Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News Forks’ Kesia Rowley, right, grabs the ball while defended by Hoquiam’s Jade Cox, center. Also in on the action is Forks’ Kray Horton, left.

Lonnie Archibald/for Peninsula Daily News Forks’ Kesia Rowley, right, grabs the ball while defended by Hoquiam’s Jade Cox, center. Also in on the action is Forks’ Kray Horton, left.

GIRLS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP: Forks in control in win over Hoquiam; Port Angeles, Sequim also win big

FORKS — Forks took firm control early in an important Evergreen League 1A girls basketball game against Hoquiam and played well in all four quarters in a 54-40 win over the Grizzlies.

“We were in control the whole game, all four quarters, and it was nice to have that,” Spartans coach David Hurn said. Especially as a coach, you are not stressing too much, and hopefully the girls were enjoying it.”

“I felt like this was the closest game we’ve had to playing to our potential this year. We’ve had games where one girl has played well and others have stuggled but everybody stepped up and played their roles.”

But Hurn said potential is a dangerous word.

“It means talent or performance that hasn’t been realized yet,” Hurn said. “I came into the year with high expectations and hopefully this game gets us realizing what we are capable of and hopefully we can hit our stide and make the postseason.”

Jayden Olson led a balanced Forks offense with 20 points, including six 3-point baskets.

“That was probably her best game as a Spartan,” Hurn said.

Kesia Rowley added 11 points and Chloe Leverington scored 10.

“Kesia had a really solid game all around,” Hurn said.

“It was good for her and Iesha [Johnson] to make some shots.”

Johnson added six points for Forks (1-3, 6-8).

The Spartans host Tenino (3-1, 12-4) on Friday.

Forks 54, Hoquiam 40

Hoquiam 6 12 12 10— 40

Forks 12 13 14 15— 54

Forks (54) — Olson 20, Rowley 11, Leverington 10, Peters 6, Johnson 6, Horton 1, Kilmer, Bouchard, Sandoval, Winger.

Port Angeles 70, Kingston 53

PORT ANGELES — The Roughriders were challenged by the Buccaneers but were too strong inside and at the free throw line and remained unbeaten in Olympic League 2A Division play with Tuesday’s home victory.

Madison Cooke had a huge game with 27 points, 15 rebounds, eight steals and five assists for Port Angeles.

“Madi led us with mostly inside scoring (8 of 16 on 2-point shots and 5 of 6 on free throws) and Jaida Wood’s 18 points came on four 3s and a 6 of 8 night from the free-throw line,” Riders coach Michael Poindexter said.

Kingston used the 3-point shot to hang in against Port Angeles.

“What started as a comfortable lead for us in the first quarter turned into a very competitive game,” Poindexter said. “People who left at halftime missed some good offensive play by both teams. Kingston shot the ball extremely well after the first quarter, hitting 9 of 19 3-point shots the last three quarters, often pretty well contested by our defenders.

“When we briefly went to a man-man defense, they did an effective job of driving inside. Nika Chiquiti scored 14 of her 17 points in the fourth quarter, hitting four 3s.”

Poindexter said the Riders showed resilience in countering Kingston’s second-half scoring runs.

“Mikkiah Brady showed great floor leadership for us throughout the game, and Madi Cooke and Eve Burke had great rebounding effort.”

“Our ability to get the ball inside paid off tonight, as we were 15 of 21 from the free-throw line, compared to Kingston’s 5 of 10.”

League leading Port Angeles (7-0, 13-2) visits second-place North Kitsap (6-1, 9-5) on Friday.

The Riders beat the Vikings 47-39 Dec. 11.

Port Angeles 70, Kingston 53

Kingston 5 14 13 21— 53

Port Angeles 17 15 19 19— 70

Kingston (53) — Chiquiti 17, Brockman 14, Denning 11, Deam 9, Skinner 2.

Port Angeles (70) — Cooke 27, Wood 18, Brady 8, Brown 7, Burke 6, Larson 2, Politika 2, McGoff, Olsen.

Sequim 68, North Mason 29

SEQUIM — A balanced Wolves’ attack lifted Sequim to a blowout win over the Bulldogs.

“North Mason battled us hard in the first quarter, but we were focused and determined to play our game,” coach Linsay Rapelje said. “This was a total team effort with everyone playing tough defense and scoring.”

Jessica Dietzman led with 15 points, Kalli Wiker had 11 and Melissa Porter added 10 for the Wolves.

Jayla Julmist added 20 rebounds, three steals and three assists to go along with three points and Hope Glasser added 11 rebounds and five points.

“I’m proud of the teamwork and selflessness that my players had [Tuesday] night,” Rapelje said. “They were willing to make the extra pass and have patience for the benefit of the team.”

Sequim (6-2, 9-4) visited Klahowya late Wednesday and will travel to Bremerton on Friday.

Sequim 68, North Mason 29

North Mason 9 7 10 3— 29

Sequim 17 23 19 9— 68

Sequim (68) — Glasser 5, Dietzman 15, Sparks 8, Wagner 4, Pyeatt 5, Schroeder 7, Wiker 11, Porter 10, Julmist 3.

North Mason (29) — Cartensen 9, Maiuri 3, Mathews 10, Green 2, Brown 4, Griffey 1.

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