Ronan tips Whitefish, says perfect in NW-A

RONAN — Kelby Finley scored 17 points for Ronan, and the Chiefs used a big third quarter to take down Whitefish 50-39 and stay unbeaten in Northwest A boys basketball games Tuesday.

Devonne Curley, Ted Coffman and Marlo Tonasket all hit 3-pointers in a third quarter surge that turned Ronan’s 24-23 halftime lead into a 41-30 gap. Coffman added 10 points and Tonasket, nine for the Chiefs (8-3 overall, 6-0 in Northwest A games). 

CJ Thew and Mason Kelch combined for 28 points for Whitefish (6-3, 2-1), 15 during a torrid first quarter. From there the Bulldogs shot just 7 of 29 from the floor. Kelch hit two 3-pointers.