Kailang leads balanced Wampus Cats over Warriors

CLARK FORK — Dimi Kailang had another monster game, leading the Wampus Cats to a convincing 53-22 win over the Warriors in the North Star League Tournament opener Friday night at Clark Fork High School.

Kailang finished with 16 points, eight steals and six assists to lead the Wampus Cats, who were clicking offensively while playing shut down defense.

“We’re going to ride that (Kailang’s play) as long as we can. The all-around team play and hustle was fun to watch, and everybody was involved,” said Wampus Cats head coach Dexter Vogel. “Kootenai struggled with their turnovers. Our girls came out, played with patience and under control, and moved the ball very well.”

Tess Vogel added seven points, eight rebounds, four assists and two blocks for the balanced Wampus Cats (1-1), who also got 12 points from Mariah Miller and 14 combined points from sisters Lyndsie and Leslie Kiebert.

Katey Mae McInturff led the Warriors (1-3) with nine points in defeat. The Warriors played well in the second quarter, outscoring the Cats 10-4 as Kailang and Vogel each sat with three fouls.

Clark Fork will face the winner of Wallace/Mullan in the championship game today at 1:30 p.m.

Kootenai will face the loser of Wallace/Mullan in the 3rd/4th place game at noon.

Kootenai      3   10    6    3 — 22

Clark Fork  17   4   22  10 — 53

CLARK FORK — Ly. Kiebert 9, Le. Kiebert 5, Vogel 7, Kailang 16, Miller 12, Wurm 4, Westphal 0, Frazier 0, Heigis 0, Taylor 0.

KOOTENAI — Goodson 4, Carmen 2, Anderson 3, McInturff 9, Martin 2, Donahoe 2, Dunton 0.