Lady Pirates start league strong

PALOUSE–After cruising past SJEL Friday, the Lady Pirates ran up against Gar-Pal Saturday, Winning 27-19. Still undefeated, they are 4-0, 2-0 in league.

The Bucs hosted DeSales Tuesday, travel to Oakesdale Friday and resume after Christmas with a tourney at Davenport Dec. 27.

At Gar-Pal, the Pirates struggled offensively but were in good form defensively, said Coach Tai Bye. "That allowed us to force some turnovers at key points in the game and slow the game down to our pace," she said. "The girls remained composed, structured, and disciplined, which is what makes us successful."

Maddy Dixon had a double-double with 11 points and rebounds. Heidi Heytvelt played well in the second half and scored nine points.

Pomeroy 27, Gar-Pal 19

Pom 4 10 5 8-27

GP 4 5 5 5-19

Pomeroy (27) Maddy Dixon 4-10 3-7 11, Sydney Watko 0-3 3-4 3, Heidi Heytvelt 4-9 0-0 9, Keely Maves 0-2 0-0 0, Jillian Herres 0-2 2-2 2, McKenzie Watko 0-3 2-2 2.

Gar-Pal (19) Lexi Banter 0-1 0-0 0, Paige Collier 1-9 0-1 3, Makenzie Collier 0-4 2-2 2, Kenzi Pedersen 4-11 6-10 14.

3 Point Goals-Gar-Pal: Collier. Pomeroy: Heytvelt. Fouls: Gar-Pal (17), Pomeroy (16). Fouled Out: None Technical Fouls: None Rebounds: Dixon (11) Pomeroy: Team (29) Turnovers: Pomeroy (13) Assists: Pomeroy (8).

Versus SJEL, the Pirates kept its energy up, especially with substitutions. "The girls made the extra passes when needed and allowed us to have almost every girl get points on the board," Bye said.

Keeley Maves was in good form, scoring 12 points, dishing five assists, snaring four rebounds and making two steals. "Maves played a tough game tonight," Bye said. "She was strong in the key and boarded really well."

Jillian Herres played hard defense tonight and attacked the rim well, Bye said. "I am very pleased with her effort and that she is not playing intimidated as a freshman."

Sydney Watko finished every shot and ended with eight points and played really solid defense, Bye said.

Pomeroy 57, SJEL 27

Pom 19 19 9 10-57

SJEL 6 0 13 8-27

Pomeroy (57) Maddy Dixon 7-11 0-2 14, Sydney Watko 3-3 2-2 8, Alyssa Wolf 2-5 0-0 5, Heidi Heytvelt 3-5 2-2 9, Keely Maves 5-15 1-2 12, Jillian Herres 2-5 0-2 5, McKenzie Watko 0-2 0-0 0 4, Jaden Steele 0-2 2-2 2, Chase Caruso 1-3 0-0 2.

SJEL (27) Colby Swannack 2-9 0-0 6, H. Marty 1-2 0-0 2, B. Bailey 0-10 0-0 3, Drew Curtis-Brewer 7-15 2-4 16.

Fouls: St. John (12), Pomeroy (8). Fouled Out: None. Technical Fouls: None. Rebounds: Wolf (5) Pomeroy: Team (29). Turnovers: Pomeroy (10) Assists: Pomeroy (16).