McClenan, Kruse lead Clark women

Chawncy McClenan scored a game-high 26 points and Lacey Kruse added 16 points and a game-high 11 rebounds as the Clark College women’s basketball team beat Grays Harbor 70-55 in NWAACC West play on Wednesday.

McClenan is a freshman power forward and Heritage High School graduate. Kruse is a freshman center from White Salmon. Renee Tzeo, a freshman guard from Reynolds High School in Troutdale, Ore., had 11 assists and seven rebounds.

Clark (4-5, 1-1 NWAACC West) led 43-28 at halftime, maintaining the 15-point advantage at the end of the game..

“I feel pretty good about it,” Clark coach Nancy Boone said. “We needed a road win. We need to shore up our defense a little better and play a little better team offense. But it was a good win, and I think the kids feel good about it. We’re a little beat up. I feel like a M*ASH unit.”

Christina Hay led Grays Harbor with 12 points, Regina Kirkland added 11 and McKenzie Hargaeon had nine points, eight rebounds and six assists.

CLARK 70, GRAYS HARBOR 55

CLARK (4-5, 1-1) — Lacey Kruse 16, Renee Tzeo 7, Chelsea Dyson 12, Tashia DeLaCruz 2, Michelle Marthini 6, Chawncy McClenan 26, Tore James 1. Totals 28-67 14-17 70.

GRAYS HARBOR — Megan Lettell 2, Regina Kirkland 11, McKenzie Hargaeon 9, Katelynn Patterson 6, Christina Hay 12, Cristol Harris 5, Jessica Foster 2, Gurleen Cheema 5, Maggie Stamper 3. Totals 18-62 14-22 55.

Halftime—Clark 43-28. Rebounds— Clark 50 (Kruse 11), Grays Harbor 43 (Hargaeon 8). Assist Leaders—Clark, Tzeo, 11; Grays Harbor, Hargaeon, 6.