Naselle was the 65-59 winner over Neah Bay when they last played one another back in February of 2022, but their luck changed this time around. The Naselle Comets took a 66-52 bruising from the Neah Bay Red Devils on Saturday. While losing is never fun, the Comets can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Washington basketball rankings (they are ranked 213th, while the Red Devils are ranked 94th).
It was another big night for Makyah Chambers, who went 10 of 17 on his way to 22 points in addition to six assists and six steals for Neah Bay. Chambers has been hot, having posted three or more steals the last six times he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Jodell Wimberly, who went 6 for 14 en route to 14 points and four steals.
Naselle's loss dropped their record down to 10-7. As for Neah Bay, the win (which was their sixth in a row) raised their record to 14-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Naselle will venture away from home to challenge Willapa Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Willapa Valley will roll in looking for their 13th straight victory, something Naselle surely won't give up without a fight. As for Neah Bay, they are taking a road trip to take on Crescent at 7:15 p.m. on Wednesday. Neah Bay is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 63.3 points per game this season.
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