GRIDLEY, CA (YSBC) - The Gridley Bulldogs girls’ basketball team stayed above .500 in Westside League play as they defeated the Corning Cardinals 43-32 on Tuesday, Feb. 3.

Gridley came out of the opening tip with a strong-first quarter performance and led 16-4 after the opening quarter.

Corning stormed back in the second quarter and cut the Bulldogs early-decisive lead to two at the half.

After strong second half efforts from Gridley’s sophomore Iris Counihan and senior Aubree Weber, who combined for 15 of the Bulldogs’ 25 second-half points, Gridley held on for the double-digit victory.

Gridley sophomore Madi Carey (2) attempts a layup on Feb. 3 in the Bulldogs win over Corning. Photo by Chris Pedigo

Bulldogs head coach Becca McCray told Yuba Sutter Butte Colusa Sports that Gridley kept their composure and when they got the lead in the second half, they held onto it.

McCray added that the young Bulldogs roster has made significant strides since the beginning of the season and have done a great job as a team.

Counihan and Weber combined for 20 points in the Gridley win. 

McCray told YSBC the goal for their final three games of the season is to come in on a daily basis and give it their best effort on the floor together.

Gridley sophomore Iris Counihan (10) muscles her way through traffic for a shot in the Bulldogs’ win against Corning. Photo by Chris Pedigo

She added that with their final games of the regular season, she wants to see her team play consistently.

The Bulldogs beat Live Oak 57-36 on Feb. 6. Gridley traveled on the road twice this week to Orland and Orland to close out the regular season. 

Playoff brackets will be announced this weekend and playoffs begin next week.

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