Senior Charlie Carper went off for her second triple-double so far this season, and the Pe Ell girls basketball team took care of business after a hot start to beat Ocosta 65-51 on Saturday.
“Charlie put us on her back and wouldn’t allow us to lose,” Pe Ell coach Dave Tuengel said.
The senior went 13 for 28 from the field and 7 for 13 from the free-throw line to total 37 points, and also came away with 13 steals and 11 rebounds.
Sophomore Brookelynn King came close to a double-double of her own, finishing with 11 points and eight boards. Freshman Peyton Zock had seven points and seven rebounds.
The Trojans jumped out to a 17-2 lead early, but slowly let the Wildcats back into the game. At halftime, the lead was down to 33-27, but Pe Ell pulled away by four more points in each of the latter two quarters.
“We’re improving each time we step on the floor, but have a ways to go,” Tuengel said. “I’m proud of our girls.”
Pe Ell (3-2, 1-1 1B Columba Valley) will return to league play Tuesday, taking on the Washington School for the Deaf.
