Lady Bulldogs face Libby in first Divisionals game

By CHRIS TUCKER, Whitefish Pilot

Coach Tim Olson said he's pleased with the Lady Bulldog's 50-38 win over Ronan on Friday.

"We were a little sluggish," he said of the game's start. "Ronan came out ready to play in the first half. We went in tied at the half, but we really changed the tempo in the second half."

Kali Schmidt was the star of the first half of the game, scoring-wise. She sank two three-pointers on her way to eight points in the half.

Kate Klundt scored all six of her points in the third quarter, making two baskets and 2-of-4 free-throw shots.

Ashley Ferda scored 14 points in the game, including four two-pointers and she went 6-7 at the free-throw line.

The Lady Bulldogs finished the regular season 7-11 (6-6), which puts them in third place in the conference. Bigfork placed first and Columbia Falls placed second.

Whitefish will play Libby (7-9, 5-8) in divisionals on Thursday, which will be held in Eureka. The game starts at 6 p.m. The divisionals continue through Saturday.

Ronan 9 9 10 10 — 38

Whitefish 10 8 17 15 — 50

RONAN (5-12 3-9) — Steph Soloman 3, Ali Anderson 4, Carli Starkel 11, Ishan Wylie 9, Shayla Couture 5, Kaylee Larson 6.

WHITEFISH (7-11, 6-6) — Kirsten Blackburn 1 1-4 4, Kaitlin O'Leary 3 0-0 6, Ashley Ferda 4 6-7 14, Kali Schmidt 3 0-0 8, Desiree Clarke 0 2-2 2, Dana Labuda 2 0-0 4, Kate Klundt 2 2-4 6, Chelsea Ray 2 2-6 6. Totals 17 13-23 50.