Braves cool off Comets

Courtesy of the Daily News
NASELLE ---- Naselle's generosity was its undoing in a 65-49 loss to Banks, Ore., here Friday in the Astoria Christmas Tournament.Kyle Burkhalter led the Comets, finishing with 14 points, seven rebounds and five assists, and Conor Smith chipped in eight points and nine boards. But Naselle fell behind early and never threatened to take the lead, thanks to 27 turnovers and allowing the Braves 19 offensive rebounds.Naselle (4-4, 2-0 in league) visits North Beach on Wednesday.Braves 65, Comets 49

NASELLE (49) -- Nathan Sultemeier 0, Spencer Griss 8, Kyle Burkhalter 14, Austin Burkhalter 7, Conor Smith 8, Casey Heagy 8, Jeremy Ray 0, Nick Hines 4, Gabe See 0, Josh Martin 0, Alan Ericson 0.

BANKS (65) -- Stradling 10, Horlacher 14, Marsh 12, Shulund 7, Moore 7, Bayless 15.

Naselle 10 9 17 13 -- 49
Banks 13 20 22 10 -- 65