Northport Boys Basketball Maintains Perfect League Score

The Northport boys basketball team continued its strong start to Northeast 1B North play last week, picking up three convincing wins to improve to 7-2 overall and a perfect 5-0 in league action.

Northport capped the stretch Saturday, Dec. 20, with an 83-63 home win over Republic. The Mustangs’ offense was simply too much for the Tigers, who entered the game near the top of the league standings.

Northport had scored even more points on Dec. 19, as the team dominated on the road with a 92-48 victory over Curlew. The Mustangs took control early and blew the game open with a 35-point second quarter. Pete Beardslee led Northport with 30 points, while the Mustangs connected on 12 3-pointers as a team.

Cameron Mawdsley added 22 points, Tommy Young scored 16, and Trae Smith chipped in 11 as Northport’s offense overwhelmed the Cougars.

The winning streak began earlier in the week with a 79-60 home victory over Inchelium on Dec. 16.

With three wins in four days, Northport has established itself as one of the teams to beat in the Northeast 1B North. Its offense is also lighting up the scoreboard, averaging 75 points per game.  

The team is scheduled to travel to Colville on Dec. 29 for a game at 10:30 a.m.

The Northport girls basketball team had a different experience last week, dropping three games – their first setbacks of the season. While facing some of the top teams in the NE 1B North, the losses dropped the Lady Mustangs to 5-3 overall and 2-3 in league action.

Northport nearly pulled off an upset at home on Dec. 20, but fell 30-26 to undefeated Republic. The Mustangs held the Tigers scoreless for stretches and stayed within striking distance throughout the defensive battle, but Republic did just enough to remain unbeaten. Ember Berndt scored 12 points to lead Republic, while Northport was paced by Liesel Stark, who finished with 14 points.

One night earlier, Northport dropped a 49-41 road decision to Curlew. The Mustangs rallied in the second half, outscoring the Cougars 29-28 after halftime, but were unable to overcome a slow start. Annika Baker led Curlew with 24 points, while Kate Beardslee scored 13 to lead Northport.

The week began with a 57-37 home loss to Inchelium on Dec. 16. The Hornets were led by Marianna Agapith, who scored 35 points and hit six 3-pointers to fuel the win. Beardslee again led Northport with nine points.

The Lady Mustangs are scheduled to travel to Riverside on Dec. 29 for a game at noon.