec. 9; results were not available at press time. They are set to host Northwest Christian on Friday, Dec. 12, at 6 p.m.