Inchelium Basketball Faces Close Contests

The Inchelium boys basketball team closed out a busy stretch with a dramatic home win, narrowly edging Selkirk 60-59 on Saturday, Dec. 20, to move to 4-3 overall and 3-2 in Northeast 1B North play.

Inchelium trailed by three points entering the fourth quarter but rallied down the stretch to secure the one-point victory. Gaige Stensgar led the Hornets with 14 points, providing steady scoring as Inchelium outscored Selkirk 18-13 in the final period. Keaton Arrastio paced Selkirk with 14 points.

Inchelium suffered a 66-65 road loss at Republic on Dec. 19. The Hornets stayed within a possession throughout the contest but came up just short as Republic held on for the one-point win.

The week began with a 79-60 loss at Northport on Dec. 16, which was Inchelium’s first league setback of the season.

The boys team has a bit of a break, scheduled to play next on Dec. 30, against Mary Walker at 7:30 p.m.

The Inchelium girls basketball team had a mixed week in the Northeast 1B North, earning a road win while narrowly missing victories in two tightly-contested league matchups to move to 4-3 overall and 3-2 in league play.

The Hornets were edged 43-42 at home by Selkirk on Dec. 20, in a defensive battle that came down to the final minutes. Selkirk held a slim one-point advantage entering the fourth quarter and did just enough to remain unbeaten in league play. Marianna Agapith paced Inchelium with 19 points.

Inchelium dropped a 55-50 road decision to undefeated Republic on Dec. 19. The Hornets were outscored in the second quarter but stayed within reach the rest of the way. Agapith led Inchelium with 24 points in the loss.

The week opened with a statement win on Dec. 16, as Inchelium defeated previously undefeated Northport 57-37 on the road. Agapith delivered a dominant performance, scoring 35 points and knocking down six three-pointers to fuel the Hornets’ victory.

The Lady Hornets are scheduled to also play Mary Walker on Dec. 30, at 6 p.m.