Inchelium Girls Edge Curlew, Open League Play With Road Win at Cusick

Inchelium edged Curlew 40-38 on Saturday, Dec. 13, building an early cushion and holding on down the stretch in a tightly contested matchup. The Hornets jumped out to a 19-12 first-quarter lead and leaned on defensive stops late to preserve the two-point win after Curlew closed the gap in the final minutes.

After a quiet second quarter, Inchelium responded in the third, outscoring the Cougars 11-6 to regain momentum. Both teams traded baskets in the fourth, but the Hornets did enough to secure the victory.

One night earlier, Inchelium opened league play with a 50-35 road win over Cusick, using a dominant second quarter to seize control. Trailing 9-7 after the first period, the Hornets erupted for 19 points in the second quarter while holding the Panthers to seven, swinging the game in their favor.

Marianna Agapith led all scorers with 20 points, attacking the basket consistently and converting at the free-throw line. Coleestah Finley added 13 points, including a pair of three-pointers.

Inchelium maintained its lead throughout the second half despite foul trouble.

Through the two wins, Inchelium improved to 3-1 overall and 2-1 in Northeast 1B North play.

The Lady Hornets faced Northport on Tuesday, Dec. 16; game results were not available at press time. The team is scheduled to travel to Republic on Friday, Dec. 19, for a game at 6 p.m., followed by a game against Selkirk on Saturday, Dec. 20, at home beginning at 4:30 p.m.