Bulldogs fall to Moscow

SANDPOINT — The one-two punch of Derek Pennington and Lane Brooks, who combined for 35 points, helped Moscow control the second half of a 64-50 win over Sandpoint in 4A Inland Empire League basketball Saturday at Les Rogers Court.

Jackson Olin dropped in 20 points to lead the Bulldogs (7-12, 1-3 4A IEL), who went into the locker room tied 22-22 before the Bears (8-9, 4-0 4A IEL) found their offensive rhythm in a 42 point second half.

Sandpoint head coach Tyler Haynes said Brooks, who had 13 points and five assists, was the difference in the second half.

“We beat them (Moscow) on the boards, and they’re huge compared to us,” said Bulldogs’ coach Tyler Haynes, who likes how his team is competing lately. “We’ve played five really good games in a row. We’ve found five guys that really want to go out and set the pace.”

Adam Couch scored 11 points and grabbed four rebounds, Tyler Howk scored 10 and Sam Nitcy and Ryan Schwartz each dished out three assists for Sandpoint, which hosts Lake City on Thursday.

Moscow    12    10    20    22    —    64

Sandpoint    12    10    12    16    —    50

MOSCOW — Pennington 22, Snyder 3, Brooks 13, Donaldson 6, McGurkin 2, Levy 2, Ellison 10.

SANDPOINT — Burgstahler 2, Nitcy 4, Gagnon 0, N. Schwartz 0, Rodriguez 0, R. Schwartz 3, Olin 10, Howk 10, Couch 11.