The Bigfork High School girls' basketball team had an 11-point lead against Libby in an explosive first quarter opener for the two Northwestern A teams. Although Libby always kept the pressure on, coming within 8 points of Bigfork with 3:43 left in the game, Bigfork's defense kept the Loggers at bay, winning 50-35.

Sophomore Jackie Mee led for Libby with 13 points while Brittany Martin made 10.

The Lady Loggers were 11 for 15 at the freethrow line.

According to Jim May, there was a lot of improvement from the Bigfork game to to the Flathead game.

"We were more aggressive offensively more of the time against Flathead," said May. "We were very passive against Bigfork with the ball. We didn't attack their defense."

In Saturday's game against AA Kalispell Flathead, Libby lost 55-66; Neverthelss, May was pleased with the Lady Loggers' performance.

"At times we were very aggressive," he said of their non-conference loss. "I think we're improving. We still turn the ball over too much, but we're also forcing a lot of turnovers. We just need to make sure that when we possess the ball we get a shot off."

Jackie Mee led with 24 points and 8 rebounds, with Brittany Morgan contributing 17 points.

Coach Mee mentioned the younger Libby Loggers will be playing this Tuesday in Libby in a Freshman and JV double header beginning 4:15.

"This is a good opportunity for people to come out and watch the younger players," said Mee.