SUTHERLIN — Sutherlin jumped out to an 11-4 lead in the first quarter Tuesday night and rode the 18 points of senior Harlee Baker and 10 from sophomore Kierstan Haines to a 37-25 win over North Valley in a non-league contest at Sutherlin High School.
The Bulldogs had a nine-point lead at halftime and held that through the rest of the game. They hit 7-of-8 free throws and had two three-point shots, both by Haines. Baker was 6-for-6 from the line.
Sutherlin improved to 3-2 for the season. North Valley, which dropped to 1-4 for the season, was led in scoring by Traylyn Arana with eight points.
Sutherlin heads for the 3-day Les Schwab South Coast Holiday Invitational Tournament at Marshfield High School on Thursday opening play at 4 p.m. against Coquille.
NORTH VALLEY (25) — Traylyn Arana 8, Hal. Kersten 7, Touey 6, Han. Kersten 2, Mohr 2, Welch, Garza, Robles, Banuelos. Totals 11 1-2 25.
SUTHERLIN (37) — Harlee Baker 18, Haines 10, Masterfield 4, McHugill 2, Moser 2, Bailey 1, Porter, Carrillo, Ganger. Totals 14 7-9 37.
N. Valley 4; 8; 4; 9 — 25
Sutherlin 11; 10; 4; 12 — 37
3-Point Goals — N.V. 2 (Hal. Kersten), Sutherlin 2 (Haines). Total Fouls — N.V. 15, Sutherlin 9. Fouled Out — Moser.