Snyder leads Stillwater with 24 points

| January 9, 2007 1:00 AM

The Daily Inter Lake

Bryce Snyder scored 24 points Monday helping Stillwater Christian School (SCS) defeat Mt. Baker from Cranbrook, British Columbia, 63-56, at SCS.

Stillwater moves to 9-2 overall on the season.

"Playing smart defense and getting the ball inside to Bryce Snyder was the key to the game." said Stillwater coach Dana Hashley.

"Snyder finished a lot of tough shots in a very physical battle."

With three minutes left in the contest, Hashley said the Cougars extended a three-point lead by using quick passes through, around and over a full-court press.

Stillwater led 28-26 at the half and outscored Mt. Baker 35-30 in the final half.

Mt. Baker 16 10 10 20 - 56

Stillwater 11 17 15 20 - 63

STILLWATER (4-0, 9-2) - Zach Smith 3 0-0 6, Brandon Lodien 3 2-2 9, Seth Konecky 2 2-2 6, Matt Makowski 2 2-7 6, Jacob Topp 4 1-1 10, Tyler Heine 1 0-0 2, Bryce Snyder 12 0-0 24. Totals 27 7-12 63.

MT. BAKER - Bradford 3 0-2 6, Attwood 0 4-4 4, Sudsbear 2 4-4 9, Gauer 7 1-1 16, King 3 1-2 7, Fuchs 2 1-2 6, Tymchyna 1 0-0 2, Johnson 3 0-0 6. Totals 21 11-15 56. 3-pointers: Lodien 1, Topp 1, Sudsbear 1, Gauer 1, Fuchs 1. Team Fouls SCS 14 Mt Baker 17. Fouled out - Bradford.

Girls

Mt. Baker 46,

Stillwater 35

Mt. Baker outscored Stillwater Christian School 30-15 in the final half en route to a nine-point victory Monday at SCS.

The British Columbia school trailed at the half, 20-16.

Brittany Downing led Stillwater offensively with 21 points.

Mt. Baker 8 8 10 20 - 46

Stillwater 12 8 9 6 - 35

Mt. Baker - Nicole Boon 5 5-11 15, Brenna Mallard 2 0-0 4, Ralah Hark 1 0-2 2, Austin Jones 2 5-12 9, Kelsie Lussier 2 0-2 4, Sarah Paziuk 1 0-1 2, Kelsey Klein 0 3-6 3, Allison Pepper 1 0-2 2, Marla Laidlaw 2 1-4 5. Totals: 16 14-40 46.

Stillwater - Nichole Danz 1 0-1 2, Charli Wells 0 0-1 0, Emma Miller 2 0-2 4, Sarah Meerkatz 1 0-0 2, Dana Topp 1 0-1 2, Sarah Clark 1 0-0 2, Amanda Nichols 1 0-3 2, Brittany Downing 7 7-15 21. Totals: 14 7-23 35.

3-point goals - None. Team fouls - Mt. Baker 23, Stillwater - 29. Fouled out - Danz, Miller.