McMillan Uplifts Chewelah Boys Basketball; Girls Team Drops Two Games

McMillan’s 26 lifts Chewelah boys past St. George’s

Ryen McMillan continued to be a top scorer in the NE2B League, as he poured in 26 points as the Chewelah Cougars rallied for a 56-54 nailbiter victory over the St. George's Dragons on Saturday, Jan. 31.

Chewelah (11-9, 4-7) shook off a slow start after falling behind 18-6 in the first quarter, then outscored the Dragons 35-23 over the middle two periods to take control. The Cougars closed the game at the free-throw line, finishing 11-of-16 from the stripe.

McMillan hit 10 field goals, including two 3-pointers, and went 4-of-5 at the line. Asher Stancil added 18 points, while Blake Schlining scored seven points.

St. George’s (6-14, 4-7) was led by Liam Darcy, who scored 14 points, and Colin Brennan, who added 11 points. The Dragons were hot from range, hitting 10 3-pointers, but were limited to 23 second-half points.

The win followed a 56-46 league loss earlier in the week against the Davenport Gorillas on Jan. 27.

Caige Colbert scored 24 points as Davenport pulled away in the fourth quarter with a 19-6 scoring edge. Chewelah was tied 9-9 after one quarter and led 31-23 at halftime before the Gorillas’ perimeter shooting turned the tide.

McMillan led the Cougars with 19 points, while Frank Sety added 15 on a perfect 5-for-5 night at the free-throw line. Chewelah struggled to keep pace from deep, hitting just two 3-pointers compared to Davenport’s eight.

Results from Chewelah’s matchup against Kettle Falls on Tuesday, Feb. 3, were unavailable at press time. District tournament play will begin on Thursday, depending on seeding. 

Chewelah girls drop pair of league games

The Chewelah Cougars girls' team endured a tough week in NE2B play, falling to the Davenport Gorillas and the St. George's Dragons in back-to-back games.

Chewelah dropped a 75-16 decision at Davenport on Jan. 27. The Gorillas jumped out to a 32-5 lead after the first quarter and never looked back.

Kayla Davis led the Cougars with six points, while Sara Vioni added five points.

The Cougars returned home Jan. 31, but were unable to slow St. George’s in a 67-34 defeat. The Dragons built a 49-15 halftime lead and maintained control throughout the second half.

Elise Warren paced Chewelah with nine points, while Jessika Davis and Sara Vioni scored eight points apiece.