Lady Pirates struggle to score in opener; claim game two

The Lady Pirates faltered in their first game of the season, facing Dillon Friday at the Western A Tip-Off Tournament in Frenchtown on Friday.

Dillon scored 43 to Polson’s 17. Kylie Konen netted 10 points, Halie Fitzgerald scored eight, Leila Stennerson tallied seven and Sydney Petersen six for Dillon. Lady Pirates were led by Grace Simonich with 8, Addyson Gallatin, 7, and Mila Hawk with 2.

Polson 3, 4, 5, 5 — 17

Dillon 10, 13, 14, 6 — 43

The tables turned on Saturday, as new head coach Brandie Buckless led the Pirates to a win against Corvallis, 46-34.

Polson 14, 6, 9, 17 - 46

Corvallis 8, 7, 5, 14 - 34

Polson: Julia Barnard 2; Samantha Rensvold 4, Teyja Beeks 1, Mila Hawk 12, Addyson Gallatin 10, Nikki Kendall 5, Grace Simonich 12

Corvallis: A. Loren 8, B. Lewis 6, B. Jessop 14, F. Wyche 3, T. Sorensen 1, C. Nelson 2