Boys basketball: Columbia River 49, Vallivue (Idaho) 41

Andrew Vickers scored 16 points as Columbia River won its opening round game at the Centennial New Year’s Basketball Bash, 49-41, over Vallivue of Caldwell, Idaho, on Thursday morning.

“We struggled shooting early in the game, but we defended well,” Columbia River coach David Long said. “It was just a grinder.”

In addition to his points, Vickers also had seven rebounds, six assists and three steals.

Jacob Hjort added 14 points for the Chieftains, who next face Coeur d’Alene in Friday’s semifinals.

CENTENNIAL NEW YEARS BASKETBALL BASH

At Caldwell, Idaho

COLUMBIA RIVER 49, VALLIVUE 41

VALLIVUE, IDAHO — Cain 12, Wade 2, Johnson 2, Kitchen 10, Hadluck 5, Lado 8, Sedillo 2. Totals 16 (4) 5-8 41.

COLUMBIA RIVER — Kyle Winborne 0, Jordan Hall 2, Andrew Vickers 16, Jameel Morton 2, Jacob Hjort 14, Nathan Hockhalter 5, Ridge Lahti 0, Spencer Long 6, Corey McArthur 0, Nasseen Gutierruz 2, Spencer Black 2, Logan Hamilton 0. Totals 18 (4) 9-18 49.

Vallivue 6 8 8 19–41

Columbia River 7 16 14 12–49