Loggers win 52-37
Libby’s Ryggs Johnston and a Eureka defender make an unsuccessful attempt to keep the ball in bounds during Tuesday night’s game in Libby. (John Blodgett/The Western News)
Libby’s Logan Christensen escapes a heavy Eureka defense in Tuesday’s Battle of the Kootenai game.
Libby’s Jay Beagle passes Eureka’s Corbin Hurst on the way to scoring two points Tuesday.
Libby’s Nik Jones, center, gets fouled by Eureka’s Cory Chaney, left, in Tuesday’s Battle of the Kootenai.
LIBBY — Libby jumped out to a huge early lead and held onto it in a double-digit win over Eureka in the Battle of the Kootenai.
Ryggs Johnston scored a game-high 15 points for the Loggers, and Jay Beagle added 11.
Libby led 18-3 after the first quarter and 30-9 at the half.
Colton Cooper led Eureka’s four scorers with 13 points.
Eureka 3 6 15 13 — 37
Libby 18 12 15 7 — 52
EUREKA: AJ Pacella 9, Colton Cooper 13, Alex Lowe 4, Jake Kindel 11.
LIBBY: Brian Peck 9, Ryan Goodman 5, Ryggs Johnston 15, Jay Beagle 11, Logan Christensen 2, Nik Jones 4, Keith Johnson 5, Tim Goodman 1.