2023 Girls Basketball Roundup – December 19th

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Nooksack Valley's Lainey Kimball drives to the hoops while being guarded by Haylee Koetje of Lynden. Photo credit: Makayala Sparks
  • Nooksack Valley 67, Lynden 52

Nooksack Valley started the battle of the undefeated at full throttle and quickly put up 21 points in the first quarter.

They carried their momentum into the second quarter outscoring Lynden 17-5. The third quarter was an even match with both teams adding 15 points to their total scores. The Lions rallied together for a 20-point quarter in the fourth but the damage had already been done.

The Pioneers were led in scoring by senior forward Tana Hoekema who had 18 points. Fellow seniors Devin Coppinger and Lainey Kimball contributed 15 and 16 points, respectively.

For the Lions, freshman guard Finley Parcher led the way with 19 points. Sophomore, Payton Mills added nine points of her own while Kiki York, Lexi Hermanutz, and Kalanie Newcomb each scored six points.

  • Ferndale 63, Sedro-Woolley 46

The Golden Eagles flew out to a 37-24 halftime lead, and kept the pressure on to pick up the road victory.

Senior forward Mallory Butenschoen led the charge with 18 points, eight rebounds, five steals and four assists, and sophomore guard Abbey White came off the bench to score 13 points and grab eight rebounds.

Senior Naomi Stanley also reached double figures for Ferndale with 11 points, and sophomore forward Jillea Fox pulled down a team-high 10 boards.

  • Squalicum 52, La Conner 21

The Storm took a commanding 21-6 lead after one quarter, and cruised to victory at home.

Senior guard Mari Binning had another outstanding overall performance, and she led her team in scoring with 16 points on 6-of 12 shooting from the field. She also had team-highs with seven steals and five assists.

Senior guard Makayla Heaton knocked down a pair of three-pointers and finished with 11 points, six rebounds and three steals.

Freshman Tiana Thompson also had four rebounds and four steals in her first start of the season.