Priest River defeats Bonners Ferry 68-58 to win Christmas Tournament

Badgers beat Newport, Chewelah

In a game foreshadowing the battle to come for the Intermountain League Title, Priest River (5-4) defeated the Bonners Ferry (5-5) 68-58 for the Christmas Tournament title.

The Badgers gave the Spartans a run for their money as they attempted to overcome a 41-29 half-time deficit. Bonners Ferry's 29 second-half points to Priest River's 27, however, wasn't enough for a victory.

Badger Junior Aaron Hoisington, who was named to the All-Tournament Team, led scoring with 13 points and made 9 rebounds. Senior Ryan Winebark pitched in 12.

The Spartans were led by Justin Mills and Jake Weimer, who both had 16 points. The Spartans shot 78 percent from three-point range going 7 for 9 in the first half.

From the same tournament, Bonners Ferry defeated Newport 65-52 behind Hoisington's 17 points and Winebark's 15. Badger junior Casey Nelson added 9.

Hoisington also had 14 rebounds, while senior Casey Langford led with four assists.

In yet one other game, Winebark scored 29 points to help the Badgers defeat Chewelah 69-62 on Thursday.

Langford added 16 points and senior A.J. Bennett scored 15.

Hoisington had 10 rebounds.

The Badgers are playing in the Freeman Tournament today, Dec. 27, and Friday, Dec. 28

Bonners Ferry 58,

Priest River 68

Bonners Ferry 15 14 12 17 — 58

Priest River 22 19 15 12 — 68

BONNERS FERRY (5-5) De. Deitz 7, Bennett 0, Di. Deitz 7, Hoisington 13, Parker 0, Mendez 0, Nelson 4, Carey 0, Langford 8, Galloway 6, Winebark 12, Watt 0, Youngwirth 1, Newhouse 0.

PRIEST RIVER (5-4) Ramsey 11, Mills 16, Douglas 0, Fulp 8, Salesky 0, Nelson 7, Holbrook 9, Weimer 16, Willig 0, Yount 1, Payment 0.

Bonners Ferry 65,

Newport 52

Bonners Ferry 15 20 15 15 — 65

Newport 12 16 8 16 — 52

BONNERS FERRY (5-4) De. Deitz 3, Di. Deitz 0, Hoisington 17, Parker 2, Nelson 9, Carey 3, Langford 3, Galloway 7, Winebark 15, Watt 0, Youngwirth 2, Newhouse 4.

NEWPORT (2-5) Willenbrock 9, Zickler 0, Hunt 11, Larion 0, Mullaley 11, Waterman 7, McSwain 0, Schultz 14.

Bonners Ferry 69

Chewelah 62

Bonners Ferry 22 22 7 18 — 69

Chewelah 16 19 9 18 — 62

BONNERS FERRY De. Deitz 0, Bennett 15, Di. Deitz 2, Hoisington 3, Nelson 0, Carey 0, Langford 16, Galloway 2, Winebark 29, Youngwirth 2.

CHEWELAH Thorne 8, Polm 3, Verbeck 0, Smith 2, Mulligan 0, Kersey 2, Naccarato 15, Shamberger 1, Teampush 16, Woods 15.