JR. HIGH BASKETBALL: Clark Fork rising stars battle against Kootenai
MAX OSWALD | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 1 year, 10 months AGO
I grew up in the small town of Orwigsburg, Pa., where I resided all of my life before moving to Sandpoint. I attended Blue Mountain High School, where I participated in cross country and track and field, a sport that I ended up falling in love with. I went on to attend and run for DeSales University (with other brief stints at Susquehanna University and Elizabethtown College) and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in sport communication with a minor in sport management. I remember just how great it made me feel when I was mentioned in my hometown newspaper. I want to be able to give that feeling to every athlete in Bonner County, no matter how big or small their accomplishments are. As an athlete myself, I know how many hours of work are put in on a daily basis, and that hard work deserves to be recognized. It is my goal to cover as much of the Bulldogs, Spartans and Wampus Cats as I can. I want to work with every athlete, parent, coach, administrator and the community to ensure the best stories are published. | February 1, 2024 1:00 AM
GIRLS
CLARK FORK — Honesty Christofferson led the Wampus Cats with four points, four rebounds, and five steals in a 22-9 loss to Kootenai at Clark Fork High Wednesday night.
Vanessa Rogier knocked down a 3-pointer and recorded three steals; Linnaea Leadbetter scored two points; and Kiylah Anderson grabbed seven rebounds for Clark Fork.
Brooklyn Charles had eight points, 11 rebounds, and eight steals for Kootenai.
After nine games this season, Clark Fork has five wins, with multiple wins over both Genesis Prep and Wallace.
The Junior High Lady Cats have three games left this season. On Feb. 2, the girls will head to Troy (Mont.), host Lakeside on Feb. 5, and then will finish off the season at Sandpoint on Feb. 8.
Kootenai 4 7 4 7 – 22
Clark Fork 3 2 2 2 – 9
PTS: CF – Christofferson 4, V. Rogier 3, Leadbetter 2, Raynor 0, Gannon 0, Stevens 0, Anderson 0, Petersen 0, Adams 0.
REB: CF – Anderson 7, Christofferson 4, Stevens 4, Gannon 4, V. Rogier 3, Petersen 1.
AST: CF – Christofferson 1, Stevens 1, V. Rogier 1.
STL: CF – Christofferson 5, Raynor 3, V. Rogier 3, Anderson 2, Stevens 1, Petersen 1.
BLK: CF – Christofferson 1, Raynor 1, Gannon 1, Anderson 1.
BOYS
CLARK FORK — Jason Mayorga recorded a double-double of 14 points and 20 rebounds as the Wampus Cats defeated Kootenai 37-18 at Clark Fork High Wednesday night.
In addition to Mayorga’s monster performance, Emmitt Miller added eight points and six steals; Bode Scarlett dished out eight assists; and Breckham Noble recorded eight points, five rebounds, and two blocks for Clark Fork.
Dylan Gentry had nine points, nine rebounds, and two steals for Kootenai.
It was Clark Fork’s second win of the season, both of which have come against Kootenai.
The Junior High Wampus Cats have two games remaining this season. The boys will host Lakeside on Feb. 5, and will finish off the season at Sandpoint on Feb. 8.
Kootenai 6 4 0 8 – 18
Clark Fork 12 9 13 3 – 37
PTS: CF – Mayorga 14, Miller 8, Noble 8, Raynor 3, Scarlett 2, Mintken 2, Abbott 0, Lane 0, Long 0, Weymouth 0, Cunningham 0.
REB: CF – Mayorga 20, Miller 4, Mintken 4, Noble 3, Scarlett 2, Long 1, Weymouth 1.
AST: CF – Scarlett 8, Cunningham 1.
STL: CF – Miller 6, Noble 2, Scarlett 2, Mintken 1, Mayorga 1.
BLK: CF – Noble 2.
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