Loggers beat Whitefish, 61-44
Libby’s Keith Johnson goes for two points against Whitefish Friday night in Libby. (John Blodgett/The Western News)
Libby’s Nik Jones passes to a teammate under heavy Whitefish guard Friday night in Libby. (John Blodgett/The Western News)
Libby’s JJ Davis guards Whitefish’s Alex Keuylian Friday in Libby. (John Blodgett/The Western News)
Libby’s Chandler Bower is fouled by Whitefish’s Daniel Davis, left, and blocked by Sam Menicke during Friday night’s game in Libby. (John Blodgett/The Western News)
Libby’s Ryggs Johnston takes the ball before teammate Nik Jones and Whitefish’s Dillon Botner Friday in Libby.
LIBBY — Ryggs Johnston poured in a game-high 30 points, helping Libby overcome Whitefish and a similarly impressive performance from Lee Walburn.
Walburn, who tallied 25 points, was the only Bulldog to score more than six points as Whitefish struggled throughout the night to dig out of a massive hole it dug itself in the first quarter.
The Loggers jumped out to a 22-8 advantage after the opening period.
Brian Peck threw in eight points for Libby.
Whitefish 8 14 14 8 — 44
Libby 22 13 18 8 — 61
WHITEFISH: Alex Keuylian 5, Justin Conklin 4, Mark Anderson 2, Ryan Kemm 6, Lee Walburn 25, Dillon Botner 2.
LIBBY: Brian Peck 8, JJ Davis 6, Chandler Bower 1, Ryggs Johnston 30, Jay Beagle 2, Nik Jones 7, Keith Johnson 7.