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The regular season is coming to an end for the Wahkiakum High School's basketball teams, so it's time to take a look at where the teams stand ahead of the upcoming district tournaments that will decide which teams go to state. Before we dive in, it's important to note that the results of both the boys and girls Feb. 4 games against Columbia Valley opponents Pe Ell are not known at the time of press. All information is accurate as of Feb. 3. And now, to the basketball. Boys Basketball For the...
The Clatskanie girls basketball team has won seven straight and 13 out of 14 since opening the season with a 2-3 record. The team's 9-1 record in 2A Southwest have them in first place following last week's home wins against Vernonia and Nestucca. Last Wednesday, Jan. 29, the Tigers, despite trailing Vernonia 18-13 going into halftime, outscored the Loggers 16-4 in the second half, allowing only 2 points each in the third and fourth quarter. Clatskanie was led in scoring by sophomore Olivia...
The girls basketball season is steaming along, and Wahkiakum and Naselle both have teams competing to try and make it to the 1B state playoffs this year. Wahkiakum The Mules have had mixed results this season but have more wins than losses, and their overall record currently stands at 8-6. Though the overall record is just above .500, the Mules have played some of their best basketball in their conference games. Wahkiakum has a 6-1 conference record, sufficient to see them in second place in the...
The Clatskanie High School girls basketball team is currently riding a five-game winning streak and have won 11 out of their last 12 games following Monday's 56-29 win at Portland Christian. The Tigers set the tone early by nearly doubling up the Royals 17-9 entering the second quarter. Clatskanie would continue to make its lead more unattainable by its host, outscoring Portland Christian 16-7 and 17-5 in the second and third quarters respectively. Junior Joey Sizemore led the team in points...
Following their first defeat in seven games at the hands of Nestucca on Monday, Jan. 13, the Clatskanie girls basketball team got right back to work, defeating Aloha's Faith Bible Christian 42-14 at home Wednesday, Jan. 15. Taking a 12-2 lead into the second quarter and a 16-7 lead at halftime, the girls were able to pull away in the third quarter en route to the blowout victory. The girls were led in scoring by junior Joey Sizemore, who had a well-rounded night statistically, scoring 15 points, grabbing nine rebounds, dishing seven assists,...
Naselle sophomore captain Aubrey Katyryniuk once again showcased her dominance against the Mary M. Knight defense as she scored an incredible 32 points. The Comets defeated a very solid Mary M. Knight basketball squad 67-45. Photo by Rob Hilson....
Rambunctious Rivalry The game against Naselle was always going to be an energy-charged contest, and the crowd was loud and proud from the jump when the Comets traveled to Cathlamet. The crowd erupted when Parker Leitz grabbed a steal and got the first points on the board with a finger roll on the fast break. It would remain a tight contest through the first, with fans of both teams roaring their support whenever their team made a play. Though Naselle led for much of the opening period, they...
Naselle guard, Jack Strange, hits the short jumper for two points against Raymond South Bend in the third quarter at South Bend High School. Unfortunately the Comet offense couldn’t get going in the second half and lost a close one to the Ravens, 53-49 on Friday night in South Bend....
The Clatskanie High School girls basketball team saw its season-high, six-game winning streak come to an end in Cloverdale Monday night, falling 29-28 to Nestucca. The tone for a defensive battle was set early, as the teams scored a combined 17 points in the first half. Picking up the pace a bit in the third, Nestucca took a 21-20 lead into the fourth they were able to retain down the stretch for the one-point victory. Junior Joey Sizemore led the team in scoring with 10 points to go along with a team-leading 17 rebounds and two blocks....
The Clatskanie High School boys basketball team had a couple of close losses on the road this week, falling 30-29 at Vernonia last Friday, Jan. 10 and coming up two points short to Nestucca in Cloverdale on Monday, Jan. 13. The boys took a 16-12 lead into halftime against Vernonia, but the Loggers were able to even the score in the third quarter. With the score tied at 22 going into the final frame, Vernonia outscored Clatskanie 8-7 down the stretch to secure the win. The Tigers were led in scoring by sophomore Michael Simpson, who had eight...
Naselle's girls basketball team has been playing well this season, winning eight of their first 12 games, including their most recent home contest against Columbia Adventist, whom they beat 60-44 on Jan. 13. The Comets put together a solid all-around game against Columbia Adventist, going up 30-21 at halftime. Two of the offensive conductors for Naselle were Aubrey Katyryniuk and Brooke Davis. Katyryniuk created all sorts of problems for the opposition in the first half, scoring 15 points of...
The Naselle Comets take home the Bear River Belt last Saturday night, after outshooting the Ilwaco Fishermen 60-51. Both sides battled all night but it was the Comets who won the war both offensively and defensively....
