Eagles take over top spot with win over Tigercats

Sydney Gossard had 10 points, 10 assists and seven steals, leading St. John-Endicott to a 64-56 victory over LaCrosse-Washtucna to take sole possession of first place in the Whitman County League on Friday night in St. John.

Ellen Miller scored 21 points, and Jamie Hedlund had 12 points and nine rebounds for the Eagles (12-4, 7-1), who took over after a 31-all tie at halftime.

Karla Koller led the Tigercats (10-5, 6-2) with 21 points, and Pam Passmore added 16.

In other WCL action, Shelby Puckett scored 10 of her 12 points in the fourth quarter as Tekoa-Oakesdale rallied to a 56-44 victory over host Colton. Darcie Chappell scored 17 to lead the Nighthawks (10-5, 6-2), who outscored the Wildcats 37-16 in the second half. Sammie Druffel had 14 points and eight rebounds for Colton (10-5, 4-4).

“Laura Gibson scored 24 of her 27 points in the second half to lead Deer Park (8-5, 2-3) to a 62-54 victory at Medical Lake in Great Northern League play. Richelle Daily scored 22 points to lead the Cardinals (8-4, 2-3), and Caitlin Smith added 16 points and 11 rebounds. … Jochelle Schatz had 20 points and four steals as Chewelah defeated visiting Riverside 61-37. Bryn Smith added 17 for the Cougars (9-4, 3-2), who led 32-13 at halftime. Sarah Robinson led the Rams (5-7, 1-4) with eight points. … Jamie Thornton scored 12 points as Pullman cruised to a 63-22 rout of visiting Colville. Anna Albrecht (six rebounds) and Krystal Smith (five rebounds) added 11 points apiece for the Greyhounds (10-3, 5-0), who took a 51-12 lead into the fourth quarter. Carly Gauche led the Indians (0-13, 0-6) with eight points.

“Jessie DePell scored 21 points and Freeman scored 37 points off turnovers to defeat visiting Newport 60-36 in Northeast A League play. Kelsey Raines added 11 for the Scotties (12-2, 2-1), who cruised after taking a 22-point halftime lead. Maria Barranco led the Grizzlies (4-10, 1-2) with 16 points.

“Natalie Deking led three players with at least 15 points as Sprague-Harrington routed Wilbur-Creston 68-30 in Bi-County League play at Wilbur. Deking scored 19 to lead the Falcons (13-0, 11-0), and Roni Jo Mielke and Stacie Shields added 15 apiece. Ashley Warnecke led the Wildcats (8-4, 7-3) with 10. … Darci Dehn scored 20 points, and Mallory Mielke had 11 points and six assists as Davenport defeated visiting Valley Christian 49-40. Stephanie Morrison pulled down 11 rebounds for the Gorillas (9-4, 7-4). Lexie Riggan scored 14 for the Panthers (1-12, 1-10), and Amanda Baker had eight points and eight rebounds. … Cassie Cole hit a 3-pointer with 1:30 remaining, and KyLee Schmunk made a layup with 15 seconds left to seal Lind-Ritzville’s 46-43 victory over Reardan in Ritzville. Jenna Kragt had 13 points and 11 rebounds for the Broncos (4-9, 4-7), and Schmunk added 10 points and 10 boards. Brook Ferderer led the Indians (5-8, 4-7) with 19 points. … Shawn Hennessey scored 14 points as Liberty defeated host Odessa 50-42. Laura Davis added 13 for the Lancers (11-1, 10-1). Sarah Kinney scored 12 to lead the Tigers (7-6, 5-6), who shot just 21 percent from the floor. … Meagan Lindquist scored seven of her 11 points in the pivotal third quarter as Northwest Christian defeated Almira/Coulee-Hartline 45-40 in Hartline. Krystal Pitkonen led the Crusaders (6-7, 5-6) with 18 points, with Dani Butler led the Warriors (0-11, 0-10) with 15.

“Amanda Grumbach had 22 points, 13 rebounds, 12 steals and seven assists as Curlew cruised to a 65-19 home rout over Springdale in Panorama League play. Nichole Miller added 17 points and 14 rebounds for the Cougars (12-2, 9-1). Amanda Krieg led the Chargers (7-7, 5-5) with six points. … Megan Vogel scored 19 points and Patty Urann added 12 as St. Michael’s (5-10, 1-8) defeated host Northport 50-36. Kaprina Goodwin scored 28 for the Mustangs (1-12, 0-9). … Misty Ostlie scored 27 points and hit 6 of 8 3-point attempts as Cusick held off visiting Wellpinit 67-64. Freshman Ashley Keogh added 14 points, and Amanda Smith had 12 points and 16 rebounds for the Panthers (10-5, 6-3). Samantha Flett led the Redskins (11-3, 7-2) with 20 points. … Chelsi Pakootas scored 14 points as Inchelium cruised to a 57-46 victory over visiting St. George’s. Steven Carson added 12 points and 12 rebounds for the Hornets (12-2, 8-1), who led by 22 entering the fourth quarter. Jessee Rouse led the Dragons (10-4, 6-3) with 18 points. … Amber Enyeart had nine points and 11 rebounds as Selkirk (5-9, 3-5) shut out visiting Columbia in overtime to win 40-29 at Ione. Christy Dashiell led the Lions (2-11, 2-8) with 12 points.