Golden from the line at Eureka, Wildkats get first win, 59-43
Chris Peterson Hungry Horse News | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 13 years, 11 months AGO
The free throws finally fell. After dismal shooting at the start of the season, the Columbia Falls girls basketball team got their first win Dec. 20 in Eureka, 59-43.
The Wildkats were led by senior forward Madison Sandefer, who dropped in 19 points, and junior Hope Burlage, with 17.
Burlage shot 11-of-12 from the line to spark the Kats, who up until now have had a difficult time shooting free throws.
The girls shot out to a 16-5 lead in the first stanza and then held off a Eureka rally in the second half to get the win.
Freshman Ciera Finberg also had a nice game with nine points. Andrea Getts and Haley Belgarde chipped in six points apiece.
The girls will practice over the Christmas break. They play Bigfork on Jan. 5 away and then conference foe Polson at home on Jan. 7.
Columbia Falls 16 14 6 21 - 59
Eureka 5 11 12 15 - 43
COLUMBIA FALLS - Ciera Finberg 9, Hope Burlage 17, Madison Sandefer 19, Courtney White 2, Andrea Getts 6, Haley Belgarde 6.
EUREKA - Alex Holland 8, Mikyla Grove 4, Alyssa White 7, Catie Larson 4, Cassidy Morgan 12, Carli Allen 8.
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