Chewelah Girls Show Early Fight at Northport Tip-Off Despite Winless Weekend

Chewelah faced a sharp-shooting Inchelium squad on Saturday, Dec. 7, and fell 52-32. The Hornets knocked down seven 3-pointers, including four from Seymour and two from standout scorer Marianna Agapith, who led all players with 23 points.

Chewelah continued to work the ball inside and get contributions from multiple players. Watts led the Cougars with nine points, while Vioni added seven and Nevares chipped in another seven points. Chewelah kept things close early, but Inchelium created separation with a strong first half and never let momentum slip.

The Cougars opened the tournament Friday, Dec. 6, against host Northport and held a 17-13 lead after the first quarter.

But Northport responded with a 20-4 run in the third quarter, powered by the inside scoring of Kate Beardslee, who finished with 24 points. Chewelah fought back with nine points in the fourth, but the Mustangs held on for a 43-36 win.

Davis drilled three 3-pointers on her way to 11 points.

The Lady Cougars are scheduled to host Omak on Friday, Dec. 12, at 6 p.m., then travel to Northwest Christian on Saturday, Dec. 13, for a game at 4:30 p.m.