MISSION — Cryssa Kirkie had 17 points, and Nixyaawii picked up its first Old Oregon League win with a 41-24 victory over Griswold on Friday night.
“We did a lot of things right tonight in the first and fourth quarters, but the middle two quarters definitely got away from us,” Griswold coach Kevin Porter said. “We had plenty of good opportunities but couldn’t convert. Passing really hurt us. We just couldn’t get the ball passed to open cutters in a position that led them to a shot.”
The Golden Eagles held a 23-7 lead at the half, then went on an 18-17 run in the second half to end a three-game slide.
Annalise Watchman added six points for Nixyaawii (6-10 overall, 1-2 OOL), while Liana Stewart had five.
Ellie Morris led the Grizzlies (6-9, 1-1) with eight points, while Kallie Joe Campbell, Kate Hill and Flores each had four.
Nixyaawii’s Crysaa Kirkie (21) battles for a rebound before going up for a layup against Helix on Jan. 16, 2026, at Nixyaawii Community School. (Yasser Marte/The CUJ)Helix’s Elyse Flores (22) powers through for a layup against Nixyaawii on Jan. 16, 2026, at Nixyaawii Community School. (Yasser Marte/The CUJ)Nixyaawii’s Crysaa Kirkie (21) battles for a rebound against Helix on Jan. 16, 2026, at Nixyaawii Community School. (Yasser Marte/The CUJ)Helix’s Kate Hill (5) attempts a jump shot as Nixyaawii’s Neveah Moore (32) jumps to block the shot on Jan. 16, 2026, at Nixyaawii Community School. (Yasser Marte/The CUJ)Helix’s Kaylee Rand (23) goes for a three-pointer on Jan. 16, 2026, at Nixyaawii Community School. (Yasser Marte/The CUJ)Helix’s Kallie Joe Campbell (3) attempts a 3-pointer as Nixyaawii’s Annalise Watchman (12) and Emma Star-Nez (5) close in to block the shot on Jan. 16, 2026, at Nixyaawii Community School. (Yasser Marte/The CUJ)Nixyaawii’s Emma Star-Nez (5) guards a Helix player on Jan. 16, 2026, at Nixyaawii Community School. (Yasser Marte/The CUJ)Nixyaawii’s Neveah Moore (32) goes for a three-pointer over Helix’s Kallie Joe Campbell (3) on Jan. 16, 2026, at Nixyaawii Community School. (Yasser Marte/The CUJ)
We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. By continuing to use the site we assume you accept. You can read more about our use of cookies in our Privacy policy.