Wahkiakum Mule 6’ Junior Jayden Stoddard, takes a shot during last Thursday’s game against Pe Ell. The Mules lost to the Pe Ell Trojans 68-32. Photo by Todd Wilson....
After a tough loss to PeEll the Lady Mules hosted MWP Timberwolves Monday January 13th. The Lady Mules started out a bit slow with a very aggressive Timberwolves offense coming at them strong. The first half of the game was a struggle for the Lady Mules to get the ball in the basket, but they came out the second half with determination and drive. Though it wasn't enough to defeat the Timberwolves. Mules lost 50 -33...
The Clatskanie varsity girls basketball team won their fifth straight game Tuesday night by nearly doubling up on Portland Christian at home 61-32. Sophomore Lacey Willis led the scoring with 23 points, followed by fellow sophomore Olivia George, who had 17 to go along with her four rebounds and team-leading three steals. Junior Joey Sizemore, though being outscored by George and Willis, led the team in rebounds with eight, blocks with six, and assists with 13. Sophomore Payton Taylor and junior...
The Clatskanie boys basketball team had its most decisive win of the year at home last Friday, Jan. 3, throttling Willamina 62-20. The win was the second in a row for the Tigers, who went into halftime with a commanding 43-9 lead. Clatskanie outscored the Bulldogs over the third and fourth quarters as well in the lopsided victory. Sophomore Gunner Engen led all scorers - including the collective Willamina team - with 22 points on 7 for 18 shooting from the field. Engen also led the team in...
The new year has arrived, and the Wahkiakum High School Mules have been holding their own on the court this season. Though there have been some tough losses, both the boys and girls have been excellent in league play. Going into the Jan. 7 games against Columbia Adventist Academy High School, the boys and girls teams for Wahkiakum were undefeated in conference play, with the boys being 2-0 and the girls being 4-0. The result against Columbia Adventist is not known at the time of press. Boys The...
The Clatskanie girls basketball team returned from Christmas break and resumed its winning ways on the road, defeating Colton 30-15. A commanding 12-2 lead going into the second quarter set the pace for the girls, who held the Vikings to zero points in the third quarter. Clatskanie was led in scoring once again by junior Joey Sizemore, who had 12 points to go along with a team high eight rebounds, four assists and five blocks. Junior Mya Jensen led the Tigers in steals with five to go along...
Thanks to a 20-point fourth quarter and a putback by freshman Will Van Voorst, the Clatskanie Tigers boys basketball team was able to win its second game of the season Monday, defeating Colton 49-48 on the road. "We played hard," said Coach Deshaun Combs. "(We) started off slow but we picked it up." The Tigers were led by sophomore Gunner Engen, who had 17 points on 6 for 17 shooting from the field. Engen also had four rebounds and a steal for the Tigers. Junior Zack Mollenhour added 14 points,...
The Naselle Comets have been lighting it up as of late and are riding a three-game winning streak in the new year. The two most recent victories came at the 2024 Ilwaco Holiday Classic Tournament hosted by Ilwaco High School on Dec. 27-28. The Comets won the tournament, sealing the gold with a 48-42 win against the hosting Ilwaco Fishermen. The tournament field comprised four teams, including Seaside, Pe Ell, Naselle, and Ilwaco. The first round of games were played on Saturday, and the...
The Clatskanie girls basketball team was able to follow up a three-game losing skid with a three-game winning streak last week, beginning with Portland Adventist Academy. Taking a 26-14 lead into halftime, the Tigers were able to pull away in the third quarter, outscoring the Cougars 19-5. The girls were led in scoring by sophomore Lacey Willis, who netted 20 points to go along with her team high 13 steals and five rebounds. Junior Joey Sizemore contributed 17 points of her own to finish with ni...
Fresh off their first victory of the season against rival Rainier, the Clatskanie boys basketball team fell to Portland Adventist Academy last Tuesday, Dec. 17. A dominant first quarter had the Cougars leading the Tigers 18-2. Portland Adventist would not let up on their hosts the remaining three quarters, outscoring Clatskanie 12-8, 17-6, and 8-5 for the 55-21 win. The Tigers were led in scoring by sophomore Michael Simson, who had 11 points shooting 4 of 16 from the field. On the defensive side, Simpson had five boards and a steal for...
Naselle boys basketball lost its first game of the season against Willapa Valley, and it couldn't have been much closer, as the game was decided by a last-second shot with a final score of 60-58. It was a home game for the Comets and ultimately came down to the very end. The Vikings hit a layup with seconds to go for the win, spoiling Naselle's 3-0 start to the season. Despite the loss, Naselle made a strong effort, with junior Leith Chadwick and senior captain Jacob Lindstrom each going for 18...
Last Saturday the mules lost to Summit Classical Christian School 72-55. Although the Mules have scored more than 55 points or more in their last three games their record now stands at 4-3. Wahkiakum will play Adna at 5:30 p.m. on Friday....
