GULLS STREAK PAST COMETS IN 4TH QUARTER

Down 39-36 entering the final period, the Seaside Seagulls turned up the defensive pressure and shot past Naselle, outscoring the Comets 19-3 over the final eight minutes of a 65-52 victory at Seaside Thursday night.

Senior post Matt Peinhardt recorded his third straight double-double, with 14 points and 13 rebounds. The Gulls outrebounded Naselle 37-16 on the night to improve to 2-1 on the season, one win short of matching their total wins from last season.

Naselle, led by Kyle Burkhalter's 17 points, dropped to 2-1 on the season with the loss.

Seaside hosts Ilwaco on Tuesday next week before taking on Corbett in the first round of the Tournament of Champions on Thursday. Naselle entertains Wahkiakum Saturday night at Patterson Gymnasium

NASELLE 11 21 17 3--52
K. Burkhalter 17, Sultemeier 13, Heagy 10, Smith 4, Griss 4, A. Burkhalter 3, Hines 1, Ray, See, Martin, Erickson.
SEASIDE 13 16 17 19--65
Peinhardt 14, Kauffunger 12, Senick 11, Olivar 8, Watts 8, Strite 7, Walker 4, Carlson 1, DeGandi, Carow, Olstedt, Truax.
FIELD GOALS-NAS: 16-37-43%, SEA: 28-60-47%
3-PT FG'S-NAS: 1-1-100%, SEA: 2-9-22%
FREE THROWS-NAS: 19-33-58%, SEA: 7-13-54%
REBOUNDS-NAS: 17, SEA: 31
TURNOVERS-NAS: , SEA: 10