Ferndale gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Thursday. They blew past the Thurston Eagles, posting a 77-17 win. This was payback for Ferndale, who suffered a 46-25 loss the last time these two teams met.
Ferndale's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Gabby Brooks-Foster, who went 7 for 13 en route to 19 points plus eight steals and five assists. Kaniya Watts was another key player, going 5 for 10 en route to 16 points plus five steals.
Thurston's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Ferndale is headed away from home for the first time to face off against Carman-Ainsworth at 8:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Thurston, they will venture away from home to challenge Robichaud at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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