Washington High School Basketball - Ocosta edges Chief Leschi
December 7, 2023: Westport, WA 98595 The Ocosta Wildcats (Westport, WA) basketball nipped the visiting Chief Leschi Warriors (Puyallup, WA), 53-47 in Thursday's league test.
The Wildcats (3-2) will now prepare for their test against Willapa Valley (Menlo, WA). The Vikings go into the non-league test with a 3-1 record. In their last test, Willapa Valley got by Pe Ell (Pe Ell, WA), 37-25, in a league test.
The Warriors now own a 1-1 record. They play next when they host Raymond/South Bend for a 2B Pacific test on Tuesday, December 12.
First Quarter
8th Grader Bristol Towle Led the Attack with 9 of her 15 points in the 1st quarter.
Second Quarter
Senior Alexia Bradley Scored 7 of her 13 Points in the 2nd Quarter. A big Steal and Lay-in with the Foul at the end of the Quarter by Freshman Elly Mirante Tied it up at the Half.
Third Quarter
Ocosta Handled the Chief Leschi Pressure and pulled away to take a 6 Point lead at the end of the 3rd Quarter. Balanced Scoring From Anna Davis (6), Bradley (6) and Towle(4) helped. Ocosta had 8 Steals in the Quarter led by Gabby Ness (3), Davis (2) and Bradley (2).
Fourth Quarter
Ocosta and Chief Leschi Traded Baskets and Ocosta was able to Maintain their Lead with Anna Davis Scoring 9 of her Game high 18 points in the final Quarter.