BY OLY ARCHIBALD
NEAH BAY — For the second year in a row, the little 1B school from Neah Bay almost defeated the big 2A school from Port Angeles. The Roughriders pulled out a 53-44 win despite blowing another big lead—something that has happened in several games this season. Thanks to Blake Sohlberg’s late three-point shot and Matthew Miller playing the best game of his career, the Roughriders managed to hold on for the victory.
The Red Devils started slow, having played a tough game at Tulalip on Saturday night and without leading scorer Tyler Swan, who pulled a hamstring in that game.
The Roughriders dominated the second quarter, outscoring the Red Devils 22-9 to take a 34-19 halftime lead. By the end of the third quarter, they extended their advantage to 44-28.
Then, as in four of their losses this year, the Roughriders allowed their opponent to rally. The Red Devils went on a 12-1 run to open the fourth quarter, pulling within one point. The raucous Red Devil crowd erupted, but Roughrider senior Blake Sohlberg silenced them with a clutch three-point shot from the left wing, giving Port Angeles a four-point lead.
Roughrider Sr Matthew Miller was solid leading the Roughriders with 13 points for the 53-45 win over Neah Bay
The Red Devils faded in the final two minutes, and the Roughriders secured the win. Matthew Miller was outstanding and, along with Gus Halberg, led the Roughriders with 13 points each. Blake Sohlberg contributed 9 points, and Keatyn Hoch added 6 points.
For Neah Bay, 5’6″ senior Makyah Chambers kept the Red Devils in the game with 18 points. Inside presence 6’2″ senior Seactis Woodruff scored 10 points, and senior Jodell Wimberly added 8 points.
Racing News
Port Angeles High School junior Pyper Alton will travel 1,642 miles this weekend to participate in the biggest motorsport race in the country. Pyper will compete in the 12th Annual Chilly Willy 150 at Tucson Speedway in Tucson, Arizona. She will race her Sports Legends Car in three major events: two 25-lap races on Friday and Saturday, and a 50-lap main event on Sunday.
Roughrider Junior Pyper Alton will have her foot on the gas at the Chilly Willy 150 in the desert at Tucson Speedway
Dozens of top Legends drivers from across the Western United States will take part in the event, alongside races from the Super Stock series at Tucson Speedway.
Basketball Showdown in Bremerton
All eyes in high school basketball will be on the 11-0, second-ranked Sequim Wolves tonight as they face the 6-3 Bremerton Knights. Basketball aficionados are well aware of talented Knights sophomore Jalen Davis, who is averaging 28 points per game.
However, Davis isn’t a one-man show—his teammates are just as impressive. Freshman Frank Allen (6’6”) averages 13 points per game, sophomore Jac’Quan McWhorter (6’1”) adds 10 points per game, and sophomore football star Enoch Taylor (6’1”) chips in 12 points per game.
Bremerton Knight football star Enoch Taylor is solid on the hardwood as well for Bremerton
The Knights are averaging 77 points per game while allowing just 40 points. Despite their talent, they aren’t invincible. The Knights suffered a two-point loss at Bainbridge and dropped both games at the Yakima Sundome Classic to 2A powerhouse Grandview and 4A contender West Valley (Yakima).
A packed gym is expected tonight, and you can hear the game live on KONP Newsradio, with the Les Schwab Tires Pre-Game Show starting at 6:45. Oly Archibald and Joe Gladfelter will provide the play-by-play.
Roughriders Swimming Victory
The Roughriders boys’ swim team earned a solid 108-73 win over Olympic. First-place finishes included:
- The 200 Medley Relay team: Thomas Jones, Nolan Medgin, Finn Thompson, and Patrick Ross
- Finn Thompson in the 200 Freestyle
- Thomas Jones in the 200 IM
- Grant Butterworth in Diving
- Edward Gillespie in the 100 Butterfly
Other High School Basketball Games Tonight
- The Sequim girls host Bremerton.
- The Roughrider girls host Kingston.
- The Roughrider boys travel to Kingston.
All games start at 7:00 PM.