Girls basketball roundup: Bigfork bashes Bulldogs
<p>Bigfork sophomore Riley Coleman (14) is pressured by a Whitefish defender during their game on Friday night, December 21, in Bigfork. The Vikings won the game 43 to 26.</p>
BIGFORK — The Bigfork girls went on a 19-0 run in the second half to blow away Whitefish 43-26 on Friday night.
The Valkyries held Whitefish scoreless in the third quarter, turning a one-point game into a 20-point lead with less than eight minutes to play. Junior Tessa Robertson made her mark in the frame, dominating the game from the post. She led Bigfork with 15 points.
“Tessa took over in the third quarter,” Bigfork coach Mark Hansen said. “She helped us out down low and everyone else picked up the slack. We were able to do a nice job.”
Riley Coleman had nine points for Bigfork and Marissa Hiza scored 8.
Simone Craft led the Lady Bulldogs with 14 points.
“We improved a little bit tonight,” Hansen said. “Any win for a young team is a confidence builder.”
Bigfork will host St. Ignatius tonight at 4:30 p.m. and Whitefish is hosting Frenchtown at 5 p.m.
Whitefish 8 6 0 12 — 26
Bigfork 6 9 17 11 — 43
WHITEFISH — Melissa Poe 3, Ashlee Brewer 6, Simone Craft 14, Maura Kalbfleisch 3.
BIGFORK — Madison McAnally 2, Marissa Hiza 8, Riley Coleman 9, Shelby Scoggins 4, Josie Spoklie 5, Tessa Robertson 15.
Ronan 36, Polson 32
POLSON — The Polson girls fell behind early and were never able to catch up, falling to Ronan.
The Maidens took an 11-6 lead after the first eight minutes and were able to control the low-scoring contest to lead off a sweep in the Lake County showcase.
Aspen Jore scored a game-high 10 points for Ronan. Raymi and Courtney Clairmont each scored nine points.
Mackenzie Banner and Anna DiGiallonardo each had nine points to lead the Pirates. Hallie Hovenkotter and Malia Hamel both scored six points.
Polson is off for the holiday break, returning for a road trip to Missoula Loyola Sacred Heart on Jan. 5.
Ronan 11 7 6 14 — 36
Polson 6 7 6 13 — 32
RONAN — Raymi Clairmont 9, Ashleigh Lynch 2, Courtney Clairmont 9, Alaina Madsen 2, Courtney Taylor 4, Aspen Jore 10
POLSON — Mackenzie Banner 9, Malia Hamel 6, Anna DiGiallonardo 9, Breanna Harrison 2, Hallie Hovenkotter 6.