Sandpoint 56, Sequim 40

SANDPOINT — Down a couple of key contributors on the evening, Sandpoint needed a boost from a few players to start off the new year with a victory — and that's exactly what they got.

Senior Logan Roos made his presence known down low, compiling a double-double of 18 points and 17 rebounds to go along with seven blocks and three steals — all team-high's — while junior Derrick Chamberlain posted 13 points and 10 rebounds on his way to a double-double of his own as the Bulldogs overcame some foul trouble and outscored the Wolves 12-4 in the final frame to start off the GESA Winter Shootout with a 16-point win Thursday night at Wenatchee High.

Senior Dallen Williams netted a career-high eight points, including a three-pointer, sophomore Alec Lieuallen scored the first four points of his varsity career, and junior Knox Williams collected a season-high 11 rebounds, four assists, two steals, and a three-pointer of his own for Sandpoint, which led by as much as 14 points in the first half before Sequim closed the gap to 44-38 with just over six minutes to go in regulation.

The Bulldogs eventually settled down and regained control after a 12-0 run that included an acrobatic offensive rebound by Roos and a pass to Chamberlain, who converted through contact underneath, to make it a 54-38 game. Roos then blocked a shot on the opposite end of the floor and sent a pass up court to junior Logan Iverson, who made a layup to push the lead to 18 points.

Sandpoint High head coach Will Love said he was proud of his team's resilience, especially after a third quarter where the Wolves turned up the tempo and outscored the Bulldogs 11-9. Roos and Chamberlain led the charge, protecting the rim and disrupting shots when Sandpoint needed it most down the stretch.

"They really started to use their height to their advantage and the rule of verticality in that fourth quarter, especially coming over in help (defense)," coach Love said of Roos and Chamberlain. "Knox Williams also did a good job of being physical out of the guard spot... he's a good 6-3, has a good reach and is a heck of an athlete. The fact that he was in there getting some boards was crucial."

Iverson chipped in five points, including a three-pointer, and dished out four assists while Roos delivered three assists of his own in the Bulldogs' winning effort.

"The kids did a really good job of bringing their best effort — we really limited their offensive opportunities," coach Love noted. "We got into a little bit of a track meet in the third quarter and were taking 'okay' shots instead of great shots, but we did a much better job with that in the fourth and it all came together."

Sequim, which is now 3-4 on the year and did not record a three-point basket in the loss, was led by Solomon Sheppard, who tallied a game-high 23 points and three blocks.

Sandpoint (6-3) will look to capture another non-league victory today when they'll battle it out with Cheney of the Greater Spokane League at Eastmont High.

Sequim 11 14 11 4 — 40

Sandpoint 15 20 9 12 — 56

PTS: SPT — Roos 18, Chamberlain 13, D. Williams 8, Iverson 5, Lieuallen 4, Weisz 3, K. Williams 3, Gion 2. SEQ — Sheppard 23, Rapelje 10, Schmadeke 2, Bachus 2, Green 2, Tennell 1.

REB: SPT — Roos 17, K. Williams 11, Chamberlain 10, Iverson 2, Weisz 1, Gion 1, D. Williams 1. SEQ — Tennell 8, Sheppard 5, Rapelje 4, Bachus 4, Schmadeke 2, Green 2, Reynolds 2, Klimp 1.

AST: SPT — K. Williams 4, Iverson 4, Roos 3, Weisz 1, Chamberlain 1, Gion 1. SEQ — Schmadeke 2, Rapelje 2, Sheppard 1, Tennell 1.

STL: SPT — Roos 3, K. Williams 2, Weisz 1, Gion 1. SEQ — Tennell 6, Sheppard 2, Schmadeke 2, Klimp 1.

BLK: SPT — Roos 7, Weisz 1. SEQ — Sheppard 3.