Annie Whitfield shoots over an opponent in a game earlier this season. Whitfield led the Huskies with 11 points and 10 rebounds in their first win of the season last week.

Sweet Home 51, Taft 34

The Huskies defeated Taft 51-34 on the road Jan. 19, collecting their first win of the season in girls basketball.

“We were able to jump out on them, get some turnovers and get some baskets,” said Coach John Barnes.

The Huskies led 16-5 after one quarter and 23-17 at halftime. They stretched their lead to 35-23 by the end of the third quarter.

“We actually got out and ran a little bit,” he said. “We were a little more effective.”

Annie Whitfield scored 11 points with 10 rebounds. Emili Riggs scored 10 and pulled down six boards.

The Huskies played at Newport Monday night. Results of that game were unavailable at press time.

Sweet Home 16 7 12 16 – 51

Taft 5 12 6 11 – 34

Scoring

Sweet Home – Megan Rubidoux, 15; Annie Whitfield, 11; Emili Riggs, 10; Rylee Cole, 6; Devyn Makin, 4; Cortnee Cuilla, 3; Kishya Davis, 1; Katie Nickelson; Jasmin Yoder; Randi Muir.

Taft – K. Vrell, 14; Gray, 5; Hutchinson, 3; Holand, 3; Zeller, 3; Weaver, 3; Wisnieski, 2; Bray, 1.