Polson holds off late Libby comeback attempt

[ASFN Admin]

Feb. 8—POLSON — Malakai Curley hit six 3-pointers and scored 24 points as Polson defeated Libby 48-45 in Northwest A boys basketball Saturday evening. Cody Haggard added 12 for the Pirates (7-7 overall, 4-4 in Northwest A games), who held off a late charge from the Loggers in the final minutes. Tristan Andersen led Libby (2-13, 0-9) with 14 points, while Bransen Holzer tallied 12. Trailing 47-40, Jonathan Cano knocked down 1 of 3 free throws but Kale Hall cut the Pirate advantage to 47-43 with an offensive rebound and layup. After Maddox Bird made it 48-43 at the line, Blaise Erickson cut the Logger deficit to three, 48-45, on a mid-range jumper with 13.9 seconds left. Andersen had a chance to tie it for the Loggers, but was long on his 3-point attempt and the Pirates survived. Libby 14 6 11 14 — 45 Polson 13 12 13 10 — 48 LIBBY — Tristan Andersen 14, Kale Hall 7, Jonathan Cano 3, James Wooy 4, Blaise Erickson 4, Bransen Holzer 12. POLSON — Maddox Bird 7, Malakai Curley 24, Cody Haggard 12, Ama Old Shoes, Max Milton 3.

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