Middle School Girls Basketball 2011-02-16 - OHMS @ LaVenture

The Oak Harbor Middle School girls played their 2nd game in a row on the road, this time traveling to LaVenture Middle School in Mt. Vernon. On Tuesday, the girls were in Anacortes and struggled, losing both games.

In the 7th grade game things were even through the 1st quarter. Taylor Heidt scored the first OH basket with 5:45 left in the 1st and the quarter ended with OH on top 6-4. In the 2nd quarter, the Panthers were warmed up and it showed on the floor. The girls went on a 20-2 run behind 8 points by Jinai Eckberg to build a 26-6 halftime lead and held on to win big. According to the scorebook, Eckberg finished with 17 points, many of them off steals and layins. Dejanelle Bunch and Taylor Heidt both had 8 pints, Janae Payne 4 and Suzanne Kaltenbach 2.

The 8th grade game wasn't quite so lopsided. While the Panthers scored early and often, leading 9-2 at the end of the 1st quarter and 21-10 at the half, they let LaVenture get back into the game in the 2nd half. Oak Harbor was able to hold on for a 43-35 victory, but it was closer than the score indicated, as LaVenture made only 1 of their 13 free throw attempts. Nalani Gabbert scored 12 to lead the team and Hayley Lundstrom was also in double figures with 10. Brook Peplinski scored 9, McKinley Kellogg 6 and Michelle Braegger, Faith Callies and Rebecca Pabona scored 2 each.

Next up is the annual OHMS vs NWMS game on Tuesday, Feb 22nd at OHMS. The 7th grade game starts at 3:45 and the 8th grade game around 5pm. There is no admission charge.

66 photos from the 7th grade game are HERE.

44 8th grade photos are HERE.

Video highlights from both games are posted HERE.