The Sehome girls' basketball team rebounded from a loss Friday to Lynden to win 54-44 on Saturday, Dec. 8, at Marysville-Pilchuck.

Rachel Albert had 16 points, 17 rebounds and three assists and Hallie Messenger had 18 points, which included four 3-pointers.

The Mariners asserted themselves early by taking a 23-11 first-quarter lead.

"We (started) with a lot of energy and that's really been our key," Sehome coach Kim Kirk said in a phone interview. "We came off a tough loss last night and I was happy to see us bounce back tonight."

Sehome (3-3) travels to play at Sedro-Woolley next at 7:15 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14.

SEHOME 54, MARYSVILLE-PILCHUCK 44

Sehome 23 11 6 14 - 54

Marysville-Pil. 11 14 9 10 - 44

Sehome: Rachel Albert 16, Meagan McIntyre 5, Maddy Bryan 8, Mackenzie Caldwell 2, Megan Bayless 5, Hallie Messenger 18, Danielle Stasser 1. Team totals: 15-38 20-28 54.

Marysville-Pilchuck: Bergley 0, Tocco 0, Owens 0, Otto 0, Arglem 24, Caleb 0, Bengan 12, Reynolds 0, Bojang 2, Lopez 6. Team totals: 20-47 3-13 44.

3-ptg: Sehome 5 (Messenger 4), Marysville-Pil. 3 (Arglem 3). Rebounds: Sehome 34 (Albert 17), Marysville-Pil. 21 (n/a). Assists: Sehome 5 (Albert 3), Marysville-Pil. n/a. Fouls: Sehome 14, Marysville-Pil. 19 (Lopez). Turnovers: Sehome 14, Marysville-Pil. 10.