vs Pe Ell (Feb. 17, 2011 - district at Castle Rock)

 In Castle Rock on Thursday Pe Ell ended the Timberwolves’ season with a 50-40 victory.
 “This was a fun game to be a part of,” Kanyer said. “I thought it showed our improvements and helped the girls believe they can play at a higher level.”
 Morton / White Pass struggled early in the game committing eight first quarter turnovers. They trailed 10-8 with 2:50 to go in the first quarter and then went scoreless for the next 7:40 as the Trojans scored 15 straight points to take a 25-8 lead. Pe Ell led 27-13 at the half and 34-23 after three quarters.
 The Trojans led 42-31 after a pair of free throws with 3:40 remaining. Over the next two minutes and 49 seconds the Timberwolves outscored Pe Ell 9-1 to pull within three points (43-40) with just 51 seconds to go.
 Morton / White Pass turned the ball on two of their final three possessions as the Trojans made a field goal and five of six free tosses for the final margin.
 “We just needed a little more composure at the end of the game,” Kanyer said.
Atkinson made three three-pointers and led the T-Wolves with nine points. Eveland scored eight points, all in the second half, and grabbed a game-high 10 rebounds. Mullins added a season-best seven points, Kelly (six assists) scored five, Elledge four, Reynolds three, with Jade Lundy and Bertucci getting two apiece. Morton/White Pass shot 41 percent in the second half (9 of 22).
 “Darian played well making three 3s,” Kanyer said. “I was excited for Chelbi. She did an excellent job of finding their post players and blocking out. Jade also went in and made some things happen on offense and defense.”
 Mullins and Anderson harassed Pe Ell’s leading scorer Sami Robinson into 2 of 18 shooting for the game.
 The Timberwolves (8-15 overall, 3-11 league, 1-2 district) are done for the season and loses Nicole Anderson graduation.
 “I was thankful for Nicole’s passion and efforts in leading this combination,” Kanyer said. “Overall, I was very proud of the girls and I’m excited for the future.”