The Sandpoint Bulldogs's game last Friday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They came out on top against Lewiston by a score of 56-44. Given Sandpoint's advantage in MaxPreps' Idaho basketball rankings (they are ranked eighth, while Lewiston is ranked 55th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Sandpoint's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Brecken Mire, who scored 18 points along with nine rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Karlie Banks, who scored 19 points along with seven rebounds and two steals.
Lewiston's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Breanna Albright, who dropped a double-double on 14 points and 11 rebounds. Albright has been hot recently, having posted two or more steals the last four times she's played. Addy McKarcher was another key contributor, scoring 11 points along with seven rebounds.
Sandpoint is on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight games, which provided a nice bump to their 12-2 record this season. As for Lewiston, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-9.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Sandpoint will take on Lake City at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Lake City is coming into the matchup hot, having won their last nine games. As for Lewiston, they will be playing at home against Post Falls at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. Post Falls is strutting with some offensive muscle, as they've averaged 53.4 points per game.
