North Country teams beat Nashua

The North country Junior High Basketball teams each defeated their Nashua counterparts last Friday night in Saco.

The Lady Mavericks defeated the Lady Porcupines 38-9, giving up only one two-point field goal in the first quarter.

The Lady Mavs were led by Shelbi LaBrie, an eighth-grader, who scored 12 points, all of which came in the first quarter.

"The key to our win was teamwork and being aggressive," LaBrie said.

Kodi McColly had six points. Teonna Funk and Bailey McColly both had four points.

North Country used their height, length, and athleticism to their advantage forcing numerous turnovers and missed shots.

"Communication," Funk said when asked what made their defense tick. "Sometimes it is chaos and sometimes it's fun."

LaBrie said that the team has played well this year and have really improved in practice. The teammates were asked about some of the biggest things they have learned from North Country Junior High Coach Craig Nordahl.

"Always communicate, pay attention and keep our head in the game," Funk said.

LaBrie, the team's point guard, shared what she has learned as the team's primary ball-handler.

"I've learned not to be selfish," LaBrie said. "Just get the ball to the wings and pass it around."

This year has been different for every sports team in the country, and the effects of the COVID-19 virus has even affected North Country's season.

"We have had lots of games get canceled, but we have just had to play it by air," Funk said.

The NC Girls Jamboree team also picked up a win against the Nashua Jamboree team. The final score was 17-5.

The NC Jam team was led by Emerson downing who scored 15 points. Gracie Wasson scored two points.

The North Country Junior High boys also won their game 40-12, led by Coy Bowman who had 18 points.

The Mavericks outscored Nashua 24-3 in the first half of the game and didn't look back.

The North Country teams will face off against Dodson in Dodson on Thursday, November 19.