Tigers end season with win over Highclimbers

The Tigers celebrate at mid-court after their win over Shelton on senior night on Feb. 2.

Photo Courtesy Shannon Baumel

Makayla Chavez is introduced before her final game, a Centralia win over Shelton on Feb. 2.

Photo Courtesy Shannon Baumel

The Tigers celebrate after their win over Shelton on Feb. 2.

Photo Courtesy Shannon Baumel

Aubrie Buitenbos is introduced before her final home game, a Centralia win over Shelton on Feb. 2.

Photo Courtesy Shannon Baumel

Posted Monday, February 5, 2024 4:25 pm

Box Score

BASKETBALL

At Ron Brown Court

TIGERS 53, HIGHCLIMBERS 46

Shelton 8 10 10 18 --- 46

Centralia 16 21 11 5 --- 53

Centralia (53) --- Baumel 12, Chavez 11, Saucedo 10, Schofield 8, Buitenbos 6, Erickson 4, Bonomi 2

By The Chronicle staff

The Centralia girls basketball team ended its season on a high note on Friday, defeating Shelton 53-46 on senior night.

The Tigers took command early, doubling up Shelton in the first quarter before extending their lead to 19 at halftime.

The lead was up to 20 entering the fourth, and the Tigers were able to survive a late Shelton push to hold on for the win.

Three Tigers finished in double figures, including Payton Baumel, who led the team with 12 points. Makayla Chavez scored 11 and Ayana tallied 10. Gracie Schofield also nearly hit double-digits, adding eight points.

Centralia finishes its season 3-17, including a 2-10 mark in 2A EvCo play, and they are set to gradutate Chavez, Schofield, Sienna Bell, and Aubrie Buitenbos.

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