PREP BASKETBALL: Mire leads Sandpoint girls JV past Genesis Prep
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. | January 23, 2024 7:55 PM
Sandpoint JV 54, Genesis Prep 41
SANDPOINT — Taylor Mire scored a team-high 17 points to lead Sandpoint JV to victory against Genesis Prep’s varsity squad at Les Rogers Court on Tuesday night.
After a tight first quarter where the Bulldogs led by just three points, Sandpoint held Genesis Prep scoreless for the first six minutes of the second quarter to take a 29-19 lead heading into halftime. Sandpoint, who led by as much as 19 points on the night, fended off a late Jaguar comeback bid to secure the 13-point victory.
In addition to Mire’s 17 points, Livia Driggs was the only other Bulldog to reach double-figures on the night with 10. Aubrey Knowles scored seven, and had team-highs in assists (6) and steals (3). Jetta Thaete recorded eight points, seven rebounds, three assists and three blocks.
Sienna Williams paced Genesis Prep with 17 points.
Sandpoint JV will play Timberlake JV at Les Rogers Court on Monday night at 5:30. Sandpoint’s varsity faces Timberlake at 7 p.m.
Genesis Prep 15 4 13 9 – 41
Sandpoint 18 11 13 12 – 54
PTS: SPT – T. Mire 17, L. Driggs 10, Thaete 8, Knowles 7, E. Mire 5, Ca. Laybourne 5, M. Driggs 2, B. Travers 0, Todd-Murray 0, Haag 0, C. Travers 0. GP – Williams 17, Lawler 5, Yount 5, Nelke 4, E. Martin 4, Covey 3, Nichols 3.
REB: SPT – Thaete 7, B. Travers 4, Ca. Laybourne 4, M. Driggs 3, L. Driggs 3, T. Mire 3, Knowles 2, E. Mire 1, Haag 1. GP – Williams 8, E. Martin 7, Yount 5, Nelke 5, Lawler 4, Covey 3.
AST: SPT – Knowles 6, Thaete 3, Ca. Laybourne 2, Todd-Murray 1, E. Mire 1, M. Driggs 1, L. Driggs 1. GP – E. Martin 3, Yount 2, Covey 1, Nelke 1.
STL: SPT – Knowles 3, Ca. Laybourne 2, Thaete 1, T. Mire 1, B. Travers 1. GP – Yount 4, Nelke 2, S. Williams 2, Covey 1, E. Martin 1.
BLK: SPT – Thaete 3, M. Driggs 1, E. Mire 1. GP – Yount 1, Williams 1.
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