The Ferndale boys' basketball team defeated Blaine 64-53 in a non-conference game in Blaine on Friday, Dec. 7.

"We dug ourselves an early 19-6 first quarter deficit," Blaine coach Shaun Pile said in a phone interview. "We fought back and cut the lead to six at halftime but we just couldn't get over that hump. A miss here would turn into a layup for them. They played a lot harder than we have in the past."

Ferndale (2-2) was led by Kendall Kelly, who scored 17 points and Cameron Massey, who scored 11.

Gabe Trump led the Borderites (1-3)with 23 points.

"He really carried us tonight and hit some tough shots," Pile said.

Ferndale will play at home against Anacortes in a non-conference game on Monday, Dec. 10, while Blaine will play at Meridian on Tuesday, Dec. 11, in a non-conference game.

FERNDALE 64, BLAINE 53

Ferndale 19 14 13 18 - 64

Blaine 6 21 10 16 - 53

Ferndale: Austin Honeycutt 5, Luis Alvarez 4, Lukas Melton 10, Zachary Cutsforth 0, Brady Shearer 8, Robert Hardin 2, Kendall Kelly 17, Travis Hoffman 2, Zach Berkompas 8, Cameron Massey 11, John Weg 0, Daniel Riley 0. Team totals: 23-57 14-21 64.

Blaine: Josiah Westbrook 12, Isaiah Jackson 3, Jericho Probadora 0, Cole Muder 0, Ivan Sanchez 2, Gabe Trump 23, Tas Scanlan 0, Ryan Wallen 3, Zach Rector 10, James Fakkema 0. Team totals: 16-46 15-25 53.

3-ptg: Ferndale 6 (Kelly 3), Blaine 6 (Trump, Rector 2). Rebounds: Ferndale 39 (Melton, Kelly 4), Blaine 36 (Rector 6). Assists: Ferndale 5 (Alvarez 2), Blaine 4 (four players at 1). Fouls: Ferndale 20 (none), Blaine 21 (none). Turnovers: Ferndale 12, Blaine 14.