Jordan Valley players and coaches celebrate the Mustangs’ fourth-place win against North Douglas in a state playoff game on Saturday, March 4. The Mustangs beat the Warriors 43-41. (ANGIE SILLONIS/Special to the Enterprise)
BAKER CITY – The Jordan Valley girls basketball team ended its post-season run with a fourth-place trophy after defeating North Douglas of Drain 43-41 on Saturday, March 4, at the Class 1A state tournament in Baker City.
Jill Gammett scored 14 points while teammate Kenzie Tuttle added 10 and the Mustangs came from behind to clinch the victory. Jordan Valley fell behind in the fourth stanza but relied on steady shooting from the free-throw line – the Mustangs hit 19 of 30 from the charity stripe for the game – to get the win.
Jordan Valley lost its first game at the state tournament to Crane 43-26 on Wednesday, March 1, but beat Country Christian 61-56 on Thursday, March 2, to earn a chance to play for fourth place
Against, North Douglas, the Mustangs prevailed with grit, said coach Kelsi Skinner.
“My girls just had that drive. They were going to get it done and had a never-quit attitude,” said Skinner.
Skinner said she was proud of the team’s fourth-place finish.
“I think at the beginning of the year not many expected us to be where we were. But the girls put their nose to the grindstone and worked hard and were dedicated. When it came down to it they got the job done,” said Skinner.
Skinner said Gammett and Tuttle put in solid performances during the tournament.
“Jill Gammett had an absolutely phenomenal tournament and Kenzie had a great tournament as well,” said Skinner.
Jordan Valley’s girls basketball team takes home the fourth-place trophy from the 1A state tournament. The Mustangs defeated North Douglas 43-41 on Saturday, March 4. (ANGIE SILLONIS/Special to the Enterprise)Jordan Valley players and coaches celebrate the Mustangs’ fourth-place win against North Douglas in a state playoff game on Saturday, March 4. The Mustangs beat the Warriors 43-41. (ANGIE SILLONIS/Special to the Enterprise)Jill Gammett of Jordan Valley looks to pass against North Douglas in a state playoff game on Saturday, March 4. Players from the Adrian boys basketball team give their support. (ANGIE SILLONIS/Special to the Enterprise)Meg Eiguren of Jordan Valley looks to pass against North Douglas in a state playoff game on Saturday, March 4. The Mustangs took fourth with their 43-41 win over the Warriors. (ANGIE SILLONIS/Special to the Enterprise)Jordan Valley Coach Kelsi Skinner gives direction against North Douglas in a state playoff game on Saturday, March 4. The Mustangs took fourth with their 43-41 win over the Warriors. (ANGIE SILLONIS/Special to the Enterprise)Jordan Valley’s Kaitlyn Stoddart drives against North Douglas in a state playoff game on Saturday, March 4. The Mustangs took fourth with their 43-41 win over the Warriors. (ANGIE SILLONIS/Special to the Enterprise)Jordan Valley’s Kaitlyn Stoddart drives against North Douglas in a state playoff game on Saturday, March 4. The Mustangs took fourth with their 43-41 win over the Warriors. (ANGIE SILLONIS/Special to the Enterprise)Jordan Valley’s Jalee Maestrejuan watches for the rebound drives against North Douglas in a state playoff game on Saturday, March 4. The Mustangs took fourth with their 43-41 win over the Warriors. (ANGIE SILLONIS/Special to the Enterprise)Jordan Valley’s Kenzie Tuttle drives against North Douglas in a state playoff game on Saturday, March 4. The Mustangs took fourth with their 43-41 win over the Warriors. (ANGIE SILLONIS/Special to the Enterprise)Jill Gammett of Jordan Valley drives against North Douglas in a state playoff game on Saturday, March 4. The Mustangs took fourth with their 43-41 win over the Warriors. (ANGIE SILLONIS/Special to the Enterprise)Jordan Valley’s Shailee Rutan watches for the rebound drives against North Douglas in a state playoff game on Saturday, March 4. The Mustangs took fourth with their 43-41 win over the Warriors. (ANGIE SILLONIS/Special to the Enterprise)Meg Eiguren of Jordan Valley readies for a free throw against North Douglas in a state playoff game on Saturday, March 4. The Mustangs took fourth with their 43-41 win over the Warriors. (ANGIE SILLONIS/Special to the Enterprise)Meg Eiguren of Jordan Valley looks to pass against North Douglas in a state playoff game on Saturday, March 4. The Mustangs took fourth with their 43-41 win over the Warriors. (ANGIE SILLONIS/Special to the Enterprise)Jill Gammett of Jordan Valley readies for a free throw against North Douglas in a state playoff game on Saturday, March 4. The Mustangs took fourth with their 43-41 win over the Warriors. (ANGIE SILLONIS/Special to the Enterprise)Jordan Valley’s Kaitlyn Stoddart drives against North Douglas in a state playoff game on Saturday, March 4. The Mustangs took fourth with their 43-41 win over the Warriors. (ANGIE SILLONIS/Special to the Enterprise)Jordan Valley’s Kyndra Williams drives against North Douglas in a state playoff game on Saturday, March 4. The Mustangs took fourth with their 43-41 win over the Warriors. (ANGIE SILLONIS/Special to the Enterprise)Jordan Valley’s Kenzie Tuttle watches for the rebound drives against North Douglas in a state playoff game on Saturday, March 4. The Mustangs took fourth with their 43-41 win over the Warriors. (ANGIE SILLONIS/Special to the Enterprise)Jordan Valley’s Jalee Maestrejuan tries for a jump shot against Crane, Wednesday, March 1, in Baker City. (ANGIE SILLONIS/Special to the Enterprise)Jill Gammett (2) of Jordan Valley sets up to defend Crane’s Kortney Doman (21) during their opening round game at the Class 1A girls state basketball tournament. (ANGIE SILLONIS/Special to the Enterprise)Jordan Valley’s Meg Eiguren (21) takes a jump shot against Crane. (ANGIE SILLONIS/Special to the Enterprise)
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