Northport Girls Drop Matchups to Selkirk, Inchelium

Northport opened the week with a 49-37 loss to the visiting Selkirk Rangers on Jan. 20. The Mustangs were tied 8-8 after the first quarter but struggled offensively in the second, scoring just three points as Selkirk built a 22-11 halftime lead.

Selkirk (12-5 overall, 8-3 league) was led by Millie Rice, who scored 18 points and knocked down four 3-pointers. Northport (10-6, 5-6) made a push in the third quarter, outscoring Selkirk 17-14, but was unable to close the gap in the final period.

Kate Beardslee led the Mustangs with 14 points, including a 6-for-9 effort from the free-throw line. Ruthie Hebarling added nine points, while Persephanie Ste. Marie chipped in seven points.

Northport returned to action Friday, Jan. 23, with a 55-42 road loss to the Inchelium Hornets. The Hornets built a 31-17 halftime lead and relied on hot shooting from beyond the arc to maintain control.

Ronni Seymour scored 21 points for Inchelium (10-6, 6-5), connecting on five 3-pointers as the Hornets finished with nine shots from long range. Northport was led by Beardslee, who poured in 19 points, going 10-for-14 at the free-throw line, while Ella Stark added 17 points.

Following the regular season, the Northport Mustangs sit at 10-7 overall and 5-7 in NE 1B play.