Colville Boys Basketball Looks to Build Consistency After Home Losses

Colville fell 75-44 to Reardan on Dec. 9, after the Screaming Eagles jumped out to a fast start and never looked back. Reardan scored 25 points in the opening quarter and maintained pressure throughout, building a 43-22 halftime lead.

Parker Darnold led the Crimson Hawks with 10 points, while Lareall Fredrickson added nine. Brock Benson chipped in seven points, and Cooper Haynes and Crew Bridgeman scored six points apiece. Colville struggled offensively, shooting 1-of-2 from the free-throw line and committing 15 turnovers.

Three days later, the Crimson Hawks showed improved offensive rhythm but were unable to slow Chelan in a 72-53 loss on Saturday, Dec. 13.

Chelan used a strong third quarter to pull away, outscoring Colville 24-12 in the period after leading 31-23 at halftime. Colville responded with its best offensive quarter in the fourth, scoring 18 points, but the deficit proved too large to overcome.

Darnold again paced Colville with 12 points, while Jet Bateman added 11. Fredrickson and Brock Benson each scored eight points, and Haynes finished with six. Colville knocked down 10 three-pointers and improved at the free-throw line, going 7-of-12, but committed 14 turnovers.

The boys hosted Deer Park on Tuesday, Dec. 16; game results were not available at press time. The team is scheduled to travel to Tonasket on Friday, Dec. 19, the game begins at 7:30 p.m.