Trojans hold on late to top Lewiston boys

• BOYS

LEWISTON — Sticky half-court defense and solid contributions from a 10-man rotation helped Post Falls hold on for a hard-earned, 39-37 road victory at Lewiston in 5A Inland Empire League play Friday night at Booth Hall.

The Trojans (9-2, 2-0 IEL) led 25-20 at intermission and extended the lead to seven points after three quarters behind the scoring of junior Jake Pfennigs (14 points, eight rebounds). Then the Bengals (7-4, 0-1) held the visitors to two points in the final period but could not score enough themselves to overtake Post Falls.

“It was a slugfest, a real defensive battle,” Post Falls coach Mike McLean said. “The key to the game was all 10 guys who played for us contributed, especially in our half-court defense. There’s things we could do better, but we’re very happy and encouraged to get a tough road win in our league.”

McLean singled out David Bourgard for his defensive play, and noted his team grabbed four more rebounds than Lewiston despite giving up size at nearly every position.

Bengal football standouts Colton Richardson and Riley Way led their team on the hardwood with eight points each, while Tanner McCliment-Call had seven points for Post Falls, which returns to action Tuesday at Moscow.

Post Falls 9 16 12 2 — 39

Lewiston 9 11 10 7 — 37

POST FALLS — Gennett 6, Thompson 3, McKeown 0, McCliment-Call 7, Walker 0, Bourgard 5, Fleming 2, Ballew 2, Pfennigs 14, Morris 0.

LEWISTON — McKenzie 1, Driskell 3, Ahlers 0, Wilson 6, Clarke 7, Way 8, Light 0, Bradley 4, Richardson 8.

Genesis Prep 59

Wallace 36

POST FALLS — Jonny Hillman scored 15 of his game-high 23 points in the first half as the Jaguars beat the Miners in a North Star League game at Post Falls Middle School.

“We came out and got a quick start with some fast break points,” Genesis Prep coach Marsell Colbert said. “Wallace went to a zone, and we went cold for a little bit and it took us a while to figure it out and attack it. Hats off to them, they controlled the tempo for most of the game.”

Junior Williams had 10 points and five assists and Stephane Manzi 11 points and 10 rebounds for Genesis Prep (8-3, 4-0 NSL), which visits Priest River on Thursday.

Matt Farkas scored eight points for Wallace (6-6, 3-1), which travels to Clark Fork on Thursday.

Wallace 8 10 7 11 — 36

Genesis Prep 14 15 17 13 — 59

WALLACE — Welch 7, Farkas 8, Brackebusch 3, Dimitroff 4, Gust 3, Hull 6, Gallagher 3.

GENESIS PREP — Shelton 5, Reidt 5, Williams 10, Hillman 23, Schultz 5, Manzi 11.

• GIRLS

Lewiston 49

Post Falls 45

LEWISTON — Melody Kempton had 15 of her game-high 25 points in the fourth quarter to go along with 14 rebounds for the Trojans in a 5A Inland Empire League loss to the Bengals at Booth Hall.

“We just kind of got out of sync in the second quarter and had a hard time scoring,” Post Falls coach Marc Allert said. “We didn’t play with a whole lot of energy in the first half. In the fourth quarter, we played like we needed to.”

Bayley Brennan scored eight points for Post Falls (14-2, 3-1 5A IEL), which hosts Lake City next Friday.

Kendyll Kinzer scored 12 points for Lewiston (9-4, 2-1).

Post Falls 13 2 10 22 — 45

Lewiston 10 16 9 14 — 49

POST FALLS — Gleaves 0, Morris 4, Gardiner 1, Brennan 8, T. McCliment-Call 3, J. McCliment-Call 0, Robinson 3, Kempton 25, Parks 3.

LEWISTON — Randall 10, Ralstin 2, Cornelia 5, Roy 4, Kinzer 12, Cady 7, Stoddard 4.

Genesis Prep 54

Wallace 50

POST FALLS — Bella Murekatete had 23 points, 19 and five blocks to lead the Jaguars past the Miners in a North Star League game at Post Falls Middle School.

Rachel Schroeder scored 14 points for Genesis Prep (8-2, 4-0 NSL), which travels to Clark Fork on Tuesday. Jayci Blood had eight rebounds for Genesis Prep.

“We had a great start and came out strong,” Genesis Prep coach Debbie Holte said. “It was really good to come out strong and made some good choices. Wallace came back and didn’t quit. It was close at the half and came out strong in the third quarter. We trailed by one and found a way to win. We had way too many turnovers, and that’s something we need to work on. I’m proud of the girls for toughing it out and choosing not to lose. I was really happy with their effort. Wallace was really efficient tonight and hit some shots. They shot the ball well.”

Maryssa Hogamier scored 26 points for Wallace (6-7, 3-2), which hosts Kootenai on Wednesday.

“It was a tough loss,” Wallace coach Chris Lund said. “You can’t spot any team 10 points. The girls fought back in the fourth quarter.”

Wallace 7 14 14 15 — 50

Genesis Prep 15 9 19 11 — 54

WALLACE — Oertli 0, K. Krous 10, Hayman 4, T. Krous 0, C. Sheppard 0, Brantz 6, Hogamier 26, Howard 4.

GENESIS PREP — Morrow 9, Imanzi 0, Schroeder 14, Blood 2, Schribner 6, Murekatete 23.

Lakeside 62

Mullan 20

MULLAN — Lillian Rhea scored 14 points to lead the Knights past the Tigers in a North Star League game at the Mullan Pavilion.

Olivia Palmer scored eight points for Lakeside (9-1, 4-0 NSL), which plays at Kootenai on Tuesday.

Yazmin Gallaway scored seven points for Mullan (0-12, 0-6), which faces Superior, Mont., on Thursday in St. Regis.

Lakeside 25 17 16 4 — 62

Mullan 7 6 4 3 — 20

LAKESIDE — Soto 2, Palmer 8, Rhea 14, Ten. Lambert 0, S. Pakootas 0, SiJohn 6, Adrian 4, Daman 2, T. Pakootas 5, Arthur 7, Anderson 4, Zahir 3, Tea. Lambert 0, Peone 7, Olson 0.

MULLAN — J. Petit 0, Galloway 7, Cote 2, Davis 5, Truean 6, Foster 0.