Squalicum's Meghan Lowry scored a team-high nine points and grabbed 12 rebounds, but the Storm girls' basketball team lost its season opener to Cedarcrest 62-32 in a non-conference game Tuesday, Nov. 27, at Squalicum High School.

The Red Wolves' ball pressure helped Cedarcrest build an 18-5 first-quarter lead. By halftime, Squalicum trailed 37-13.

"Cedarcrest is really fast and athletic and were very confident in what they were doing," Storm coach Mark Wright said in a phone interview. "We tried to figure them out, but I think the speed of the game was alarming for some of our kids."

Squalicum kept the game closer in the second half. Cedarcrest outscored the Storm 25-19 during the final two quarters.

"I was also proud of Bailey Molnar," Wright said. "She played her guts out and did a really nice job for us."

Squalicum (0-1) plays Ferndale next at 7:15 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30, at Ferndale High School.

CEDARCREST 62, SQUALICUM 32

Cedarcrest 18 19 14 11 - 62

Squalicum 5 8 12 7 - 32

Cedarcrest: Megan Bitore 2, Kalee Fowler 21, Sarah Stauffer 6, Lacy Deming 3, Kailyn Campbell 6, Susan Keney 13, Louann Townley 0, Courtney Mckinney 11, Avery Rich 0. Team totals: 23-69 13-18 62.

Squalicum: Kayla Chang 2, Meghan Lowry 9, Lauren Eckert 0, Sarah Hulbert 0, Jessica Greene 3, Kamea Pino 3, Bailey Molnar 3, Sydney Arndorfer 6, Sam Starr 4, Hannah Lewis 0, Janna Poradun 2. Team totals: 12-49 5-13 62.

3-ptg: Cedarcrest 3 (three tied with 1), Squalicum 3 (three tied with 1). Rebounds: Cedarcrest 51 (Campbell 14), Squalicum 42 (Lowry 12). Assists: Cedarcrest 12 (Stauffer 4), Squalicum 6 (Eckert 3). Fouls: Cedarcerst 18, Squalicum 16 (Greene). Turnovers: Cedarcrest 15, Squalicum 26.