STATE 2A GIRLS BASKETBALL: Kellogg bows out in two

KUNA — After playing a strong first three quarters on Thursday, the Kellogg Wildcats got off to a slow start on Friday, in the consolation-round game of the state 2A girls basketball tournament.

Eighth-seeded Kellogg fell behind by 32 points at halftime, and eventually lost to the No. 5 Melba Mustangs 72-41 at Kuna High.

Kellogg, in its first trip to state since 2022 in 3A, finished 15-11.

Senior Macy Jerome hit three 3-pointers and led Kellogg with 20 points and six rebounds. Senior Emily Coe added 11 points for the Wildcats.

Tariah Carter led Melba (17-7) with 23 points, 10 rebounds and four assists. Brooklynn Dayley added 22 points and six assists for the Mustangs, who play Soda Springs for the consolation title today.

Kellogg    7    5    11    18    —    41

Melba     19    27    10    16    —    72

KELLOGG — Jerome 20, M. Groth 0, Schillereff 3, Coe 11, Karst 1, Stutzke 0, A. Groth 2, Henrikson 4, Bening 0. Totals 14-46 10-20 41.

MELBA — Jaca 2, Lowber 5, Carter 23, Parkinson 0, Rose 1, Crimbchin 0, Svedin 10, Johnson 6, Lincoln 1, Dayley 22, Adams 2. Totals 26-60 13-23 72.