BROTHERS LEAD NASELLE TO SECOND WIN
Get ready for the Burkhalter boys, Naselle!
Brothers Kyle and Austin Burkhalter combined for 39 points for the second straight game as the Comets defeated Bear River Ridge rival Ilwaco 58-52 Monday night in their home opener at Patterson Gymnasium.
One game after a 25 point, 15 rebound performance in a win over Warrenton, junior Kyle Burkhalter saw his production drop...by one point. Burkhalter equalled his rebounding total and scored nine of his game-high 24 points in the fourth quarter as Naselle pulled away for the win. Austin Burkhalter, Kyle's freshman younger brother, added 15 points for the Comets, who improved to 2-0 with the victory.
"He can stroke it from outside," said Macy of the younger Burkhalter. "Kyle is more of a slasher and a really good defender. Austin has some work to do on the defensive end. That's where he really needs to improve, but for a freshman, he's real smooth. He's a smooth operator."
Ilwaco, playing with only eight varsity players in uniform, dropped to 1-1 with the loss.
Even without the services of 6-7 junior post Ryan Blake, who will miss the first three games of the season for disciplinary reasons, Ilwaco had an advantage inside with 6-4 Anthony Wirkkala, who bulled over Naselle defenders for two early baskets as the teams traded fire early.
"We talked about how we would have to deny him the ball as much as possible and help on him when he did get the ball in there," said Naselle head coach Brian Macy. "I thought we did a decent job. It's early in the year, so hopefully we'll do a better job. Him being in foul trouble didn't help them either I think he played a little less aggressive after he picked up a couple fouls."
Naselle connected on its first six shot attempts, with all five starters making field goals on the first five possessions. The Comets led 20-13 at the end of one quarter and extended their lead to 24-13 early in the second frame before Ilwaco made a run to close within two by halftime.
Sophomore guard Jack Whealdon, the district champion in golf in the fall, showed an accurate touch from long range, nailing a pair of three pointers and scoring eight first half points to help the Fishermen close the gap.
Naselle struggled against Ilwaco's 2-3 zone defense, even with Wirkkala on the bench with second quarter foul trouble, as the Fishermen went on a 9-1 run to cut the Naselle lead to 29-27 at the half.
Wirkkala returned to the floor to start the third quarter and his presence was immediately felt with two inside baskets, one on a rebound putback to give Ilwaco a 31-29 lead. Casey Heagy gave Naselle an offensive boost in the quarter with six points off the bench and the Comets carried a 41-38 lead into the final period.
After resting for a period in the third quarter, Kyle Burkhalter came alive in the final eight minutes, going 4-for-6 from the field including a 3-point shot as Naselle opened up an 8-point lead and held on to the finish, despite some shaky foul shooting.
For Ilwaco, Paul Blaylock aggressive attacked the paint on the dribble and finished with career highs of 19 points and eight rebounds. Wirkkala was limited to 14 points, one night after rolling up 29 points in a win at Ocosta. Whealdon finished with 11 points for the Fishermen, who host Knappa Friday night in a game that will be broadcast live on SportsRadio 1230 ESPN.
Naselle travels to Seaside on Thursday night.
ILWACO 13 14 11 14--52
Blaylock 19, Wirkkala 14, Talancon 2, Kaino 2, Kirby 4, Whealdon 11, Short, Johnson.
NASELLE 20 9 12 17-58
Sultemeier 4, Griss 2, K. Burkhalter 24, A. Burkhalter 15, SMith 4, Hines 1, Heagy 8.
FIELD GOALS-ILW: 20-51-39%, NAS: 24-53-45%
3-POINT FG'S-ILW: 5-15-33%, NAS: 4-8-50%
FREE THROWS-ILW: 7-16-44%, NAS: 6-17-35%
REBOUNDS-ILW: 32 (Blaylock 8), NAS: 38 (K. Burkhalter 15)
TURNOVERS-ILW: 17, NAS: 19
Brothers Kyle and Austin Burkhalter combined for 39 points for the second straight game as the Comets defeated Bear River Ridge rival Ilwaco 58-52 Monday night in their home opener at Patterson Gymnasium.
One game after a 25 point, 15 rebound performance in a win over Warrenton, junior Kyle Burkhalter saw his production drop...by one point. Burkhalter equalled his rebounding total and scored nine of his game-high 24 points in the fourth quarter as Naselle pulled away for the win. Austin Burkhalter, Kyle's freshman younger brother, added 15 points for the Comets, who improved to 2-0 with the victory.
"He can stroke it from outside," said Macy of the younger Burkhalter. "Kyle is more of a slasher and a really good defender. Austin has some work to do on the defensive end. That's where he really needs to improve, but for a freshman, he's real smooth. He's a smooth operator."
Ilwaco, playing with only eight varsity players in uniform, dropped to 1-1 with the loss.
Even without the services of 6-7 junior post Ryan Blake, who will miss the first three games of the season for disciplinary reasons, Ilwaco had an advantage inside with 6-4 Anthony Wirkkala, who bulled over Naselle defenders for two early baskets as the teams traded fire early.
"We talked about how we would have to deny him the ball as much as possible and help on him when he did get the ball in there," said Naselle head coach Brian Macy. "I thought we did a decent job. It's early in the year, so hopefully we'll do a better job. Him being in foul trouble didn't help them either I think he played a little less aggressive after he picked up a couple fouls."
Naselle connected on its first six shot attempts, with all five starters making field goals on the first five possessions. The Comets led 20-13 at the end of one quarter and extended their lead to 24-13 early in the second frame before Ilwaco made a run to close within two by halftime.
Sophomore guard Jack Whealdon, the district champion in golf in the fall, showed an accurate touch from long range, nailing a pair of three pointers and scoring eight first half points to help the Fishermen close the gap.
Naselle struggled against Ilwaco's 2-3 zone defense, even with Wirkkala on the bench with second quarter foul trouble, as the Fishermen went on a 9-1 run to cut the Naselle lead to 29-27 at the half.
Wirkkala returned to the floor to start the third quarter and his presence was immediately felt with two inside baskets, one on a rebound putback to give Ilwaco a 31-29 lead. Casey Heagy gave Naselle an offensive boost in the quarter with six points off the bench and the Comets carried a 41-38 lead into the final period.
After resting for a period in the third quarter, Kyle Burkhalter came alive in the final eight minutes, going 4-for-6 from the field including a 3-point shot as Naselle opened up an 8-point lead and held on to the finish, despite some shaky foul shooting.
For Ilwaco, Paul Blaylock aggressive attacked the paint on the dribble and finished with career highs of 19 points and eight rebounds. Wirkkala was limited to 14 points, one night after rolling up 29 points in a win at Ocosta. Whealdon finished with 11 points for the Fishermen, who host Knappa Friday night in a game that will be broadcast live on SportsRadio 1230 ESPN.
Naselle travels to Seaside on Thursday night.
ILWACO 13 14 11 14--52
Blaylock 19, Wirkkala 14, Talancon 2, Kaino 2, Kirby 4, Whealdon 11, Short, Johnson.
NASELLE 20 9 12 17-58
Sultemeier 4, Griss 2, K. Burkhalter 24, A. Burkhalter 15, SMith 4, Hines 1, Heagy 8.
FIELD GOALS-ILW: 20-51-39%, NAS: 24-53-45%
3-POINT FG'S-ILW: 5-15-33%, NAS: 4-8-50%
FREE THROWS-ILW: 7-16-44%, NAS: 6-17-35%
REBOUNDS-ILW: 32 (Blaylock 8), NAS: 38 (K. Burkhalter 15)
TURNOVERS-ILW: 17, NAS: 19
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