Spokane Takes Down Chemeketa in Tough Pre-Season Matchup

On November 22, 2025, at the Storm Center, Spokane faced Chemeketa in an intense basketball game that saw Spokane emerge victorious with a final score of 81-65. This game marked Spokane's second of the season, moving them to a 1-1 overall record, and marking a successful start to their league play with a 1-0 record. Conversely, Chemeketa's record fell to 1-2 overall.


- **First Half:** Spokane took an early lead with 39 points compared to Chemeketa's 31.
- **Second Half:** Spokane continued their dominance, scoring 42 points to Chemeketa's 34.


**Spokane:**
- **Grant Olsen** led Spokane with an impressive 22 points, showing efficiency with 7-12 field goals and a near-perfect 7-8 from the free-throw line.
- **Jack Del Mese** contributed 18 points, with a remarkable display from the three-point line, hitting 5 of his 9 attempts.
- **Eli Hunter** added 14 points and was instrumental in the defensive unit with 6 rebounds.

**Chemeketa:**
- **Gavin Aguilar (pictured - 0) put on a standout performance for Chemeketa, scoring a game-high 30 points. Aguilar was particularly effective from beyond the arc, making 6 of his 13 three-point attempts.
- **Kaden Holm** added valuable support with 12 points and demonstrated presence in the paint with 6 rebounds.
- **Spencer Horne** contributed significantly off the bench with 8 rebounds and 8 points.


- **Shooting Accuracy:** Spokane shot 47.5% from the field and showcased excellent free-throw shooting at 89.5%. Chemeketa had a slightly lower field goal rate at 42.9% but excelled similarly at the free-throw line, making 90% of their attempts.
- **Rebounding Edge:** Chemeketa out-rebounded Spokane 37 to 29, led by Spencer Horne's 8 rebounds.
- **Turnovers and Defense:** Spokane's defense applied pressure, forcing 21 turnovers from Chemeketa, while keeping theirs at 13.


The game, officiated without any technical fouls, saw a modest attendance of 87 spectators, contributing to an energetic but intimate setting for the players and coaches. The absence of any technical fouls indicates a clean and disciplined match from both teams.

In conclusion, Spokane's balanced scoring attack and clutch shooting secured their victory, setting a positive tone for their season's league play. Meanwhile, Chemeketa will look to regroup and leverage their strong individual performances to improve in future games.

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