Inchelium Boys Roll Past Curlew, Open League Play With Road Win at Cusick

Inchelium overwhelmed Curlew 66-30 on Saturday, Dec. 13, setting the tone early with a blistering 39-point first quarter that put the game out of reach almost immediately. The Hornets held Curlew to just seven points in the opening period and never looked back, maintaining control on both ends of the floor.

The Hornets continued to extend the lead through the middle quarters, outscoring Curlew 11-10 in the second and 13-6 in the third before closing out the game in the fourth. Inchelium’s defense limited Curlew to single-digit scoring in three of four quarters, showcasing depth and intensity throughout the lineup.

One night earlier, Inchelium opened league play with a 71-59 road victory over Cusick, using a balanced offensive attack and strong free-throw shooting to pull away late.

Trailing 15-7 after the first quarter, the Hornets responded with a 19-point second quarter and continued to build momentum after halftime. Inchelium poured in 28 points in the fourth quarter, sealing the win at the free-throw line.

Derek Perez led the way with 25 points, attacking the rim and converting 13 of 15 free throws. Gaige Stensgar added 18 points, while Gary Stensgar chipped in nine and Byron Abrahamson scored 11 points.

The team faced Northport on Tuesday, Dec. 16; game results were not available at press time. The Hornets are scheduled to visit Republic on Friday, Dec. 19, at 7:30 p.m., then host Selkirk on Saturday, Dec. 20, at 6 p.m.