Jamie Ford scored 17 points and Kevin Haynes added 14 as Battle Ground used a 17-3 advantage in the second quarter to seize control of a consolation game at the Energy Classic in Gillette, Wyo.
Battle Ground will play Lincoln of Portland at 10:45 a.m. Pacific time Saturday in the consolation final.
BATTLE GROUND 55, NATRONA COUNTY 47
Energy Classic, Gillette, Wyo.
BATTLE GROUND — Jamie Ford 17, Will Rice , Damien Ford 1, Daniel Duong 9, Trevor Ingram 2, Jake Sachen 1, Kevin Haynes 14, Miles Luke 9, Keaton Hoots 2 . Totals 18 (4) 15-27 55.
NATRONA COUNTRY — Britton 2, Banks 8, Dalen 3, Kautzman 13, Meeboer 7, True 4, Browning 10. Totals 13 (7) 14-22 47.
B. Ground 5 17 9 24–55
Natrona 5 3 15 24–47
