Getchell pulls away from Wildcats / Girls basketball

A big fourth quarter helped visiting Marysville Getchell secure a 60-35 win over the Oak Harbor High School girls basketball team in the Wildcats’ season finale Friday, Feb. 7.

The season got off to a promising start for Oak Harbor, which won five of its first six games, all non-leaguers. Once Western Conference play started, however, the Wildcats struggled, finishing with a 7-13 overall record and 1-13 in league.

Getchell, which led 13-9, 29-17 and 39-27 after the first three quarters, outscored Oak Harbor 21-8 in the fourth period to cement the win.

The Wildcats were led in scoring by seniors Jasmine Ford (12 points), Mikhaela Cortez (8), Anna Jones (8) and Olivia Waite (3). Sophomores Grace Waite (3) and Chloe Frank (1) also scored for Oak Harbor.

Freshman Ellie Jackson paced Getchell (5-8, 8-11) with 17 points.

Jasmine Ford easily wins the opening tip for the Wildcats.(Photo by John Fisken)

Jasmine Ford easily wins the opening tip for the Wildcats. (Photo by John Fisken)

Oak Harbor’s Mikhaela Cortez shoots over the defense of Marysville Getchell’s Ellie Jackson. (Photo by John Fisken)

Oak Harbor’s Mikhaela Cortez shoots over the defense of Marysville Getchell’s Ellie Jackson. (Photo by John Fisken)

The OHHS color guard — Andrew Dixon, left, Trina Desquitado, Skye Kawi and Salvador Tirado) presents the flag before the game.(Photo by John Fisken)

The OHHS color guard — Andrew Dixon, left, Trina Desquitado, Skye Kawi and Salvador Tirado) presents the flag before the game. (Photo by John Fisken)

Oak Harbor’s Grace Waite, left, battles for possession.(Photo by John Fisken)

Oak Harbor’s Grace Waite, left, battles for possession. (Photo by John Fisken)

Anna Jones dribbles for the Wildcats.(Photo by John Fisken)

Anna Jones dribbles for the Wildcats. (Photo by John Fisken)

Olivia Waite tries to get around the defense of Marysville Getchell’s Madison Hagglund.(Photo by John Fisken)

Olivia Waite tries to get around the defense of Marysville Getchell’s Madison Hagglund. (Photo by John Fisken)

Jasmine Ford floats to the hoop for a bucket.(Photo by John Fisken)

Jasmine Ford floats to the hoop for a bucket. (Photo by John Fisken)

Oak Harbor seniors Jasmine Ford, left, Olivia Waite, Mikhaela Cortez and Anna Jones played their final game for coach Jon Atkins, center, Friday.

Oak Harbor seniors Jasmine Ford, left, Olivia Waite, Mikhaela Cortez and Anna Jones played their final game for coach Jon Atkins, center, Friday.