Storm Warning: Chemeketa Shoots Lights Out to Topple Titans

Storm Surge: Aguilar's Masterclass Leads Chemeketa Past Lane

SALEM, Ore. – Behind a blistering offensive performance and a dominant first half, the Chemeketa Storm (6-10, 1-2) secured an 86-77 victory over the Lane Titans (6-9, 2-2) on Wednesday night at the Storm Center.

The Storm offense was firing on all cylinders, shooting a remarkable 61.5% from the field and 56.3% from beyond the arc to fend off a late-game push from the Titans.

Hot Start Sets the Tone

Chemeketa wasted no time establishing dominance in front of the home crowd. The Storm entered the locker room at halftime with a commanding 44-29 lead, fueled by high-percentage looks and disciplined ball movement. Andrew Imhoff was the definition of efficiency in the opening frames, finishing the night a perfect 5-of-5 from the floor, including two triples, for 12 points.

Aguilar and Scott Lead the Charge

While the team effort was evident, Gavin Aguilar (Pictured - 0)was the clear engine of the Storm offense. Aguilar poured in a game-high 28 points on 9-of-14 shooting, while also facilitating the floor with 4 assists. He was nearly automatic from the charity stripe, knocking down 7-of-8 free throws to help seal the win.

The Storm also found a significant spark off the bench from Jaylin Scott. Scott provided 17 crucial points and 4 rebounds in 26 minutes of action, shooting 60% from the floor.

Weathering the Lane Comeback

Lane did not go quietly, outscoring the Storm 48-42 in the second half. The Titans were led by Noah Salmon's 22 points and 8 rebounds, along with a 17-point effort from Tru Young. Despite Lane's late offensive surge, Chemeketa's rebounding (32-29 advantage) and superior shooting percentage allowed them to maintain control of the scoreboard until the final buzzer.

Key Performance Totals

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