Wenderoth, Graham lead Pirates past Libby, Whitefish
Polson’s Ryker Wenderoth scored 21 points as the Pirates edged the Whitefish Bulldogs in Northwestern A play last Friday. (Photo by Bob Gunderson)
At Whitefish, the visiting Polson Pirates reciprocated for an earlier loss back in December by doling out some payback, making the host Bulldogs walk the plank on their home court.
After an even first frame, the Pirates extended a lead into double digits by intermission.
Thereafter, Polson held off a second half Whitefish rally attempt, retaining the slightest advantage by the slimmest of margins when the buzzer sounded.
At Libby, Polson cobbled together a two-possession lead at the half, then extended their margin over the course of the final two frames.
Ryker Wenderoth and Colton Graham collaborated on more than 30 points in both contests, while Anton Lefthand also dabbled into double digits against Libby.
Polson travels to Frenchtown this Friday for a rematch with the Broncs.
Polson 63, Libby 44
Colton Graham netted a new varsity career high, while Trevor Lake attained the century (100) summit for season scoring.
Polson (4-2, 7-4), Libby (2-1, 6-2)
Polson 18 11 15 19 – 63
Libby 11 12 7 14 – 44
POLSON – Colton Graham 8 4-5 21, Ryker Wenderoth 6 0-0 15, Anton Lefthand 4 1-2 11, Bo Kelley 1 2-4 5, Xavier Fisher 1 2-4 4, Trevor Lake 2 0-0 4, Jarrett Wilson 0 2-2 2, Braunson Henrikson 1. 22-46 12-21
LIBBY – Keith Johnson 6 2-3 15, Jay Beagle 4 0-2 10, Caden Williams 8, TJ Andersen 4, Ryan Goodman 4, Ryder Davis 3.
3FG – P7 (Wenderoth 3, A.Lefthand 2, Graham, B.Kelley), L5 (Beagle 2, K.Johnson, Williams, R.Davis). REB – P23 (Graham 8, T.Lake 5, Wenderoth 3, Lefthand 3, B.Kelley, X.Fisher, Trey Kelley, Nicolai Figaro). AST – P8 (Wenderoth 4, Lefthand 2, Graham, Bra.Henriksen). STL – P15 (Wenderoth 3, Lefthand 3, Graham 3, T.Lake 3, B.Kelley, J.Wilson, Alex Muzquiz). BLK – P1 (Graham). (Sa18Jan20)
Polson 53, Whitefish 52
Ryker Wenderoth minted a new varsity career high, while Colton Graham surpassed the century mark for both season scoring as well as varsity career assists.
Polson (3-2, 6-4), Whitefish (1-3, 3-7)
Polson 11 17 15 10 – 53
Whitefish 11 7 18 16 – 52
POLSON – Ryker Wenderoth 6 8-11 21, Colton Graham 5 2-2 12, Anton Lefthand 2 2-3 6, Trevor Lake 3 0-0 6, Bo Kelley 1 1-2 4, Jarrett Wilson 2 0-0 4, Braunson Henriksen 0 0-2 0, Xavier Fisher 0 0-0 0. 19-48 13-20
WHITEFISH – Sam Menicke 18, Justin Conklin 14, Talon Holmquist 6, Bodie Smith 5, Garrett Brock 5, Jayce Cripe 4.
3FG – P2-11 (Wenderoth 1-3, B.Kelley 1-3), W5-17 (Conklin 4-10, Brock 1-1). REB – P26 (Graham 7, T.Lake 6, Wenderoth 4, Bra.Henriksen 3, A.Lefthand 3, B.Kelley 2, J.Wilson), W33 (S.Menicke 10, Cripe 7). AST – P7 (Graham 4, Wenderoth, T.Lake, J.Wilson), W13 (Cripe 5). STL – P11 (Graham 5, Wenderoth 3, A.Lefthand 2, B.Kelley), W7 (B.Smith 2, Cripe 2). BLK – P1 (A.Lefthand), W4 (S.Menicke 2, Cripe 2). (Fr17Jan20)