Lady Outlaws lose in first round of state playoffs

The Lady Outlaws lost 43-30 at Scappoose on Wednesday, March 2 in the first round of the 3A State Basketball Playoffs.

Turnovers plagued both teams. Sisters finished the game with 39 turnovers and Scappoose ended the night with 35.

“Both teams trapped each other all over the entire court for the entire game,” said Coach Bill Blevins.

At the end of the first quarter Sisters held a slim 6-4 lead. In the second period the Lady Outlaws sent Scappoose to the line 12 times. Eight of the 12 attempts were good.

“That really made the difference in the game,” said Blevins. “In a game where baskets are few and far between, free throws are really the difference-maker.”

The second half proved to be more of the same, turnover after turnover for both teams.

Jenny Boswell led the team with 13 points, six steals and four rebounds. MacKinzie McClain had nine points and Elyss Clasen pulled down five boards and grabbed six steals.

Blevins was very happy with his team and their successful season.

“The goal for this year’s group was to get to the State Playoffs and they got there,” said Blevins. “I’m very pleased. This group of girls worked very hard. There were no shortcuts. They worked during the summer, the off season and the four-month season of play.”