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Gallery: Squalicum girls hold off Bellingham

January 28, 2025 8:47 pm

Squalicum’s Jolie’ Paz takes an uncontested jump shot surrounded by Bellingham defenders.

Squalicum’s Addison Kettman blocks a shot by Bellingham’s Avery Manning Jan. 28 as the Storm took a 52-34 victory over the Bayhawks at Bellingham HIgh. — Squalicum’s Addison Kettman blocks a shot by Bellingham’s Avery Manning Jan. 28 as the Storm took a 52-34 victory over the Bayhawks at Bellingham HIgh. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Squalicum’s Loretta Murphy-Kangas scores a basket late in the fourth quarter. — Squalicum’s Loretta Murphy-Kangas scores a basket late in the fourth quarter. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Bellingham’s Merritt Jensen drives to the bucket for an uncontested shot. — Bellingham’s Merritt Jensen drives to the bucket for an uncontested shot. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Bellingham’s Mary Lockett scores a basket early in the game against a double team. — Bellingham’s Mary Lockett scores a basket early in the game against a double team. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Squalicum’s Lexi Robbins grabs a loose ball as Bellingham’s Malia Hanks reaches over her. — Squalicum’s Lexi Robbins grabs a loose ball as Bellingham’s Malia Hanks reaches over her. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Squalicum’s Loretta Murphy-Kangas scores on a layup. — Squalicum’s Loretta Murphy-Kangas scores on a layup. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Squalicum’s Jolie’ Paz dives for a loose ball. — Squalicum’s Jolie’ Paz dives for a loose ball. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Squalicum’s Lexi Robbins makes a wide-open layup. — Squalicum’s Lexi Robbins makes a wide-open layup. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Bellingham’s Abigail Morrell and Squalicum’s Addison Kettman reach for a rebound.

Bellingham’s Jennifer Ruano takes a wide-open 3-pointer. — Bellingham’s Jennifer Ruano takes a wide-open 3-pointer. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Squalicum’s Kailana Perez tries to make pass under pressure from Bellingham’s Lilyauna Jude and Jennifer Ruano. — Squalicum’s Kailana Perez tries to make pass under pressure from Bellingham’s Lilyauna Jude and Jennifer Ruano. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Squalicum girls basketball overcame a sluggish start to hand Bellingham a 52-34 defeat in Northwest Conference play Tuesday, Jan. 28 at Bellingham High.